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Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (front, centre) at a session of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son is taking part in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris on June 7 - 8. Minister Son attended the event as representative of Vietnam – co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme, at the invitation of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and the UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. Themed “Securing a Resilient Future: Shared Values and Global Partnerships”, the meeting is the most important event of the OECD in 2023, attracting the participation of ministers of the OECD member states and guest countries, along with leaders of the European Commission and many international organisations. Addressing the event, the Vietnamese official emphasised that sustainable and inclusive growth is secured only when … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes suggestions at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023

A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health led by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen has attended the BIO International Convention. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health led by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen has attended the BIO International Convention in the US’ Boston city from June 5-8. The BIO International Convention is the world's largest, most influential biotech conference, bringing together more than 23,000 delegates from 65 countries and territories worldwide. Participants touched upon reforms in the bio technology, shared professional knowledge, and sought ways to promote connectivity and open up cooperation opportunities in this field. In his remarks, Tuyen briefed them on the landscape of the Vietnamese pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical industry, noting a range of solutions and incentives have been taken to spur the sector’s growth. The Vietnamese delegation visits the Harvard Medical School. … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends BIO International Convention in US

A part of Melbourne City in Australia. Vietjet has offered a comprehensive insurance package for passengers on all international flights. — Photo courtsy of Vietjet Vietjet has offered a comprehensive insurance package Sky Care for passengers flying with the airline on all international flights from June 6 to increase the wonderful experience on international flights across five continents. These international routes connect Viet Nam and Kazhakstan, Australia, India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan (China), Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. With Sky Care insurance package, passengers are fully insured on the entire flight journey with benefits including reimbursement of medical expenses incurred due to accidents or illnesses (including COVID-19), flight-related problems (including flight delay, baggage delay, baggage loss or damage, lost travel documents), and global travel and medical support services 24/7. The total value of insurance benefits is up to … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers Sky Care travel insurance on all international flights

In a video that has been circulating on the Internet since Wednesday, Jocelyn Chia joked about how Malaysian airplanes "cannot fly" during a stand-up performance at a comedy club in the U.S. "Malaysian Airlines going missing not funny huh?" she said in the video. "Some jokes don't land," she added, seemingly referring to the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370, with 239 people on board now presumed dead. She also made crude remarks about Malaysia as a country, with quips like "they don't have Internet." The jokes drew quick criticisms from online communities and authorities from both Malaysia and Singapore alike. "This is so disrespectful and you shouldn't use the airlines as a joke to those families that had lost their loved ones," read one comment posted about the video on Facebook. "She shouldn’t make fun of MH370, that’s just bad taste," said another commenter on YouTube. In response to the incident, Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said Chia’s act … [Read more...] about Singapore comedian’s jokes about MH370 plane disappearance draw ire

The event was jointly organized by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee and the VBS Executive Board in Ho Chi Minh City. VBS Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang recalled his memories with Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc before the day of self-immolation, emphasizing that the Bodhisattva's simple lifestyle with a noble soul and his wisdom is a shining example for future generations of monks and nuns to follow. Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc was born as Lam Van Tuat in Van Khanh commune, Van Ninh district, the Central province of Khanh Hoa in 1897. He actively fought for religious freedom and equality in the Southern region when it was governed by the U.S.-backed Saigon administration. On June 11, 1963, when a procession of over 800 Buddhist monks, nuns and followers arrived at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung boulevard (now Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street) and Le Van Duyet Street (now Cach Mang Thang Tam Street), Thich Quang Duc soaked himself in petrol, … [Read more...] about Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation commemorated in Ho Chi Minh City

In this competition, five out of 19 Vietnamese teams at primary and secondary schools excellently won awards and four others were in the Top 20. The People’s Army Newspaper has had an interview with Dr. Tran Viet Hung, the co-founder of the organization about the championship. The VEX WORLDS 2023, drawing more than 30,000 students from over 50 countries and 50 U.S. states, is a big tournament in the world. Asked about the initial idea of STEAM for Vietnam - a U.S. non-profit organization, U.S. Center (under the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam), and the Hanoi University of Science and Technology about this playground, Dr. Tran Viet Hung emphasized the importance of STEAM education for those engaged in technology and to help hone students' thinking effectively and unlock their potential. He mentioned Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg as good examples in early getting use of computer and technology. He confirmed that with deep knowledge, people fear nothing and dare to … [Read more...] about Project inspires Vietnamese students to dream big

The design of the Belt Road No. 3 (Photo: nld.com.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has handed over more than 81% of the land needed for the section crossing the city of Belt Road No.3 project, enabling its construction to be launched on June 18 in Long Binh ward of Thu Duc city , according to HCM City’s Management Board of Traffic Works Construction and Investment. The board reported that so far, localities across the city have provided the investor with about 335 hectares out of the total 410 hectares of land for the project in the city. Director of the board Luong Minh Phuc said that along with ground clearance, the selection of contractors and consultant agencies is also making progress. The project is expected to open to traffic in late 2025 and fully complete in 2026, he said. Phuc attributed the good result in ground clearance work to the efforts from the local Party Committees and administrations at all levels and the support of local residents in the … [Read more...] about Fast ground clearance enables Belt Road No.3 project to start on June 18

The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 (Photo: antaranews.com) Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 to discuss cooperation in protecting waters from various threats, including illegal fishing. Speaking at a press conference on June 7, head of Bakamla, Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia said that the forum aims to establish cooperation to maintain security and stability in ASEAN. He noted that it also encourages information sharing, coordination, and joint training among its member countries. The forum also aims to build trust among coast guards in Southeast Asia. Running in Jakarta from June 6-9, the forum is being attended by representatives from seven ASEAN member countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, and Indonesia, which is chairing the forum for the … [Read more...] about ASEAN discusses maritime protection

The Ministry of Transport is seeking the prime minister’s nod to concurrently break ground on four expressway projects in southern Vietnam, namely Beltway No. 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot, Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, and Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang, on June 18. The ministry said in a report sent to the prime minister that the localities in charge of the development of these road projects had suggested different dates, ranging from June 17 to 30, and different locations to break ground on them. To ensure the groundbreaking ceremonies take place in a formal and cost-efficient manner, the ministry proposed that they should be held on June 18 in a hybrid format in four locations. In Ho Chi Minh City, the municipal administration would host the ceremony to start work on Beltway No. 3, with the participation of three neighboring provinces Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Long An, through which the beltway will pass. The ministry would hold the groundbreaking ceremony of the Khanh … [Read more...] about Work on 4 southern Vietnam expys could start simultaneously in mid-June

Foodie circles in Vietnam are ridden with complaints after the Michelin Guide announced its list of 103 recommended restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. In the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, four restaurants were recognized with one Michelin Star for their high-quality cooking, 29 establishments received a Bib Gourmand for offering good food at moderate prices, and 70 others were recommended as the Michelin Selected restaurants. This image shows representatives of Anan Saigon, Gia, Hibana by Koki, and Tam Vi receiving one Michelin Star recognition for their restaurants at an awards ceremony held in Hanoi on June 6, 2023. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Local foodies are dismayed by the announcement, with many complaining that the list does not accurately reflect the local culinary culture. “The most important thing I see is that there is no restaurant in Vietnam that really meets Michelin's standards and … [Read more...] about Michelin Guide arouses controversy after Vietnam debut