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An overview of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority and is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, people-centred community, and effectively implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has stated. The Vietnamese ambassador made the remark on behalf of ASEAN countries at a meeting of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues in New York on September 29. The diplomat noted that ASEAN has achieved great progress in economic growth, development and constantly improved the quality of life for people in the region. At the same time, ASEAN has continuously made efforts and implemented many measures and initiatives through regional cooperation frameworks such as the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting … [Read more...] about ASEAN commits to building resilient, inclusive, people-centred community

An aircraft of Vietjet (Photo: Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - Continuously expanding its flight network to Australia , Vietjet has opened new routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Perth and Adelaide, becomes the first airline to have flights connecting Vietnam with the five largest cities in Australia. The flights connecting HCM City with Perth and Adelaide will officially serving passengers from November 21, 2023 with five return flights per week. The flights from Ho Chi Minh City will take off at 6:35 (local time), land in Perth at 14:20 (local time) and continue flying to Adelaide, land there at 21:10 (local time) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. In the opposite direction, the flights will depart from Adelaide at 7:25 (local time), land in Perth at 8:55 (local time) and depart from Perth at 9:55 (local time), and land in HCM City at 15:40 (local time) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Perth is the fourth largest city in … [Read more...] about Fly to Adelaide, Perth now with Vietjet’s tickets from only 0 VND

Addressing the event, VUFO President Phan Anh Son congratulated the Lao ambassador on excellently completing his working term in Vietnam. Son emphasized that over the past nearly 4 years, the great friendship between Vietnam and Laos has enjoyed new developments. The two countries have boosted exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, particularly high level. Notably, the two nations’ ties in terms of politics, foreign affairs, economy-trade, defense-security, science-technology, culture, education, and people-to-people exchange have continued to develop in an effective and substantive manner. According to the VUFO chief, last year, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations (1962 - 2022); 45th anniversary of the signing of the two countries’ Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977 - 2022), VUFO closely worked with the Lao Embassy, and the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam friendship associations to organize a number of meaningful activities. He … [Read more...] about VUFO presents insignia to Lao ambassador to Vietnam

The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City (Consular Club HCMC) hosted a fundraising dinner in the city on Saturday evening to raise funds for disadvantaged children, minority girls, and needy people in southern Vietnam. The Consular Club Fundraising Dinner 2023, an annual event with the ‘Stronger Together’ theme, took place at Continental Saigon Hotel in the city’s downtown District 1, attracting representatives from 19 countries, diplomatic missions, and business communities. The funds raised from the party, along with the proceeds from the auction of various items, including paintings and wines, will be donated to three charities, including Planète Enfants & Développement (PE&D), a French non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1984 to protect children from violence and exploitation and create conditions conducive to their well-being and development. Working in Vietnam since 1992, PE&D is implementing projects focusing on the child, the family and the community, … [Read more...] about Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City raises funds for vulnerable communities

Hanoi received 18.9 million tourists in the first nine months of this year. The number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target, the Hanoi Department of Tourism reported. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Among the arrivals, international tourists are estimated at 3.2 million, a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022, while the number of domestic tourists hit around 15.7 million, a 20.2% year-on-year increase. The total tourism revenue reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), an increase of 66.9% year-on-year. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, up 27% year-on-year. In January-September, Hanoi was consistently rated highly by international tourism organizations and ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. The city was once again recognized as … [Read more...] about Hanoi exceeds international visitor target in 2023

The drawing competition is designed to show how local children love the capital, where they live and study. Ninety-nine children from the capital city participated in a drawing contest called "Hanoi in Your Eyes". The event was held on September 30 as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The painting contest gives Hanoi children a chance to express their love for the capital. Photo: VGP During the 90-minute competition, young painters have the opportunity to freely express their love, understanding, impressions and expectations of their beloved capital. The artwork captures the great diversity of Hanoi in an innocent and joyful way. In their eyes, it is a contemporary, modern city that still retains its ancient characteristics. The paintings also depict the people and children of Hanoi as elegant, civilized, and peace-loving. These paintings were then displayed on Haon Hiem pedestrian street. Meanwhile, the young participants received gifts and certificates … [Read more...] about Children painting during the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023

In his speech, Vuong Dinh Hue said with similarities in history, Vietnam and Bulgaria have forged a steadfast and enduring friendship. President Ho Chi Minh's friendly visit to Bulgaria in August 1957 laid the foundation and marked a significant milestone in the history of bilateral relationship. He stressed that the Vietnamese people always remember and are deeply grateful for the valuable support and assistance that the people of Bulgaria have extended to Vietnam. According to him, the world has never experienced a period of such rapid, profound, and complex changes as it is facing today. However, peace, cooperation and development are still the mainstream. Vietnam supports the settlement of all disputes and conflicts via peaceful means in accordance with international law, he said, adding that Vietnam actively joins and upholds its role in various regional and United Nations multilateral mechanisms, especially ASEAN, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the United … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman delivers keynote policy speech in Sofia university

The program is an advanced studying model, which combines theory and practice to enhance Vietnamese language training for Lao students. According to Nguyen Nang Dac, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association of Thai Nguyen, the program has been piloted in the locality since 2016 at Thai Nguyen University of Pedagogy and Thai Nguyen College of Economics and Finance. In the 2022-2023 academic year, 112 activities were carried out within the program’s framework with the participation of more than 3,500 turns of Lao students and 2,800 Vietnamese people. Along with helping the students enhance their Vietnamese language skills, the program has also contributed to promoting people-to-people exchanges with Laos, helping to preserve and develop the Vietnam-Laos special relations. Currently, Thai Nguyen is hosting nearly 1,400 Lao students who are studying in 11 local universities and colleges. By joining the homestay program, the students can get a deeper … [Read more...] about “Homestay program” helps Lao students better Vietnamese language skills

Speaking at the event, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted that it is one of the ministry’s activities to promote the application and transfer of technology, and innovation for businesses and localities in the northern region in particular and the country in general, improve the competitiveness of local goods, facilitate scientific  application in production and business, bringing practical results to enterprises and contributing to the country's socio-economic development. It also helps accelerate cooperation, investment, and transfer of technology between local and foreign companies, contributing to promoting the role of businesses in innovation. Additionally, the event features new solutions in renewable energy, technology supply chain and biomedical equipment management systems, food and pharmaceutical technology, digital health, information technology, and the application of artificial intelligence to production processes in factories. The two-day … [Read more...] about Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 kicks off in Quang Ninh

According to Vo Tan Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City, franchise has increased in Vietnam recently, which has not only brought about investment opportunities for enterprises but also created favorable conditions for consumers to access world prestigious brands. It has also contributed to creating a diverse and transparent environment, he said, holding that franchise with diverse business forms is suitable for those who wish to launch a startup firm. Currently, many brand names have operated in the form of franchise, including about 40 percent of catering services. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about 170 brands have registered as foreign franchises to Vietnam. The field recorded the growth pace of 200 percent each year thanks to Vietnamese consumers’ support to new products and favorable integration policies. Many brands from developed countries such as the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, as well as Asian and … [Read more...] about Philippine firms interested in brand franchising in Vietnam