Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Consulate General in New York have held a get-together on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Consulate General in New York have held a get-together on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, with the participation of nearly 400 overseas Vietnamese. In his remarks, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the mission, informed participants about what the homeland has achieved in 2018. The most noteworthy is Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it successful organisation of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN, the country’s first-ever membership of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and the deployment of the first level-2 field hospital in South Sudan … [Read more...] about New York gathering celebrates Tet
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Vietnam opens consulate in New York
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurated Vietnamese Consulate in New York on Sept. 25, in the presence of Minister Pham Binh Minh. Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong and Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation to United Nations, Ambassador Le Hoai Trung, also attended the inaugural ceremony. In addition to providing consular services, the consulate will protect the legitimate rights and promote the interests of the State, legal entities and citizens of Vietnam in the US. It will also strengthen relations between the US’s northeastern region and Vietnamese partners. The Vietnamese consulate in New York is the third consular agency Vietnam has opened in the US, after the consulates general in San Francisco of California and Houston of Texas. VietNamNet/Vietnam Plus … [Read more...] about Vietnam opens consulate in New York
Ambassadors in Vietnam to explore world’s biggest cave in May
A group of 10 ambassadors, consuls-general, and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State are scheduled to take an excursion into Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest natural grotto in May this year. A group of 10 ambassadors, consuls-general, and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State are scheduled to take an excursion into Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest natural grotto in May this year. The news was announced on Tuesday by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Binh Province, where the cave is located. Son Doong is a part of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Bo Trach District. The cave was discovered in 1991, but only became internationally known in 2009 as the world’s largest natural cave after a group of scientists from the British Cave Research Association conducted a survey in the area. The cave is 200 meters high, 150 meters wide, and runs for approximately 9 kilometers. There are two sinkholes along the ceiling of the cave, which allow … [Read more...] about Ambassadors in Vietnam to explore world’s biggest cave in May
Vietnam – US: Twenty years after the historical turning point
VietNamNet would like to present several articles on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-US relations. The following is a review of the milestones in the past two decades, from former enemies to comprehensive partners. President Truong Tan Sang met with his counterpart Barack Obama during the visit to the US in July 2013. July 11, 1995 marked a turning point in the history of the Vietnam – US relations, when US President William J. Clinton and Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet declared the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries. August 5, 1995: Vietnam and the US signed the official document on the establishment of diplomatic relations. August 6, 1995: Secretary of State Warren Christopher visited Hanoi and officially opened the U.S. Embassy. Vietnam opened an embassy in Washington. July 12, … [Read more...] about Vietnam – US: Twenty years after the historical turning point
Top models participate in charity work in Vietnam
Canadian and American top models Noot Seear and Annie Henley recently took part in a get-together of members from around the world of the charity, the Rose Foundation, in Ho Chi Minh City. Top model Noot Seear represents the Rose Foundation in the US, because she regularly takes part in fashion shows in New York City. Annie Henley, Noot Seear’s colleague, is also actively participates in this charity foundation’s work. The Rose Foundation Vietnam currently has 15 members. One of its most active members is Madam Janice Johnston, the wife of the Canadian Consul-General in Vietnam. The Rose Foundation Vietnam’s main goals are to provide food for poor children in the country and provide computers to centers caring for disadvantaged and orphaned children, as well as giving financial and equipment assistance to blind children. Established in Vietnam just 1 year ago, the Rose Foundation Vietnam is currently expanding and promoting its activities in Dong Nai, Kon Tum, Dac … [Read more...] about Top models participate in charity work in Vietnam