Sophie Tran
Sophie Tran is an aspiring journalist, an avid traveller, an animal lover, and a self-proclaimed comedian who loves to brighten up the day with her unique brand of humor.
For Sophie Tran's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Vietnamese Production Chains Adapts to the New Normal
28/10/2021 20:31
With positive Covid control and prevention developments across the country, businesses are accelerating production to meet the new orders in the last leg of 2021. In a meeting with the Industrial Agency, the Minister of Industry and Trade encouraged the formation of industrial support centers in localities with potential for industrial and service development.
Honoring President Ho Chi Minh in Buenos Aires
28/10/2021 18:00
The Embassy of Vietnam in Argentina held the ceremony to commemorate the renovation of the Vietnam square and the inauguration of the bronze plate capturing President Ho Chi Minh’s biography on Oct. 27 in Buenos Aires.
Strengthening Citizen Protection and Supporting Vietnamese Cambodians in Cambodia
27/10/2021 23:11
In his working visit to the Cambodian border provinces of Kampot and Kep on Oct. 26, the Vietnamese Consul General in Preah Sihanouk Vu Ngoc Ly had a discussion with local authorities on the protection of Vietnamese citizens and support for Vietnamese Cambodians.
Seaport Companies in Vietnam Anticipating Export Growth
27/10/2021 18:45
Vietnamese companies in the seaport industry have been recording positive business results. The total output of goods through domestic seaport is expected to increase 15% in 2021 and 14% in 2022, respectively
Could Vietnam's Textile Industry Make a Rebound?
25/10/2021 23:23
2021 – 2023 is the decisive period for Vietnam’s textile businesses, according to experts
Ici Vietnam Festival: Gathering Place for Filmmakers of Vietnamese Origin
25/10/2021 22:05
The film festival “Ici Vietnam Festival 2021 - Spécial Cinéma” took place from Oct. 22 – 24 in Paris. This is the fourth year the festival is held, aiming to introduce moves by professional and amateur filmmakers of Vietnamese origin.
Swedish Vietnamese Woman Repays Vietnam on Finding Biological Mother
23/10/2021 23:35
Swedish Vietnamese entrepreneur Denise Sandquist received support from thousands of people when she looked for her biological mother in Vietnam. Today, she is doing everything in her capacity to show her gratitude.
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Youth Share Initiatives to Combat Covid-19
23/10/2021 21:15
To maintain and strengthen the traditional friendship amongst Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, especially amongst the youth, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union held a virtual and in-person exchange program for Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian youths from Oct. 22 – 24.
Road to 16 U.S. Patents of a Vietnamese Chemical Engineer
22/10/2021 23:15
Trinh Cong once thought of giving on his Ph.D. program as his research projects came to a dead end. Then innovations came to him in the most unpredicted way.
Switzerland Aids Vietnam in Enhancing SMEs’ Competitiveness
22/10/2021 21:57
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs signed an agreement on an ODA project worth over CHF 5.6 million to enhance the trade activities and global competitiveness of the SMEs in Vietnam
The Renewable Energy Sector in ASEAN Attracts Italian Businesses
21/10/2021 21:57
The discussion forum on renewable energy and sustainable development in ASEAN was held on Oct. 20 by the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy and the Italian nonprofit organization Festival Della Diplomazia. At the event, Trade Counselor at the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy Nguyen Duc Thanh stressed that Italian businesses have great potential to realize cooperation opportunities with Vietnam in the renewable energy sector.
Young Entrepreneur from Ho Chi Minh City Aiming to Upcycle Plastic Bags
21/10/2021 00:45
Pham Thi Kim Hang, a young entrepreneur from Ho Chi Minh City, turns used plastic bags into handbags, pen boxes, and other products with the hope to reduce plastic waste and change public behavior of using single-use plastics.
Young French Filmmaker Explores Vietnam's Musical Landscape
20/10/2021 23:16
François Bibonne, a young French documentary filmmaker, spent 15 months exploring his connection with Vietnam via music
Business Associations Join Efforts to Boost Consumption of Vietnamese Products Abroad
19/10/2021 21:13
The Vietnam-Korea Business and Investment Association and the Vietnam Business Association in the United Kingdom recently held a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony on cooperation to promote, attract investment for and support the consumption of Vietnamese products abroad.
20th ASEAN Economic Community Council Looks Toward the Future
18/10/2021 23:27
At the 20th ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting, Vietnam actively gave comments on the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and the development of the ASEAN vision post-2025
Hungarian Peacekeepers Honored by Vietnam
18/10/2021 22:10
The Association of Vietnamese in Hungary recently held an event to honor members of the Hungarian delegation who joined the international mission to monitor the implementation of the Paris Accord on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Viet Nam.
Belgium – Vietnam Association Supports Victims of Agent Orange
17/10/2021 21:51
The get-together to support victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam, held by the Belgium-Vietnam Association in Brussels, attracted the participation of the overseas Vietnamese and Belgian friends with fond feelings for Vietnam.
Vietnam Innovation Network in Europe Launched
17/10/2021 14:48
The establishment of the Vietnam Innovation Network in Europe will bring together Vietnamese experts and intellectuals
Vietnamese Expats Promote their Language
17/10/2021 11:36
The teaching of Vietnamese abroad continues to be strengthened despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
European Corporations Invest Billions in Vietnam
16/10/2021 21:31
By the end of September, investments in Vietnam from major European corporations reached over US$ 22 billion, up almost US$ 500 million compared to the same period in 2020
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