Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has made a short film on Vietnam, which was broadcast on BBC and CNN television channels. The 1-minute film was broadcast on the channels in Asia, Europe and North America during the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which took place in the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi on February 27-28. With versions in Vietnamese, English, German, French, Taiwanese, Chinese, Korean and Japanese, the film introduced Vietnamese attractions like the Mekong River, Son Doong cave – the largest known cave located in the central province of Quang Binh, the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, the central city of Da Nang, UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh, and Hanoi. Vietnam Airlines has been named one of the 10 best companies on the Top 50 Vietnam: The Best in … [Read more...] about National flag carrier promotes Vietnam on int’l TV channels
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CPJ delegation visit Ninh Binh province
Secretary of the Ninh Binh Party Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh presents souvenir to Chairman of the Presidium of the Communist Party of Japan (CPJ) Central Committee Kazuo Shii (Photo: baoninhbinh.org.vn) Ninh Binh (VNA) – Chairman of the Presidium of the Communist Party of Japan (CPJ) Central Committee Kazuo Shii, and a delegation from the CPJ, visited the northern province of Ninh Binh on December 20. At the reception, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh briefed Japanese guests on the province’s socio-economic achievements, Party building work, and the strengthening of the local political system. She hailed contributions of Japanese companies investing in the province to these achievements, citing the Nikken Sekkei consulting company, which helped the locality map out a urban area planning to 2020 with a vision towards 2050. Ninh Binh has established a twin relationship with Okayama city, she said, expressing her hope that via the visit, … [Read more...] about CPJ delegation visit Ninh Binh province
Vietnam to host ABU Robocon 2018
The Hanoitimes - The Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2018 (ABU Robocon 2018) is scheduled for August 26 in Vietnam`s northern province. Logo of ABU Robocon 2018 Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has recently given instructions on hosting the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest Robocon 2018. The contest is scheduled for August 26 in Ninh Binh northern province of Vietnam. This is the 3rd year Vietnam has hosted the ABU Robocon competition. Dam asked the national TV station Vietnam Television to take the lead in coordinating with the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee and relevant agencies to organize ABU Robocon 2018 in accordance with regulations, ensuring safety and effectiveness. According to the organizing board, the theme of the competition is inspired by Vietnamese folk game “nem con” (throwing ball through the ring). The participating teams will be required to design robots that incorporate elements such as techniques, precision, skills and … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host ABU Robocon 2018
Exhibition raises public awareness of bear protection
World Animal Protection (WAP) Ambassador, Thai singer and actor Tono Pakin Kumwilaisuk (second row, third from left) pose for a photo at a bear protection exhibition in Hanoi on June 30. (Photo: ENV) Hanoi (VNA) – A bear protection exhibition was kicked off in Hanoi on June 30, in the presence of the World Animal Protection (WAP) Ambassador - Thai singer and actor Tono Pakin Kumwilaisuk, to raise public awareness of the importance of bear protection. The event was held by the Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) and the WAP, featuring a number of activities, including displays of photos and information of bears in Vietnam, signing of commitments to protect bears, and a space for kids to colour pictures about bears and other wildlife animals. According to ENV deputy director Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, the WAP Ambassador will accompany bear protection and awareness-raising activities organised by the WAP and ENV to end bear farming in Vietnam. The Thai singer visited some bear … [Read more...] about Exhibition raises public awareness of bear protection
Vietnamese student wins Hungarian singing contest
Ninh Duc Hoang Long (right) performs at the President’s Palace in Budapest. (Photo from Ninh Duc Hoang Long’s Facebook) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese opera student Ninh Duc Hoang Long has just won the first prize in his category in a Hungarian TV talent show. Long came out top in the 21-29 age range category in the Virtuozok Classical Talent Show 2018. He will compete in the grand final on June 8. He announced his victory on Facebook and told Viet Nam News in an email: "I’m extremely moved and cried at the moment the judging board called my name." "I received the invitation to join the contest at its first season in 2014. Yet I have waited till the 4th season this year to join to have more time to practice." At the show, which is sponsored by Anita Herczegh, the wife of the Hungarian President, contestants compete in three age groups – children (born between 2002-2010), teens (born between 1997-2002) and adults (born between 1989-1997) – and can show … [Read more...] about Vietnamese student wins Hungarian singing contest