Wood chips loaded at Vung Anh Port in the central province of Ha Tinh. — Photo haiquanonline.com.vn Results of cooperation between the Ministries of Planning and Investment, as well as the Cooperation Committees of Laos and Viet Nam in recent years have made important contributions to the development of the two countries’ relations, Lao Minister of Planning and Investment Khamjane Vongxa said on Friday. In an interview granted to the media of both countries, Minister Khamjane stated that 2022 is a year of great historical significance when the Lao Party, army and people are co-ordinating with the Vietnamese side in carrying out many practical activities to celebrate the Laos-Viet Nam Friendship and Solidarity Year marking 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations and 45 years of the signing of the Treaty on Amity and Co-operation between the two countries. In 2021, despite complicated developments in the regional and world situations, the bilateral great friendship, … [Read more...] about Cooperation in planning, investment helps boost Laos-Viet Nam ties: Lao minister
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Free AWS re/Start cloud skills training programme launched in Viet Nam
The launching ceremony of AWS re/Start, a programme that helps unemployed and underemployed people learn cloud computing skills and connect participants with employment opportunities. — Photo Courtesy Amazon Web Services AI Education and Cloud Kinetics have recently announced a tie-up with Amazon Web Services for providing free cloud computing skills and job training through AWS re/Start. The 12-week virtual training programme will help unemployed and underemployed people learn cloud computing skills and connect participants with employment opportunities. The first AWS re/Start cohorts taught virtually by AI Education instructors begins in May in HCM City and Ha Noi. Upon completion, Cloud Kinetics will help the graduates by connecting them with employers such as Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank for entry-level cloud roles such as cloud operations, site reliability, infrastructure support, and technical adjacent business support functions. Bung Tran, co-founder and … [Read more...] about Free AWS re/Start cloud skills training programme launched in Viet Nam
PM meets with friends of Việt Nam in the US
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on May 15 (US time) had meetings in New York with John McAuliff (right) and a group of Americans who supported and advocated for victims of Agent Orange in Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo NEW YORK — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on May 15 (US time) held meetings with American friends who have stood by Việt Nam and its people as part of his working visit to the US. In the meeting with John McAuliff and a group of Americans who have helped support Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, PM Chính said other than looking to future possibilities of bilateral cooperation, the Vietnamese delegation also discussed with the US side the handling of war consequences that still haunt Việt Nam to this day. There are still three million people suffering from the impacts of Agent Orange, not to mention the risks of continuing diseases and deformities afflicting future generations and the millions of hectares of contaminated land, he said. Up to 200,000 Vietnamese … [Read more...] about PM meets with friends of Việt Nam in the US
Greek President’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen multi-faceted cooperation
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou arrived in Hà Nội's Nội Bài International Airport on Sunday, beginning her official visit to Việt Nam. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou arrived in Hà Nội on Sunday, beginning her official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Within the framework of the five-day visit, the Greek President will visit the Monument to Heroic Martyrs and Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum, hold talks with President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, pay a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, and meet with Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ. She will also attend a document signing ceremony and meet with the press, visit the Temple of Literature and attend some local events. The visit is expected to contribute to consolidating political trust and deepening the multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries. The visit takes place in the context that the traditional friendship … [Read more...] about Greek President’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen multi-faceted cooperation
US climate envoy Kerry pledges to assist Việt Nam with energy transition, climate change
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has a meeting with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Boston on May 14 (US time). — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Boston on May 14 (local time) as part of his working trip to the US. PM Chính highlighted Kerry’s heartfelt sentiments towards the country and people of Việt Nam, as well as his responsibility and enduring contributions to Việt Nam-US relations over the past years. He also praised Kerry for his role in building the two-Party consensus in the US in supporting the relationship with Việt Nam, especially the settlement of war consequences – part of the process of reconciliation and trust-building between the people of the two countries. Việt Nam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, and … [Read more...] about US climate envoy Kerry pledges to assist Việt Nam with energy transition, climate change
Việt Nam adds to gold tally in duathon, wushu, Chinese chess
Phạm Tiến Sản of Việt Nam celebrates a historic gold medal in the men's duathlon at the 31st SEA Games in Quảng Ninh Province. VNS Photo Khoa Trần SEA Games HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese athletes won three more gold medals on Sunday morning with Phạm Tiến Sản making history with his title in the men's duathlon event. Sản was initially a 3,000m steeplechase runner who won silver at three previous SEA Games in 2013, 2015 and 2017, but switched to the duathlon over a year ago. He finished the combined 10km running, 40km cycling and 5km running with a time of 1hr 55.57 min on Tuần Châu Island, Quảng Ninh Province. It is the first time that Việt Nam has won this title in a SEA Games. "I prepared very well for this SEA Games. This medal is for all supporters," Sản said after crossing the finish line. "I have a great feeling right now. I am extremely happy because I am back on the national team after four years. I have changed the colour of my medal from silver to gold, although it is in … [Read more...] about Việt Nam adds to gold tally in duathon, wushu, Chinese chess
Việt Nam face Myanmar, Thailand take on Philippines in women’s football semi–final
Thailand (blue) will meet the Philippines in the semi–finals, after a 5-0 win over Laos. VNA/VNS Photo Anh Tuấn HOÀNG HỒ QUẢNG NINH — After the final matches of Group B on May 15 in Cẩm Phả Stadium, Việt Nam's women's football team will face Myanmar in the semi-finals. The late match on Sunday saw Thailand smash bottom-side Laos 5-0 to go top of Group B, while Mynamar’s 1-0 win against Singapore secured them second place in the table. Facing the mighty Thailand with nothing to lose and with a boisterous fan base to cheer them on, Laos kept the Thais on their toes in the opening minutes, with clever link-up play from both wings. However, due to the enormous gap between the two, the women in red couldn’t maintain momentum, as Thailand started to impose their dominance on possession, marked by their first goal in the 17th minute. From a Thai cross from the left-wing, Laos’ defender Minivanh Bounthan cleared the ball with her head. The ball went straight to Thailand’s number … [Read more...] about Việt Nam face Myanmar, Thailand take on Philippines in women’s football semi–final
Việt Nam, Singapore grab last jujitsu golds
Phùng Thị Huệ (above) won her SEA Games title in the women's 45kg category on May 15. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu Thanh Hà On the last day of the jiujitsu events at the SEA Games 31, Việt Nam and Singapore shared the remaining three golds, with the hosts taking two. Việt Nam's world champions Phùng Thị Huệ and Đào Hồng Sơn secured their titles in the women's 45kg and men's 56kg categories, respectively, at the Đan Phượng District Gymnasium. The team completed their target of two golds in the SEA Games. Huệ, who won the world crown last month, outclassed Co Jollirine of the Philippines after beating rivals from Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand in previous rounds. Sakaew Tadaporn of Thailand and Mab Sokhouy shared third position. On the men's side, Sơn, who suffered a heavy injury last November that forced him to miss the world event last month, defeated Tang Yong Sang of Singapore in the final. Keadnin Komkrit of Thailand and Cortez Jan Vincent Cortez from … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Singapore grab last jujitsu golds
Việt Nam music lovers welcome vinyl record turnaround
Many Vietnamese singers and bands are choosing the more difficult and expensive option of releasing their music on vinyl records, generating grater public interest in this audio channel that is making a strong comeback. Photo courtesy of Quang Dũng HCM CITY — Việt Nam has not been an exception to the recent comeback of vinyl records, a late-1880s invention known for its rich, high-quality sound. Many music producers and artists in the country have released vinyl records to preserve and promote this sophisticated channel among a new generation of music enthusiasts. Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện, director of the Audio Space Production-Release Company, said the vinyl market was more profitable now than five to seven years ago. This is reflected in a series of vinyl products released recently. The increase in vinyl record sales marks a turning point for the music channel loved for many years by collectors in particular and music lovers in general. Honoured artist Tố Nga sprange a surprise … [Read more...] about Việt Nam music lovers welcome vinyl record turnaround
Local aviation market sees strong recovery
The local aviation market experienced a strong recovery in April. — VNA/VNS Photo The aviation market in Viet Nam is vibrant and recovering with the number of international visitors increasing five-fold, according to experts. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV), in April, Viet Nam's airports handled 6.6 million passengers, down 14.3 per cent compared to the same time last year but the number of foreign visitors reached more than 230,000 in April, an impressive increase of 502 per cent over the same period last year when COVID-19 was developing in a complex fashion. CAAV said Vietnamese airlines transported 3.28 million passengers, including 80,000 foreigners. Compared to the same period last year, the number of international passengers choosing services of Vietnamese airlines rose 214.7 per cent, while the number of domestic passengers dropped 18.2 per cent. As for cargo transport, in April, 140,700 tonnes of cargo were transported through Viet … [Read more...] about Local aviation market sees strong recovery