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Participants cut the ribbon to open the Vietnam Festival 2019 in Japan on June 8 (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnam Festival 2019 in Japan opened in Tokyo on June 8, seeing the attendance of Akie Abe, spouse of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Natsuo Yamaguchi, President of the Komeito Party, officials from the Japanese government, representatives of businesses, and people of the two countries. Ambassador of Vietnam to Japan Vu Hong Nam, who is head of the Vietnam side to the festival organizing committee, said after 11 years, the Vietnam Festival in Japan has become a symbol of cultural exchanges between the two countries. Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan Norikazu Suzuki said built on the extensive strategic partnership, the friendship between Japan and Vietnam is growing soundly across fields, especially in the people-to-people exchange. He said there are around 330,000 Vietnamese in Japan, with on-the-job trainees accounting for 50 percent, noting that these Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam Festival 2019 begins in Japan

Considered a living museum of history and architecture, over the years Hoi An has been a top global travel destination. The number of tourists visiting Hoi An is increasing rapidly, from nearly 100,000 in 1999 to more than 2.5 million in 2019. Hoi An now has over 600 accommodation facilities with more than 10 thousand rooms, ready to welcome more than 21,000 guests per day. Tourism and services are considered key pillars of the locality’s economy, contributing more than 70% to local GDP, which is helping improve people’s living conditions. However, the rapid development is putting pressure on the old town, requiring an immediate solution. The pressures, risks and challenges that come from population growth, urbanization, climate change, environmental pollution and infrastructure development have posed many problems in the management, preservation and promotion of Hoi An’s Cultural Heritage. Prof Hoang Dao Kinh believes that it is still possible to harmonize these … [Read more...] about Hoi An Ancient town looking for sustainable development

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Belarusian Prime Minister Sergey Nikolayevich Rumas on December 13 as part of her ongoing official visit to the European country. At the meeting between Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Belarusian Prime Minister Sergey Nikolayevich Rumas The Belarusian PM said the exchange of visits by senior officials over the past time has created a firm foundation for the two countries to strengthen bilateral cooperative ties. He described Vietnam as a friend and strategic partner of Belarus in Southeast Asia as the country’s socio-economic development strategies are completely compatible and similar to those of Belarus such as technological reform and high-tech development. The PM thanked Vietnam for always supporting his country’s initiatives at the global arena and the United Nations, adding that the two sides share similar viewpoints on international issues. He suggested the two … [Read more...] about VN top legislator meets with Belarusian Prime Minister

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined the inauguration ceremony of DKC Petro’s terminal complex in Nghe An At the meeting with the investor community at the beginning of the 2019 lunar year last weekend, top leaders of Nghe An province granted investment certificates to 13 projects and agreements on investment co-operation to 18 projects valued nearly VND22 trillion ($957 million) in total registered capital. Additionally, four minutes on planning financing were inked at the occasion. Notably, the VND4.649 trillion ($202 million) project of Singaporean textile clothing firm Royal Pagoda Private Limited got its investment certificate to invest in VSIP Nghe An Industrial Park (IP). This is the largest foreign investment project at the IP until present, and also the largest investment project among the projects receiving investment certificates or getting approved investment proposals at the investor conference. Thai Thanh Quy, Chairman of the Nghe An People’s Committee, … [Read more...] about Nghe An sets out vision for development

International Liverpool extend lead to 10 points as Leicester held at home The Saigon Times Daily Sunday,  Dec 15, 2019,12:48 (GMT+7) Liverpool extend lead to 10 points as Leicester held at home The Saigon Times Daily Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain December 14, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Liverpool moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Watford 2-0 on Saturday, while second-placed Leicester City were held 1-1 at home by struggling Norwich City, ending the Foxes’ club record eight-match winning run. Chelsea’s poor domestic form continued with a shock 1-0 home defeat by lowly Bournemouth, while Sheffield United moved up to fifth with a 2-0 win over fellow promoted side Aston Villa. West Ham United striker Sebastien Haller earned his side a 1-0 win at Southampton in the late game to … [Read more...] about Liverpool extend lead to 10 points as Leicester held at home