Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Nguyen Hoang Long (R) presents his letter of credentials to Irish President Michael Daniel Higgins (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnam ese Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Nguyen Hoang Long presented his letter of credentials to Irish President Michael Daniel Higgins on May 24. In his reception for the Vietnamese diplomat, the Irish leader appreciated the development of the two countries’ friendship and cooperation, especially in economics, development collaboration, education and culture. He proposed both sides enhance ties in climate change and environmental protection. Expressing his honour to be the Vietnamese Ambassador to Ireland, Long affirmed he will do his utmost to continue developing the bilateral ties extensively, effectively and sustainably. He informed the host of Vietnam’s socio-economic development and external affairs, as well as achievements of the bilateral relations since … [Read more...] about Vietnamese ambassador presents credential letter to Irish President
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Meet the new U23 Vietnam head coach
"You already got used to the tactics of coach Park Hang-seo, but at the moment, I'm using mine. I hope you will get used to my tactics. Of course, there were some players who have trained with me in Hanoi before so they would know better. In short, I want you to give your best. Despite what result may come, it's my responsibility and I want everyone to try their best for Vietnam," Gong told the players on Tuesday. Gong, 48, has worked for many years as an assistant coach of the South Korea U17, U18, U20 and U23 teams. In 2020, he worked as assistant to coach Shin Tae-yong and the Indonesia national team, also coaching the U20 squad. During his career as a player, he appeared as a forward for Daejeon Citizen FC, Gyeongnam FC and Sunshine Coast FC. In March, through the introduction of Park, Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recruited him as the new head coach of U23 Vietnam. Gong worked as an assistant for Lee Young-jin during the friendly Dubai Cup in April to get familiar with the … [Read more...] about Meet the new U23 Vietnam head coach
EU-Việt Nam relations to deepen with Indo-Pacific strategy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam attaches importance to and wants to deepen relations with the EU, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn affirmed during his phone call with the Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell late Tuesday. In the talks, Borrell noted his belief that the EU-Việt Nam relations will be consolidated as the EU is rolling out a range of policies and initiatives towards the region, such as the cooperation strategy with Indo-Pacific and the Global Gateway, with Việt Nam among the prioritised cooperation partners. The two sides expressed their delight at the achievements following the nearly two-year implementation of the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU remains Việt Nam’s third-largest export market and fifth biggest import market. They agreed to … [Read more...] about EU-Việt Nam relations to deepen with Indo-Pacific strategy
Deputy Defense Minister Vo Minh Luong’s activities on May 25
The event was held by the Criminal Investigation Department under the Ministry of National Defense. The training course aims to raise professionalism, experience, and capability of heads and deputy heads of investigation agencies and investigators in studying and applying regulations to dealing with crime denunciations, crime reports, petitions as well as in investigating and handling cases. During the event, experts from the High People's Court of Hanoi, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of National Defense will share their experience in investigation and update participants on new contents in legal documents related to settlement of crime denunciations, crime reports, and petitions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong asked the military criminal investigation sector to accurately evaluate and forecast the law violation and criminal situation. He urged the participants to promote studying to raise their professionalism and … [Read more...] about Deputy Defense Minister Vo Minh Luong’s activities on May 25
Defense senior officers get ranks promoted
Accordingly, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Ngo Minh Tien and Political Commissar of the National Defense Academy Luong Dinh Hong were promoted from the rank of Lieutenant General to Senior Lieutenant General. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council and Commander-in-chief of the People’s Armed Forces, handed over the promotion decisions to the officers at the ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc congratulated the two officers on their ranks promotion. He affirmed that the promotions were to recognize contribution of the two senior officers to the national construction and defense cause. He noted that Senior Lieutenant Generals Ngo Minh Tien and Luong Dinh Hong are outstanding servicemen of the Party, State, and military. They are well-trained and experienced officers who have gained remarkable achievements in their task performance, he stressed. The State President hoped that the two … [Read more...] about Defense senior officers get ranks promoted
Dong Nai contribute $111 mln to expressway linking with beach town Vung Tau
The sum, approved Tuesday by provincial legislators, is half of the total cost needed for clearing that section. Stretching almost 54 kilometers (33 miles), Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway will connect the southern industrial provinces of Dong Nai and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, which are home to several seaport logistics complexes. It will run 34.2 kilometers across Dong Nai. Ba Ria – Vung Tau, home to beach town Vung Tau, had previously agreed to pay VND670 billion, or half the cost to clear the provincial section site. The rest of the sum for site clearance will be extracted from the state budget. As approved, the expressway will cost around VND18 trillion of the public funds and be completed by 2025. In its first phase, the route will have four to six lanes and allow vehicles to travel at 100 kph. It is one of three expressways the government plans to build to meet the urgent transportation needs of the southern key economic region, which comprises Ho Chi Minh City and the … [Read more...] about Dong Nai contribute $111 mln to expressway linking with beach town Vung Tau
Netflix unveils winners of ‘My Vietnam’ short film competition
The winning films were announced in an award ceremony on May 23 2022, live-streamed on Yeah1's Facebook channel. — Photo Netflix HCM CITY — Netflix unveiled the winners of its "My Vietnam" short film competition powered by Netflix's Cinema Beauty - Vietnam Creative Economy Grant on May 25. Over 100,000 viewers tuned in to the highly-anticipated award ceremony, live-streamed on Yeah1's Facebook channel, on May 23. The First Prize was granted to Páo's Forest (Khu rừng của Páo) by Nguyễn Phạm Thành Đạt. The film tells the story of Páo, a Mông man who married at 14. At the age of 18, he falls in love for the first time, forcing him to choose between love and family responsibilities. The project was filmed over one month in Mộc Châu Town of Sơn La Province, and all of the film's actors are from the Mông ethnic group. The Second Prize went to Little Parrot (Vẹt con) by Nguyễn Trần Ái Nhi. In Little Parrot, Erik, a German man, meets with Thu, the mother of his deceased lover, … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils winners of ‘My Vietnam’ short film competition
Projects on smart factory development launched in Vĩnh Phúc
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vĩnh Phúc Province and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched the smart factory development project. — VNA/VNS Photo VĨNH PHÚC — A smart factory development project started on Tuesday in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc. The project, which is jointly developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vĩnh Phúc Province and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, aims to train 100 Vietnamese experts and provide consultation to help 50 businesses set up smart factories in 2022 and 2023. Participating in the programme, the consultants will be trained for 12 weeks to improve their knowledge and skills in setting up smart factories. The smart factory cooperation project is the latest programme in a series of innovative consulting activities for Vietnamese businesses and training Vietnamese experts to effectively replicate, strengthen synergy and continue to … [Read more...] about Projects on smart factory development launched in Vĩnh Phúc
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 25
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 25. - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a group discussion on May 25 during the third session of the 15th National Assembly that the implementation of economic stimulus packages and public investment should be promoted to provide timely support for businesses and people. At a group discussion of the third session of the 15th National Assembly. (Photo: VNA) In his group's discussion, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said the annual growth target of 6.5-7 percent until 2025 as specified in the 13th National Party Congress' resolution and 8-8.5 percent set by the legislature this year remains a big challenge. Read full story Read full story Read full story Read full story At the event. (Photo: VNA) The project, which is jointly developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Vinh Phuc province and Samsung Electronics Co. … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 25
☀️ Morning digest on May 25
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency . - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Ngo Minh Tien and Political Commissar of the National Defence Academy under the Ministry of National Defence Luong Dinh Hong, have been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant General to Senior Lieutenant General. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) presents the promotion decisions to the officers. (Photo: VNA) President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Commander-in-chief of the People’s Armed Forces and Chairman of the Defence - Security Council, handed over the promotion decisions to the officers at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 24. Read full story Read full story Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (left) holds phone talks with Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and S ec urity Policy Josep Borrell. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) The same … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on May 25