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At the press conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Craft Villages Festival 2023 will take place in Hanoi from October to November to preserve and promote the values of traditional craft villages, the organising board said at a press conference on September 26. The event will be co-organised by the Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A wide range of activities are on schedule, including a ceremony to honour excellent craftsmen, an opening ceremony, an art programme, an international exhibition introducing craft products and those under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, and an international workshop on preservation and development of craft villages. Thang Long Imperial Citadel will host major events on November 9-12. Particularly, the MARD will organise a Vietnamese handicraft product contest to encourage … [Read more...] about Festival preserves values of Vietnamese craft villages

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai (second from left) and other delegates an area  displaying Vienamese products at a Systeme U supermarket. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A Vietnamese goods week kicked off at Système U supermarket chain in Paris, the capital city of France , on September 25, with the participation of 15 Vietnamese businesses. The event, which is co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, Système U Group and T&T Foods Company, aims to introduce Vietnamese products to French consumers. It will open up prospects for other products, contributing to promoting direct exports to France and countries where the group's outlets are based, Hai went on. Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai (fift from left) and other delegates cut ribbons to kick off the Vietnamese goods week at Systeme U supermarket chain in Paris (Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese Goods Week, the first of its kind, offers a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods introduced in France

The life expectancy of men and women in Vietnam ranks fifth and second, respectively, in Southeast Asia but Vietnamese people have to live with diseases for a longer time than those in other regional countries, for 10 years on average, according to the World Health Organization and the Vietnamese Ministry of Health. The World Health Organization reported that Vietnamese people’s average life expectancy increased to 73.7 years before inching down to 73.6 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended time they spend suffering from diseases significantly affects their quality of life. There are three key reasons for the prolonged illnesses of the Vietnamese people, namely nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors, according to experts. As for nutrition, some 59 percent of the population do not eat enough vegetables and fruits. Up to 78 percent of the Vietnamese always or usually add salt or salty spices to their dishes. An average Vietnamese adult consumes 8.1 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people enjoy long lifespan, suffer diseases longer than other SE Asians

The annual October book festival has become a must-visit destination for book lovers in the capital. The 8th Hanoi Book Festival will return to the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi from October 6 to 8, helping to spread reading culture to many local and international readers, according to the city's Department of Information and Communication. The event, which has become a popular cultural rendezvous for bookworms, is one of the activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023) and the 71st anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's book publishing, printing and distribution sector (October 10, 1952-2023). A scene at the seventh edition of the Hanoi Book Festival last year. Photo courtesy of the organizer The book festival has been held in the capital city annually and has become a must-visit destination for book lovers every year in October. With the theme "Lighting the Fire of … [Read more...] about Hanoi Book Festival 2023: Spreading reading culture

The Hanoi Autumn Festival will take place from September 29 to October 1. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held for the first time, aiming to promote the capital city’s destinations and tourism products, and attract travelers to the locality, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency , said at a press conference on September 20. The festival, themed “Come to fall in Love in 2023”, will take place from September 29 to October 1, she said. The Hanoi Culinary Space 2023 entitled "The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine” will also be held at the Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1. The event is intended to promote the city’s culinary value as a unique tourism product to visitors. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 promotes unique cultural, tourism values

In a conversation with Guo Yonghang, Secretary of the Guangzhou Party Committee and Mayor of the Guangzhou Municipal Government prior to the signing ceremony, Dung hailed the role of Guangdong province and Guangzhou city as a leading locality in high-quality development and a hub for the pilot of many new policies, including the policy to renovate the development, urban management, and special economic zone models. Guo highlighted the similarities between Hanoi and Guangzhou in culture, trade and tourism as well as the development of the partnership between the two cities, especially in trade and investment. He expressed belief that the Hanoi delegation’s visit, especially the meeting between Dung and Huang Kunming, Secretary of the Guangdong Party Committee, on September 25, has made an important milestone in the Hanoi - Guangzhou relations. The Guangzhou Mayor suggested that the two cities further increase the exchange of experience in urban management and tourism promotion. He … [Read more...] about Hanoi fosters partnership with China’s Guangzhou city

It was part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership. Nguyen Thai Dung, Vice Chairman of the friendship association, said Vietnam’s tourism sector has actively participated in many international cooperation activities, including in tourism, with France and obtained encouraging results. The seminar was an occasion for travel companies to review tourism cooperation results, explore the countries’ tourism potential, examine obstacles to tourism development, and propose policies for fostering tourism links, thereby helping make breakthroughs in economic partnerships and popularize images of the two countries and their capital cities among businesses in the sector, he noted. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Tourism Association Le Ba Dung said the number of visitors from France, an important market of Vietnam’s tourism, to the Southeast Asian country as well as Hanoi has been increasing. However, the … [Read more...] about Hanoi seminar looks to reinforce tourism links with France

Vong Village's green rice flakes or egg coffee are among snacks that make autumn in Hanoi even more unforgettable for its dwellers. Hanoi in Autumn is known for its poetic beauty and unique culinary specialties, such as ripe dragon plums or dried beef salad. Here are some typical dishes to help readers explore the capital's most enchanting season. Vong Village’s Com The best green sticky rice in Vietnam is said to come from Vong Village in Hanoi. Photo: Com Vong Ha Noi Autumn in Hanoi is associated with com , or green rice flakes, which seems to have become a hallmark of Hanoi cuisine. Com is made from young glutinous rice grains that are carefully selected, roasted, and winnowed to remove all the husks. Vong Village in Dich Vong Hau Ward , Cau Giay District, is the cradle of Hanoi Com . Over time, Hanoi dwellers have come up with tasty variations on the rustic original: Com sweet dessert soup, fried com , roasted com , sticky … [Read more...] about Typical Hanoian autumn snacks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from right) attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony to open a photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese land and people and an art programme in Brasilia on September 25 evening (local time) within the framework of his official visit to Brazil. The events, held by the Vietnam ese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, are the highlights of “Vietnamese Culture Days in Brazil” programme held on the occasion of PM Chinh’s visit. The exhibition showcases nearly 200 photos, documents and sketches of President Ho Chi Minh , who travelled to Brazil in 1912 on his journey to find a way to save the nation. It introduced to the Brazilian people the late Vietnamese leader, a national liberation hero and outstanding cultural celebrity, who devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation and reunification, … [Read more...] about PM attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in Brazil

At the panel discussion, entitled “Promoting Nature Positive Business and Green Growth through Practicing ESG in Businesses,” held as part of the 2023 Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum in Hanoi on August 23. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - Transitioning to a sustainable business model with reduced carbon emissions is the optimal solution for companies facing environmental protection challenges and climate change adaptation. This requires businesses to innovate through smart solutions and efficient resource utilisation. This was a topic of discussion at the 2023 Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) held in Hanoi on August 23, one of the most important dialogues between the Vietnamese government and business community to promote sustainable development. Themed “Global Green Race: From Strategy to Execution of Sustainable Business,” the annual event that began in 2014 was co-organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the … [Read more...] about Firms ready to switch to low-carbon economic model