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People visit the exhibition. (Photo:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Hanoi Museum on May 25 opened an exhibition “Created in Italy - An aptitude for the impossible” on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. The exhibition showcases the journey of Italian industrial design with 31 exhibits representing the prominence of technological innovation and production. The exhibits are expected to show the spirit of creativity, the search for new solutions, and the urge to experiment and push the limits of materials. It is the ability to “make the impossible possible”. Secondly, Italy - a major industrial producer in the world - has brought to Vietnam the most preeminent technologies and competitive advantages that Vietnam can learn to develop its manufacturing industry. The exhibition was initiated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, designed by Studio Mario … [Read more...] about Exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Italy diplomatic ties

General secretary of SEA Games 32 Organizing Committee Vath Chamroeun said Cambodia would prepare a specific report on the matter and send it to the IOC, as well as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Cambodia wants the SEA Games 32 to be recorded in the history of IOC and OCA as an unprecedented sports event. Chamroeun said ancient Olympic history dates back more than 2,000 years in Greece when all sports delegations were provided free meals and transportation. But since the modern Olympics began in Greece in 1896, all participating countries have had to pay for their expenses. Since then, this has become the norm at sporting events. The 2023 SEA Games host Cambodia turned this year’s games into a completely free sports event. Spectators had free access to the opening and closing ceremonies as well as all competitions. The broadcasting rights for the event were free. The delegations also did not need to pay any participation fees, which are normally about $50 per person a … [Read more...] about Cambodia wants SEA Games 32 in history books

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Italian Trade Agency in Vietnam announced on May 26 that it has teamed up with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the General Confederation of Italian Industry to set up the ASEAN Education and Business Programme (VELP 2023). VELP 2023, https://asean.digital.ice.it/, is a useful portal built on the SMART 365 platform to facilitate direct and reliable connections between Vietnamese businesses seeking partners or suppliers in Italy. Through VELP 2023, the two countries can access updated information on a greater number of firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises operating in various fields, including agricultural machinery and equipment, environment, mechanical engineering and renewable energy. As a powerhouse in industry and machinery, Italy specializes in providing a wide range of high-quality products and advanced technological solutions. Currently, many Italian … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Italy develop SMART platform to expand online trade connectivity

This exhibition, featuring a collection of glazed ceramics rich in historical, cultural and aesthetic value, will raise public awareness of the importance of preserving Vietnam's cultural history. The distinctive collection of Bat Trang pottery from the 14th to 20th century is on display at the National Museum of History on International Museum Day (May 18). The exhibition "Bat Trang Ancient Pottery" is divided into four parts, including "History of Establishment", "Bat Trang Pottery in the 14th Century", "Bat Trang Pottery in the 15th to 18th Century", and "Bat Trang Pottery in the 19th to 20th Century". With a long history of imbuing the quintessence with unique national cultural values, Bat Trang pottery has been collected and researched for many periods. Through the exhibition, the National History Museum aims to introduce a rich collection of glazed ceramics with historical, cultural, and artistic value to the domestic and foreign public, thereby raising awareness of … [Read more...] about Unique collection of 14th century Bat Trang ceramic artifacts on display

Italy ’s cruise ship COSTA SERENA (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) – Italy’s cruise ship COSTA SERENA on May 21 docked at Duong Dong wharf, Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province, after departing from Thailand. This was the first international cruise ship returning to Phu Quoc city after the COVID-19 pandemic. The 5-star ship carries 3,500 tourists from 18 countries, mainly from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and some European countries, along with 1,056 crew members. Cruise ship COSTA SERENA (Photo: VNA) During their stay, visitors went sightseeing and shopping at tourist attractions on Phu Quoc island. At 5pm the same day, they left Phu Quoc, continuing their journey. After a long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phu Quoc tourism sector is stepping up promotion activities, building quality products, and focusing on training high-quality human resources to better serve visitors./. VNA … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc welcomes first international cruise ship after COVID-19

Stay up to date with the latest events in Vietnam. Quang Ninh Province imports Chinese energy A power engineer works in Mong Cai City of Quang Ninh Province. Photo: baoquangninh.vn Starting on May 24, Mong Cai City and Hai Ha District in the northern province of Quang Ninh will import power from the Chinese firm Guangxi Power Grid until the end of July. It has remained unknown about the amount and cost of the power Vietnam will buy from China. Vietnam purchased electricity from China several times in 2005-2016. The northern region is now at risk of lacking some 1,600-4,900 MW of power in the Summer due to high consumption and hot, dry weather that may affect the hydropower plants. Meanwhile, technical limitations prevent power transmission from the central-located plants to the north. State leaders express sympathy to Italy over flood losses Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 24, 2023

Stay up to date with the best news about Vietnam for today. Vietnam monitors super typhoon Mawar Satellite picture of Mawar typhoon approaching the Philippines on the morning of May 27. Photo: PAGASA Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting closely watches super typhoon Mawar, a powerful tropical cyclone , barrelling toward the Philippines. Mawar is the strongest storm ever observed worldwide during May and beats out anything seen globally in 2022. It fits into a pattern of more intense storms in an era earmarked by warming oceans and human-induced climate change. Photo exhibition in HCM City to remember Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc A photo exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc opened at the Viet Nam Quoc Tu (National Pagoda of Vietnam) in Ho Chi Minh City on May 26. The exhibition features 90 photographs of the monk's life, including the moment of his self-immolation in 1963 and … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 27, 2023

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today: Politics -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in Hiroshima, Japan to attend an expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, suggested the G7 countries keep supporting developing countries by providing green finance and backing the development of strategic infrastructure systems, especially traffic infrastructure. -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts from the UK, Germany, Australia, Italy, Canada, and India on the occasion of his trip to attend an expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) countries in Hiroshima, Japan. Society -- Four elementary school students drowned on Saturday while bathing in a canal leading to Song Quao Lake in Binh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam. -- Three more people in Ho Chi Minh City have been hospitalized due to botulinum poisoning after two of them, who are siblings, ate cha lua (Vietnamese pork … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – May 21

Vietnamese Prime Minister and the US President stressed the importance of maintaining exchanges between delegations at all levels, especially those of high ranking. With a focus on economic and trade cooperation, Vietnam-US relations continue to make strong progress, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the expanded G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 20. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US President Joe Biden are at the summit's sideline. Photo: Nhat Bac The two leaders agreed on measures to strengthen bilateral relations between Vietnam and the US. They also discussed international and regional issues of common concern. Both stressed the importance of maintaining exchanges between delegations at all levels, especially high-level delegations. This is the second time in six months that the leaders of Vietnam and the US have met, following their previous meeting at the 40th and 41st … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US relations continue strong progress: PM

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts from other countries at an expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) countries in Japan. The Vietnamese Cabinet leader told President Biden that the Vietnam-U.S. bilateral ties have increasingly shown positive signs, with economic and trade cooperation being the focus. Biden spoke highly of the outcomes of the phone talks with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The two leaders also exchanged ideas on several measures to boost the bilateral ties as well as other international and regional issues of mutual concern. In addition, they agreed to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and U.S. President Joe Biden pose for a photo at the expanded G7 summit. Photo: Vietnam News Agency At the event, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with his U.S. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US president at G7 summit