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New Delhi (VNA) – Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Madan Mohan Sethi has called on India n universities to create chances for educational cooperation , including exchanging students and lecturers, with Vietnam. Addressing leaders of the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University in Bhubaneswar city of India’s eastern state of Odisha on August 4, he said universities of the two countries have a huge scope of cooperation in various fields, including education and research. There are about 50 universities and a similar number of higher education establishments in HCM City alone. Therefore, there is much room for connections with famous universities to exchange students and lecturers and boost research partnerships, he noted. Sethi held that Vietnam holds considerable economic potential, and its booming hospitality - service industry is attracting about 30 million foreign visitors each year, higher than the number of arrivals in India. He also highlighted the two … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India hold great potential for educational cooperation: Diplomat

A German diplomat in Rio de Janeiro, Uwe Herbert Hahn, was arrested on Saturday night in connection with the death of his Belgian husband, police said. Hahn said that his husband, Walter Biot, had died on Friday when he fell from their apartment in the Ipanema neighborhood after suffering a sudden illness. But police arrested him on suspicion of murder after their forensics found bloodstains in the apartment and the autopsy of Biot's body showed multiple wounds. Television images showed police taking Hahn away in a police car. "The circumstances of the death are evident. We realized there was a violent death from the traces of injury in different parts of the body," police investigator Camila Lourenco told reporters. The foreign ministry in Berlin said its embassy in Brazilia and consulate in Rio de Janeiro were in close contact with the Brazilian authorities investigating the case. It declined to give any further details due to ongoing investigations and to protect … [Read more...] about German consul arrested in Brazil over husband’s death

Many Vietnamese travel agencies have expressed their concerns over slumping revenue after the Czech Republic, Spain, and Germany refused to issue visas to holders of new Vietnamese passports. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, deputy director of Vietravel's marketing department, stated that about 10-20 percent of the customers who book the firm’s tours to Europe are using the new passport form. Travelers often choose countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, Khanh elaborated. If customers’ trip includes the Czech Republic, Spain, and Germany and their visas get rejected due to the new passport form, the travel agency needs to adjust the original itinerary, which can be troublesome. Tourists can either choose to exclude these nations from their journeys or travel to other European countries instead, such as Switzerland and France. Regarding tours that must include Germany, Vietravel will only offer them to customers who … [Read more...] about Travel agencies on tenterhooks as 3 European nations stop accepting Vietnam’s new passport

Through her frequent interaction with the public, especially youth, women, and the media, Madam Ninh is known as one of the public figures with an influential voice in Vietnam. Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh, a veteran Vietnamese diplomat, has been appointed as patron in Vietnam of the Australia-Vietnam Leadership Dialogue (AVLD). Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh, a veteran Vietnamese diplomat, former Vietnamese Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Photos: AVLD Madam Ninh is joining AVLD alongside Patron in Australia, General Sir Peter Cosgrove. She will commence with AVLD for a 2-year period to help enhance relations, cooperation, and understanding between Vietnam and Australia through AVLD – an independent non-profit initiative that is aimed to nurture relationships, promote engagement and incubate collaboration between Australian and Vietnamese leaders from a broad spectrum of society. AVLD, through people-to-people links, believes the bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomat cements Australia and Vietnam relations

It recommended December-March, when the weather is "pleasant," as the ideal time to visit the long, sandy beaches of Vietnam. It particularly recommended Quy Nhon, the beach resort town on the south-central coast. "Long a staid domestic destination, beautiful beach-flanked Quy Nhon has acquired hipster mojo and is tipped as the next Da Nang." Quy Nhon used to be the former seat of the Cham Kingdom and is now an emerging tourist destination with upscale resorts. The magazine also urged tourists to explore Ninh Binh, famous for paddleboat tours through limestone karsts and paddy rice fields. In the Central Highlands, Da Lat , a summer retreat of the French during the colonial period, is well known for adventure sports such as trekking, mountain biking and rafting, it said. A lesser-known destination in the northwest not to be missed is Dien Bien Phu, which used to be a major battlefield during the war, it said. "The province is developing eco-tourism and offering … [Read more...] about Vietnam among Asia’s best places ‘for holiday’: Australian travel publication

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – Vietnam and Australia have displayed their resolve and efforts to ease the impacts of climate change, and have potential for cooperation in this field, an expert has said. Dr. Do Nam Thang, an expert in environment and climate change at the Australian National University, noted that the two countries share the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. They also have great potential in solar and wind energy, especially offshore wind, he said, adding that Australia led worldwide in terms of solar power per capita with 1,129 kwh per person in 2021, while Vietnam took the lead in Southeast Asia with 218 kwh. The expert emphasised a joint statement on commitment to practical climate action signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australia n counterpart Scott Morrison last November. During her visit to Vietnam last June, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also laid stress on the transition towards cleaner and more … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia share resolve in climate change response: expert

Vietnam (in red) play Australia in the final of the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 on August 4. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam finished the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 as the runner-up after losing 0-2 to Australia in the final in Indonesia on August 4. Australia dominated the first half of the game, playing on offence due to their physical superiority while the Vietnamese players retreated to defend. Vietnam’s Minh Chuyen had the first good chance to face the Australian goalkeeper one-on-one just four minutes into the game but her effort was easily denied by an opposing defender. The Vietnamese players finish the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 as the runner-up. (Photo: VNA) Australia’s Sienna opened the score from a close range in the 37th minute. Australia doubled their advantage seven minutes into the second half after striker Mary Stanic-Floody put a ball into goal keeper Phuong Thao’s net. Thailand took the third place after beating … [Read more...] about Vietnam come second at AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022

Phan Thi Hong Xuan, President of the Vietnam-Southeast Asia Friendship Association in HCM City, said that the past 27 years, since Vietnam joined ASEAN, is not a long period of time compared to the country’s history, but it is very meaningful for Vietnam and ASEAN as well during the building of an ASEAN Community Vision by 2025. Xuan said that though many difficulties and challenges are still ahead, with the good results achieved, the ASEAN Community has affirmed its role as an important and indispensable factor for peace, stability and development in Southeast Asia, and a driving force for dialogue, cooperation and connectivity among member countries as well as the expansion of cooperation and comprehensive development in East Asia and Asia-Pacific. Sok Dareth, Cambodian Consul General in the city, delivered a congratulatory speech on the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN and shared the bloc's achievements in 2022 when his country is holding the role as the ASEAN Chair. Sok … [Read more...] about Get-together marks Vietnam’s 27-year ASEAN membership

Vietnam (in red) play Australia in the final of the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 on August 4. (Photo: VNA) Australia dominated the first half of the game, playing on offence due to their physical superiority while the Vietnamese players retreated to defend. Vietnam’s Minh Chuyen had the first good chance to face the Australian goalkeeper one-on-one just four minutes into the game but her effort was easily denied by an opposing defender. The Vietnamese players finish the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 as the runner-up. (Photo: VNA) Australia’s Sienna opened the score from a close range in the 37th minute. Australia doubled their advantage seven minutes into the second half after striker Mary Stanic-Floody put a ball into goal keeper Phuong Thao’s net. Thailand took the third place after beating Myanmar 0-2 in another match. Vietnamplus … [Read more...] about Vietnam comes second at AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022

The construction of a Vietnam welcome gate on an overseas Vietnamese road in Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand, has begun. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The construction of a Vietnam welcome gate on an overseas Vietnamese road in Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand, has begun. A ground-breaking ceremony of the work was held on August 6 by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen in collaboration with the Nong Khai authorities, the Vietnamese Association and overseas Vietnamese organisations in Thailand. This activity aims to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (1976-2022). Addressing the event, Consul General Chu Duc Dung said the construction of the welcome gate is evidence for the traditional ties, solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Thailand. He expressed his wish that Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Thailand in general and Nong Khai province in particular continue to serve … [Read more...] about Work starts on welcome gate on overseas Vietnamese road in Thailand