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Viet's Home
Party Building Process Clearly, Substantively Reflected
The 7th National Press Prize on Party Building (named Golden Hammer and Sickle) - 2022 has been bountiful with thousands of entries on a variety of topics, rich in genres, closely following hot topics, outstanding events, key tasks of the political system and the country. Content relating to party building process was clarified and further exploited compared to previous years.
Viet's Home
Vietnam Named One of Top Places to Go for Budget Honeymoon
Vietnam has been listed among the top 10 best places to go for a budget honeymoon in 2023 by prestigious global travel website Lonely Planet.
Party Building Process Clearly, Substantively Reflected
The 7th National Press Prize on Party Building (named Golden Hammer and Sickle) - 2022 has been bountiful with thousands of entries on a variety of topics, rich in genres, closely following hot topics, outstanding events, key tasks of the political system and the country. Content relating to party building process was clarified and further exploited compared to previous years.
05:36 | 05/02/2023
Calligraphy master Jean Sébastien Grill: My Mission is to introduce Vietnamese culture in France
Neatly dressed in a black ao dai, Jean Sébastien Grill focused on each pen stroke. Bold, soft, and curvilinear handwriting gradually appears on the paper. As the first foreigner to participate in the Spring Calligraphy Fair 2023 in Ho Van (the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Hanoi)m he sees introducing Vietnamese culture in France as his personal mission.
14:33 | 30/01/2023
More than a Gift
Over the years, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) have implemented meaningful projects in Vietnam, targeting women, children, and people with disabilities. Such support brings joy and better life quality to beneficiaries and helps them gain confidence, bravery, and a brighter future.
15:50 | 27/01/2023
Vietnam Through the Lenses of International Friends
Controlling the pandemic, opening the door to welcome international guests, and quickly rebounding in the socio-economy - those are the terms to describe Vietnam in 2022. What do international friends think of Vietnam after a struggling year?
02:36 | 25/01/2023
National
ASEAN Strengthens The Community, Overcoming Difficulties, Promoting Position
National
Indonesia hosted the first major meeting for its 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship - the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat.
14:49 | 05/02/2023
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 5): Vietnam Contributes Important Ideas to AMM Retreat and ACC-32
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 5): Vietnam contributes important ideas to AMM Retreat and ACC-32; Vietnam still approves use of Covid antibody treatment; Vietnam to help Timor Leste soon become official member of ASEAN: FM; Vietnamese movies earn over VND350 billion during Tet.
03:10 | 05/02/2023
National
EC Acknowledges Vietnam’s Efforts in IUU Combat: Ministry
National
The European Commission (EC) has acknowledged Vietnam's recent efforts in enhancing the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
08:17 | 04/02/2023
Friendship
Enhancing Vietnam - Sri Lanka Relations through Multi-faceted Cooperation
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (February 4, 1948 - February 4, 2023), a ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi on Feb 4, honoring the friendship and cooperation between people of the two countries over the past many years.
15:28 | 05/02/2023
Friendship
Uzbekistan to Promote Educational Cooperation with Vietnam
On February 1, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) had a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador to Indonesia and Vietnam Ulugbek Rozukulov in Hanoi.
15:04 | 05/02/2023
Friendship
AMM and ACC-32: Senior Officials Meet in Jakarta
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had short meetings with his counterparts to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations on the sideslines of the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat in Jakarta, Indonesia.
14:48 | 05/02/2023
Friendship
Vietnam Pledges to Help Timor-Leste Soon Become ASEAN Member
Vietnam will work together with other ASEAN member states to discuss and agree on processes, procedures and necessary measures to support Timor-Leste to become an official member of the bloc soon, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has affirmed.
14:43 | 05/02/2023
Viet's Home
Party Building Process Clearly, Substantively Reflected
The 7th National Press Prize on Party Building (named Golden Hammer and Sickle) - 2022 has been bountiful with thousands of entries on a variety of topics, rich in genres, closely following hot topics, outstanding events, key tasks of the political system and the country. Content relating to party building process was clarified and further exploited compared to previous years.
05:36 | 05/02/2023
Viet's Home
Vietnam Attends Meeting of ASEAN National Tourism Organisations
A Vietnamese delegation headed by Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu attended the 57th meeting of the ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTO) as part of the ongoing ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 in Indonesia.
16:31 | 04/02/2023
Viet's Home
Vietnam Named One of Top Places to Go for Budget Honeymoon
Vietnam has been listed among the top 10 best places to go for a budget honeymoon in 2023 by prestigious global travel website Lonely Planet.
17:15 | 03/02/2023
Handbook
What to Know about God of Wealth Day
Learn more about an ancient Vietnamese tradition that may bring you good fortune!
10:54 | 01/02/2023
Viet's Home
Thua Thien Hue Border Guards Launches New Year Tree Planting Festival
Border guards of Thua Thien Hue province launched the tree planting festival, entitled "Eternal Gratitude to Uncle Ho"
10:52 | 01/02/2023
Viet's Home
Hung Yen Will Benefit from Regional Development Strategy
Among new secretaries of provincial party committees after the 13th National Congress, Nguyen Huu Nghia received high public expectations when he was assigned to Hung Yen. Having held different positions at the state bank, then the Central Economic Committee, with his personal experience and boldness, what achievements will Hung Yen achieve, and which new direction will it take under his direction?
21:16 | 31/01/2023
Expats in Vietnam
Expat Spotlight: Marcus Lacey - Capturing Hanoi's Charms By Camera
With roots in England and New Zealand, expat Marcus Lacey wanted to settle down somewhere in the middle, making Vietnam the perfect choice. With breathtaking scenery and vibrant nature, this country has been a picturesque wonderland for the passionate photographer.
10:14 | 31/01/2023
Viet's Home
Con Dao Named One of 16 Best Island Vacations in The World
Con Dao, a historical and famous island situating in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, has been named among the top 16 best island vacations in the world, as compiled by tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNTraveler) of the United States.
15:02 | 30/01/2023
The British Ambassador welcomes the launch of Malvern College Tokyo at British Embassy.
Malvern College celebrated the launch of its seventh overseas school, Malvern College Tokyo, at the British Ambassador's Residence yesterday.
Focus
Bringing Tet to the Spratly Archipelago
Focus
There are less than two weeks until the Lunar New Year 2023. The officers and soldiers of Region 4 of the Navy are busy preparing ships and personnel to bring Tet goods to the army and people on the islands of the Spratly archipelago (Truong Sa).
08:58 | 11/01/2023
Seas and islands
UNCLOS 1982: Vietnam's Contribution to Maritime Delimitation
Seas and islands
With the UNCLOS 1982, Vietnam is a successful country in Southeast Asia, resolving maritime disputes with the most diverse tools. During the process, Vietnam has made creative contributions, perfecting the provisions of the Convention on delimitation of maritime boundaries.
08:53 | 06/01/2023
Seas and islands
More Room to Develop Vietnamese Shipping Fleet
Seas and islands
Vietnam’s merchant fleet ranks third among ASEAN nations and 22nd in the world.
11:48 | 31/12/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
VNT Offers Helpful Forum for Overseas Vietnamese to Develop Homeland
VietnamTimes (Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations) is a reliable address for overseas Vietnamese to quickly and objectively update political, economic, cultural, and social news. The agency has created a helpful forum and connection between expatriates and the motherland.
20:57 | 05/02/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese-born Actress Nominated for Oscar 2023
Hong Chau, a 43-year-old Vietnamese-American actress, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film “The Whale."
15:13 | 05/02/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Young Vietnamese Receives Prestigious Scholarship in Mathematics
Before being awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Clay Mathematics Institute (USA), Tuan Huy twice won gold medals at the 2013 and 2014 International Mathematical Olympiad.
13:47 | 02/02/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Peach Apricots and Banh Chung For Overseas Vietnamese Family
After decades of being away from his hometown, Le Van Vinh still preserves his Vietnamese identity through the traditional Tet celebration.
13:46 | 02/02/2023
National
ASEAN Strengthens The Community, Overcoming Difficulties, Promoting Position
Indonesia hosted the first major meeting for its 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship - the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat.
14:49 | 05/02/2023
World
US Secretary's Visit to China Postponed After Discovery of Chinese Balloon Flying Over US
US President Joe Biden on Friday postponed Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s first official visit to China in response to the Pentagon’s discovery of an alleged Chinese balloon flying over the United States, a U.S. official said, The Washington Post reported.
16:18 | 04/02/2023
World
China-India Border Situation Stable at The Moment: Chinese Vice FM Sun Weidong
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said that as the situation at the border is currently stable, both India and China should implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two nations, and also strengthen communication, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said in an official statement.
17:01 | 03/02/2023
World
A Vietnam-Era Helicopter Restored by The American Legion in Ellinwood
A piece of military history related to Vietnam is coming to life with a special project in a small Barton County townm in the US
17:31 | 31/01/2023
Travel
Blooming Rosy Trumpet Trees Beautify HCM City Streets
Rosy trumpet trees bloomed early this year along several streets in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), brightening the streets with their beautiful pink blossoms. Travelers who visit Ho Chi Minh City these days can see the pink tint of the rosy trumpets on the sidewalks.
15:25 | 05/02/2023
Travel
Top Six Famous and Sacred Pagodas in Hanoi
Every year, going to the pagoda on the full moon day of January to pray for peace and luck has become a tradition in the culture and life of many Vietnamese.
15:16 | 05/02/2023
Travel
Da Nang Named In The Top Of The World's Best Beaches In The World
According to NZ Herald News, Da Nang beach is an ideal place to sunbathe during summer vacation.
03:13 | 05/02/2023
Multimedia
Café Crawls: A Breezy Stroll Through Vung Tau
In VNT's newest installment, staff writer Ollie Nguyen dives into the tropical shores of Vung Tau, Vietnam's most peaceful beach town.
12:09 | 04/02/2023
Foreigners “Falling In Love” With Hanoi
Honored by the World Tourism Awards as thw "World's Leading City Tourist Attraction in 2022," Hanoi is continues to be a travel hotspot. Many foreigners who come to visit and experience Hanoi have "fallen in love" with this land and want to stay longer.
Vietnamese-styled Board Games to Try in 2023
Here are some game suggestions for you to hang on to the feeling of fun Tet parties and to cure the post-holiday blues.
What to Know about God of Wealth Day
Learn more about an ancient Vietnamese tradition that may bring you good fortune!
Eat Healthy for Lunar New Year Holiday
Although Vietnamese cuisine among the healthiest cuisines, Tet (Lunar New Year) is the time for all family members to get together while enjoying traditional dishes. All these sumptuous feasts and alcohol consumption can make you gain unwanted weight this Lunar New Year.
Multimedia
Café Crawls: A Breezy Stroll Through Vung Tau
Multimedia
In VNT's newest installment, staff writer Ollie Nguyen dives into the tropical shores of Vung Tau, Vietnam's most peaceful beach town.
12:09 | 04/02/2023
Multimedia
Traditional Wrestling Festival Begins in Sinh Village
Multimedia
The Sinh Village Wrestling Festival is organized annually on the 10th day of the first lunar month at Phu Mau commune, Phu Vang district (Thua Thien Hue Province). The event attracted thousands of locals and visitors as well.
09:38 | 03/02/2023
Multimedia
Beauty of Vietnam on Netflix Upcoming Travel Rom-Com
Multimedia
Netflix announces release date and first images of 'A tourist's guide to love', its upcoming travel rom-com.
10:35 | 27/01/2023
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