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These curated books offer a comprehensive collection of the Party General Secretary’s speeches, presentations, and directives, showcasing his brilliant intellect and forward-thinking political vision on pivotal issues impacting the nation. Among the publications of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the 927-page volume, “Building and Developing an Advanced Vietnamese Culture: Embracing National Identity,” stands out. Released on June 21st, this book delves into one of the Party leader’s areas of expertise and passion: culture and its integral role in national construction, defense, and development. The book meticulously compiles 92 articles, speeches, talks, notes, interviews, and letters authored by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, all focused on shaping and advancing Vietnamese culture. With his profound understanding, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong enriches and expands the fundamental principles of culture. He emphasizes that culture encapsulates the values, soul, vit...

The event, “Discover Vietnam,” was a collaborative effort with the embassies of Canada, Portugal, Chile, and the Republic of Korea in Slovakia. It engaged 50 students aged 11-18 in an immersive journey to explore the vibrant culture and diverse attractions of Vietnam. Now in its 5th edition, the program offered a unique blend of political, economic, cultural, tourism, and educational insights to young Bratislavans, empowering them to consider their future career paths in a global context. Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia, Nguyen Tuan, emphasized the program’s impact on fostering cultural understanding and appreciation among Slovak students. He highlighted how it created a platform for them to embrace multiculturalism and build connections with international friends, including those from Vietnam. During the event, students benefited from interactive sessions led by representatives of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travel experts, FPT company delegates, and members of the ...

The local authorities have kindly requested hotels, accommodation providers, and travel companies to offer their support to tourists visiting Nha Trang for the upcoming event. They have also asked for understanding and empathy regarding any potential inconveniences caused by the festival. While the closing ceremony has been postponed, the new date and time will be communicated soon. The Nha Trang International Light Festival 2024, a unique drone light show competition, commenced on July 13. This spectacular event featured teams from France, China, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with approximately 8,000 drones expected to light up the skies. The festival’s opening night showcased a breathtaking drone light show competition between the RoK and China, themed “Glamour Nha Trang.” In addition, young Vietnamese singers entertained the audience with their musical performances. Initially planned for July 20, the closing ceremony will now be a highlight o...

As one of the most important cities in Vietnam during the French colonial period, Hai Phong has a rich architectural heritage influenced by French design. These buildings are not only important cultural landmarks, but also serve as reminders of the city’s historical development. The Governor’s Building is currently the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Hai Phong City. Photo: Le Minh East meets West in architecture The urban development of Hai Phong lagged behind that of larger cities like Hanoi, Saigon, and Da Nang after the war. However, the city’s architectural charm lies in its harmonious blend of Asian and European influences. Many neighborhoods in Hai Phong still boast well-preserved French colonial-era buildings, such as the villas in Hong Bang district. Notable structures include the former Hai Phong City Hall (now the Hai Phong People’s Committee Office) and the town hospital (now the Military Hospital 7), which were among the first buildings erected by the Frenc...

The spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Binti Wan Ismail, met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s spouse, Le Thi Bich Tran, during Prime Minister Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Vietnam. As part of their visit, both spouses enjoyed water puppet performances at the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theater in Hanoi. The visit took place on July 20, 2023, and Prime Minister Ibrahim and his spouse arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. They were invited by their Vietnamese counterparts, Prime Minister Chinh and his spouse. During the visit, the spouses were introduced to the history of Vietnamese water puppetry and learned how to make puppets and perform with them. They also immersed themselves in Vietnam’s folk music played with traditional musical instruments. The Vietnamese water puppetry showcases daily life in the countryside and the Malaysian prime minister’s spouse was particularly impressed by performances of a dragon dance and a play where ...

Since November 2017, Vietnam and Canada have strengthened their comprehensive partnership and witnessed significant growth in bilateral ties. Defence cooperation between the two countries has yielded positive results in various areas, including delegation exchange, training, United Nations peacekeeping, and maritime security. The Vietnam – Canada Bilateral Defence Consultation 2023 took place on July 27. Photo; qdnd.vn The Vietnam – Canada Bilateral Defence Consultation 2023 was co-chaired by Major General Vu Thanh Van, Director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, and Peter Hammerschmidt, Assistant Deputy Minister of Canada’s Department of National Defence. This virtual event took place during the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (1973-2023). During the consultation, both sides acknowledged the growing importance of defence cooperation in the Vietnam-Canada Comprehensive Partners...

On July 27, representatives from the capital cities of Hanoi and Cairo signed a friendship and cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, who was on an official visit to Egypt. The agreement, signed by Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen and Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel A’al, aims to foster the relations and enhance mutual understanding between the two cities in various fields including culture, sciences, education, healthcare, tourism, sports, environment, and trade. The signing ceremony of the Friendship and Cooperation Agreement between Hanoi and Cairo, Egypt. Photo: VGP/Hai Minh Speaking at the event, Quyen stated that the signing held great significance, taking place at a historical and crucial moment as Vietnam and Egypt commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. During October 2022, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committ...

A batch of the 5-in-1 vaccine, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), arrived in Hanoi on July 27, as reported by VNA. The batch consists of 185,700 doses of the DTP-VGB-Hib vaccine, urgently provided to the Ministry of Health in Vietnam to address a reduction in immunization rates and a shortage of the 5-in-1 vaccine. The vaccines have been urgently provided to address low vaccination rates and a shortage of the five-in-one vaccine in Vietnam. Source: UNICEF Vietnam The 5-in-1 vaccine helps protect children against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib). It needs to be purchased from approved international suppliers. Routine immunization services in Vietnam, like in other countries around the world, have been disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, approximately 114,000 children under one year old in Vietnam have missed vaccinations for...

During a business trip to Portugal, a delegation from the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, led by Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc, met with Porto Mayor Rui Moreira, according to VNA. Ho Chi Minh City and Porto City in Portugal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two cities for the period of 2023-2025. At the signing of the MoU between HCM City and Porto. Photo: VOV The MoU aims to enhance collaboration in culture, tourism, economy, trade, urban upgrading, and heritage conservation. Both cities will facilitate exchanges and sharing of experiences among their football teams and clubs, and encourage departments and agencies to increase cooperation. Vice Chairman Duc expressed his hope that the MoU will strengthen the partnership between the two cities, which are both economic hubs, especially in the areas of economy, culture, tourism, and innovation. This will contribute to promoting ties between Vietnam and Portugal. Mayor More...