On September 27, French police discovered six women, including four believed to be Vietnamese, on a refrigerated truck in Rhone of Lyon city. (Photo: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in France has said it is keeping a close watch on a case in which some people believed to be Vietnamese citizens were found on a refrigerated truck in Rhone of Lyon city. The embassy noted that French police on September 27 discovered six women, including four believed to be Vietnamese, on a refrigerated truck in Rhone. Shortly after receiving the notification, the embassy has quickly liaised with local authorities to verify the information and ask for their assistance to carry out citizen protection measures. Initial information show that the four persons are currently in stable health condition. The case is now under investigation. As directed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassy will keep a close watch on the case and take necessary citizen protection … [Read more...] about Believed-to-be Vietnamese citizens found on refrigerated truck in France
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Four Hanoi delicacies listed among Vietnamese typical dishes
The first typical delicacies in the list of 1,000 iconic Vietnamese dishes have been announced in an attempt to create an online map and online museum of Vietnamese cuisine. Hanoi has four dishes on the list of 121 Typical Delicacies of Vietnam including pho (noodle soup), bun oc (vermicelli soup with snail), com Vong (dishes made from young stick rice flakes) and bun thang (vermicelli noodle with assorted toppings). Bun thang is one among Hanoi delicacies honored. On September 29, the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) held a ceremony in Hanoi to award certificates to 121 typical culinary dishes selected in Phase 1 (2022) and announced Phase 2 (2023) of the project "Building and Developing Vietnamese Culinary Culture into a National Brand". In the first phase, about 421 culinary dishes from 60/63 provinces and cities were nominated. With the participation of experts in culture, history, food and tourism , the VCCA has selected 121 … [Read more...] about Four Hanoi delicacies listed among Vietnamese typical dishes
Vietnamese paintings auctioned for thousands of dollars in France
Your browser does not support the audio element. Several Vietnamese paintings, most of which depict Vietnam’s traditional landscapes, have made an appearance and fetched thousands of dollars through auctions during an art week in France. The Asian Spring art week, or Printemps Asiatique, was held from June 6 to 17 in Paris with the participation of 24 exhibiting centers for Asian arts, 16 auction houses, and five museums. The Asian Spring Paris association organized the art event in an effort to create a bond among museums, auction bidders, businessmen and collectors of Asian art, while also enabling French art lovers and collectors to be exposed to the most beautiful Asian art pieces, showcasing the beauty of the culture and its artwork. Regarding the Vietnamese paintings during the art week, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper noticed several outstanding ones at Drouot Paris Auction Center. On June 11, the Aguttes auction house brought to stage an oil painting of Luong Xuan Nhi, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese paintings auctioned for thousands of dollars in France
Culture, cuisine, fashion converge at Hanoi Autumn Festival
Hanoi Autumn Festival introduces attractive destinations in the capital city, marked with wedding dress fashion shows and traditional culinary quintessence of the capital. Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 with the theme "Hanoi Autumn-Come to Love" kicked off on the evening of September 29 at the pedestrian zone near Hoan Kiem Lake. Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen visits the booth at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The festival, organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee, lasts from September 29 to October 1, promising a vibrant festivity of Hanoi's culture. The Hanoi Autumn Carnival is set to charm with its street art exhibitions. Furthermore, a gastronomic exploration of Vietnam's diverse regions is on offer, complemented by an array of traditional and contemporary games. In addition, 150 pavilions will be positioned along Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Thach and Bat Giac House in the Ly Thai To Flower Park, introducing many products … [Read more...] about Culture, cuisine, fashion converge at Hanoi Autumn Festival
4 believed-to-be Vietnamese women rescued from refrigerated truck in France
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is verifying a report that four of the six women discovered and rescued by French police from a refrigerated truck in France are Vietnamese citizens, and is ready for citizen protection measures. The rescue was made in Lyon, a city in southeastern France, on Thursday and the six rescued women included four believed to be Vietnamese and two Iraqi, the ministry said Friday, citing a report from the Vietnamese Embassy in France. After getting notified of the rescue, the embassy has immediately coordinated with local authorities to verify the information and ask for their support to carry out citizen protection measures. Initial information showed that the four believed-to-be Vietnamese women were in stable health condition. The embassy will continue to closely monitor the case and be ready to implement any necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens, the ministry stated. … [Read more...] about 4 believed-to-be Vietnamese women rescued from refrigerated truck in France
Vietnamese children around the world enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival
An art performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Laos (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Various activities were held for Vietnamese children around the world on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Vietnamese traditional festival that is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 29 this year. In Laos, the Nguyen Du Vietnam-Laos bilingual school held a programme on September 29 to celebrate the festival, gathering a large number of students and parents. Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants also joined many games and explored the meaning of the festival. A lion dance performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in South Africa (Photo: VNA) Also on September 29, the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa held festive activities for Vietnamese children in the country and their local friends. Ambassador Hoang Sy Cuong introduced the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnamese culture , … [Read more...] about Vietnamese children around the world enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival
Hanoi ceremony honors 121 typical Vietnamese dishes
The dishes included 47 from the North, 37 from the Central region and 37 from Southern localities. They encapsulate the cultural essence of localities and regions nationwide. The dishes were selected basing on their cultural values, history, and quality, as well as cooking, processing and preservation techniques, and economic values. VCCA President Nguyen Quoc Ky said the association has been actively implementing the project, which focuses on surveying, introducing, and collecting data on Vietnamese cuisine, as part of efforts to turn Vietnam into a global culinary destination, contributing to preserving and promoting the cultural values of the country. By the end of 2022, the project has collected the data of 421 dishes from 60 cities and provinces. Ky took the occasion to call for the engagement and assistance of businesses in the project. According to Ky, the association will continue to complete a database of 1,000 typical dishes of Vietnam, thus building an online map … [Read more...] about Hanoi ceremony honors 121 typical Vietnamese dishes
Developing ties with China a Vietnam’s top priority, says Vietnamese FM
The Vietnamese foreign minister made the statement at the reception for Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister and Secretary-General of the steering committee for China - Vietnam bilateral cooperation Nong Rong on September 28 in Hanoi. At the meeting, FM Son hoped that the two sides would continue to concretize high-level common perceptions, increase strategic exchanges between the two countries’ leaders, strongly promote and strive to achieve more specific progress in each field of cooperation. Agreeing with the Vietnamese FM’s opinions, Mr. Nong Rong affirmed that the relationship between the two parties and countries is developing fruitfully. He stressed that China is willing to enhance high-level and all-level contacts with Vietnam, promote the signing of cooperation documents in all fields, bringing in more outcomes for the bilateral relations. Regarding sea-related issues, the two sides underlined the importance of strictly implementing agreements and common perceptions of the … [Read more...] about Developing ties with China a Vietnam’s top priority, says Vietnamese FM
The Green Economy Forum 2023 to take place in November
The activity will demonstrate the strength of European-Vietnamese cooperation and pave the way for a successful green transition. The Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2023 will take place on November 2 in Hanoi, to strengthen cooperation for the green growth of Vietnam. Delegates at GEF 2023 press briefing. Photo: EuroCham According to the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) , the Green Economy Forum will be held in cooperation with Team Europe partners, including the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, the EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee, all nine European business associations affiliated with EuroCham Vietnam, and a number of European countries. The event will feature insightful sustainability dialogues, a high-level plenary session and comprehensive conference sessions, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and sustainability advocates from Europe and Vietnam, EuroCham said. At the press conference on September 28, the … [Read more...] about The Green Economy Forum 2023 to take place in November
New records set in agricultural product export revenue
Vietnam exports an impressive volume of 61,000 tonnes of cashew nuts for 334 million USD in August. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Many agricultural products such as rice, coffee, cashew and durian have set their own records in export revenue, contributing to brightening the picture of Vietnam’s exports for this year. coffee prices in many consecutive months as a result of low supply. cashew nut export to key markets such as China, Germany, England, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia increased compared to the same period last year. This year, the cashew industry aims to earn more than 3.1 billion USD from exports. According to the Vietnam Cashew Association the market is expected to continue the rising trend to year-end, making it possible for the industry to complete its goal. The fever pitch surrounding rice prices still shows no signs of cooling down. As of the end of August, Vietnam shipped abroad 6 million tonnes of rice for nearly 2.3 billion USD, equivalent to … [Read more...] about New records set in agricultural product export revenue