The hustle and bustle of the night market, the smell of grilled meat bursting in the smoke in the barbecue streets at night, and the sound of clinking beer glasses are the specialities that tourists can experience when coming to Vietnam. Eating at night and street food are also features that have now been revived after a long time of stagnation due to the pandemic. Recovery of nightlife Vietnam is considered one of the destinations with interesting nightlife tourism products – which is a motivation to attract foreign tourists. No matter if in Saigon, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, or Dak Lak, it is easy to see the lively nightlife with crowds gathering at night markets. The reappearance of street food in combination with special entertainment activities proved the recovery of Vietnam’s tourist sector. The Saigon Night festival organised by Saigon Beer – which is a brand of SABECO – in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union is one of the programmes to prolong … [Read more...] about Culture and food festival welcomes back nightlife lovers
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MoU on Australia for ASEAN Futures Initiative signed
ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi (R) and Australian Ambassador Will Nankervis show the signed MoU. (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi and Australian Ambassador to ASEAN Will Nankervis have signed a memorandum of understanding on the Australia for ASEAN Futures Initiative (Aus4 ASEAN Futures Initiative). In his remarks at the signing ceremony, Lim said not only does it intend to address complex regional challenges such as health security, along with promoting the circular economy, the Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative will also support the practical implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and enable greater support for cross-sectoral initiatives across all three ASEAN Community pillars. This expansion includes the ASEAN Political Security and the Socio-Cultural Communities, as well as the ASEAN Economic Community supported under Australia for ASEAN – Economic and Connectivity, the successor programme to the … [Read more...] about MoU on Australia for ASEAN Futures Initiative signed
Famous painter’s works on display for first time
A painting by Bui Xuan Phai is on display in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Sixty works by late famous painter Bui Xuan Phai, many of which were created toward the end of his life, are on display in Ho Chi Minh City. The oil and gouache works are showcased at the exhibition “ Remember Painter Bui Xuan Phai ,” according to Tran Hau Tuan, a collector and the organiser of the event which is scheduled to run to July 4. Around 90% of the works are shown for the first time ever, Tuan said, adding he intended to open the exhibition in 2020 to coincide with Phai’s 100th birth anniversary but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuan has been collecting the works of many famous artists since the 1980s and has great passion for Phai’s. The paintings on display are of familiar themes, including Hanoi's old quarter, "cheo" folk singing and northern rural landscapes. Born in Kim Hoang Village, Van Canh Commune, the outskirt Hanoi district of Hoai Duc … [Read more...] about Famous painter’s works on display for first time
Vietnam oriented toward fish sauce export
At the conference Speaking at a seminar to discuss solutions to boost Vietnam's fish sauce exports this afternoon in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association of Fish Sauce in collaboration with the Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) and Agrotrade under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a seminar on ‘Promoting export exporting fish sauce - orientation and solutions’. According to the Vietnam Association of Fish Sauce, exporting fish sauce is the goal of manufacturers and traders in this industry globally. Vietnam is a country favored by nature and has a long experience in fish sauce production. According to the Agrotrade, the country currently has more than 4,200 fish sauce production facilities with an average output of nearly 380 million liters in 2020. In recent years, not only serving domestic consumption needs, Vietnam's fish sauce products are also promoting the application of science and technology and strict standards for ensuring safety and hygiene … [Read more...] about Vietnam oriented toward fish sauce export
NA Chairman’s visit to deepen ties with Hungary in post-pandemic period: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao (Photo: VNA) Budapest (VNA) – The upcoming Hungary visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue aims to further deepen the comprehensive partnership between the two countries as well as the two parliaments in the context of post-pandemic economic recovery and development in both countries, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao told Vietnam News Agency. She said that Vietnam and Hungary have shared a 72-year partnership and traditional cooperation in all fields including education-training, law and justice, culture, sports, and people-to-people exchanges. The diplomat noted that Hungary considers Vietnam an important partner in Southeast Asia, and the two countries lifted their ties to a comprehensive partnership in September 2018. The parliaments of the two countries have also kept a good relationship with regular meetings and exchanges at all levels, while showing close and effective … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to deepen ties with Hungary in post-pandemic period: Ambassador
Hanoi Book Fair 2022 reopens after two years
The book fair in Hanoi is expected to raise awareness of the importance of books. The big festival for Hanoi book lovers will open in October this year, according to Hanoi Department of Information and Technology. Various genres of books will be availabe at Hanoi Book Fair 2022. Photo: Hanh Ha The Hanoi Book Fair 2022 themed “Traditions and Integration” will take place from October 7 to 9 at the Ly Thai To flower garden and the area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. The event aims to implement the “Plan to develop reading culture in Hanoi until 2025, with orientation to 2030”; celebrate the 68th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day (October 10); 70th anniversary of Publication, Printing and Distribution Day (October 10) and 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN (August 8). According to the organizers, Hanoi Book Fair is a festival for book-lovers, where the culture of reading is honored and promoted. Hanoi Book Fair 2002 is expected to attract the participation … [Read more...] about Hanoi Book Fair 2022 reopens after two years
Vice President Xuân meets Thai Prime Minister Prayut in Bangkok
Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân (left) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok had talks in Bangkok on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo Ngọc Quang BANGKOK — Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok on Friday, affirming that Thailand is always one of the leading partners of Việt Nam in the region. At the meeting, the two sides shared the view that the Việt Nam - Thailand enhanced strategic partnership had been thriving in all areas, with growing political trust, rising trade and investment, vibrant cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and expanding locality-to-locality ties. They agreed to increase all-level mutual visits and develop bilateral trade in a balanced and win-win manner to reach US$25 billion by 2025. The teaching of Thai and Vietnamese languages in each other’s countries would continue to be encouraged, and Việt Nam’s cultural and historical values in Thailand upheld, while locality-to-locality and … [Read more...] about Vice President Xuân meets Thai Prime Minister Prayut in Bangkok
A more connected manufacturing sector through smart applications
The talk show Digital transformation with 5G – The Path to Smart Factories in Vietnam hosted by VIR reviewed the trends of digital transformation and automation in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector At the talk show Digital transformation with 5G – The Path to Smart Factories in Vietnam hosted by VIR , Seck Yee Chung, member of the Steering Committee of the Vietnam Business Forum's Digital Economy Working Group said, “Companies from different industries have to adapt to new technologies to compete and survive. However, adaptation is not an easy process. I suggest companies can focus on the four As, which include awareness, accessibility, adaptation, and advancement." Chung added, “One of the challenges right now is knowledge. There are so many technologies and so many new exciting opportunities. You see it but where do you start. That is the stage where you are required to assess your needs to see what is critical and who can help you. Small and big companies may struggle to deal … [Read more...] about A more connected manufacturing sector through smart applications
International School Ho Chi Minh City featured as Leading School in Queen’s album
A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and teachers from over 55 countries, which is brought together by its mission “to inspire wellbeing and learning so that its diverse, internationally-minded community flourish as energised, engaged, and empowered learners.” Titled Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, the prestigious publication, produced by publisher St James’s House and written by royal authors, will be released as one of the many celebrations to commemorate The Queen’s extraordinary 70-year reign. The album celebrates the life and reign of Her Majesty and explores developments in the UK and around the world over the past seven … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured as Leading School in Queen’s album
Ministry proposes support for fishermen
Many fishing boats stay ashore because of increase in petroleum and oil In this official dispatch, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that in the past time, the fishing industry has played an important role in the development of our country's agriculture, the fishing output in 2021 will reach 3.92 million tons and seafood export turnover reached US$3.435 billion. The fishing industry has offered employment for more than 600,000 fishermen directly and nearly 4 million workers in coastal fisheries services. Additionally, fishing vessels at sea also play an important role in protecting the country's sovereignty over the sea and islands. However, from December 2021 up to now, gasoline and oil prices have continuously increased and are expected to continue to have complicated developments in the near future, strongly affecting production, business, and daily life and social security of the people, including the coastal fishing community and the fishing … [Read more...] about Ministry proposes support for fishermen