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The Hanoitimes - US-based ExxonMobil is operating Vietnam's largest energy project off the country's coast in the South China Sea. US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has said the US will support energy companies engaging in the exploitation of natural resources in the South China Sea. US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink. Photo: US Embassy The South China Sea is the most important security issue for Vietnam, and the future peace and stability here is vital to America as well, the ambassador said at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on June 22 held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The two countries’ views and interests on this issue are almost aligned, VnExpress reported. Both sides believe in peacefully resolving disputes in accordance with international law, and that all countries, big and small, should abide by the rules, basing their claims on international law. Neither country believes that large countries should bully small ones, because all countries have the right to develop their resources. China has seemed to take advantage of the Covid-19 situation to more aggressively advance its claims in the sea, and it’s not just the issue related to territory but energy resources and fishing stocks, and we think it is inappropriate that China continues to engage in very aggressive behaviors to intimidate the region to prevent countries like Vietnam developing their rightful claims to the resources in the sea, the ambassador said. For that reason, he promised the US “will remain committed to the principles we believe in, and we will continue to engage in our policies with partners like Vietnam. We will continue to invest in building the capacity that involve partners in the region like Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.” Earlier this month, Irtiza Sayyed, president of ExxonMobil LNG Market Development Inc, said in a phone call to Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc that his company wants …

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US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink shows his love for "ca phe sua da," Vietnamese-style coffee in the music video. (Screenphoto) Hanoi (VNA) – US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink extended Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings to Vietnamese people in a creative and also trendy way this year, a rap song, which hit more than 13,000 likes and 1,800 shares on Facebook within just 18 hours. In a music video released on its official Facebook page on late February 8, the US Embassy in Hanoi said “with all his affection for Vietnam, together with enthusiastic guidance from the amazing coach Wowy, #AmbassadorKritenbrink’s Lunar New Year musical masterpiece gained the praise of one of Vietnam’s top rap artist - Binz Da Poet, who called the Ambassador’s rap, “Amazing, Good Job!” The three-minute video starts off with Kritenbrink showing his enthusiasm for Rap Viet, one of the most popular reality shows in Vietnam last year, and then meeting with one of the TV show’s coaches, rapper Wowy. “I’m Dan. I’m from Nebraska. I’m not a big city boy,” raps Kritenbrink while he walks the main streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Wowy. “Then three years ago I moved to Hanoi.” “Check the calendar, Tet is coming soon. Can Tho and Da Nang are in the mood,” he continues. The lyric is a mixture of English and Vietnamese as the ambassador sings “Xuan xuan oi, xuan da ve!” (Spring! Spring is finally here), calling Vietnamese to “clean the house now, friends are on the way” and “get ready to party from Ha Giang to Ca Mau.” US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink sings the rap song with the help of coach Wowy in popular tourist attractions in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Opera House, and HCM City Post Office. (Screenphoto) “Tet in Vietnam is the tops,” the lyric says. Kritenbrink also shows his love for hotpots …

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US Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink releases carps at Kim Lien pagoda on Kitchen Gods ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ambassadors of the US and France to Vietnam have shared their experience of celebrating the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people – the Lunar New Year or Tet. For US Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink , it is the fourth year he has celebrated Tet in Vietnam. He said Tet is a special time when everyone is happy, when we slow down and spend time with families and friends. Every year, he participates in Tet activities such as wrapping Chung cake (square glutinous rice cake), visiting peach blossom gardens and visiting pagodas. He said the Tet of the Year of the Buffalo will be special for him as this year may be the last in his working term as the US Ambassador to Vietnam. Regarding the US-Vietnam relations, he expressed his delight that the two countries were able to find cooperation opportunities in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The US granted over 13 million USD and 100 ventilators to help Vietnam’s fight against the pandemic, while Vietnam presented millions of face masks and medical supplies to the US. The year 2020 also marked the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, he stated, adding that collaboration in security, defence, trade, people-to-people exchanges and health has enjoyed progress. Optimistic about the two nations’ common future, the diplomat showed his belief that the US and Vietnam will continue building and deepening mutual trust and respect, promoting trade and people-to-people exchanges, and completing underway cooperation works. Meanwhile, French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery shared that he first had a chance to experience Vietnam’s Tet festival 15 years ago, when he assumed the position as French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City. According to him, Vietnamese Tet is similar to France’s year-end holidays, particularly Christmas Day, as they are an opportunity for family …

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