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Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitization of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate Alexander Schweitzer, an SPD member, co-chaired the dialogue. The dialogue, part of the parties’ annual cooperation program, featured three discussions on green growth, renewable energy in Vietnam and Germany, and green agriculture. Opinions raised at the event included those regarding Vietnam’s renewable energy transition strategy so as to ensure national energy security and realize international commitment; green agricultural development amid impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; green growth models and climate change adaptation in some Vietnamese localities; among others. Also in the framework of the dialogue, the CPV delegation met with SPD Co-Leader Lars Klingbeil, who expressed his hope to foster the sound relations between the two parties amid global … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, German parties hold seventh dialogue in Berlin

The book , entitled “President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations”, is released in English, Vietnamese and Thai languages. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Dr. Truong Thi Hang, a lecturer at Lampang Rajabhat University in Thailand, devotes her time to helping readers from all over the world understand better about President Ho Chi Minh’s life, career and strong sentiments toward Thailand and its people. Hang is co-author of the book, entitled “President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations,” which provides an insight into the late President’s journey to inspire patriotism among the Vietnamese community in Thailand. The book, which was published in May 2019, has been presented to libraries of 100 universities in Thailand to help lecturers and students have more documents in their study about President Ho Chi Minh. The life and career of President Ho Chi Minh were a great journey, not only because of his great … [Read more...] about Vietnamese lecturer seeks to help readers understand better about Uncle Ho

Scagliotti, from Italy, has been passionate about Vietnamese and President Ho Chi Minh studies all her life, putting her all into making the late leader’s ideology better known in her country. She has translated two Vietnamese books into Italian. One of them, in collaboration with Vietnamese translator Tran Doan Trang, was published by Anteo Edizioni Publishing House last year under the name “Ho Chi Minh - Lettre Per Pace in Vietnam” (Ho Chi Minh - Letters for Peace in Vietnam) as part of its Banyan/Southeast Asia series. It features a collection of his letters written during the period from 1945 to 1969, in which the President expressed his wish to cooperate with the Americans and other nationalities throughout the world in fighting for peace in Vietnam. It was the first time the book had become available in a European language. The translator said she had tried her best to keep the simple but effective language and the original ideas as well as the “formality and dignity” in … [Read more...] about Foreign writers passionate about President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy

President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang meets State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Patrick Graichen. (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang has been busy on his visit to Germany from May 14 – 19, with renewable energy and climate action high on his working agenda. Thang co-chaired the seventh theory dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDP), during which the two parties exchanged views on a number of both theoretical and practical matters. Discussions have placed an emphasis on Vietnam’s energy transition strategy to ensure national energy security and fulfil international commitments; developing green agriculture in Vietnam in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; green growth and climate resilient models in some … [Read more...] about Renewable energy, climate action prioritised in Party official’s visit to Germany

Translator Sandra Scagliotti (right). — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Translator Sandra Scagliotti and journalist and writer Hellmut Kapfenberger are among the many foreigners extremely interested in exploring President Hồ Chí Minh’s life and legacy. Scagliotti, from Italy, has been passionate about Vietnamese and President Hồ Chí Minh studies all her life, putting her all into making the late leader’s ideology better known in her country. She has translated two Vietnamese books into Italian. One of them, in collaboration with Vietnamese translator Trần Đoan Trang, was published by Anteo Edizioni Publishing House last year under the name “Hồ Chí Minh – Lettre Per Pace in Việt Nam” (Hồ Chí Minh – Letters for Peace in Việt Nam) as part of its Banyan/Southeast Asia series. It features a collection of his letters written between 1945 and 1969, in which the President expressed his wish to cooperate with the Americans and other nationalities throughout the world in fighting for peace in … [Read more...] about Foreign writers passionate about President Hồ Chí Minh’s legacy

Trains of the Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line. The project is likely to be lagged behind schedule for five years. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội Urban Railway Management Board has proposed delaying the Nhổn-Hà Nội Railway Station project for five years, with an additional investment capital expenditure of more than VNĐ4.9 trillion (US$211.2 million). Under the management board’s proposal recently sent to the city’s People’s Committee, the Nhổn-Hà Nội Railway Station line will be put into operation in 2027, with the elevated section beginning in 2022. The metro line will complete its final settlements in 2029. Accordingly, the project’s total investment has been adjusted to be VNĐ34.53 trillion ($1.48 billion), with an increase in investment of about VNĐ4.9 trillion ($211.2 million). The management board said the increase in total investment was required because of changes in exchange rates and the need to readjust initial designs and technical requirements. Multiple … [Read more...] about Hà Nội’s second metro line project delayed further 5 years

The winning films are announced in an award ceremony on May 23 2022, live-streamed on Yeah1's Facebook channel. (Photo: Netflix) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Netflix unveiled the winners of its "My Vietnam" short film competition powered by Netflix's Cinema Beauty - Vietnam Creative Economy Grant on May 25. Over 100,000 viewers tuned in to the highly-anticipated award ceremony, live-streamed on Yeah1's Facebook channel, on May 23. The First Prize was granted to Pao's Forest (Khu rung của Pao) by Nguyen Pham Thanh Dat. The film tells the story of Pao, a Mong man who married at 14. At the age of 18, he falls in love for the first time, forcing him to choose between love and family responsibilities. The project was filmed over one month in Moc Chau township of Son La province, and all of the film's actors are from the Mong ethnic group. The Second Prize went to Little Parrot (Vet con) by Nguyen Tran Ai Nhi. In Little Parrot, Erik, a German man, meets with Thu, the mother of his … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils winners of ‘My Vietnam’ short film competition