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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Vietnamese 12th grader makes lipstick from lotus flower
For as long as she can remember, 12th grader Nguyen Thi Dieu Hien has been in love with lotus flowers, even going so far as to make her own lipstick from the regal plant. Hien’s lotus flower lipstick won her second prize at a competition held by Dong Thap's Department of Education and Training in 2021 and another second prize at an innovation competition organized by the Dong Thap Youth Union that same year. Hien is currently a senior at Phu Thanh A High School in Tam Nong District, Dong Thap. Her research into lipstick making began on the Internet. She then began skipping breakfast and using the money she saved to pay for a lipstick machine, molds, glass cups, and ingredients, such as lotus powder, beeswax, olive oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, and mineral colorant. Her next step involved handpicking fresh lotus flowers from nearby lotus gardens, cutting petals into small pieces, sun-drying the flowers, and grinding them into powder. Despite her efforts, Hien’s first batch of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese 12th grader makes lipstick from lotus flower
ASEAN film week to open on May 27
A scene in the ' Mat biec ' (Dreamy Eyes) movie. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An ASEAN film week will be held from May 27 to June 1 in Hanoi and from May 28 to June 2 in Ho Chi Minh city to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on May 24 that the event will start with the screening of Vietnamese film “Mat biec” (Dreamy Eyes) at the National Cinema Centre in Hanoi on May 27. The film won the Golden Lotus award at the 22nd Vietnam In HCM City, the films will be shown at the CineStar complex. The organising board has selected seven films from seven ASEAN member cinemas, including "Dreamy Eyes" of Vietnam, “Fear” of Cambodia, "Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben and Jody" (Indonesia), “Dearest Sister” (Lao), “The Journey” (Malaysia), “The Great Myanmar” (Myanmar), and “Pad Thai: The Secret Recipe” of Thailand. Admission is free. /. VNA … [Read more...] about ASEAN film week to open on May 27
Shinhan Life Vietnam and Shinhan Bank Vietnam sign insurance business partnership
According to the signed agreement, Shinhan Bank Vietnam will consult and introduce life insurance products of Shinhan Life to the bank's customers nationwide. The first product developed through this distribution channel is Shinhan – Credit, a protection product for borrowers. The strategic partnership between Shinhan Bank Vietnam and Shinhan Life Vietnam will bring insurance products with optimal benefits to customers Mr. Kang GewWon, General Director of Shinhan Bank Vietnam, shared: “In recent years, customers' demand for insurance products at the bank has expanded substantially. They want comprehensive advice on financial solutions, including insurance products. Therefore, the strategic partnership between Shinhan Bank Vietnam and Shinhan Life Vietnam aims to jointly bring insurance products with optimal benefits to customers, simultaneously, demonstrates sustainable bond of Shinhan Bank Vietnam as well as Shinhan Life Vietnam with Vietnam’s market in the coming … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life Vietnam and Shinhan Bank Vietnam sign insurance business partnership
JICA supports Vietnam in enhancing disaster and climate change countermeasures
The project will help Vietnam reduce risks for and respond to disasters and climate change. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) this week signed a loan agreement with the Vietnamese Government to provide an ODA loan of up to JPY 18,871 million (nearly US$148,500) for the disaster and climate change countermeasure project using Earth observation satellite (II). Japan helps Vietnam in the disaster and climate change countermeasure project using an Earth observation satellite. Photo: Phongchongthientai.mard.gov.vn This project will enhance Vietnam’s risk reduction for and response to disasters and climate change by providing the financing to procure an Earth observation satellite, equipment, and related facilities for satellite development. It will also promote the utilization of data acquired from the satellite, and develop the capabilities of related personnel in Vietnam to operate and maintain the facilities and equipment, thereby … [Read more...] about JICA supports Vietnam in enhancing disaster and climate change countermeasures
ASEAN Film Week 2022 to debut in Hanoi
The festival will show the cultural, natural, and human beauty of ASEAN countries. Hanoi's audiences will have a chance to watch typical cinema features from seven ASEAN countries at the annual ASEAN Film Week 2022. Based on popular writer Nguyen Nhat Anh’s novel of the same name, “Dreamy Eyes” depicts the love story of Ngan, a rural boy, and his childhood friend during their school years. Photo: Galaxy Media & Entertainment The cultural event will take place from May 27 to June 1 in Hanoi and from May 28 to June 2 in Ho Chi Minh city. According to the organizers, the ASEAN film week this year will introduce seven motion pictures from ASEAN countries, including: “Fear” from Cambodia; “Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben and Jody”- Indonesia; “Dearest Sister”- Laos; “The Journey”- Malaysia; “The Great Myanmar” - Myanmar; “Pad Thai: The Secret Recipe”- Thailand; and “Dreamy Eyes”- Vietnam. These films will be screened at 6 and 8pm from May 27 to June 1 at the … [Read more...] about ASEAN Film Week 2022 to debut in Hanoi
Foreign military attachés to Vietnam visit Khanh Hoa
The mission was led by Royal Thai Air Force Attaché Group Captain Prapard Iamolee and attended by military attachés of Thailand, the U.K., Myanmar, Laos, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Malaysia, South Africa, the Republic of Korea, the U.S., and advisor of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Center. This was the first visit of foreign military attachés to Nha Trang since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. At the reception, Political Commissar of the Khanh Hoa provincial Military Command Senior Colonel Trinh Viet Thanh briefed the visiting attachés on the traditions of the South Central province and the unit’s mission over the past time. Impressed by the warm reception, the mission of foreign military attachés to Vietnam thanked the provincial military command for helping them understand more about Vietnam in general and Nha Trang in particular. The mission’s representative highly appreciated the Vietnamese Government’s pandemic prevention and control efforts as well as the military and the … [Read more...] about Foreign military attachés to Vietnam visit Khanh Hoa
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
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