Overseas vietnamese

The event saw the presence of President of the Hungary - Vietnam Friendship Association Dr. Botz László, a former senior military officer of Hungary, and more than 50 members of the association, as well as Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao, President of the Vietnamese Association in Hungary Vu Quy Duong and representatives from the Vietnamese community in the European country. Addressing the event, Dr. Botz László recalled his memory as a member of the Hungarian mission supervising the agreement, underlining that during his time in Vietnam, he was impressed at the resilience and heroic spirit of the Vietnamese people and support from international friends to Vietnam. With his love for Vietnam, after concluding his mission, he and his fellow officers formed the Hungary - Vietnam Friendship Association at a hope to help younger generations get deeper understanding of the land and people of Vietnam as well as the traditional friendship between the two countries. …

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The most favored is iPhone 13 Pro Max with 70 percent pre-orders, followed by iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, each 12.5 percent, according to data from retail chains acquired by VnExpress . But the iPhone 13 mini, the smallest and cheapest of the lineup, is set to see shortages due to a lack of supply. For retail chain CellPhoneS, only 2 percent of its iPhone 13 imports are mini. "We might only meet 50 percent of customer demand," said spokesperson Nguyen Lac Huy. The unofficial market, where buyers pick up the phone in Singapore and Hong Kong and bring them back to Vietnam, does not seem to have a lot of supply for iPhone 13 mini either. "We only imported a small number as there is almost no demand from customers," said a smartphone vendor in downtown Hanoi. Last year, the iPhone 12 mini was also the least favorite. Many stores had to repeatedly lower prices to get rid of their inventory. Industry insiders say Vietnamese prefer the most expensive iPhones. The four …

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At the debut ceremony of the association of Vietnamese expatriates in Miyazaki. (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnamese expatriates in Japan ’s Miyazaki prefecture have just set up their association to connect the community for experience sharing and mutual support. According to the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka , the establishment of the association meets the desire of generations of Vietnamese in Miyazaki for a “common home”. In their letters of congratulation sent to the community on this occasion, Miyazaki Governor Kono Shunji and Mayor of Miyazaki city Tojiki Tadashi expressed their delight at the strong development of the community and praised the Vietnamese expats’ contributions to the local socio-economic development over the past time. They vowed to help the Vietnamese community have a stable life and well integrate into the host country. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Binh said he believed that the association will …

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The Prime Minister has requested the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) propose suitable management solutions for solar power projects. A solar power plant in Ninh Thuan Province. At present, more than 30 provinces and cities nationwide have solar power projects. The Government Office has released this PM direction on this issue for the MPI, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies after local media has reported that a Thai investor has acquired solar power projects in Binh Phuoc. According to reports, Thailand's Super Energy Corporation Company Limited (Super Energy) has announced it has acquired the Loc Ninh 1, 2, 3, 4 solar power projects in Binh Phuoc by buying those plants’ shares from intermediary companies with a total investment of US$456.7 million. Of which, the investment is $99.7 million to the Loc Ninh 1 solar power project, $140 million to the Loc Ninh 2, $105 million to Loc Ninh 3 and $112 million to Loc Ninh 4. Before …

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At the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception for heads of Vietnam ese representative offices abroad in Hanoi on October 18. Chien congratulated the officials on being appointed to such positions for the 2021-2024 term, and stressed that defence external affairs forms an important part of the Party and the State’s external work as well as people-to-people diplomacy. The Central Military Commission and the Defence Ministry highly valued the attention and close coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in international integration and defence external affairs over the past time, contributing to implementing the defence external work comprehensively, he said. The Deputy Minister expressed his hope that the chief representatives will fulfil their assigned tasks outstandingly, helping to enhance diplomatic ties between Vietnam and countries and international organisations, and …

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At the 19 th International Light Convergence Expo held recently at the Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, products from Rang Dong –Vietnam’s leading lighting manufacturer - grabbed the attention of many foreign partners and local consumers. Light bulbs from Vietnam have been exported to the Korean market before, but were manufactured for foreign partners so did not bear any Vietnamese brand names. After meeting the stringent quality requirements in the RoK, Rang Dong’s products have now been introduced to Korean consumers. "Importers have lauded the quality of Rang Dong ’s products compared to others in the range. We will hold more strategic programmes to introduce its products to local consumers," said Choi Ho-wook, managing director of Rang Dong Korea. The Expo attracted the participation of about 200 companies in 500 stalls, including major names in the industry such as Samsung and LG, among others. In addition to domestic …

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The picture book, or Ehon in Japanese, was authored by Aihara Hiroyuki, a Japanese writer who has published more than 100 Ehon books, and illustrated by Vietnamese painter Dom Dom. The book, a project by Hanoi-based Kim Dong Publishing House, was released in both Vietnamese and Japanese. Dom Dom, whose real name is Vu Thuy Ngoc Ha, an illustrator of children’s books and comics. Some of her illustrations have since been published, including “The Straw Prince” (2017), “Father’s Hand” (2017), “Jenny’s Adventures in the Gluttony Kingdom” (2019), and “This and That Story” (2020). She was awarded the first prize at Scholastic Picture Book Award 2019 for her book “The Girl on the roof and the Boy on the beach.” The book has been newly published by Scholastic Corporation, an American multinational publisher. Source: VNA …

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The show took place on the evening of October 12 on the largest outdoor stage of the Expo 2020 Dubai complex. It was part of Jalsat Nights - one of the top art shows at the event. The Dan bau was the only musical instrument that was invited to be present at Jalsat Nights. Jalsat Nights is a music series held monthly from October 2021 to March 2022 within the framework of Expo 2020 Dubai. It received special attention from the media and people of the Gulf countries. The organizers had an ambitious plan to not only showcase a part of the musical heritage of the United Arabian Emirates, but also give viewers a unique experience by introducing traditional instruments from several countries around the world. As one of the world's largest non-commercial exhibition events, Expo 2020 Dubai took place in the Middle East for the first time, attracting the participation of more than 190 countries and international organizations. The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai complex opened …

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Collection 'Missed and Remembered' by Hanoi London College for Design & Fashion's new graduate Bui Thanh Lam. (Photo coutersy of London College) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Bui Thanh Lam has been shortlisted to compete at the International Student Design Competition 2021 in London held by creative network Arts Thread. Lam's collection Noi Nho (Missed and Remembered) is about her love and admiration for her grandmother who joined the Liberation Art Ensemble during the anti-American war. "My grandmother was one of many prime examples of a perfect woman," Lam said. "She was the model of my life, and I want to bring the same spirit from her times over to modern women. They are still as elegant as ever, but bring over a breath of fresh air." The story of her grandmother was not sad and they were memories worth keeping with love and happiness, according to the designer. The collection is women's wear for Autumn/Winter which is still the same brand of that meticulousness in all the …

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Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao (standing, in red dress) addresses the event (Photo: VNA) Prague (VNA) – An exchange was held in the Hungarian eastern city of Hajdúszoboszló from 15-17 as a tribute to former Hungarian officials who joined the international mission supervising the implementation of the Paris Agreement on ending the war in Vietnam in the 1973-1975 period. The event saw the presence of President of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association Dr. Botz László, a former senior military officer of Hungary, and more than 50 members of the association, as well as Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao, President of the Vietnamese Association in Hungary Vu Quy Duong and representatives from the Vietnamese community in the European country. Addressing the event, Dr. Botz László recalled his memory as a member of the Hungarian mission supervising the agreement, underlining that during his time in Vietnam, he was impressed at the …

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