President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Luxor City on August 25 afternoon (Egypt time), beginning his four-day state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (Photo: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – The Egyptian Gazette, the oldest English newspaper in the Middle East, on August 26 carried a story on its front page highlighting the ongoing state visit to Egypt by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. The paper said the visit is expected to usher in new cooperation prospects between the two countries. It reported that this is the first visit of a Vietnamese Head of State to Egypt since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1963. Egypt was one of the first Arab countries to have relations with Vietnam. The two Presidents will hold talks in Cairo discussing new prospects of bilateral cooperation in a variety of domains such as politics, economy, trade investment, culture and education. The newspaper quoted President Quang as saying … [Read more...] about Egypt newspaper: President Quang’s visit opens new cooperation prospects
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Nhan Dan newspaper praised for contribution to Hanoi’s development
While conveying his congratulations and best wishes to the newspaper and its staff, he praised Nhan Dan’s contribution to the capital city during its construction and development. He said that Hanoi is in a new phase of development aimed at building an increasingly prosperous, civilised and modern capital city. In addition to opportunities and advantages, Hanoi is facing a range of difficulties and challenges such as rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure development, traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Hai said, adding that the challenges require significant efforts from the city and the sharing and companionship from the press. He urged Nhan Dan to constantly innovate contents and methods of information delivering, while promoting the strength of a multimedia press agency to attract the audiences. Member of the Party Central Committee and Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan newspaper Thuan Huu expressed his sincere thanks to the good wishes of the Hanoi Party … [Read more...] about Nhan Dan newspaper praised for contribution to Hanoi’s development
Qatar newspapers highlight Vietnam’s roles as ASEAN chair
Vietnam's active role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grabbed the headlines in Qatar. Qatar's Gulf Times quoted ASEAN secretary Surin Pitsuwan as saying that Vietnam has made great contributions to the development of the bloc. In an interview with the Qatar Tribune, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar, Phung The Long, said ASEAN embassies have enhanced the bloc's image in Qatar by organising the first ASEAN table-tennis championship, an ASEAN film-exchange, a food and drink festival, a tree-planting festival for a greener Doha, and other activities to promote the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council relationship. Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam have already opened their embassies in Qatar. In early August, Qatar sent its Ambassadors to ASEAN member countries. Other English newspapers also ran illustrated articles about the activities of ASEAN diplomats in the capital, Doha. Source: VOV … [Read more...] about Qatar newspapers highlight Vietnam’s roles as ASEAN chair
Khanh Hoa Newspaper Open Cycling Tournament – CMC Cup to be held in 2013
Khanh Hoa Newspaper and CMC Joint Stock Company on November 30 signed an agreement to jointly organize Khanh Hoa Newspaper Open Cycling Tournament – CMC Cup to raise charity fund of Khanh Hoa Newspaper. According to the agreement, the tournament will be held every two years on the time of the provincial Sea Festival, aiming to develop cycling movement, partly protect the environment and advertise Khanh Hoa’s tourism to the whole country and abroad via Khanh Hoa Online in both Vietnamese and English. The tournament will take place for the first time in Nha Trang in June, 2013. Khanh Hoa Newspaper’s in charge of hosting the tournament, delivering regulations, establishing the organization board, processing administrative and legal formalities, propagandizing and self-controlling finance of the tournament. CMC Joint Stock Company is the main sponsor and undertakes to call other businesses and individuals to finance the tournament. From … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa Newspaper Open Cycling Tournament – CMC Cup to be held in 2013
Tuoi Tre launches online publication in English
Tuoi Tre newspaper opened an English online publication at www.tuoitrenews.vn on Friday to provide news in the fields of politics, society, culture, sports, economics and real estate. Tuoitrenews links to its partners' websites on economics, real estate and tourism. Visitors can hear as well as read the news and order flowers online. Tuoi Tre's Vietnamese online publication draws 4.5 million visitors per day. Tuoi Tre also publishes a weekly magazine. … [Read more...] about Tuoi Tre launches online publication in English