Day: December 23, 2023

Indonesia: Marapi volcano eruption shuts Minangkabau airport down

Jakarta: Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia’s Mount Marapi forced airports on Indonesia’s Sumatra island to shut down and locals to evacuate to safer places on December 22.

The nearly 2,900m volcano in the Agam district of West Sumatra province is a…

PM extends Christmas greetings to Catholics in Bac Giang

Bac Giang: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 23 visited and extended Christmas and New Year greetings to priests and Catholics in the Bac Giang Parish as part of his trip to the northern province.

The PM conveyed Party General Secretary Nguy…

Vietnamese culture, cuisine promoted in Argentina

Buenos Aires: The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina on December 22 organised an event to promote Vietnamese culture and cuisine, wrapping up a series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between V…

Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival opens

HCM City: The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival, known as HOZO, opened on December 22 at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.

As the city’s biggest cultural event in 2023, HOZO, now in its third edition, is expec…