Jennifer Tran
Jennifer Tran is a national reporter covering politics and public diplomacy. She has a degree in Communication and Public Diplomacy from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
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Top 10 Places To Visit In Vietnam By Lonely Planet
14/04/2021 11:42
With its dizzying metropolises, blissful islands and immense national parks (not to mention a legendary cuisine!), Vietnam tops many traveller’s bucket lists. The highlights of the country are innumerable, but there are some spots that simply can’t be skipped. Here’s the list of top places to visit in Vietnam by Lonely Planet.

Vietnamese artist helps women cover their scars with tattoos
13/04/2021 14:24
This "is not just about beautification... The beauty here is giving a woman the chance to be herself," says tattoo artist Ngoc, who started in the profession less than a decade ago.

A look back at 48 years of Vietnam – France diplomatic relations through photos
12/04/2021 12:31
Vietnam and France set diplomatic relations on April 12, 1973. During 48 years the two countries have recorded impressive achievements on bilateral relations.

Vietnam tells fashion brands to respect its sovereignty over Paracel and Spratly Islands
09/04/2021 11:16
All propaganda forms and content promotion that go against historical facts and international law hold no value and cannot change the fact of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) islands, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday.

Two Taiwanese - Chinese granted Vietnamese citizenship
09/04/2021 10:32
Ho Chi Minh Department of Justice held a ceremony on April 8 to award the President’s decision on the naturalization of Vietnamese citizenship to two Taiwanese – Chinese.

Tokyo prosecutors: No ‘appeal’ for Vietnamese girl murder case
08/04/2021 15:32
Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to ask the supreme court to review a case involving a 9-year-old Vietnamese girl, who was killed in Chiba prefecture in 2017.

Vietnam offers more incentives to attract FDI in high-tech industry
08/04/2021 15:00
Vietnam will lure more foreign investment in the high-tech industry by offering more incentives and amending requirements for high-tech businesses.

Kumho to invest $305 million to double Vietnamese plant capacity
05/04/2021 15:12
Kumho, one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, has announced it that is investing $305 million (Rs 2,257 crore) on the expansion of its Vietnamese plant, with the aim of doubling its capacity by 2023, by which time output should be at least 9.3 million tyres per annum.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization works on basis of voluntary, democracy and equality
30/03/2021 13:23
The Government has approved the statues of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO)

Vietnam open to new investment wave from Thailand
27/03/2021 12:46
The COVID-19 pandemic and its severe consequences forced corporations to fasten the process of diversifying their investment to avoid overly dependent on one country, one partner. As a good example of containing the pandemic, Vietnam promises to be a potential investment destination for foreign businesses in large, for Thai enterprises for special.

Japan holds work visa exam in Vietnam
24/03/2021 12:36
Japan's government has held its first examination in Vietnam for people to get work visas including residential status for specified vocational skills.

Vietnamese Embassy launches 113 scholarships for Vietnamese students in India
18/03/2021 14:51
The Embassy of Vietnam in India hold a ceremony on March 17 to announce 113 scholarships for Vietnamese students under the Ambassador Scholarship 2021 program.

New trans-Pacific service links Vietnam to US
17/03/2021 12:32
Mediterranean Shipping Co. will launch a new, direct trans-Pacific service linking China and Vietnam to the US East Coast this spring.

VUFO thoroughly implements Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress
16/03/2021 16:29
A conference was held on March 16 in Hanoi to implement Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress. The event drew the participation of Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Viet Thong, General Secretary of the Central Theoretical Council of Communist Party of Vietnam and employees of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).

Chinese factories set on fire in Myanmar’s deadliest day since coup
16/03/2021 09:42
A total of 32 Chinese-invested factories have been vandalized in the attacks in Yangon, Myanmar as of noon on Monday, with property losses reaching 240 million yuan ($36.89 million), China’s state-controlled media Global Times said.

Vietnamese – American man dazzles diners with thoughtful Vietnamese ‘banh mi’
15/03/2021 15:52
Returning to the United State from Vietnam, Jimmy Trinh determined to open a Vietnamese bread shop. And he has successfully made his dream a reality.

Recipe: Vietnamese sweet and sour catfish soup (canh chua ca)
12/03/2021 16:08
Canh chua, also known as Vietnamese sweet & sour soup, comes from the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. Like with many Vietnamese dishes, there are a ton of different interpretations, and every family has their own version.

Meghan and Harry ‘bombshell’ Oprah interview: the biggest revelations
09/03/2021 13:39
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down for a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey Sunday night, speaking about racial abuse from British tabloids and dynamics within the royal family.

Canadian man pursues rap career in Vietnam
09/03/2021 10:50
A Canadian man trying to succeed as a professional rapper in Vietnam has quickly found his footing on the music scene.

Recipe: Vietnamese yogurt pudding with black sticky rice (sua chua nep cam)
08/03/2021 13:31
Vietnamese yogurt pudding with black sticky rice (sua chua nep cam) is the best desert to beat the heat in the summer in Vietnam. The perfect mix of smooth, sweet and sour yogurt and sticky black glutinous rice can win the hearts of not only Vietnamese people but also foreigners.
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