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Ket Mountain in Tinh Bien district, located in the southern province of An Giang , was once an abandoned area with narrow paths made by locals. In recent years, Ket Mountain has become a popular destination for adventurous tourists. It is named after the large rock on its summit that resembles the head of a parrot. The mountain gets its name from a protruding rock that looks like the beak of a parrot, located about 100m above ground. Photo: Tran Hoang Van Hung The path to the summit of Ket Mountain is undeveloped as it is a developing area, resulting in fewer visitors compared to other mountains. The forested landscape remains pristine and beautiful. From the entrance of Ket Mountain, visitors will be amazed by the stunning natural scenery. The trail from the foot of the mountain to the top spans about 600m and is equipped with stairs and safe corridors. Though challenging, the journey to conquer Ket Mountain offers breathtaking natural vistas. Every step reveals large, ...

An overview of the hearing on a draft resolution in support of Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin. Photo: VNA The Belgian Chamber of Representatives held a hearing on June 20 to discuss a draft resolution in support of Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin, according to a report by VNA. The hearing was led by Els Van Hoof, the Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Belgian Parliament, and was well-attended by numerous MPs. At the session, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao provided an overview of the policies, action programs, and plans for supporting war victims in Vietnam. He also highlighted the close collaboration between Vietnam and the US in resolving the consequences of war. The management of AO issues requires international backing as well, praised the Belgian government and people for their cooperation and aid to Vietnam in resolving war legacies and national development over the years, through numerous successful programs and projects. Pierre Gréga, P...

The two-day fruit fest will be held along a section of Anh Dung Street in Tay Son Town by the Ninh Son District administration in collaboration with Charm Group. The fruit fest is part of a series of unique and attractive sport, cultural, and tourism activities in Ninh Thuan Province. These activities aim to respond to UNESCO’s recognition of the pottery art of Vietnam’s Cham ethnic group as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection. Visitors can expect to be delighted with a variety of local fruits during the fest. In addition to the fruit fest, there will be a ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate and the Ninh Thuan Grape – Wine Festival 2023. This event will take place between June 13 and 18. Prior to these events, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, in collaboration with the Ninh Son District People’s Committee, will organize a seminar themed “Ninh Son – Land for Growth” on Sunday. The seminar aims to introduce the fruit-growing hub in Ninh Thuan Province. Ninh So...