Ambassador to south africa and zimbabwe hoang van loi

Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and Zimbabwe Hoang Van Loi presents his letter of credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: VNA) Pretoria (VNA) – Zimbabwe always considers Vietnam a close friend, and hopes to further develop its friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has affirmed. Receiving Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and Zimbabwe Hoang Van Loi who came to present his letter of credentials on May 12, President Mnangagwa congratulated Vietnam on its impressive achievements in socio-economic development and its increasing role and prestige in the international arena. Recalling the good bilateral relations since Vietnam supported Zimbabwe in its previous struggle for independence and is an active member of the Non-Aligned Movement, he expressed his wish that the ties will grow further, especially in economics and trade and in fields that the two countries have great potential and … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe wants to bolster multi-faceted collaboration with Vietnam: President

Officers and soldiers of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3 leave for peacekeeping duty in Bentiu, South Sudan. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ’s working visit to the United Nations (UN) sends out a strong message and is an opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its foreign policy and its commitment as a friend and an active and responsible member of the international community, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has said. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, the diplomat added through the visit, Vietnam also highlights its policy on promoting multilateral diplomacy in the international arena. VNA … [Read more...] about PM’s trip affirms Vietnam’s commitment to UN: ambassador

Despite trade activities between the nation and South American nations seeing growth in recent times, it remains far from fulfilling its full potential, especially for the textile and garment sector, according to industry insiders. South America is viewed as a highly lucrative fashion market that boasts a population of more than 437 million people and a relatively high per capita income. However, there are still few businesses and consumers in South America who are fully aware of Vietnamese fashion products. Furthermore, the Vietnamese textile and garment industry is in the process of developing rapidly and is able to meet many large orders with high requirements from different markets. Currently, the nation’s textile and garment exports to Brazil stands at between US$150 million and US$200 million per year, whilst those to Chile are between US$70 million and US$90 million per year and to Peru the figure is around US$30 million to US$40 million per year. Meanwhile, local textile … [Read more...] about South America viewed as potential market for Vietnamese apparel

Spraying sterilised substances at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases No 2 to prevent SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases has discovered two new variants of SARS-CoV-2 , namely B.1.222 and B.1.619, after gene sequencing of patient samples. Van Dinh Trang, Head of the Microbiology and Molecular Biology Ward under the hospital, told the Suc khoe & Doi song (Health and Life) newspaper that the B.1.222 variant had appeared in 11 countries, but was most common in the UK and particularly Scotland. This strain has many mutations on the spike protein different from the Indian strain B.1.617.2. Variant B.1.222 was discovered when the hospital’s COVID-19 research team sequenced the SARS-CoV-2 gene from the oropharyngeal specimen of a 29-year-old patient, a Ukrainian expert. The patient was quarantined immediately after entering Vietnam. Variant B.1.619 has spike protein similar to Indian strain … [Read more...] about Vietnam discovers two new strains of SARS-CoV-2 from imported cases

Dragon fruit is one of the key crops of Long An Province. — Photo baolongan.vn Demand for Vietnamese dragon fruit in foreign markets is increasing, with many importers interested in high-quality fruit from Viet Nam. The Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency, the Department of Industry and Trade of Long An Province, and the trade offices of the Vietnamese Embassies in New Zealand and Australia jointly organised a consulting session on exporting dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand in the southern province of Long An last week. Speaking at the event opening, the Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand, Nguyen Van Trung, emphasised the importance of promoting agricultural co-operation, agricultural product trade and market opening for the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and New Zealand. Viet Nam wants New Zealand to share its experience and support Viet Nam in building an international brand and value chain for the global commercialisation of dragon fruit, following the … [Read more...] about Promoting dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand

Many taxi companies are calling for support from the government amid rising fuel costs and drivers deciding to resign following the Covid-19 pandemic. Many taxi companies are calling for support from the government amid rising fuel costs and drivers deciding to resign following the Covid-19 pandemic. Nguyen Van Hung has worked as a taxi driver in Hanoi for seven years. He said he has been facing the most difficult time in his career since the Covid-19 pandemic occurred. "Many of our colleagues have turned to other work after continuous social distancing measures were applied for Covid-19 prevention," Hung said. "I've returned to work after the pandemic was recently brought under control. However, we're facing another big challenge coming from rising petrol prices, which is badly affecting our income. The driver said that he was thinking of finding another job. Another driver, Nguyen Thanh Hoang who is working for the app-based Grab Company also said … [Read more...] about Taxi firms call for support as drivers quit

Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team was unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team has to improve its organization to be able to play … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals

Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points without conceding a goal. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team were unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team have to improve its … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding a goal

Members of Vietnamese team competing in 4×200m freestyle relay (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam grabbed 16 gold medals on May 17 to surpass the 100 mark at the ongoing SEA Games 31 on home soil. The national wrestling team won six golds on the day, while Quach Thi Lan, Nguyen Linh Na and Nguyen Van Lai brought home three in athletics. Both chess and taekwondo gained ‘double golds’ on the day. Shooting, canoeing and swimming obtained one gold medal each. It is worthy of note that Nguyen Huu Kim Son, Nguyen Huy Hoang, Hoang Quy Phuoc and Tran Hung Nguyen set a SEA Games record in the 4×200 m freestyle relay, clocking 7:16.31. As of May 17 evening, Vietnam earned a total of 104 golds, 63 silvers and 62 bronzes at the regional sporting event. The medal tally of SEA Games 31 on May 17 (Photo: VNA) SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with … [Read more...] about Vietnam bags over 100 golds at SEA Games 31by May 17