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NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties
NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.
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India's global leadership: G-20 virtual summit and beyond
The G-20 Virtual Leaders' Summit on November 22, 2023, marked the culmination of India's dynamic G20 presidency. It was convened virtually under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the in-person New Delhi Leaders’ Summit
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Towards a Brighter Future: India's G20 Presidency and the Dawn of New Multilateralism
As India marks its one year of assuming G20 Chairmanship, the Indian Embassy to Vietnam sent press agencies an article by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his article, Modi sums up India's achievements and presents his assessments on the topic. The VietnamTimes would like to introduce Modi's article to our readers.
Vietnam Wins Seat at World Heritage Committee for 2023-2027
Vietnam was elected member of the World Heritage Committee for the 2023-2027 term on November 22 with the highest number of votes in group 4 of the Asia-Pacific.
Chandrayaan-4: ISRO to bring back soil samples from the Moon; check details of next lunar mission
Chandrayaan-3 was a grand success. Now, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is focusing on their next project, Chandrayaan-4. This mission aims to bring back soil samples from the Moon. This will mark India as a frontrunner in space exploration.
ASEAN Gala Night 2023 Held in Singapore
The ASEAN Missions in Singapore successfully held the ASEAN Gala Night on November 21 at the Orchard Hotel.
Enhance Participation of Youth in Disaster Response
This is the main spirit stated at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Youth Forum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, held in Hanoi on November 20.
How the economic fortunes of ‘Partition’s children’ diverged
Most people don’t even read as many books in their entire lives as Dr Ishrat Husain has written in his.
UNESCO Honors Progenitor of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine
UNESCO passed a resolution to include the progenitor of Vietnamese traditional medicine Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac in the list of eminent personalities and historical events commemorated in 2023 - 2024.
Report: Climate Crisis Seriously Affects Girls' Education
Education and information, whatever its source, is key to the girls’ climate change adaptation efforts.
Vocational Training in Germany: One Solution, Dual Successes
The parallel vocational training system with 2 to 3 hours of practice at businesses and factories and 1 to 3 hours of theoretical instruction is an effective education and training model in Germany, immediately providing workers for the severely lacking labor market after the Covid-19 pandemic, while also solving the problem of population aging in the long term.
'Strive Women' Program Supports Women-Led Small Businesses
The new program will focus on women as it aims to reach 6 million entrepreneurs in key regions, including APEC economies of Peru and Vietnam.
ASEAN Working to Promote Human Rights
Participants at the 5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue exchanged best practices to promote and protect human rights and ways to overcome challenges to implement the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD).
Vibrant Activities to Celebrate ASEAN-Japan 50 Years of Relations
Diverse activities, from high-level events to sports tournaments, have been held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship, said Yazawa Hideki, Principal Deputy Director, Regional Policy Division, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
India offers Philippines 7 helicopters amid Manila’s deteriorating ties with China
Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr said that India's offer to provide helicopters to the PCG will be a big help to the Philippine government's efforts to build up the country's capabilities in terms of rescue and humanitarian efforts. The President, in the statement, added that it will also be "a big contribution to PCG's maritime operations".
Rediscovering the Buddhist Legacy: Unainpūrā Laṅkārāma and the Indian Connection
In the serene and historic region of Boṅgabhūmi, a land that encompasses present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, the roots of Buddhism run deep. This region has played a pivotal role in the early spread and preservation of Buddhist teachings since the time of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived from 563 to 483 BCE. From the moment the Buddha set foot in this land, it became a fertile ground for the propagation of Buddhism, with inscriptions bearing witness to its ancient legacy.
Global Tourism Growing Faster Than Forecasted
Travel and tourism are said to grow more than twice as fast as global gross domestic product.
ASEAN Youth Fellowship: Connect to Drive Regional Growth
Forty youth leaders from 10 ASEAN states gathered for the fifth edition of the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) from 28 October to 4 November 2023. During the program, they participated in a series of dialogues and panel discussions to address challenges and opportunities, as well as connect and build capacity to become leaders of regional growth.
Philippines Accuses China of Intruding into its Waters
MANILA - The Philippine foreign ministry on Thursday accused China of intruding into its waters after an incident involving the two countries' military vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea earlier this week.
Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 bln Indian Premier League - Bloomberg News
Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world's richest cricket league, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Bhutan and India: A Flourishing Friendship and Shared Vision for the Future
Bhutan shares a profound and enduring relationship with India, one that spans history, culture, and socioeconomic bonds. Rooted in centuries of shared civilization, this alliance is fortified by a profound spiritual kinship, considering India as gyagar (the sacred land) where Buddhism originated. This relationship, underpinned by pillars of trust, goodwill, and mutual understanding, has grown stronger since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1968.
Southeast Asia Set to Lead Digital Economy Growth For Next Five Years: Report
Southeast Asia is expected to lead in digital economy growth at 15.8% for the next five years, outpacing both the US (9.4%) and the EU (8.7%), according to the latest report by market intelligence firm IDC and commissioned by global payments platform 2C2P and Ant Group.
Migration Contributes to Changing Women's Roles in Asian Families
On October 24, the Vietnam Women's Academy and Chonnam National University (South Korea) co-hosted the international scientific conference "International Migration and Social Integration: Inclusion and Entire Development". This is the second international conference on the topic of migration organized by the two universities in Vietnam.
