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Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s Long-held Tradition
Many Vietnamese have learned by heart a “six-eight” iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of Vietnam’s Hung Kings.
Overseas Vietnamese
“Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese Abroad in 2024” Contest Launched in Japan
The contest "Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese abroad" aims to honor the national language and individuals who have contributed to preserving and popularizing Vietnamese.
Friendship
Vietnam - Sri Lanka Buddhism Cooperation Marks New Milestone
On April 15, at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi, a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony took place between the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the Samastha Lanka Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya of Sri Lanka. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka A.Saj U.Mendis.
2024 US Election Progress and its Implications for Vietnam's People-to-people Diplomacy
On April 16, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a discussion on "Information about the 2024 US Election".
00:42 | 20/04/2024
When Vietnamese Culture Touches the "Hearts" of Thailand
It is hard to imagine that one day, a princess from another country will wear an Ao Dai and perform a self-composed poem using Vietnam as the theme with many familiar Vietnamese melodies such as Trong Com, Ly Ngua O, Beo Dat May Troi, Co La... but Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sinrindhorn brought such distant imagination to life.
10:12 | 15/04/2024
Bunpimay Festival of Lao Groups in Hanoi
On April 6 in Hanoi, the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Vietnam held a ceremony to celebrate the Bunpimay 2567, traditional New Year according to the Buddhist calendar of the people of Lao.
09:48 | 07/04/2024
Seminiar Highlights the Importance of Youth in People-to-people Diplomacy
The seminar entitled "Identity of People-to-people Diplomacy Officers in the New Era and the Requirements placed on Young Officers of the Central Agencies Group" was held in Hanoi on April 2 by the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Viet Nam Union of Friendly Organizations in coordination with the Vietnam Institute for International and Public Diplomacy Studies, the Youth Union of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for External Relations, and the Youth Union of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
15:22 | 05/04/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK Sign New Agreement on Illegal Migration
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK sign new agreement on illegal migration; Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang begins Venezuela visit; Domestic retailers eye export-quality products; Party, State leaders commemorate Hung Kings - nation’s founders.
06:08 | 19/04/2024
National
Czech Senate President Proposes Opening Hanoi - Prague Flight Soon
National
The opening of direct flights will enhance the effectiveness of developing the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in many fields, and serving the needs of 100,000 Vietnames peoplee in here, and nearly 160,000 Vietnamese living in Central and Eastern European countries.
23:05 | 18/04/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 18): Vietnam, Russia Bolster Education, Training Collaboration
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 18): Vietnam, Russia bolster education, training collaboration ; Petrol prices up again to exceed VND25,000 per liter in latest adjustment; Foreign purchasers show interest in five product groups of Vietnam; Czech Senate President values Vietnam's potential position.
06:07 | 18/04/2024
Focus
2024 US Election Progress and its Implications for Vietnam's People-to-people Diplomacy
On April 16, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a discussion on "Information about the 2024 US Election".
00:42 | 20/04/2024
Friendship
Vietnam Has Great Potential to Participate in Global Value Chain of Digital Economy
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair commented that artificial intelligence will create rapid and comprehensive changes in the world economy shortly. In that context, Tony Blair believes that Vietnam has great potential to participate deeply in the global value chain in the field of digital economy.
23:54 | 19/04/2024
Friendship
Vietnam Day: Belarusians Learn About Vietnamese History And Culture
On April 15, the Vietnamese Embassy in Belarus coordinated with the Association of International Friendship and Cultural Exchange of Belarus and the Belarus - Vietnam Friendship Association to organize Vietnam Day in Minsk.
23:31 | 19/04/2024
Friendship
More Remains Believed To Be of US MIA in Vietnam Repatriated
The 164th repatriation ceremony for the remains believed to be of US soldiers missing in action during the war took place at Da Nang International Airport.
12:48 | 19/04/2024
Viet's Home
Photo Contest Launched to Honor Vietnam's Frontier Building
The submissions should vividly reflect the beauty of the country, as well as the culture, scenery and people in the border areas; and honor those who have contributed to protecting the border areas.
23:56 | 19/04/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 20): Cool Temperatures In The Northern Region
On April 20, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have light rain in the early morning, with warm temperatures in the afternoon in the Northern region.
13:15 | 19/04/2024
Viet's Home
Project Tackles Economic Barriers To Education of Fishermen’s Children
166 disadvantaged children from fishermen families in coastal areas will be supported through a project titlled "Casting the Net of Dreams".
12:46 | 19/04/2024
Viet's Home
Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s Long-held Tradition
Many Vietnamese have learned by heart a “six-eight” iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of Vietnam’s Hung Kings.
09:38 | 18/04/2024
Viet's Home
Embassies of Arabic, Muslim Countries in Vietnam Host Eid al-Fitr Fasting Ceremony
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays for Muslims. The event marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan occurs at the ninth month of the Islamic moon calendar. For Muslims, it is a spiritually charged and blessed time when Muslims fast, pray and contemplate.
23:36 | 17/04/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 18): The Temperature Continues To Be High In The North
On April 18, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have intense heat and high temperatures across the Northern and Southern regions.
15:45 | 17/04/2024
Viet's Home
Horasis China Meeting 2024: Opportunity to Promote Innovation Cooperation
The Horasis China Meeting 2024 is an opportunity for the Government, localities, domestic and international businesses to strengthen cooperation, with the goal of innovation, green energy development, environmental protection, and combating climate change.
10:25 | 16/04/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 17): Light Fog And Rain In The Morning In Hanoi
On April 17, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to be foggy with light rain in the morning, and hot in the afternoon in Hanoi and the Northern region.
10:15 | 16/04/2024
"The answer to terrorists cannot have any rules": EAM Jaishankar reaffirms muscular response to cross-border terrorism
April 13 (ANI): After a report in the leading British daily The Guardian claimed that the country's external espionage agency R&AW took out wanted terrorists deep inside Pakistan at the behest of the Centre, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday underlined the government's unwavering commitment to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the border.
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Seas and islands
Combating IUU Fishing Must Be Drastic, Synchronous, Comprehensive, Timely and Effective
Seas and islands
Vietnam has been working hard to carry out the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations about illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention and control, towards the goal of having the EC's “yellow card” warning lifted.
23:44 | 19/04/2024
Seas and islands
Soc Trang Province Resolved to Fight IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
Thanks to the efforts of relevant agencies such as the Coast Guards, Navy, and Police, as well as other authorised agencies, the number of Vietnamese fishing vessels violating foreign waters has been gradually decreasing each year.
15:47 | 17/04/2024
Seas and islands
Naval Region 5: Bringing Sea and Island Information to over 6,000 people in Kien Giang
Seas and islands
From April 8 to 12, the Navy Region 5 Command coordinated with the Propaganda Department of Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee to organize an information section on the sea and islands to attract human resources in localities in the province.
09:25 | 13/04/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Connect The Young Vietnamese Intellectual Community In New Zealand
On April 16, the Vietnamese Student Association in New Zealand (VSANZ) held its first Congress of Delegates, term 2024-2026.
23:52 | 19/04/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Artist Van Duong Thanh Interacts With 1,000 Students In Hanoi
On April 16, an exchange meeting with artist Van Duong Thanh took place with 1,000 students in Hanoi.
13:19 | 19/04/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language Honoured In Japan
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka organized a ceremony to launch the Day for Honoring the Vietnamese Language and a contest to seek ambassadors of the language on April 13.
23:35 | 17/04/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
“Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese Abroad in 2024” Contest Launched in Japan
The contest "Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese abroad" aims to honor the national language and individuals who have contributed to preserving and popularizing Vietnamese.
15:48 | 17/04/2024
World
China frustrated over joint naval and air drills in the Indo-Pacific region
China may find its aggressive push in the Indo-Pacific region being met with firm opposition from Japan, the Philippines, and the US as they have not only vowed to “resolutely respond” to any attempt by Beijing to unilaterally change the status quo in East and South China Seas, they have also agreed to “strengthen security and defense cooperation through dialogue among defense authorities.”
12:45 | 19/04/2024
World
Washington-New Delhi Strategic Partnership Continues To Grow: US Envoy Says ‘If You Want To See The Future, Come To India’
Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.
10:24 | 17/04/2024
World
Discover The Unique Whipped Coffees Around The World
Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.
07:44 | 12/04/2024
World
China called out for destructing coral reefs in South China Sea
The global appeal to save vulnerable coral reefs against the backdrop of global warming is getting stronger, but the actions of the Chinese government and fishermen appear rather working in the opposite direction-- aggravating the loss of crucial underwater ecosystems. Land reclamation activities and illegal ornament trade by the Chinese have destroyed thousands of acres of coral reefs in the South China Sea.
16:00 | 10/04/2024
Travel
Experience The Unique Camping On The White Cliffs In Ha Giang
Camping on white cliffs is a unique experience for backpackers when they set foot in the majestic land of Ha Giang.
13:53 | 15/04/2024
Travel
Conquer The Majestic Putaleng Mountain In Northern Vietnam
This April, tourists flock to Lai Chau to conquer the majestic Putaleng Mountain, Vietnam's third-highest peak after Fansipan in Lao Cai and Pusilung in Lai Chau.
13:51 | 15/04/2024
Travel
Discover The Legendary Son River In Quang Binh
The poetic Son River with its blue water winding around Ke Bang limestone mountains beautifies the uniqueness that draws tourists to Quang Binh to admire its natural scenery.
09:50 | 15/04/2024
Travel
Suoi Tia – The Stunning Upstream Of Tuyen Lam Lake
In the last days of spring, Suoi Tia – the fairyland-like upstream in Da Lat draws tourists in with its dreamy and stunning natural beauty.
21:16 | 13/04/2024
“Peach Blossom, Pho And Piano” To Be Shown During Vietnamese Film Week In Poland
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to organize Vietnamese Film Week in Poland in 2024, where the movie “Peach Blossom, Pho And Piano” will be shown during the week.
Film of Young Director Heads to 2024 Cannes Film Festival
A drama movie about two young miners who must complete a mission before fate pulls them apart, will complete at the Cannes Film Festival 2024
Vietnamese Dishes Honored Around The World
In addition to the famous Banh mi, there are many Vietnamese dishes that are honored around the world in prestigious articles, magazines, and television channels.
Conductor Tran Nhat Minh Brings Vietnamese Folk Songs To The World
Vietnamese famous conductor Tran Nhat Minh conducted the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, performing many works with Vietnamese folk music influences on April 6.
Multimedia
900 Vietnamese, Japanese Yosakoi Dancers Perform in Hanoi
Multimedia
For the past few years, Yosakoi has widely developed in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Yosakoi teams also have their own dances with both Vietnamese traditional and modern music featuring Vietnamese culture.
09:55 | 15/04/2024
Multimedia
Fourth French Food Festival – Balade en France 2024 Held in Hanoi
Multimedia
The three-day French culinary festival – Balade en France boasted nearly 80 pavilions, about 50% more than the last year’s edition, offering famous French food and demonstrations by chiefs.
07:58 | 08/04/2024
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[Photos] 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival - A Huge Success
Multimedia
The 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival in 2024 has officially closed and left good impressions in the hearts of local people and tourists.
11:30 | 04/04/2024
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