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At the Vietnamese pavilion (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnamese team, along with the 16 other participating teams in the "Army of Culture" competition at Army Games 2022 , set up a national pavilion at the House of Friendship at the Alabino training ground in Moscow, Russia, to introduce the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) as well as the culture, land and people of Vietnam. The pavilion also displays photos on the traditional relationship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia , especially in politics and national defence. The 2022 Army Games, held from August 13-27, gathers 270 teams from 37 countries worldwide. Its competitions are being held in Russia and several countries such as Uzbekistan, Armenia and Belarus. Vietnam also hosts the Games’ competitions in the category of “Emergency Area”./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture introduced at Army Games 2022

Briefing on a plan for the construction of the village, Park asked the Embassy of Vietnam in the RoK for support to the project which aims to mark the 30th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (December 22, 1992 – 2022), to expand people-to-people exchange, and to promote Vietnam’s cultural experience in the RoK. According to Park, the village will be developed on a ground of 38,350 sq.m. It is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors and generate some 3.7 billion won (2.8 million USD) in revenue annually. Local authorities also hope that project will create jobs for nearly half a million of local residents. The Vietnamese village in Bonghwa forms part of a project planned to step up cultural exchange and accelerate cooperation between Bonghwa and Vietnam in tourism, culture and education. The Korean province is home to a temple dedicated to the Ly Hoa Son (Lee Hwasan) clan, who are descendants of Ly Long Tuong, a prince of the Ly Dynasty ruling Vietnam between the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cultural village to be built in RoK

Quy Nhon, a coastal city in the south-central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh, has emerged as a new hotspot for vacationers thanks to its countless stunning tourist attractions. Quy Nhon has two seasons – rainy and dry – and each offers visitors a unique perspective on the city. The rainy season in Quy Nhon typically begins in September and lasts until February, while the dry season begins in March and ends in September. When visiting Quy Nhon during the dry season, visitors should bring sunscreen, medications, and appropriate clothing. They should also make sure to stay hydrated because the weather is often scorching hot, though such high temperatures are occasionally mitigated by the ocean breeze. Vehicles travel against a background of wind turbines in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Lo Huu Duc Anh Quy Nhon has a unique terrain flanked by mountains on one side and a long, curved, white-sand beach on the other. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City embraces stunning landscapes and cultural, historical values

Members of Canadian pop/rock country band The Moffatts shot a music video in Sa Pa, a favourite destination in northern Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of HAY Glamping Music Festival) Hanoi (VNA) – Canadian pop/rock band The Moffatts has visited Sa Pa , a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Lao Cai about 320 kilometres from Hanoi, and shot a music video to promote tourism . The band will shoot four music videos at four famous destinations in Vietnam. Vietnam is a very beautiful country with delicious food and friendly people, it said. With this project, the group expressed their wish to promote the beauty of Vietnam through a trip with HAY FEST. The band will shoot four music videos at four famous destination s in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of HAY Glamping Music Festival) Formed in 1990, the band consists of Scott Moffatt and his brothers Clint, Bob and Dave, who are triplets. VNA … [Read more...] about The Moffatts shoots video to promote the beauty of Vietnam

Denmark, through strategic sector cooperation (SSC) with Vietnam, helps implement national action plan in agriculture while promoting the engagement of stakeholders in the value chain. Among issues shared at an event held in Hanoi on August 17, Vietnamese officials, experts, and businesses were impressed with the philosophy of “producing more from less” in Denmark’s agri-food sector. Denmark targets the climate-neutral food industry by 2050. Photo: Danish Agriculture and Food Council Troels Jakobsen, Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Denmark, said Denmark produces three times more food than the Danish population can consume, with some of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. The idea was shared at Seminar – Business Matchmaking held in Hanoi on August 17 to discuss Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production. Meanwhile, Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen, International Chief Advisor, the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, … [Read more...] about “Produce more from less”: Danish agricultural philosophy for Vietnam

American agricultural products are available in many parts of Vietnam and some are becoming well-received in the country of 100 million people. Agriculture plays a prominent role in trade relations between the US and Vietnam, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper has said. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at a press conference in Hanoi. Photo: NLD The ambassador shared the idea at the United Tastes of Food and Wine Reception held in Hanoi earlier this week in collaboration between the US Embassy, the California Milk Advisory Board, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. To boost the market share of American agricultural products in the Southeast Asian country, relevant agencies are working for further availability. “We are looking for ways to expand US agricultural imports into Vietnam,” Ambassador Knapper said. What Ambassador Knapper said might be true, based on the fact that American agricultural products are safe and … [Read more...] about [Vietnam-US relations] Agriculture – a prominent pillar in US-Vietnam trade: Marc Knapper

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s visa policy should be more open to lure international tourists , insiders have said. Although the country has offered unilateral visa exemption and e-visas, the policy is not competitive enough as the 15-day visa exemption has yet to satisfy the need of visitors from such markets as Europe, North America and Australia, who often stay from three to four weeks in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism (MCST). Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa said the ministry should propose the Government instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expand the list of countries and territories qualified for visa exemption and e-visa, and restore visa granting at border gates. She also suggested simplifying visa procedures for visitors who get infected with COVID-19 during their stay in Vietnam and undergo treatment in the Southeast Asian nation. The … [Read more...] about Relaxing visa policy to attract more foreign tourists: insiders

Ly Hoang Nam rises to world’s No.332 in latest ATP rankings (Photo: ATP) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has passed a milestone in his career when rising to the world’s No.332 in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings. In early August, Nam made a great contribution to helping the Vietnam ese tennis team win the Davis Cup Group III runner-up in the Asia-Pacific region 2022 and a ticket to play in the World Group II play-off next year. With his stable performance, the player of Tay Ninh province may soon achieve his goal – entering Top 300 in ATP Rankings before 30 years old. He is scheduled to travel to Thailand to compete at 2022 Nonthaburi Challenger from August 22-28./. VNA … [Read more...] about Top tennis player enjoys record high in world rankings

Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia said: “We’re proud and happy to see the continued expansion of the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program , which is aligned with our long-term corporate social responsibility agenda and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s mission to help needy communities around the globe. Following this launch, we will work closely with the Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center to help the children under this shelter to access nutritious meals on a daily basis and adopt active lives to grow healthily and reach their full potential.” Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia, President of Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center said: “We’re impressed with the valuable support that the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program has brought to disadvantaged children in Vietnam over the past several years . Therefore , we’re very delighted that this meaningful program has been introduced to Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children

Hanoi will play a key role in connecting visitors to tourist destinations in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism needs to actively support major tourism businesses to build routes linking localities, and restart heritage digitalization with the participation of travel companies to create new tourism products. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at the meeting. Photo: VGP This is one of the requirements made by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on August 17 at the meeting on removing difficulties and promoting tourism recovery so that the industry would become a key economic sector. The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to urgently submit to the Prime Minister the adjustment of electricity prices so that accommodation establishments would be entitled to energy rates equal to those of manufacturing facilities. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, associations, and tourism businesses … [Read more...] about Vietnam deploys diverse solutions to revive tourism industry