Austrian Government and Parliament leaders pledged to support Vietnam's ongoing renovation process and provide assistance to the country in the course of integrating into the global economy. President of Austrian Parliament Barbara Prammer and Prime Minister Aflred Gusenbauer made the pledge when meeting President Nguyen Minh Triet in Vienna on June 3. They affirmed that as a counterpart of Vietnam in the EU, Austria treasures the acceleration of its ties with Vietnam in all fields, particularly in economy, trade and investment. The Austrian leaders committed to quickly deploying agreements reached between the two countries during President Triet’s visit. In the meeting with Parliament President Barbara Prammer, President Triet said he was pleased with the relationship between the two law-making bodies and hoped it will further grow with increases in the exchange of visits and the sharing of experience and expertise. He regarded parliamentary co-operation as one of the … [Read more...] about Austrian leaders pledge support for Vietnam’s integration
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October Revolution: Historic motivation for Vietnam
Minister-counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, Mr Vadim V. Bublikov A century has passed since the great revolution - Russian October Revolution. Can you share the meaning of this event to the Russian Federation as well as Vietnam in the past and present? The Russian October Revolution is obviously the most important event in Russia as well as the whole world. This Revolution has been largely determined by the historical development of the 20th century. This topic is currently being actively discussed both in Russia and abroad. Undoubtedly, this is indeed one of the most important milestones in contemporary history. 100 years ago, Russia was in a state of extreme complexity after the First World War with devastation and collapse of the economy and famine. There was a problem on the existence of the Russian. Thanks to the October Revolution, that crisis has been overcome. In short terms of historical standards, our country has achieved impressive achievements in … [Read more...] about October Revolution: Historic motivation for Vietnam
Denmark aids US$3.1 million for Vietnam’s energy development in 2017-2020
On behalf of Vietnamese and Danish governments, Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen, on December 21 signed an agreement between the two governments on development cooperation in the program. The program, which is funded by Danish Government, is aimed to support Vietnam in low-carbon emission energy development and energy efficiency promotion. Previously, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Danish Embassy in Vietnam on September also launched the Vietnam Energy Outlook Report 2017, a joint effort of MoIT and the Danish Energy Agency. The program is aimed to support Vietnam in low-carbon emission energy development. According to the report, which will be an important input to the development of the Vietnam Energy Master Plan and Power Development Plan in the future, Vietnam can reduce its dependence on imports of materials for power generation, especially coal, by … [Read more...] about Denmark aids US$3.1 million for Vietnam’s energy development in 2017-2020
The love for Vietnam of a Hungarian sculptor
38 sculpture masterpieces on the Vietnam War by the late Hungarian sculptor, Farkas Aladár, are being showcased at the Museum of the Vietnam Revolution as a clear evidence of the artist’s love for the S-shaped country. President Ho Chi Minh met Farkas Aladár in Vietnam in 1967 Farkas Luca, the late sculptor’s daughter recalled: "In 1964 or 1965, my father spent years creating sculpture works of Vietnam without caring about earning his living. Born into a very poor family with nine children, he, the seventh child, had experienced two World Wars and heard much of wars in other countries. Thus, he was very sensitive about any wars and any mothers. During the fierce war in Vietnam, he often listened to, watched news or read articles related to Vietnam. He himself went to the Embassy of Vietnam in Hungary to ask for pictures of Vietnam. He wanted freedom given back to Vietnam even though he never set foot in the country." The Hungarian sculptor’s … [Read more...] about The love for Vietnam of a Hungarian sculptor
Guimet Asian Arts Museum in Paris relinquishes a treasure of Nguyen’s dynasty for Vietnam
(Cinet) - According to some information of Hue Relic Preservation Center, the Guimet museum decided to relinquish a royal rickshaw of Nguyen's Dynasty for Vietnam at auction early this month by preservationists in Hue. he rickshaw was the item that Thanh Thai King commissioned for his mother. King Thanh Thai (1879 - 1954), the tenth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), of Vietnam's last ruling family. He was known as a good king who was one of three rulers, including his predecessor, Ham Nghi and his son Duy Tan, to be dethroned and banished for opposing French colonial powers. Phan Thanh Hai, director of Hue Relic Preservation Center, said France's Ministry of Culture and Communication withdrew from the dispute over the rickshaw that King Thanh Thai--the tenth emperor of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945)--commissioned for his mother. The Hue center made the winning bid of 55,800 euros (US$76,000) on the rickshaw but the Guimet Asian Arts Museum in Paris immediately sought … [Read more...] about Guimet Asian Arts Museum in Paris relinquishes a treasure of Nguyen’s dynasty for Vietnam