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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Ly Huan, chairman of the Ly family in RoK (Photo: VNA). Seoul (VNA) – Right upon his arrival in Seoul on December 4, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a series of meetings with organisations which have made significant contributions to the Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) friendship, economic-cultural cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges. Friendship Association (KOVIFA), Phuc wished and believed that the association will continue taking the lead and promoting its role in people-to-people exchange works and boosting the nations’ multifaceted collaboration. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at his reception for KOVIFA (Photo: VNA) At the meeting with the Korea and Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA), the President suggested it further promote the two countries' cooperation plans and projects, especially in the fields of high technology, renewable energy, new environmentally friendly industries, technology … [Read more...] about President meets RoK-Vietnam friendship, cooperation organisations

Atmospheric night markets, historic temples, sleek cocktail bars, and an evolving culinary scene of Hanoi have conquered the heart of a journalist from the world-class travel magazine. The UK-based National Geographic Traveler magazine has just published an article titled “A guide to Hanoi, Vietnam’s beguiling capital” by Charlotte Wigram-Evans, Content Editor with a passion for all things travel, offering a detailed guide for international travelers to this charming city. A peaceful corner of Hanoi. Photo: Giang Trinh The warm and soupy atmosphere with the smell of sizzling meat and flowers fresh from the market; the crowded streets and tube houses with many different unique architectural styles in Hanoi Old Quarter have amazed the journalist. “It’s 8am and I’m wandering the streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. A dawn deluge has rinsed the roads clean, and already they’re a hive of activity,” she wrote. After spending time getting to know all aspects of … [Read more...] about National Geographic Traveler explores Hanoi

Officers of Ward 12 in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 guide people on how to register for an online public service account Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, 52 years old, went to the police headquarters of District 3’s Ward 12 to submit an application for temporary residence registration for the tenant. After receiving the application, the ward officer will guide the registration of a national public service account to submit online documents for the next time. He said that with the application on the internet, he can now sit at home and do it, which is both convenient and time-consuming. When the high tide in Ho Chi Minh City exceeded the third-stage warning level, Ms. Nguyen Hoang Bach Phung working in District 1 often opens the UDI Maps application to see if the way back home at Pham Huu Lau Street in Nha Be District is flooded. In addition to updates on the current status and the flood forecast in the application, a person can also find a way to avoid flooded points as well as to … [Read more...] about HCMC residents benefit from digital transformation

The event was to recognize, praise, and appreciate the contribution of domestic and international organizations and volunteers who are always willing to bring good things to society and the community. Voluntary activities have contributed to spreading the spirit of kindness, sharing, vanguard and volunteering to organizations and individuals in society. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Standing Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation Nguyen Ngoc Luong mentioned difficulties and challenges confronting Vietnam on its development path. Nguyen Ngoc Luong said that in the current context, youth organizations at all levels and voluntary organizations should be flexible and regularly renew their operation methods to be in accordance with the actual situation and mobilize the maximum participation of volunteers. He emphasized that the volunteer forces and youths play a very important role in national … [Read more...] about Over 2,000 volunteers join National Volunteer Day 2022

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Concert VNSOxVYO: Family Concert Dec 6, 08 pm Hanoi-no longer holding a cloud 10 – 18 Dec 2022, 02 pm – 08 pm Á Space, Alley 59 Ngô Gia Tự Street, Long Bien District From the organizer: Linh San’s solo show titled ‘no longer holding a cloud’, curated by Châu Hoàng. ‘no longer holding a cloud’ is the first stop that marks the more than year-long journey of Linh San working with the idea of ‘matter dispersal’, when for the first time, she experimented with clay, a material that requires a different handling of form-creation to her earlier practice with poetry and videos. This mixture of soil, water and chemicals is not a material to simply create shapes; it also envelopes and cradles the years gone by, a place for memories to be incarnated and be liberated. Done with meticulous and painstaking efforts, in almost a ritualistic manner, the series of works in ‘no longer holding a cloud’ … [Read more...] about What’s on December 5-11 /2022

At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - An aging population is presenting many challenges for Vietnam as the country’s social security system is still in its early stages and its economic resources are limited, delegates said at the Aging Summit 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 29. Bui Ton Hien, director of the Institute of Labour, Science and Social Affairs (ILSSA), said ILSSA and the Institute of Social and Medical Studies (ISMS), in collaboration with Prudential, conducted two studies that proposed preparedness measures and actions for people aged 30–44 to ensure income security in their senior years. The ‘Preparedness for independent seniority’ and ‘Awareness and action to ensure income security for independent seniority of the middle-aged population’ studies pointed out that “the level of readiness and preparedness for the independent old age of middle-aged individuals is not high,” he said. Le Thu Huyen at the ILSSA said Vietnam has officially entered … [Read more...] about Vietnam faces challenges of aging society

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets with OVs in Australia. (Photo: VNA) Melbourne (VNA) – Many overseas Vietnamese (OVs) living in Australia are delighted at the official visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which they said, has brought a new breath of life with more hope and greater connection between those living far from the homeland. Vu Long Thanh, an IT manager at Services Australia – one of the country’s major administrative units, believed that following the visit, economic and trade ties between the two nations will prosper. Once Vietnamese enterprises could export to Australia, they could reach further to the world as the Pacific nation is a demanding market with high requirements, he said. As one of members welcoming NA Chairman Hue to Australia, Vice President of the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Australia Nguyen Dinh Phuoc said with belief that the visit will open up new opportunities for Vietnam-Australia ties and Vietnamese students in … [Read more...] about OVs in Australia believe in prospects of bilateral ties

The first Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue, themed ‘Resilience Adaptation for Recovery and Development,’ was held on Saturday with the participation of over 20 foreign delegations from localities worldwide. Running until Monday, the event is aimed at promoting relations between Ho Chi Minh City and cities around the world, as well as promoting the country and people of Vietnam to friends from other countries. The opening of the friendship dialogue was attended by Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Head of the Central Committee for External Relations Le Hoai Trung, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai, and representatives of 24 localities from Germany, South Korea, the United States, Laos, Cambodia, Australia, Japan, Russia, China, Belarus, and the Philippines. The Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue is organized on December 3, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre … [Read more...] about Over 20 foreign delegations attend Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) with Mike Cronin, managing director of Co-operative Affairs at Fonterra. — VNA/VNS Photo Doan Tuan Trade and investment are major pillars to enhancing the cooperation between Viet Nam and New Zealand, Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue said while meeting leaders of New Zealand companies in Auckland on Sunday during his ongoing official visit to the country. Hosting Mike Cronin, managing director of Co-operative Affairs at Fonterra, Hue lauded the group's joint works with Vietnamese firms such as Vinamilk and Nutifood in the supply and distribution of milk in Viet Nam's market. Fonterra has been operating in Viet Nam since 1980, specialising in supplying and distributing dairy and food products for restaurant and hotel chains. Hue urged the group to increase cooperation and investment in Viet Nam, especially in sectors of Viet Nam's strength, such as dairy farming and milk processing. He also hopes for … [Read more...] about Top legislator meets New Zealand business leaders