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Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong

The formulation of capital planning is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to achieve its developmental goals by 2030, with a forward-looking perspective reaching to 2045. Hanoi commits to transforming into a globally interconnected metropolis by 2045, serving as the country's visage, said Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong at a scientific conference on the Hanoi Planning Orientation for 2021-2030 , with a vision to 2050, held today [September 29]. Overview of the conference. Photos: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times Phong said the city's goal is not merely to vie for supremacy with other provinces and cities in the country but to position itself globally, comparable to countries in Asia and the world. During the conference, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ha Minh Hai said that the formulation of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to … [Read more...] about Hanoi aspires to become a global city

At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor

Vietnam’s GDP in the first nine months of this year rises by 4.24% year-on-year. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of this year rose by 4.24% from the same period last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on September 29. In the third quarter, the country's economic growth rate was estimated at 5.33% compared to the same quarter of 2022. The GSO assessed that although the nine-month growth rate is only higher than those in the same period of 2020 and 2021 in the past 12 years, it showed a positive trend of increasing gradually over the quarters: 3.28% in the first quarter, 4.05% in the second quarter and 5.33% in the third quarter. In the January-September period, the agro-forestry-fishery sector expanded by 3.72%, contributing 8.03% to the total added value of the entire economy. The growth rates of the industrial and construction sector and the service industry were 5.19% and 6.24% with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s nine-month GDP increases by 4.24%

1. Vi Lai Vi Lai is a well-established gem in Hanoi's vegetarian community, renowned for its attention to design and architecture that harmonizes with nature. The restaurant at 67 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, has four floors, each characterized by distinct themes. Of these options, the experience of dining on a lotus platform afloat on the water is particularly cherished by numerous patrons. A dining space on a lotus platform, floating on the water, at Vi Lai Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Vi Lai Vi Lai falls into the high-end category, offering dishes priced at around VND100,000 ($4) per plate, making it a suitable choice for hosting guests or special occasions. Some must-try dishes include pasta with rose and peach, bamboo shoot rolls, lotus root shakes, and bread with artichoke. 2. Chay Co Dam This restaurant at 68A Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District captivates passersby with its architecture reminiscent of Champa temples, featuring red … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s top 8 picks for vegetarian delicacies

According to the South Korean woman, songpyeon - made from rice powder and filled with red bean, mung bean, or black sesame paste - is a must-have dish at Chuseok (South Korean Mid-Autumn Festival). Chuseok is an occasion for South Koreans to celebrate their harvest and gather with family members. Local people often visit their deceased relatives’ graves and offer food to show their gratitude towards their ancestors. They also send their relatives and friends gifts, often food that can be consumed within the week, including songpyeon, ginseng, beef, or fruits. Songpyeon made by Kim Youn Kyong’s family, who came to live in HCMC 10 years ago, on September 28, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Ngan Kim said that she was surprised and slightly disappointed on her first Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam, since everyone was still working, compared to how people at home have three to four days off to return to their hometowns and visit their families. The whole family then … [Read more...] about South Koreans in Vietnam celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) presents the 60-year Party membership badge to his predecessor Nong Duc Manh on September 29. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on September 29 to present a badge of the 60-year Party membership to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong presented the badge to his predecessor at the event, which also saw the presence of President Vo Van Thuong, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue, and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai. Congratulating the former Party leader on receiving the badge, General Secretary Trong said Manh used to serve in many positions from the grassroots level to the Secretary of a provincial Party committee, the NA Chairman in the 9th and 10th tenures, and the … [Read more...] about 60-year Party membership badge presented to former Party chief Nong Duc Manh

Vessel SAR 412 of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Da Nang on September 29 safely brings ashore a Philippine crew member who meets with an accident at sea. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Vessel SAR 412 of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Da Nang on September 29 safely brought ashore a Philippine crew member who met with an accident at sea. The victim has been transported to a hospital in the city for treatment. He is now out of danger and receiving further medical care. Previously, on September 28 afternoon, 51-year-old Rallos Rory Jerome, fell and struck his head into a metal wall, causing unconsciousness and a suspected traumatic brain injury , when his vessel DHT Sundarbans was en route from Huizhou port (China) to Singapore. The ship's captain contacted the centre to request emergency rescue measures for the victim. Upon receiving this information, the centre immediately instructed the vessel to … [Read more...] about Philippine crew member in distress brought ashore safely

Nine collectives and 22 individuals are honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Vietnam-Laos people-to-people diplomacy in the 2022-2023 period. (Photo: VNA) Thai Nguyen (VNA) – " Homestay programme ", which has provided Lao students with real experiences by staying with local families in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, has helped them well integrate into the host society, improving their Vietnamese language skills and supporting them during their study, heard a conference on September 29 to summary the programme in the 2022-2023 academic year. The programme 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 programme has been piloted in the locality since 2016 at Thai Nguyen University of Pedagogy and Thai Nguyen College of Economics and Finance. In the … [Read more...] about “Homestay programme” helps Lao students better Vietnamese language skills