US Embassy and officials from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened the US-Việt Nam Cooperation Centre at the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam on Tuesday in Hà Nội. — Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in Việt Nam HÀ NỘI — US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc Knapper, Assistant Foreign Minister Đỗ Hùng Việt, Acting President of Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam Phạm Lan Dung together opened the new US-Việt Nam Cooperation Centre on Tuesday at the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam (DAV) in Hà Nội. The new US-Việt Nam Cooperation Centre is a partnership between the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Hà Nội and the DAV and is located on the academy’s campus. This partnership highlights not only the importance of the US-Việt Nam relationship, but demonstrates the US commitment to supporting the development of a strong, prosperous, and independent Việt Nam. The US-Việt Nam Cooperation Centre at DAV joins the American Hangout at Thái Nguyên University as the second … [Read more...] about New US-Việt Nam Cooperation Centre opens in Hà Nội
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Việt Nam confirms 1,323 new cases on Tuesday
The new infections include 1,322 domestic transmissions detected in Hà Nội (321), Vĩnh Phúc (98), Phú Thọ (94), Yên Bái (58), Quảng Ninh (52), Nghệ An (50), Hải Dương (50), Tuyên Quang (44), Bình Phước (40), Lào Cai (39), Hà Nam (38), Hải Phòng (36), Thái Bình (33), Thái Nguyên (32), Nam Định (28), Hòa Bình (27), Bắc Kạn (27), Hưng Yên (24), Hồ Chí Minh City (22), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (16), Quảng Bình (16), Sơn La (16), Hà Tĩnh (15), Bắc Giang (14), Điện Biên (13), Quảng Trị (12), Ninh Bình (11), Cao Bằng (11), Đà Nẵng (10), Thanh Hóa (8 ), Lai Châu (8 ), Quảng Ngãi (8 ), Lạng Sơn (7), Bình Dương (6), Gia Lai (4), Bình Thuận (4), Bến Tre (3), Tây Ninh (2), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (2), Hậu Giang (2), Đồng Tháp (1), and Bạc Liêu (1). Details will follow shortly. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam confirms 1,323 new cases on Tuesday
Petrolimex targets 10% revenue growth in 2022
A customer fills up at a Petrolimex gas station. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyet Viet Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) sets a target of consolidated revenue to reach VND186 trillion (US$8.1 million), a year-on-year growth of 10 per cent. The group also set a target of VND3.06 trillion for consolidated profit before tax, down 19 per cent. Petrolimex also said that its production and business activities were forecast to continue to face difficulties and challenges this year amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first months of the year, the world witnessed "shocks" in oil prices and a shortage of gasoline supply due to the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. Domestically, the supply of petroleum from refineries has not been stable, which has greatly affected the group's plan to create sources and organise production and business of key and core products. To achieve the set targets, Petrolimex continues to focus on developing and expanding … [Read more...] about Petrolimex targets 10% revenue growth in 2022
Field hospital team leaves for UN peacekeeping mission
A farewell ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the Air Force Division 271 military airport for the second sortie of the Rotation 4 of Việt Nam's Level-2 Field Hospital to UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đức HÀ NỘI — A send-off ceremony for the 2nd sortie of Rotation 4 of Việt Nam’s Level-2 Field Hospital to a UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan was held on Tuesday in the military airfield of Division 371 of the Air Defence – Air Force Service. Speaking at the event, Major General Hoàng Kim Phụng, director of the Việt Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, expressed his hope that members of the detachment would successfully complete the tasks entrusted in them by the Party, State, Army and the people. He urged the group to well perform the role of "ambassador" of peace and friendship, contributing to raising the prestige and international position of the country and the Việt Nam People's Army globally. Australia again provided the … [Read more...] about Field hospital team leaves for UN peacekeeping mission
Success for all shows regional growth
Vietnamese taekwondo artists in the performance event on May 16. The SEA Games 31 received great support from residents and international friends. VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng Thanh Hà The SEA Games 31 has been well organised and all delegations have had a successful event, despite many difficulties in the run up to the Games. The regional biennial sporting festival came to a close with a stunning closing ceremony on May 23, ending more than two weeks of competition. Việt Nam finished on top of the medal tally with 205 golds, leaving all other teams far behind. Thailand took 92 golds for the second place and Indonesia finished with 69 golds, sitting in third. A Games to remember The Organising Committee promised all delegations a fair tournament, highlighting professional skills and sportsmanship. It was the first time in history that a regional sports meet included almost all Olympic and Asian Games sports. All events of each sport were organised. It was, according to … [Read more...] about Success for all shows regional growth
1,322 new coronavirus transmissions reported on Tuesday
An ethnic minority woman is vaccinated with a booster shot against COVID-19 in Thượng Thôn Commune in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng. — VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam saw a slight increase in new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday with 1,322 cases detected, bringing the national total to 10,711,389. The number of new transmissions registered was an increase of 143 compared to Monday. The capital Hà Nội again had the most daily infections with 321. The other localities reporting new transmissions were Vĩnh Phúc (98), Phú Thọ (94), Yên Bái (58), Quảng Ninh (52), Nghệ An (50), Hải Dương (50), Tuyên Quang (44), Bình Phước (40), Lào Cai (39), Hà Nam (38), Hải Phòng (36), Thái Bình (33), Thái Nguyên (32), Nam Định (28), Hòa Bình (27), Bắc Kạn (27), Hưng Yên (24), HCM City (22), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (16), Quảng Bình (16), Sơn La (16), Hà Tĩnh (15), Bắc Giang (14), Điện Biên (13), Quảng Trị (12), Ninh Bình (11), Cao Bằng (11), Đà Nẵng (10), Thanh Hóa (8 … [Read more...] about 1,322 new coronavirus transmissions reported on Tuesday
Tày ethnic group’s bánh pẻng phạ ranks first among VN’s top 100 specialities
Hoàng Lan In Tày ethnic group language, bánh pẻng phạ or bánh trời (heaven cake) has put Bắc Kạn on the map as one of the traditional speciality centres of Việt Nam. The cake has been ranked first among the top 100 Việt Nam’s specialities by VietKings. The cake came into being from the province’s Ba Bể District, with ingredients including sticky rice, tea, pork fat, sugar and traditional wine (locally known as rượu cuốc lủi, ) according to local elderly Nông Thị Lựu. Pẻng phạ cakes of the Tày ethnic group help to make Bắc Kạn one of Việt Nam's speciality centres. Photo danviet.vn The sticky rice should be of quality and fragrant (locally known as khẩu nua pái ). It is ground to become powder which is later mixed with a cup of wine and strong tea, instead of pure water as with others cakes, said Lựu, adding that the wine and the tea create the unique characteristics of the cake. Other steps include: cutting the mentioned wet powder into pieces and shaping it in a … [Read more...] about Tày ethnic group’s bánh pẻng phạ ranks first among VN’s top 100 specialities
Agri-tourism: Mekong Delta targets two birds with one stone
Agri-tourism will be a dominant tourism trend in the Mekong Delta. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Ecotourism, especially agri-tourism will be a dominant trend as the Mekong Delta strives to develop its tourism industry, experts say. At the second forum on tourism connections between HCM City and the 13 Mekong Delta localities held on Friday, May 20, in Đồng Tháp Province, experts also said that stronger coordination was necessary to better tap the region’s natural strengths. Hà Văn Siêu, deputy general director of the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, said the Mekong Delta has a lot of potential and resources to develop agricultural tourism products. In recent years, its tourism cooperation programme with HCM City has opened up multiple opportunities for investment and innovative startups that have led to the creation of a variety of agricultural tourism products, he said. In developing such products, “we need to focus on the three … [Read more...] about Agri-tourism: Mekong Delta targets two birds with one stone
Hà Nội strengthens consumption stimulus programmes
Customers at a BigC supermarket in Hà Nội. Photo hanoimoi.com.vn HÀ NỘI The capital city plans to strengthen promotion programmes to stimulate consumption, supporting businesses and enhancing economic growth. Hà Nội is implementing a series of promotional programmes for 2022, focusing on May, July and November at more than 2,000 sales points of businesses. Notably, the businesses have registered more than 10,000 promotion programmes with the Department of Industry and Trade in May, worth nearly VND20 trillion. In July and November, Hà Nội expects to have about 25,000 promotion programmes. "The most important stimulus solution is to ensure the quality of goods and increase incentives for customers, and at the same time, the enterprises must enhance the production of high-quality goods," Trần Thị Phương Lan, acting director of the Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade. In addition, many trade promotion activities will be implemented to support connections, brand … [Read more...] about Hà Nội strengthens consumption stimulus programmes
Deputy PM Minh will attend 27th Conference on Future of Asia in Japan
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh will attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia and pay a working visit to Japan from May 26-27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. Minh's tour will be made at the invitation of Tsuyoshi Hasebe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nikkei Inc. Initiated in 1995, the Conference on the Future of Asia (FOA) is one of the most prestigious annual forums in Asia, hosted by Nikkei Group of Japan, capturing the attention of many senior leaders, politicians, scholars, businesses from Asian countries, as well as representatives of major economic groups globally. Over the years, the FOA has become a forum to help provide open, multi-dimensional, diverse and integrated perspectives on many important issues in the region. This year's edition will feature notable leaders from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Bangladesh, and … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Minh will attend 27th Conference on Future of Asia in Japan