TRH The Danish Crown Prince Couple will pay an official visit to Vietnam this November to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and promote green solutions. TRH The Crown Prince and Crown Princess and the accompanying Danish business delegation will arrive in Hanoi on November 1 on a two-day visit where they will meet with local business people and official representatives, participate in debates on green transition and visit local energy projects. The visit is also part of celebrating the 50-year anniversary for Danish-Vietnamese diplomatic relations. Denmark and Vietnam share a close bilateral relationship. On energy, Denmark and Danish businesses are supporting Vietnam’s green transition. The close bilateral relationship is illustrated by a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement from 2013. Further, in 2017 Denmark and Vietnam signed a Danish Energy Partnership Programme that supports Vietnam’s ambitions to live up to the Paris Agreement. … [Read more...] about Danish Crown Prince Couple to visit Vietnam
Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets
Over 4,000 runners join Ben Tre Marathon in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region
More than 4,000 participants took part in the 2022 Ben Tre Marathon in Ben Tre Province, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, last weekend. The race was one of the activities held to celebrate the 200th birthday of Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu and his UNESCO recognition as a World Cultural Celebrity, as well as part of the provincial traditional cultural festival. In addition to competition expertise, the tournament was meant to promote the development of tourism in Ben Tre among local and international sports lovers. Runners participate in the 2022 Ben Tre Marathon in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam, June 26, 2022. Photo: M.Q. / Tuoi Tre The event took the runners through a uniquely-designed route, crossing green coconut trees, from the tomb and memorial area of Nguyen Dinh Chieu in Ba Tri District to Ben Tre City, the provincial capital. Nguyen Dinh Chieu was born on July 1, 1822 in the former southern province of Gia Dinh, the location of modern Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Over 4,000 runners join Ben Tre Marathon in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region
7 suspects arrested in shooting death of teenage boy in southern Vietnam
Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam confirmed they had apprehended seven suspects involved in the shooting death of a teenage boy on a street earlier this week. The victim was 17-year-old Phan Le Thanh Sang, a resident of Bien Hoa City, which is Dong Nai's capital, the provincial Department of Public Security stated. Preliminary information showed that Sang was riding his motorbike on Nguyen Ai Quoc Street in Tan Tien Ward, Bien Hoa at around 1:00 am on Monday when he suddenly collapsed on the road. He was rushed to the hospital with multiple wounds suspected to be caused by gunshots. The victim eventually succumbed to his injuries at the infirmary. The Dong Nai Department of Public Security later coordinated with the provincial People's Procuracy in examining Sang’s body and concluded that he suffered multiple gunshot wounds in his chest. The suspected weapon was a shotgun. Officers determined that this was a murder case arising from a pre-existing conflict. … [Read more...] about 7 suspects arrested in shooting death of teenage boy in southern Vietnam
Int’l seminar on Great celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu celebrates his 200th birthday
At the seminar The symposium was participated by the UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, Christian Manhart; Consul General of India in HCMC, Madan Mohan Sethi; Secretary of the Party Committee of Ben Tre Province, Le Duc Tho; Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Training Commission, Phan Xuan Thuy; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Dao Cuong, leaders of provinces and cities, Vietnamese and international scientists. UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, Christian Manhart (L) and Consul General of India in HCMC, Madan Mohan Sethi (C) attend the event. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Dao Cuong emphasized that celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu used the pen as a weapon to express his patriotism and love for the people. He was not only a Vietnamese poet who was known for his nationalist and anti-colonial writings against the French colonization of Cochinchina, an exemplary teacher but also a popular medical … [Read more...] about Int’l seminar on Great celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu celebrates his 200th birthday
Vietnam, UK legislatures will find common ground for closer cooperation: VUKN Chairman
Mr. Warwick Morris, Chairman of the Vietnam-UK Network (VUKN). (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his entourage will make good use of the visit to the United Kingdom (UK) to develop further links between the two countries' parliamentarians, according to Mr. Warwick Morris , Chairman of Vietnam-UK Network (VUKN). Even though there are differences between the two systems, the two sides will find plenty of common ground, which hopefully will lead to closer cooperation and dialogue in bilateral parliamentary relations, Mr. Morris, who is also former British Ambassador to Vietnam, told Vietnam News Agency ahead of Hue’s official visit to the UK from June 28 – 30. Mr. Morris spoke highly of the Vietnam – UK relations, saying the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year is a fine milestone. The bilateral relationship has broadened and deepened enormously during the two decades since 2003 when Vietnam and the UK … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK legislatures will find common ground for closer cooperation: VUKN Chairman
Cultural colours featured at Hue street carnival
A street carnival featuring the cultural values of Vietnam and other countries has attracted lots of visitors to Hue City. A performance by the Lao Cai traditional art troupe This is one of the main activities at the Hue festival 2022 being held from June 25 to 30 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. The Belogorie dance troupe from Russia Viet Bac Art Troupe The Hue Festival 2022 has drawn hundreds of artists from eight countries including 400 from the host Vietnam. The festival aims at introducing and honouring traditional values and promoting regional and national cultural identity and exchanges. … [Read more...] about Cultural colours featured at Hue street carnival
Vietnam’s 222 coconut-based dishes set world record
On Monday, more than 55 chefs divided into 11 teams participated in an event to process hundreds of coconut-based delicacies in Ben Tre to set a world record in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Vietnamese cultural celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-1888), whose hometown was Ben Tre. The delicacies are made from different parts of the coconut tree, including coconut palm heart, shredded coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut water and sprouted coconut. Nguyen Thi Be Muoi, vice chairwoman of Ben Tre, said this was a great pride of Ben Tre people and the world record helps to promote its culture and tourism image to international visitors. Currently, Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam's coconut capital and has more than 200,000 families growing coconuts, accounting for about two thirds of the total number of households in the province. Ben Tre boasts the largest coconut-growing area in the country at 74,000 hectares (182,800 acres). … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 222 coconut-based dishes set world record
Sun Fest Street Carnival kicks off vibrant summer in Da Nang
According to the city’s Department of Tourism , the event aims to revive tourism activities after a period of crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 160 domestic and international dancers in colorful costumes join the parade moving along the city streets in a festive atmosphere. The carnival takes place from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays until July 24, except for July 9, with ten parade cars decorated with replicas of Da Nang’s famous tourist attractions, departing from Tran Thi Ly Bridge to APEC park on the west end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and arriving at a square on Bach Dang Street. Organizers hope the street carnival is expected to bring tourists and local residents jubilant and brilliant summer months. Taking place from June 11 to August 15 with many festivals and large events, the Enjoy Da Nang Summer Festival 2022 will feature three main themes, namely Enjoy Da Nang Festival & Music, Enjoy Da Nang Beach and Enjoy Da Nang Delicacy./. VNA … [Read more...] about Sun Fest Street Carnival kicks off vibrant summer in Da Nang
Danish Crown Prince’s visit to Vietnam promotes green solutions
Denmark is considered a dedicated and innovative partner not least due to the historic development cooperation between this country and Vietnam. A Danish delegation headed by the Danish Crown Couple, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary will visit Vietnam on November 1-2 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Danish-Vietnamese diplomatic relations and promote green solutions. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess and the accompanying Danish business delegation will meet with leaders of the Vietnamese State and Government, as well as local enterprises. Wind energy and energy efficiency will be the focus of their visit whose agenda includes debates on green transition and visits to local energy projects. On energy, Denmark and Danish businesses are supporting Vietnam’s green transition. Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. Photo: EPA Denmark and Vietnam share a close bilateral relationship, which is guided by a Comprehensive Partnership … [Read more...] about Danish Crown Prince’s visit to Vietnam promotes green solutions
Vietnam, U.K. legislatures will find common ground for closer cooperation: VUKN Chairman
Even though there are differences between the two systems, the two sides will find plenty of common ground, which hopefully will lead to closer cooperation and dialogue in bilateral parliamentary relations, Mr. Morris, who is also former British Ambassador to Vietnam, told Vietnam News Agency ahead of Hue’s official visit to the U.K. from June 28 – 30. Mr. Morris spoke highly of the Vietnam-U.K. relations, saying the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year is a fine milestone. The bilateral relationship has broadened and deepened enormously during the two decades since 2003 when Vietnam and the U.K. celebrated the 30th anniversary and he served as the British Ambassador to the Southeast Asian country, he recalled. The recent renewal after an initial 10 years of the two countries’ Strategic Partnership was a clear indication of a healthy and vibrant official relationship, as was the signing of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement in late 2020, which is already leading to a … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.K. legislatures will find common ground for closer cooperation: VUKN Chairman