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  Visitors at the Đà Lạt Flower Garden. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kha HCM CITY — The 8th Đà Lạt Flower Festival will take place from December 20 to 24 in Đà Lạt and Bảo Lộc cities, the Lâm Đồng Province People’s Committee has announced. The biennial cultural and tourism festival cherishes flowers and the flower industry in Đà Lạt, and this year has the theme ‘Đà Lạt and Flowers’.  It will showcase all the colourful flowers grown locally by decorating public areas around Xuân Hương Lake, flower villages, tourist attractions, and major streets with them between December 20 and January 2. There will be 13 major events at several venues, including an international flower and bonsai exhibition and the Đà Lạt Flower Trade Fair from December 20 to January 1, a Việt Nam-Korea culture and … [Read more...] about Đà Lạt Flower Festival returns after 2 years in December

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich (R) welcomes Chinese Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Wei Fenghe (Photo: VNA) Cao Bang (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich chaired a welcome ceremony on November 20 for a delegation from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, led by Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Wei Fenghe, as part of the fifth Vietnam-China border defence friendship exchange. Following the welcome ceremony held in Phuc Hoa district of the northern border province of Cao Bang, the two ministers cut the ribbon and planted trees to inaugurate Ta Lung friendly cultural centre. They also attended a ceremony marking the fifth establishment anniversary of friendly ties between Phuc Hoa district and the Chinese district of Long Zhou in Chong Zuo city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Addressing the event, Secretary of the Party Committee of Phuc Hoa district Nong Thi Ha said that the two … [Read more...] about Vietnam-China border defence friendship exchange continues

The Vietnam-US Friendship Association granted 100 scholarships to underprivileged students in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26 ahead of the 243rd Independence Day of the United States. Nguyen Thi Hong Diem, Vice Chairwoman of HUFO, delivers scholarships to underprivileged students. Present at the event were representatives of the US Consulate General in HCM City, Nguyen Thi Hong Diem, Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO), Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in HCM City, along with several of the students who will receive the scholarships. Addressing the event, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in HCM City, said the association hosts annual charity activities such as offering free medical treatment and scholarships to commemorate key dates in the history of both countries. She noted that by granting scholarships it is expected to give plenty of encouragement to … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US Friendship Association presents 100 scholarships to poor students in HCM City

Access via the new bridge will help raise the value of border trade exports from the present 80 billion baht to 100 billion baht. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, traveled to Tak province to chair a meeting with the public and private sectors to discuss border trade promotion and discuss the opening of the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge. The meeting also discussed a proposal to extend the operating hours of the Mae Sot checkpoint from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Commerce Minister said he will discuss the proposal with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before it is submitted to a cabinet meeting for consideration. He said the issue should be resolved before the end of this month. In the first eight months of this year, the value of Thai-Myanmar trade stood at 135 billion baht. Exports to Myanmar were estimated at 70 billion baht, while imports from Myanmar totalled 65 billion baht. The Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Niyom Wairatpanij, … [Read more...] about Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge to boost Thai exports

Scene at the event (Photo: VNA) Algiers (VNA) – The Algerian People’s National Assembly (APN) (lower chamber) debuted an Algeria – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group at a ceremony in Algiers on January 20. Nemamcha Mohamed, a member of the APN’s external affairs committee, was selected as Chairman of the group. Speaking at the event, APN vice president Terbeche Abderezak and Nemamcha Mohamed expressed their admiration for Vietnam’s struggle for independence and efforts made to develop the country. Appreciating Vietnam’s support toward Algeria’s fight for independence and national construction, they praised the bilateral friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations and their parliaments in many years. They highlighted the significant meaning of the friendship group establishment, particularly in connecting the sides and in supervising bilateral efforts to boost collaboration between Vietnamese and Algerian … [Read more...] about Algeria – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group launched