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A Historical Milestone for Workers’ Rights International Workers’ Day has its roots in the late 19th century, emerging from the workers’ rights movement in the US. Over time, it has become a global day of action, with workers around the world uniting to fight for fair and just treatment. In Vietnam, May 1, 1930, marks a significant date in history when the country’s working class, led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, took to the streets to demand better working conditions, higher wages, and reduced working hours. Their struggle, though challenging, paved the way for a pivotal chapter in the workers’ movement, culminating in the powerful Nghe Tinh Soviet movement. The 2023 launch of the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health marked a significant step forward. Following the August Revolution in 1945, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his respect for the contributions of workers by issuing a decree recognizing May 1 as a fully-paid public holiday. This acknowledgme...

2024: A Year of Resilience and Market Leadership in the Face of Volatility Mr. Sung Min Woo, Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD), set the tone for the AGM with his opening remarks: “2024 was a year of global uncertainty and market volatility. However, through the unified efforts of our Board of Management and dedicated employees, Imexpharm achieved remarkable results, outperforming the market. As we move forward, 2025 marks a pivotal year in our long-term vision to become a leading Asian pharmaceutical company, with a focus on high-tech, high-value-added products that can compete on a global scale.” Imexpharm’s performance in 2024 was impressive, with a net revenue of VND2,205 billion, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase. The ETC channel shone with a remarkable 56% growth, and revenue from EU-GMP standard injectable products contributed significantly, accounting for 33% of the total. EBITDA climbed to VND521 billion, a 12% increase, and the EBITDA margin stood at an impress...

Participants agreed that over the past 12 years since its establishment, the club has organised dozens of art programmes, along with events to introduce the traditional costumes, musical instruments and culinary culture of Vietnam, thus maintaining and promoting the national traditions and culture. The club has also actively engaged in charity and community activities, they said. Addressing the event, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of Vietnam in Germany Chu Tuan Duc gave his opinions on the 12-year journey of the club and its contributions to the strengthening of cultural exchange between Vietnam and Germany. Rolf Schulze, President of the Germany-Vietnam Association, who has regularly joined the club’s activities, said that the club has helped him and German people get a deeper insight into the cultural beauty and historical tradition of Vietnam. He also highlighted the effective coordination between the club and the Germany-Vietnam Association in reinforcing t...

The exhibition themed “David Thomas and Friends” displays selected graphic works from the series of C. David Thomas during his struggle with Parkinson’s syndrome over recent years, one of the consequences of his exposure to Agent Orange during the war. On display are also the works by 21 Vietnamese artists who have been invited to participate in art and culture exchange programmes and activities organised by the Indochina Arts Partnership (a.k.a IAP) over a period of 30 years since 1989 to 2019. The relationship with David Thomas and IAP goes far beyond the artistic professional exchange, but is instead about sharing common sentiments and spiritual values, including the beauty of arts, healing and building emotions through aesthetics, companionship in life, as well as sympathies for the past and the bright vision of the future. David Thomas, 77, is a US war veteran and was the first foreigner to be awarded a “For the Culture Cause” medal in recognition of his contribution to Vi...

OVs visit the Hung Kings Temple relic site. Photo: Pham Ly They offered incense to the Hung Kings at their temples on April 25, and planted trees at the Den Gieng (Gieng Temple). They prayed for a prosperous Vietnam with an increasing position in the international arena and solidarity among the Vietnamese communities abroad. The OVs offer incense to the Hung Kings. Photo: Pham Ly Hieu said the incense-offering program is held annually by the COVA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with the provincial People’s Committee, noting it has received a warm response from Vietnamese abroad. It is intended to raise their pride of national traditions, pay tribute to the nation, and strengthen the great national unity bloc. Also on April 25, the delegation had a meeting with representatives of the provincial People’s Committee. They also commemorated the legendary ancestors of Vietnam, Father Lac Long Quan, and Mother Au Co. The OVs plant trees ...

Governor of Santa Fe Omar Ángel Perotti (2nd from R) awards the title of Honorary Guest to National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Photo: VNA The Argentina visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue drew great attention from the South American country’s media with many positive assessments, VNA reported Thursday. Argentine national news agency Telam has ran an article highlighting the sound relations between Vietnam and Argentina. It noted that during their meeting, NA Chairman Hue and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez reaffirmed the determination to strengthen bilateral trade and investment partnership. The article said the two leaders underlined the great potential in diversifying goods for exchange and agreed to promote partnership in investment, science and technology. It said that after her meeting with the Vietnamese NA leader, Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez shared on her Twitter a photo with Hue, showing her special sentiments towards...

Participants at the event will discuss the current situation and various solutions for the sustainable development of conical hats in the locality. The event will therefore provide a chance for craftsmen to meet and exchange information about the craft of conical hat making. Advertising Hue conical hats and seeking measures aimed at improving vocational training for local practitioners are set to be hot topics during the conference. The international conference is jointly organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Vietnam and the Hue Conical Hat Association, and is expected to attract plenty of domestic and foreign intellectuals and craftsmen. The craft of conical hat making has been practiced in Thua Thien-Hue for centuries. It is still well preserved today in Tay Ho village of Phu Ho commune, My Lam village of Phu My commune, and the villages of Phu Cam, Phuoc Vinh, Doc So, Trieu Tay, and Huong So in Hue. Craftsmen residing in the village sell ...

School students compete in a writing and painting contest to promote Japan-Vietnam friendship , celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries in the central city from March 30 to May 30. The contest is titled ‘Da Nang school students joining hands in strengthening the Japan-Vietnam friendship’. Children join an outdoor reading session at the Japanese-styled Sakura Kindergarten in Da Nang. Photo: VNA It will feature around 10,000 students from primary, secondary and high school who will send their paintings and essays to Japan for selection on June 5-30. As part of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam – Japan diplomatic ties (September 21), the contest aims to contribute to enhancing understanding, friendship and cooperation between Da Nang and Japanese people, thereby facilitating local pupils, especially senior high school pupils, to learn about the 50-year history of establishing diplomatic ...

Visitors need to register in advance with the municipal Department of Tourism between April 22 and 26 for the tours from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on April 29 and 30. They will spend 35 minutes in the building, learning about its history, architectural highlights, and function of each room during the one-hour tour, which also features a walk around the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park, located just in front of the hall. A part of the painting on the ceiling inside the office building of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1. Photo: N. Binh / Tuoi Tre This is part of the city’s efforts to showcase national monuments to foreign tourists to promote its image as a friendly and open city. The building, located at 86 Le Thanh Ton Street in District 1, was designed by French architect Femand Gardes. Its construction started in 1889 and finished in 1909. In 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized it as a national...