Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Phnom Penh on Tuesday afternoon, at the start of his state visit to Cambodia after concluding his trip to Laos on the morning of the same day. President Quang’s visit, scheduled from June 14 to 16, was at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, with the official welcome ceremony scheduled to be organized on Wednesday morning, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The head of state, First Lady, and the delegation of elite Vietnamese officials were warmly greeted at the airport by high-ranking Cambodian officials as well as Vietnamese citizens residing in the country. Upon arriving in Cambodia, the president paid a visit to the Embassy of Vietnam and representative offices of Vietnamese agencies, as well as the Vietnamese community, businessmen, and students living and working in Cambodia. He praised the accomplishments of staff members of the embassy and other Vietnamese agencies in contributing to the enhancement … [Read more...] about Vietnamese state president commences visit to Cambodia
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Vietnam among five biggest investors in Cambodia
Investment Vietnam among five biggest investors in Cambodia By Truc Nhu Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019,13:24 (GMT+7) Vietnam among five biggest investors in CambodiaBy Truc Nhu Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh speaks at the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC – Vietnam is among the top five investors in Cambodia, with nearly US$3.1 billion registered in 214 projects, including 176 operational projects worth US$2.77 billion. At the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum, held in Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh last week, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh said Vietnamese enterprises have mainly invested in agriculture, banking, telecom and information technology, industrial manufacturing and processing sectors in Cambodia. The bilateral trade revenue between the … [Read more...] about Vietnam among five biggest investors in Cambodia
New heli-ride rotates perspective on Hanoi Red River
Northern Helicopter Company, run by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation, has inaugurated its new "Song Hong (Red River) HeliTour," granting visitors a rare glimpse of Hanoi’s water artery, company director Nguyen Nhat Huyen said on Tuesday. The river originates in China’s Yunnan Province, dissecting Hanoi and several provinces in northern Vietnam before hitting the Gulf of Tonkin. With numerous tributaries, the Red River Delta encompasses a major agricultural area mainly devoted to rice, infamous for experiencing violent floods and seasonal fluctuations. The tour, featuring the U.S.-made Bell-505 helicopter, will lift-off from Gia Lam airfield, 15 minutes from downtown Hanoi, and cross major attractions including Long Bien Bridge, Nhat Tan Bridge, Co Loa ancient citadel and Bat Trang pottery village. A floating repose. Photo by Shutterstock/Ha Anh. The tour kicks off several months after the company launched its successful Ha Long equivalent in May, allowing … [Read more...] about New heli-ride rotates perspective on Hanoi Red River
New heli-ride rotates perspective on Red River
Northern Helicopter Company, run by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation, has inaugurated its new "Song Hong (Red River) HeliTour," granting visitors a rare glimpse of Hanoi’s water artery, company director Nguyen Nhat Huyen said on Tuesday. The river originates in China’s Yunnan Province, dissecting Hanoi and several provinces in northern Vietnam before hitting the Gulf of Tonkin. With numerous tributaries, the Red River Delta encompasses a major agricultural area mainly devoted to rice, infamous for experiencing violent floods and seasonal fluctuations. The tour, featuring the U.S.-made Bell-505 helicopter, will lift-off from Gia Lam airfield, 15 minutes from downtown Hanoi, and cross major attractions including Long Bien Bridge, Nhat Tan Bridge, Co Loa ancient citadel and Bat Trang pottery village. The service is available daily, serving tourists from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at VND3.5 million ($151) per person. A floating repose. Photo by Shutterstock/Ha Anh. The tour kicks off … [Read more...] about New heli-ride rotates perspective on Red River
Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap up
Home Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap up By Vu Duc Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019,18:25 (GMT+7) Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap upBy Vu Duc Vietnam celebrate after they won the final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines December 10, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS HCMC - The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in the Philippines concluded today, December 11, after 11 days of competition with the host Philippines finishing first with 149 golds out of the total 530, 51 clear of second-placed Vietnam. Thailand was third on 92 golds. The Vietnamese sporting delegation beat their target at the regional Games, bagging 98 golds, 85 silvers and 105 bronzes. The official target was 65-70 golds. Vietnam was dominant in wrestling, kurash, football, track and field, swimming, aerobic and martial arts events. Vietnam U-22 won their first championship of the men’s football event at the SEA Games in 60 … [Read more...] about Vietnam comes in second as SEA Games wrap up