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Located 45 kilometers to the east of Hai Phong City and just 25 kilometers from world-famous Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba National Park, established in 1986, was the only Southeast Asian representative to break into the list. "If you weren't already dying to visit Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park located near UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay is a great reason. The biosphere reserve is home to a number of diverse plants and wildlife," BuzzFeed stated. According to the news site, the best time to visit the national park is between April and May or from September to November. "If you have extra time outside of exploring Cat Ba, do yourself a favor and take a small cruise throughout Ha Long Bay," it recommended. Spanning about 263 square kilometers, including 173 square kilometers of land and 90 square kilometers of inshore water, the national park is near the northeastern shore of Vietnam on Cat Ba Island surrounded by limestone karst mountains rising from turquoise waters that make it an …

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Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at the joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on September 28 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on September 28 as part of his official visit to Russia from September 25 to 28. FM Son affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people always keep in mind and treasure the wholehearted support and assistance that the Russian people have given to the Vietnamese during the struggle for national liberation and reunification in the past and the “Doi moi” (Renewal) nowadays. Vietnam consistently views Russia as one of its leading important and trustworthy partners, he emphasised. Lavrov affirmed that Vietnam is a very important partner in his country’s foreign policy. Both ministers held that the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership has kept …

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As Vietnam and the EU consider defense cooperation as a major pillar in bilateral cooperation, the two sides have shown their commitments to contributing to peace and security in the region and of the world. Given the efficiency of the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP), Vietnam is planning to send officials to join the bloc’s crisis management activities in the coming time, with the first task being joining the deployment of the EU Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA). Vietnam's soldiers taking part in UN Peacekeeping mission. Photo: NLD Major General Vu Cuong Quyet, director of the Institute for Defense Strategy under the Ministry of National Defence gave the remarks at an exchange on peacekeeping, common security, and defense policy with the EU on September 28. The exchange is aimed at raising awareness and understanding in UN peace-keeping and crisis management while showcasing Vietnam’s willingness to boost …

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At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy reaffirmed Vietnam's policy on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear disarmament while addressing a session of the United Nations Security Council ( UNSC ) on September 27. The briefing took place to mark the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear‑Test‑Ban Treaty’s opening for signature in September 1996. It saw the attendance of UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu and Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear‑Test‑Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Robert Floyd. According to Izumi Nakamitsu, the Treaty has since achieved near‑universal adherence, with 185 signatories and 170 ratifying States, making it one of the most widely supported treaties not just in the disarmament and arms control field but in multilateral diplomacy. Many speakers emphasised the importance of upholding a moratorium on nuclear testing, urging the States that have not done …

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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has brought about a range of opportunities for German investors in Vietnam after it came into force more than one year ago. Alexander Goetz, Chairman of the German Business Association (GBA) in Vietnam, said the deal will give a boost to the Vietnam-EU trade in the coming years. Vietnam is Germany ’s biggest trade partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ), he said, adding the GBA hopes that the removal of trade barriers will lead to an increase in investments. He said the Southeast Asian nation has remained attractive to producers thanks to market advantages, plus the EVFTA. Vietnam is one of the three top destinations for German firms to expand investments in Asia. Bosch Group, which has operated in Vietnam more than a decade ago and become the biggest German investor in the country, said it will further expand its presence in Vietnam following the …

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