DOGE’s price has surged 78% since Trump’s election win a week ago.
When it comes to trading alternative cryptocurrencies such as dogecoin (DOGE), South Korea, known as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” is often in stark contrast to its tranquil image.
Today is just that day as Koreans seem to be jumping into the DOGE market, driving prices higher and creating a noticeable premium on local exchanges Upbit and Bithumb relative to global giant Binance.
At press time, Upbit and Bithumb’s DOGE/KRW pairs, adjusted for the USD/KRW exchange trade, traded 1.5% higher than Binance’s DOGE/USDT, drawing the largest premium in three months, according to data source TradingView.
Premiums reflect renewed Korean appetite for DOGE, which has surged 78% since pro-crypto Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential election a week ago.
Trading volume data suggests the same. According to 10x Research, DOGE has topped the charts as the cryptocurrency with the highest trading volume on Upbit and Bithumb since Trump’s victory. The latest 24-hour trading volume for DOGE pairs tallies a remarkable $8 billion, equivalent to 57% of the total market capitalization of all stocks in Korea, the research firm said in a note to clients Wednesday.
DOGE has gained 227% in 30 days amid long-time crypto fan and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s plans to start the “Department of Government Efficiency, a new wing in the Trump administration, abbreviated as D.O.G.E in a homage to the meme cryptocurrency.
On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the D.O.G.E department.
A spike in Korean demand is typically associated with speculative fervor, often seen at market peaks. However, current premiums on local exchanges are noticeably lower than the highs recorded in March and are significantly less than the double-digit price differentials observed in early 2021.
So, there is excitement, but without the speculative frenzy observed at the bull market peaks and other things being equal, prices may continue to rise.
Options traders bet on the $1 breakout
Options activity on PowerTrade, a crypto exchange focused on derivatives tied to alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins), points to expectations of DOGE’s price topping the $1 mark by the end of January.
“A client has bought 10K DOGE call options at the $1 strike expiring on Jan. 25 for $0.058 per contract,” PowerTrade told CoinDesk Tuesday, explaining a similar outsized bet in the December expiry options.
A $1 call option is essentially a bet that prices will surpass that level by the settlement date.
In an X post, Musk said that all Department of Government Efficiency actions will be posted online for maximum transparency.
A frenzied narrative that boosted dogecoin (DOGE) prices over 500% turned to reality on Tuesday — showcasing how memetic bets could be a strong trading thesis.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that it had picked Vivek Ramaswamy and technology entrepreneur Elon Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that seeks to make government spending and administration more efficient.
The duo will work from outside the government to offer advice and guidance to drive large-scale structural reform and create an “entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.”
“Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies — essential to the ‘save America’ movement,” Trump said in the announcement posted on his Truth Social account.
Musk and Ramaswamy will work until July 4, 2026, on the project, Trump said.
In an X post, Musk said that all Department of Government Efficiency actions will be posted online for maximum transparency.
“Anytime the public thinks we are cutting something important or not cutting something wasteful, just let us know,” Musk said. “We will also have a leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars. This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining.”
A CoinDesk analysis flagged in mid-October about DOGE trade gaining interest among investors for its memetic nature, and that there could be more chatter of “DOGE” in mainstream media and retail trading circles that fuels attention and interest in the token.
DOGE prices are up nearly 250% in the past 30 days, reaching 2021 levels on Tuesday with traders now eyeing the $1 mark as a long-term price target.
In a rapidly shifting global semiconductor landscape, Vietnam is gaining traction as a leading destination for chip testing and packaging operations.
According to a recent article by Reuters, companies worldwide are expanding their semiconductor manufacturing footprint in Vietnam, aiming to diversify their supply chains and reduce reliance on single markets. This wave of investment is transforming Vietnam into a significant hub for the semiconductor industry’s back-end segment.
While back-end semiconductor manufacturing—focusing on data and infrastructure—requires less capital investment than front-end production, it remains essential for the global technology ecosystem. China and Taiwan have historically dominated this segment, but Vietnam’s competitive advantages are positioning it as an emerging player. Vietnam’s semiconductor production growth rate is now one of the fastest globally.
Strategic Expansion by Global Players
South Korea’s Hana Micron, in response to customer demands for diversified production locations, has announced significant expansion plans in Vietnam. “The response from our clients has underscored the need to expand our footprint here,” shared Hana Micron’s Vice President, Cho Hyung Rae. The company has committed to investing approximately 1.3 trillion won ($930.49 million) through 2026 to bolster its memory chip packaging operations.
Meanwhile, Amkor Technology, a leading U.S.-based semiconductor packaging and test services provider, revealed plans to invest $1.6 billion in a new 200,000-square-meter facility. The company has already begun transferring equipment from China to Vietnam, signaling confidence in the country’s potential for semiconductor advancements.
If the current investment momentum continues, Vietnam could account for around 8-9% of the global chip assembly, testing, and packaging capacity by 2032—a significant leap from just 1% in 2022, according to a report by the Global Semiconductor Industry Association and the Boston Consulting Group.
Local Enterprises Embrace Semiconductor Innovation
Vietnamese firms are not standing still amid the influx of foreign investment. Leading Vietnamese technology company FPT has inaugurated a chip testing facility near Hanoi, set to begin operations next year. With a $10 million investment, FPT plans to triple the scale of this operation by 2026. The company is also actively seeking strategic partners to bolster its semiconductor endeavors. Additionally, Vietnamese giants like Sovico and Viettel are increasing investments in semiconductor technology, contributing to Vietnam’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.
Vietnam’s Appeal for Foreign Investors
Sophie Dao, Senior Partner at GBS – Global Business Services LLC, a prominent investment consulting firm in Vietnam, expressed optimism about the country’s trajectory in the semiconductor sector. “Vietnam’s rise as a semiconductor manufacturing hub reflects its strategic advantages—skilled labor, favorable policies, and robust infrastructure,” said Dao. “We’re witnessing an unprecedented wave of investments that not only diversifies global supply chains but also elevates Vietnam’s role in the technology landscape.”
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Dao further noted, “For foreign investors, Vietnam offers a blend of stability and growth. The government’s proactive approach, coupled with its commitment to industrial innovation, makes Vietnam an ideal partner for long-term investments in advanced technology sectors.”
A Bright Future for Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry
Vietnam’s ascent in the semiconductor industry offers a unique opportunity for foreign investors to tap into a dynamic, rapidly evolving market. As international players and local enterprises continue to expand their semiconductor capabilities, Vietnam is poised to become a cornerstone of the global semiconductor supply chain.
The rising cost of urban living and stagnant income levels have made homeownership a significant challenge for residents of Vietnam’s two largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
According to recent statistics from CBRE, residents of Hong Kong face the most difficult housing market, with house prices about 1.7 times higher than in other urban centers. Following closely are Manila (Philippines) and Seoul (South Korea), with housing costs approximately 2.3 times the average. Hanoi and HCMC, however, are not far behind these cities, making homeownership increasingly out of reach for many Vietnamese urban dwellers.
In Hanoi, apartment prices currently average around 2,600 USD per square meter (approximately 66 million VND/m2, inclusive of VAT and maintenance fees). With the city’s GDP per capita standing at approximately 6,300 USD, this cost presents a substantial barrier for average-income residents. Meanwhile, HCMC, with a slightly higher GDP per capita of around 7,500 USD, also has higher apartment prices averaging 2,800 USD per square meter (approximately 71 million VND/m2). This translates to an affordability ratio—measuring the gap between average income and housing costs—of around 2.4 times in Hanoi and 2.7 times in HCMC.
Tube houses in Hanoi @ AFP PHOTO
For comparison, in other major cities around the world, the average house price typically ranges between five and seven times the average income. Yet, in Vietnam, the figure climbs dramatically, with house prices in Hanoi and HCMC costing between 20 to 25 times the annual income of an average resident. This disparity not only underscores the difficulty of homeownership but also reveals a significant economic paradox and, for many, a financial tragedy.
Several factors contribute to this housing crisis in Vietnam. The rapid urbanization of Hanoi and HCMC has fueled demand for housing, but supply has not kept pace due to land scarcity, regulatory hurdles, and rising construction costs. Additionally, the interest in real estate as a long-term investment has driven property prices even higher, further alienating middle- and low-income earners from the housing market.
The government has recognized the severity of the issue, with plans to increase the supply of affordable housing and expand access to housing loans. However, experts warn that unless comprehensive solutions addressing both income growth and housing affordability are implemented, the dream of homeownership will remain out of reach for many urban Vietnamese.
The Card & Payments Awards has recently announced that the MSB Mastercard World Elite card design by Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) has been shortlisted in the “Best Product Design” category, securing a place in the final round of the 2025 Card & Payments Awards.
This prestigious selection follows a competitive evaluation of hundreds of products from banks worldwide. MSB is the first bank in Vietnam to introduce a limited-edition Mastercard World Elite credit card for elite clientele.
This exclusive black card, designed by MSB’s marketing team, features the image of the North Star—known for being the brightest star in the Big Dipper constellation, consistently steady amidst Earth’s ever-changing rotation. For centuries, the North Star has served as a reliable guide for navigators and travelers, symbolizing a compass for those driven by the ambition to explore and chart their own paths.
Mr. Duong Ngoc Dung, Chief Marketing Officer at MSB, shared that the success of high-end customers serves as an inspiration to colleagues, families, and future generations, ultimately contributing significant value to society. This card is intended to accompany customers through major milestones, celebrating achievements and success at every pinnacle.
For over two decades, The Card & Payments Awards has been regarded as the industry’s “Oscar,” recognizing outstanding achievements and innovations in the card and payment solutions sector. The awards are meticulously judged by an independent panel of industry experts.
Hanoi’s city government has announced plans to construct an urban rail line, Line 2, that will connect the city center directly to Nội Bài International Airport. Managed by the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB), the planned route will extend from Nam Thăng Long Urban Area, passing through Trần Hưng Đạo, Thượng Đình, and various city landmarks, before reaching the airport and continuing to Sóc Sơn District.
The project, which has been delayed in the past, is now slated to begin between 2024 and 2025. It is expected to complete fully by 2034, with the Nam Thăng Long to Nội Bài segment targeted for operation by 2030. The approved feasibility study outlines an 11.5-km route, including 2.6 km of elevated tracks and 8.9 km of tunnels, as well as 10 stations and a 17.5-hectare depot in Bắc Từ Liêm District.
With Nội Bài Airport currently seeing nearly 30 million passengers annually, primarily served by taxis, private cars, and limited buses, the rail line aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel convenience, especially during holiday periods. The direct rail connection promises a faster, modern transit option for locals and international travelers alike, boosting the quality of the city’s transportation infrastructure.
The “Dong Dong Mach Mach” exhibition has officially launched, showcasing artistic works that highlight the importance of reducing electronic waste for a healthier environment. Each individual can be seen as an electronic “chip,” and together, our community forms a powerful “circuit board.”
This exhibition proudly collaborates with artist Do Ha Hoai, offering an immersive experience where creative artworks blend with interactive, modern elements. Through this unique setup, visitors can explore methods to minimize electronic waste, contributing to the creation of a sustainable, green “circuit board.”
Expect many delightful surprises and a wealth of gifts awaiting all visitors. Dive into the “Creative Flow” with Dong Dong Mach Mach and uncover the marvels of the “Regenerative Circuit”!
FREE ENTRY TO THE “DONG DONG MACH MACH” EXHIBITION!
EXHIBITION DETAILS: “THE LINE OF MECHANISM”
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, from November 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Event Hall, 5th floor, Parc Mall Commercial Center, 547-549 Ta Quang Buu Street, Ward 4, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City
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TRIỂN LÃM “DÒNG DÒNG MẠCH MẠCH” – DÒNG CHẢY SÁNG TẠO, MẠCH
ĐIỆN TÁI SINH
Triển lãm “Dòng Dòng Mạch Mạch” chính thức trình làng nhằm lan tỏa vẻ đẹp của các tác
phẩm nghệ thuật, đồng thời truyền tải thông điệp giảm thiểu rác thải điện tử vì lợi ích môi
trường. Nếu mỗi cá nhân giống như một “vi mạch” điện t ử, thì sự chung tay của cộng đồng
sẽ là một “bo mạch” mạnh mẽ.
Dòng Dòng Mạch Mạch vinh dự hợp tác với Nghệ sĩ Đỗ Hà Hoài, hy vọng sẽ mang đến
không gian trải nghiệm mới với sự kết hợp độc đáo giữa những tác phẩm nghệ thuật sáng tạo
và nhiều hình thức hiện đại, mang tính tương tác cao, giúp bạn hiểu hơn về những phương
pháp giảm thiểu rác thải điện t ử, góp phần xây dựng một “bảng mạch” xanh bền vững.
Không chỉ vậy, còn rất nhiều điều thú vị bất ngờ khác cùng vô số phần quà chờ đợi tất cả các
bạn. Cùng Dòng Dòng Mạch Mạch đắm mình vào “Dòng chảy sáng tạo” và khám phá những
điều kì diệu của “Mạch điện tái sinh” bạn nhé!
TRIỂN LÃM “DÒNG DÒNG MẠCH MẠCH” MỞ CỬA TỰ DO CHÀO ĐÓN TẤT CẢ
CÁC BẠN!
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THÔNG TIN TRIỂN LÃM “DÒNG DÒNG MẠCH MẠCH”
Thời gian: 10:00 – 20:00 từ ngày 22/11/2024 – 24/11/2024
Địa điểm: Sảnh sự kiện tầng 5, Trung tâm thương mại Parc Mall, 547-549 Đ. Tạ Quang
Bửu, Phường 4, Quận 8, TP . Hồ Chí Minh
NDO – According to a press release from the Office of the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism , the number of tourists from Vietnam to Australia has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. As of August 2024, nearly 178,000 Vietnamese visitors visited Australia in the past 12 months.
Tourism is an important part of Australia’s strong relationship with the fast-growing economies of Southeast Asia . Since the launch of “Invest: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040”, the country has stepped up its efforts across the region.
For Vietnam, tourism is considered a field that has reaped many practical results after cooperative efforts with Australia.
The cooperation between the Vietnamese and Australian governments has brought benefits to both countries. Vietnam has become Australia’s fastest growing international market. The number of visitors from Australia to our country is also higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said promoting tourism between Australia and Vietnam was a key topic of discussion when he arrived in Vietnam to attend the Vietnam-Australia Economic Partnership Ministerial Meeting.
“It is encouraging to see the strong growth in the number of tourists from Vietnam to Australia. This is contributing to supporting the success and growth of Australian tourism businesses,” said Mr. Don Farrell.
Meanwhile, from the plan to organize tourism promotion activities in 2024 developed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam also identified Australia as one of the key markets, along with Japan, Korea, India, China, the UK, along with ASEAN regions, North America and Europe.
After a series of recent promotional programs in Australia, in the context of the increasingly expanding flight network connecting the two countries, the number of Australian visitors to Vietnam has also grown strongly. Thus, Vietnam is not only a potential source of visitors but also an interesting tourist destination for Australians.
Held at Thong Nhat Park, the Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2024 will bring together the quintessence of Hanoi cuisine. In addition to food stalls, there will be many activities such as: photo exhibitions; mobile book exhibitions; folk games, traditional and modern art performances; exchanges, discussions, etc.
The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has just planned to organize the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2024. The festival is expected to be held from November 29 to December 1, 2024 at Thong Nhat Park, Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hai Ba Trung District.
Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2024 is divided into many areas, with main groups of activities including: food booth area; photo exhibition area; mobile book exhibition; folk games, traditional and modern art performances; exchanges and discussions.
The space of the Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2024 brings together booths from embassies of countries in Vietnam, typical traditional craft villages of Hanoi, and typical culinary products of localities.
The festival is a connecting space, creating conditions for embassies of countries, localities, businesses, organizations, and individuals to meet, exchange, display and promote products, exchange, sign business cooperation agreements, expand markets, enhance brands, enhance reputation, and contribute to promoting the culture and economy of the capital.
The food stalls are divided into areas: international food area; area introducing typical culinary culture of traditional craft villages and performances by artisans; area introducing products and enjoying food with experiential activities.
The booths operate from 9am to 10pm on the days of the event to serve visitors with many activities to experience and learn about the cultural and culinary beauty of Hanoi and other regions and countries around the world…
Within the framework of the Festival, there are also activities such as photo exhibitions introducing works of art promoting typical domestic and international culture, tourism and cuisine; mobile book exhibitions introducing books, promoting typical culture, art, tourism and cuisine; folk games, traditional and modern art performances bringing a joyful and exciting atmosphere for visitors to experience at the Festival…
The Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2024 aims to honor and preserve the traditional culinary cultural values of the capital Hanoi; enhance the introduction and promotion of local culinary cultural products and traditional craft villages; contribute to creating and expanding opportunities for investment, production, business cooperation, stimulating consumption and tourism; promote the development of the capital in a green and sustainable direction in all fields. The festival also aims to enhance and promote cultural exchanges with international friends.
Tailoring in Hoi An city (Quang Nam) is a traditional craft with a long history, bringing income to local people, and is also a cultural beauty of the ancient town. Along with the development of tourism, since around 2000, “hot” tailoring (quick delivery) in Hoi An has gradually become a unique tourism product, attracting domestic and international tourists with its convenience, high aesthetics, associated with many craft villages such as silk, embroidery…
Walking around the streets of Hoi An, it is not difficult to come across lovely tailor shops located next to ancient pagodas, on the banks of the poetic Hoai River. According to statistics from the local cultural sector, in Hoi An there are about 350 establishments providing garment-related services such as tailoring, ready-made sales, fabric and accessories distribution… Whether it is a grand store on the street, or a small, humble stall in Hoi An market, the common point of these tailors is that they can tailor almost all designs in old style or current trends to customers’ requests. In addition, the attentive and enthusiastic attitude of the staff.
According to the owner of Chiba Hoi An Tailor Shop, Tran Thi Thuy Binh (34 years old, Minh An ward), the express tailoring process for tourists usually takes 4-6 hours, depending on the product. Each step such as consulting, cutting fabric, sewing, attaching buttons… is specialized to ensure speed and quality. Customers come to measure and then comfortably continue their sightseeing schedule, while the shop will complete the order on time when the customer returns or deliver the goods to the customer’s place of stay.
Ms. Binh also said that for about two years now, clips with the keywords “tailoring in one day in Hoi An”, “going to Hoi An to experience tailoring a dress” by tourists have received millions of likes on many social media platforms, causing the number of visitors to increase steadily. On weekends or during peak tourist seasons, the shop can welcome hundreds of visitors every day, in which European and American visitors often choose to have suits and evening dresses tailored, while Vietnamese visitors or visitors from some Asian countries such as Japan and Korea often order ao dai, beach dresses…
The tailoring profession was formed quite early in Hoi An, which used to be a bustling trading port and an important link in the “Silk Road on the Sea” in the 16th and 17th centuries. Then, in the early 20th century, European tailors began to appear. In 2006, the tailoring profession in Hoi An witnessed important milestones. It was the Quang Nam National Tourism Year and for the first time, the tailoring profession was recognized as one of the 50 official local tourism products. In the same year, the prestigious American magazine Time honored Hoi An as one of the places with the fastest and cheapest fashion tailoring services in the world with diverse designs.
The tailoring industry has the opportunity to develop strongly in terms of the number of establishments, attract human resources, invest in improving skills and focus on grasping shopping preferences and tastes of tourists. Some tailor shops in Hoi An have been chosen to tailor costumes for royal family members, politicians, and famous artists from many countries around the world. Express tailoring so that those staying for a short time can get their clothes in time, but still ensure neatness and fit, that is the core factor that makes tailoring services in Hoi An conquer tourists. Normally, when traveling to many other places, tourists can only buy ready-made clothes, but in Hoi An, they can experience the process of hand-tailoring, the feeling of having a piece of clothing tailored for them in the place they visit is a beautiful and memorable memory.
In addition, it is undeniable that social networks such as TikTok and Facebook have had a huge impact when continuously promoting to international friends the perfect tailoring service at a reasonable price in Hoi An. Thousands of clips sharing experiences, most of which are satisfactory, have made “good news spread far and wide”, many foreign tourists through which have learned about Hoi An and Vietnam. To serve customers, tailors also have to continuously add new designs, from luxurious gentlemen’s suits to elaborate dresses, even swimsuits, all of which are quickly sewn within a few hours. Experiencing the tailoring process is also a time when customers and tailors, mostly women in Hoi An and some neighboring localities, chat together, share knowledge about fashion, about the old town lifestyle… Thanks to that, although ready-made clothes are increasingly abundant and cheap, tailor shops in Hoi An still have their own place in the market.
According to many cultural research experts, the tailoring profession in Hoi An is a special brand that not only brings economic benefits but also preserves many traditional beauties, “telling” humane stories. The tailoring profession is the core of a value chain, creating jobs for thousands of direct and indirect workers, such as: Tailors, embroiderers, mulberry growers, weavers, fabric sellers, delivery people, tour guides…
The tailoring profession is also a part of the heritage of the old town, every year there is a festival to commemorate the ancestors of the profession recognized by the government, creating conditions to honor them. That is on the 12th of December every year, when tailors in Hoi An solemnly hold a ceremony to commemorate and show gratitude to their ancestors who have contributed to building and passing on the tailoring profession to many generations, along with competitions of skills, folk art performances…
At the same time, a generation of young artisans has both inherited and created many new styles and products to preserve the profession. In the craft village established in 2023, currently operating in Cam Nam ward, although still new, it has gathered nearly 10 creative craft stalls, including young people who are the 2nd and 3rd generation in families with a tradition of sewing.
Traveling allows you to experience beautiful scenery, delicious food, and convenient services and bring products back home. It is not difficult to explain why tailoring in Hoi An has become a prominent trend in recent times. The graceful Ao Dai and beautiful fashion outfits from the UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage have been following tourists from all over the world to distant lands, bringing with them the talented needlework of Vietnamese artisans and promoting the destination of Hoi An in particular and Vietnam in general.
On November 10, the Vietnam Military History Museum welcomed a record number of 40,000 visitors, nearly equal to the busiest day at the Louvre Museum in France.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Head of the Propaganda and Education Department of the Vietnam Military History Museum, said that in previous winters, the museum welcomed 20,000 – 30,000 visitors.
The 40,000 visitors on November 10 were close to the Louvre’s busiest day in 2019, when it had 45,000 visitors. 2019 was also a record year for the Louvre, with nearly 10 million visitors, according to Afar.
“My grandfather wanted to relive his past,” said Tran Ngoc Lan Huong, 20, who traveled with her grandfather from Ba Vi to Hanoi to visit the museum on Sunday.
Huong’s grandfather, 86, was a former youth volunteer. She said he was very excited and always reminded Huong’s father to take him. Many of his comrades and friends of the same age were also looking forward to visiting the museum. Some came on the first day the museum opened on November 1.
AZA Travel CEO Nguyen Tien Dat said there are many reasons why the museum attracts a large number of visitors. First of all, this is an alternative destination to the Military Museum located on Dien Bien Phu Street, which is small and narrow. When the Military History Museum is built on a large scale, welcoming more visitors, displaying more artifacts, it is “understandable” that visitors flock here.
The Vietnam Military History Museum was built in 2019, on an area of 386,000 m2 on Thang Long Avenue, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. The main building has 4 floors above ground and one ground floor. It houses more than 150,000 artifacts and 4 national treasures along with many military equipment.
According to Mr. Dat, the history of building and defending the country is so heroic that the world “must take off their hats in admiration” and the Vietnamese military is of interest to people across the country. Among them, many are veterans, youth volunteers or those who have experienced the war period and are particularly interested. The museum also attracts those who are passionate about learning about history.
The museum is large, with many outdoor spaces displaying vivid visual exhibits such as airplanes and tanks that appeal to children, making it a priority destination for families on weekends. Admission is free, and the museum is heavily promoted by the media, which is also part of the reason for its popularity.
“My 3-year-old son was very excited to see planes in real life,” said Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, 30, living in Dong Da district.
The large number of visitors led to local traffic jams in the area around the Museum. Photo: Gia Chinh
CEO of AZA Travel assessed that the opening time also helped this place attract many visitors. In November, the weather is cool so people tend to like to go out more. If it opened in the summer, when the weather is hot, the number of visitors may not be as large.
Chairman of Lua Viet Tourism, Nguyen Van My, also said that many people come “out of curiosity, love of new things” and “crowd effect”. Some come to “take virtual photos” and “show off on social networks”.
However, looking at it positively, Mr. My said that the number of visitors “like a festival” is a good thing in encouraging people to learn about history.
But the large number of visitors and some inappropriate actions can create some “bad” impressions in the eyes of international visitors. For better management, Mr. My said that the Military History Museum should limit the number of visitors per day like many other places in the world. The museum should require visitors to register online and send a QR code, to control the number more conveniently.
Mr. Dat assessed that the attraction of the Vietnam Military History Museum will not “cool down” in the next 2-3 months. This place will also be an ideal destination for foreign tourists.
“The world is always impressed that Vietnam defeated the most powerful empires, they will visit the museum to learn about this,” said Mr. Dat.
Tourism experts also believe that the museum will soon be included in the “must visit” list of international visitors to Vietnam as well as appear in the tour programs of travel companies.
“Next month, we will add this location to our tour schedule,” said the CEO of AZA Travel.
In 2024, for the first time, the number of Chinese companies rose to dominate the Vietnamese market, but their market share was still very small compared to Japanese companies.
Mr. Trump is facing four prosecutions, but experts say the legal pressure will be significantly reduced, or even disappear completely, after he is elected.
Donald Trump was elected US President on November 6 and will take office in January 2025, becoming the first White House owner to have two non-consecutive terms in a century.
Mr. Trump was elected while facing four prosecutions, including conspiracy to overturn the election, leading to the Capitol Hill riot in Washington, illegally retaining classified documents after leaving the White House in Florida, falsifying business records to pay to suppress information during the 2016 election in New York and allegations of election interference in the state of Georgia.
Mr. Trump has denied all charges. A New York jury found Mr. Trump “guilty” in late May and is awaiting sentencing on November 26. The series of developments raises questions about how these legal battles will continue in the time before he takes office.
“Essentially, all of his criminal problems are gone,” former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, co-founder and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers in California, told Fortune . “The question is, will they go away in November, or December, or January 2025, when Trump takes office?”
Mr. Trump became the first former US president to be indicted in late March 2023. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York, indicted Mr. Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records to pay to suppress unfavorable information during the 2016 presidential election.
Manhattan criminal judge Juan Merchan presided over the trial. The jury found Trump guilty in late May. Trump was originally scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, but that was delayed after the Supreme Court ruled on the former president’s immunity on July 1, stating that Trump enjoys immunity for official actions but not for actions in his personal capacity.
Judge Merchan then pushed back the sentencing date to November 26, avoiding the impression that he had influenced the election outcome. Mr Trump’s legal team has been preparing an appeal scenario if he is sentenced to prison, arguing that the sentence makes him unfit to hold office and that he should be freed pending a final decision, said Julie Rendelman, a former Brooklyn prosecutor. “The appeals process in this scenario could take years.”
However, this scenario has become increasingly unlikely since Mr. Trump was elected. Judge Merchan is likely to rule on November 12 to dismiss the case under the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity. If Mr. Merchan decides to dismiss the case, Mr. Trump will not face any prison time.
Mr Merchan could still pass sentence as planned, despite Mr Trump now being president-elect, former Brooklyn prosecutor Julie Rendelman told the BBC .
A 2000 memorandum from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) of the US Department of Justice also argued that “prosecution or trial of a sitting president would undermine the ability of the executive branch to carry out its constitutionally mandated duties.”
“There is no scenario where you can bring a desk from the Oval Office into a prison,” law professor Lawrence Douglas, of Amherst College in Massachusetts, told Fortune .
According to law professor Markus Wagner, University of Wollongong, Australia, the most likely scenario is that Mr. Merchan will apply the spirit of the OLC memorandum to shelve the case, although technically it only applies to the incumbent president and binds federal agencies.
Another state case Mr. Trump is facing is an alleged conspiracy to overturn the election in Georgia, which was not affected by the federal government’s authority, even after Mr. Trump took office.
In the case, which was filed in August 2023, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis indicted 19 people, including Trump, who faced 13 charges. Judge Scott McAfee dismissed five charges, and Trump now faces eight charges.
However, the trial is currently at a standstill due to Willis’ alleged affair with a prosecutor in her office. Mr. Trump and the defendants have petitioned Judge McAfee to remove Ms. Willis from the case due to a “conflict of interest.” The judge is expected to rule on the matter in early 2025.
If Willis is removed from the prosecution, Georgia officials will have difficulty finding a replacement, or Willis’ successor will drop or drop the charges against the president-elect.
Even if Willis were allowed to continue in office, that effort would be difficult, given that Trump would have already taken office. Even if convicted, Trump could appeal to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, which is appointed by the state’s Republican governor, and would likely be approved.
The two federal prosecutions in Florida and Washington, both led by special prosecutor Jack Smith, are two cases that could easily be dismissed by Trump after he takes office, analysts say, because there are no constitutional or legal barriers preventing the president from asking the attorney general to dismiss federal cases against him.
Special Counsel Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to investigate Mr. Trump. In the Washington investigation, Smith filed a four-count indictment in August 2023. After the US Supreme Court’s ruling in July, Smith amended the indictment, narrowing the allegations.
The second investigation concerns government documents seized by the FBI during a raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in August 2022. Trump was indicted in June 2023 on 40 charges.
Image of Jack Smith released by the US Department of Justice on November 18, 2022, after appointing him as special prosecutor to oversee two investigations into former President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters .
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida ruled in July that Smith had been “improperly appointed” and did not have the authority to bring charges. Smith then filed a petition with a federal appeals court asking for the prosecution of Mr. Trump to be reinstated.
“It is clear that a sitting president cannot be indicted, so the case in Washington federal court will be dismissed,” Rahmani said. If Smith still wants to pursue the case, Trump can simply fire the special prosecutor.
Just before the election, Mr. Trump asserted that if he won, he would “fire Smith in two seconds,” calling Smith one of the first problems to be solved.
Mr. Rahmani predicts the Florida prosecution will meet the same fate.
US media reported on November 6 that Smith is reportedly considering dropping two federal prosecutions against Mr. Trump. However, Smith’s office has not commented on the information, saying only that he will release an updated report on the cases on December 2.
Source: vnexpress.net (Nhu Tam – According to BBC, Fortune )
The Kremlin has denied US media reports that President Putin spoke by phone with US President-elect Trump last week about the Ukraine conflict.
“It’s completely untrue. It’s just in their imagination and it’s disinformation. There was no conversation,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press conference today.
Mr. Peskov’s comments came after the Washington Post on November 10 cited sources familiar with the situation as saying that Mr. Trump called the Russian leader from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on November 7, shortly after the Republican politician was determined to be the winner of the US presidential election.
Reuters sources also said that President-elect Trump called President Putin “in recent days” to advise the Russian leader not to escalate the war in Ukraine.
“This is the clearest example of the quality of information being published today, sometimes even in quite reputable outlets,” the Kremlin spokesman added.
Asked if President Putin had plans to contact Mr Trump, Peskov said “there are no specific plans at the moment”.
The Washington Post wrote that during the phone call, President-elect Trump urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded the Kremlin leader of “the large-scale US military presence in Europe”. The two sides also expressed their desire for further dialogue to discuss “how to resolve the conflict in Ukraine soon”.
“Mr. Trump briefly mentioned the territorial issue,” the sources said, without elaborating.
The US President-elect has not commented on the phone call information. Steven Cheung, Mr. Trump’s communications director, stated that “he does not comment on President Trump’s private calls with world leaders.”
On November 7, Mr. Trump revealed that he had spoken with about 70 world leaders in the past 24 hours, but did not mention President Putin. Peskov said the same day that President Putin could have a phone call with President-elect Trump before his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
Donald Trump’s election as US President is expected to have a major impact on the war in Ukraine, as he has repeatedly declared that he would quickly end the conflict after his election and threatened to cut off aid to Kiev. Experts say any agreement to quickly end the conflict in Ukraine will include a clause requiring Kiev to give up some of the territory controlled by Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that giving up territory or meeting other demands would only encourage Russia to engage in further aggression. Zelensky spoke to Trump on November 6, describing the conversation as “excellent” and the two sides agreed to “maintain close dialogue and promote cooperation.”
Source: vnexpress.net (Huyen Le – According to TASS , AFP , Reuters )
Some tourists are wondering whether to book tours and travel services for Tet now or wait until closer to the date to get a cheaper price.
My whole family (6 people) plans to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to visit relatives and then go on vacation to Phu Quoc. I have looked at individual services such as air tickets, rooms, transportation, accommodation and am wondering how to book at a reasonable price.
Also, is it too early to book now because I see that closer to the date, there are many discount deals, flights are also increased, prices can be lower.
Reply:
According to Ms. Tran Thi Bao Thu, Marketing and Communications Director of Vietluxtour, during the New Year and Lunar New Year this year, the MICE, inbound, outbound and domestic individual tour markets are expected to have good growth rates, but not breakthroughs. Attractive destinations in Northeast Asia and many promotional programs will attract Vietnamese tourists. The domestic market is under a lot of competitive pressure because service prices are still quite high.
Ms. Thu said that normally for travel services for the Lunar New Year, many families book very early, from October. They can book individual services or in combos and packages.
“Travelers who book early will have more options for routes, times and services that suit their needs and those of their families,” said Ms. Thu, adding that there are not always discount deals or additional flights to reduce prices, so it is advisable to book all services early.
Many families often prefer to book all services themselves for comfort and a free schedule, without being dependent. However, for large groups of tourists, including children and the elderly, it is advisable to choose a package tour to avoid incurring many costs outside the program, according to Ms. Thu. If possible, you can book a private tour, but the price will usually be higher.
Some notes when traveling during peak season
– Tourists should book through reputable travel agencies or agents because during peak season there are many cases of fraud or poor quality service online.
– Buying a group tour can save you a few million dong, buying early can also lower the price.
– Choosing to go out at the beginning or end of the vacation will help reduce costs.
– Visitors should be advised to arrive at the airport early because during peak season there are often many problems with travel.
