The Vietnam-South Korea Cultural Day Festival 2024 commenced on Saturday in Can Tho City, a thriving municipality with South Korea as the third-largest investor among foreign countries and territories.
Hanoi’s nightlife scene offers a multitude of interesting things to see and places to go well after the sun sets. The city’s lively bars and glitzy nightclubs are conveniently set around Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter, where you can enjoy great tunes and all sorts of booze as well as mix and mingle with fun-loving locals and expats. However, a night out in Hanoi is not complete without sitting back on plastic stools and enjoy bia hoi (Vietnamese draft beer) along the bustling streets. Due to the Hanoi’s rather strict laws, nightclubs and bars usually close at midnight, but you can find some that remain open (and busy) until the local authorities show up. Read on to find out what to do at night in Hanoi.
Shopping in Hanoi is most famed for its traditional markets and narrow shophouses, but there are a growing number of flash boutiques and shopping malls offering a wide range of international brands, as well as dining and entertainment options. The best thing about shopping in Hanoi is that you can do it all on foot, with many streets dedicated to specific trades.
This is particularly true in the Old Quarter, where Silk Street and Silver Street still retain their particular trades after hundreds of years. Whether you are looking for gimmicky souvenirs such as Vietnamese farming hats or a hand-made silk evening gown, we have compiled a list of great places to shop in Hanoi.
President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives underscored India's pivotal role as a technological powerhouse and innovator as his own nation stands poised at the precipice of a digital transformation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Laos on October 10-11, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. This visit holds significant timing as India commemorates a decade since the inception of the Act East Policy.
The Chinese media's optimism surrounding Shigeru Ishiba's appointment as Japan's new prime minister was short-lived. With the 'moderate' label preceding him, expectations were high for a diplomatic approach to regional tensions. However, just hours after taking office, Japan made a bold military move, sending the warship *Sazanami* through the Taiwan Strait—a first for the country and a clear signal of a shift in Tokyo's defense strategy.
India's economic prowess is undeniable, with its rapid growth, resilience, and future potential bolstered by a significant demographic dividend. The nation's military modernization, diplomatic and cultural influence, a vast global diaspora, and its focus on technology and innovation have elevated India's status to become the third most powerful nation in Asia.
