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Australian media outlet, The Sydney Morning Herald, highlights several picturesque towns along the Mekong river in Vietnam and Cambodia. In Tien Giang province, Cai Be district stands out with its French colonial church seemingly floating on the water, and a mobile market where locals sell their products from rowboats. Sa Dec city in Dong Thap province is a must-visit for fans of renowned writer Marguerite Duras, who lived and wrote her famous novel “The Lover” here. The city offers crumbling mansions and temples, as well as beautiful flower farms. Tan Chau town in An Giang, near the Cambodian border, is known for its silk manufacturing and traditional crafts like mat weaving and slipper making. The town is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and villages where monks rest and kids leap into the Mekong from nearby bridges. The list also includes Phnom Penh, Koh Onha Tei, and Angkor Ban in Cambodia. The post Mekong River’s Six Coolest Towns: Three are Right Here at Home! appear...

The Da Lat Railway Station was constructed in 1932, featuring a cog railway and cog engine which were renowned for being one-of-a-kind globally. Today, the station serves as a popular tourist attraction, providing a distinctive experience for visitors eager to discover the mountainous city while traveling from Da Lat Station to Trai Mat. With a leisurely 7km journey, this ride is ideal for sightseeing, making it the perfect afternoon activity for those visiting Da Lat. To learn more about Da Lat Station, please click here . Da Lat Station (Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province) is the main station of the unique cog railway Phan Rang – Da Lat, 84 km long connecting Lam Dong province with Ninh Thuan province. The Da Lat railway project was meticulously crafted by esteemed French architects, Moncet and Reveron. Constructed in 1938, this remarkable railway spans an impressive 84 km, including a cog railway section that stretches an additional 16 km to facilitate smooth oper...

Located at No.22 Hang Buom Street, the Arts and Culture Center, commonly referred to as the “Cantonese Assembly Hall”, is a captivating attraction nestled within Hanoi’s enchanting Old Quarter. Renowned for its remarkable architecture, this hidden gem seamlessly blends elements from Vietnamese, Chinese, and French cultures, making it a truly unique and culturally significant site to explore. The present-day cultural jewel is a magnificent creation of human ingenuity. It showcases the richness and diversity of human civilization, offering an immersive experience that transcends geographical boundaries and time periods. Used to be a Cantonese Assembly Hall in Hanoi, the house at No.22 Hang Buom Street becomes a center of culture and art in Hanoi. Photo: Dong Quan  “The exhibition, Khong Gian Ky Uc No.22 Hang Buom, captures the essence of No.22 Hang Buom Street, intertwining its rich history with stories of life. This humble abode serves as a symbol, representing the d...

“` Agarwal Vandana Shah, Vice President of Health System Strengthening, CTFK/GHAI, USA (Photo: Valerie Mai) Agarwal Vandana Shah, Vice President of Health System Strengthening, CTFK/GHAI, USA – Strengthening cooperation on many levels, ensuring localities’ financial ability Regarding the key factors to the successful cooperation between GHAI and MOLISA, I have to emphasize this “partnership, partnership, partnership”. At global level, we partner with both Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO in bringing this program. Obviously, at the national level, we have strong partnerships with the National Assembly, Youth Union, and various ministries, especially the Ministry of Health. At the provincial level, the most important thing is to learn global best practices on drowning prevention and tailor them to the context and culture of Vietnam. For program sustainability, local ownership and political will are essential. Both national and local levels need political will. It is impor...