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
Formula one world championships
Indonesia works to prevent haze from spreading to Singapore
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia is working on options to reduce the amount of transboundary haze that could affect Singapore, according to Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. The official said on June 6 that the Indonesian authorities are looking at climate modification technology to produce artificial rain and strengthen water reserves, which could help prevent peatland fires. The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) said on May 30 that more prolonged and intense heat waves and droughts are expected from June to October in the southern ASEAN region – which includes Singapore – with a higher risk of transboundary haze and fires. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has forecast the risk of forest fires to rise when Indonesia enters the dry season that began in April. However, Luhut affirmed that the Indonesian Government has proactively taken measures to minimise the impact caused by the … [Read more...] about Indonesia works to prevent haze from spreading to Singapore
Joining hands for a ‘green future’
Ilustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently sent an official dispatch to the ministries, branches, localities, socio-political organisations, associations, businesses and related units on the organisation of activities during an action month for the environment in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and International Day of Biological Diversity (May 22). The ministry called on agencies and organisations to deploy radical solutions to restore the ecosystem, protect the environment, conserve nature, plant trees, collect and treat waste. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the ecosystems on the earth - the foundation of life - is deteriorating severely. The consumption of wildlife products and destruction of habitats have been making it easier for infectious diseases to transmit to humans. If humans do not change their behaviours … [Read more...] about Joining hands for a ‘green future’
Friendship order to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung praised and thanked the museum for its effective activities over the past time, contributing to honoring the late Vietnamese leader, who is hailed as a national liberation hero of Vietnam and a great man of culture of the world, an embodiment of the special friendship between the two countries. He also expressed his hope that the museum will continue to promote the sound work, helping to cement the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. In response, Xayalath Phoneyalak, Director of Kaysone Phomvihane Museum Department, expressed his honor as the museum received the noble order of the State of Vietnam. He also emphasized works carried out between the two sides have contributed to further strengthening the great and long-standing friendship relations between Vietnam and Laos. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Friendship order to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
Heidi Klum and daughter don Vietnamese designer’s outfits
The Klum mother-and-daughter in Super Magazine. Photo from Heidi Klum’s Instagram The fashion magazine Super published photos of the supermodel and her daughter on their Instagram account on Wednesday. In the photoshoot, Heidi Klum wore a black bodysuit with ostrich feathers and Swarovski stones attached, part of the "Sa Vu" collection released in April 2022. She completed the outlook with nude leggings and heels. According to the designer, it took three artisans five days to attach the stones on the design by hand. Heidi Klum wore a bodysuit designed by Le Thanh Hoa. Photo from Super Magazine’s Instagram Leni Klum wore a Barbie-pink coat made from ostrich feathers and sequins, part of Hoa’s collection "An." Leni Klum in Le Thanh Hoa’s design. Photo from Super Magazine’s Instagram Hoa said the designs were sent to the supermodel and her daughter in March. "Luckily they all fit their measurements, so we saved a lot of time, and they … [Read more...] about Heidi Klum and daughter don Vietnamese designer’s outfits
Vietnam makes suggestions at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023
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
ASEAN discusses maritime protection
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
ASEAN, Japan to advance partnership to new heights
Delegates at the 17th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - The 17th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting has been held, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to further advance their partnership to mark the 50th Year of Friendship and Cooperation. The meeting welcomed various commemorative activities held this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the relationship. It looked forward to the convening of the ASEAN -Japan Commemorative Summit in December in Tokyo and its deliverables which will set directions to advance future cooperation. Japan and regional issues. ASEAN welcomed Japan’s support for ASEAN’s efforts in mainstreaming the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). In this regard, the meeting welcomed the establishment of the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) 3.0 with an initial contribution of 100 million USD from Japan to support cooperation projects and activities relating to the implementation of … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan to advance partnership to new heights
Michelin Guide arouses controversy after Vietnam debut
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
Vietnam’s e-commerce export revenues grow over 20% per year: conference
Vietnam’s e-commerce export revenue is currently experiencing a remarkable annual growth rate exceeding 20 percent and is projected to reach VND296.3 trillion (US$12.6 billion) by 2027. The forecast was released at the Vietnam Cross-border E-commerce Conference 2023 held in Hanoi on Wednesday by the E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade in collaboration with Amazon Global Selling, a program that enables merchants to list and sell their products across the world on U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon’s marketplaces. In her remarks at the event, Lai Viet Anh, deputy director of the E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency, highlighted the flourishing global trend of cross-border e-commerce, which is gaining momentum in numerous countries worldwide. “In Vietnam, the retail e-commerce sector demonstrates an annual growth rate of more than 20 percent annually,” Anh said. With this impressive growth rate, Vietnam possesses immense potential for the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s e-commerce export revenues grow over 20% per year: conference