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Delegates at the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers (Photo: VNA) Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet has called on other ASEAN member countries to support and cooperate with each other in tourism development. Speaking at a press conference on the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 in Indonesia on February 5, the official said apart from traditional markets that have experienced difficulties, ASEAN should seek new ones and adjust some policies relating to aviation connection and visas. He also suggested the bloc continue implementing tourism development strategies for 2016-2025 and adjust and update them after each meeting of ASEAN tourism ministers. Viet described culture as the core value of the regional tourism and a unique factor helping the countries attract tourists. Sharing Viet’s view, Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco also suggested the ASEAN countries come together to offer unified tourism packages. “We have … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for ASEAN cooperation to spur tourism development

The cooperation in international issues has made the two countries leading trade partners in ASEAN and those sharing common goals in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Thailand and Vietnam should look toward taking on a more proactive role in shaping the new and emerging international system, Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura shared the view in talks with The Hanoi Times . Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura. Photos: VNA The view reflects the two countries’ aspirations for further cooperation as they enter into the 10th year of their Strategic Partnership in 2023. “Through coalition-building and agenda-setting, Thailand and Vietnam can increase our countries’ leverage and strategic position, as well as that of sub-regional and regional groupings like ACMECS, ASEAN, and APEC,” Ambassador Balankura said. Most recently, Thailand hosted the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Bangkok on November 14-19, 2022, an event that demonstrated … [Read more...] about Thailand, Vietnam urged to be more proactive in face of new int’l challenges

PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong meet on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in November 2022. (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Mai Phuoc Dung has highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s coming official visit to the city state, the first among many events to be held in both countries to mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and 10 years of the strategic partnership. PM Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8 to 10. Dung said the trip follows the mutual visits by the heads of the two states in 2022, reflecting the special mutual political trust and relations between the countries. Looking back on achievements in bilateral relations, he said over the last 50 years, especially since the establishment of the strategic … [Read more...] about PM’s visit reflects special ties between Vietnam, Singapore: ambassador

Coach Park Hang-seo receives a lot of love from his fans at a farewell event in Hanoi. (Photo: thanhnien.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Coach Park Hang-seo plans to help to open a youth football training academy in Vietnam after his successful five-year stint as coach of the national side. "I plan to cooperate and open a youth football training academy in Vietnam. I will use my experience as a coach in both Vietnam and the Republic of Korea to contribute to Vietnamese football in the future," Park said at the farewell meeting with local fans in Hanoi this week. The Korean coach officially ended his five-year journey on January 31 as the head coach of the national, Olympic, and U23 teams . "During the past five years in Vietnam, I have no regrets because I have lived and worked hard with the support of my dedicated assistants," Park said. The fans' love helped him become "the happiest coach in the world", he said. Park came to Vietnam by chance, thanks to his wife's … [Read more...] about Coach Park Hang-seo to help open football academy in Vietnam