The design of the Belt Road No. 3 (Photo: nld.com.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has handed over more than 81% of the land needed for the section crossing the city of Belt Road No.3 project, enabling its construction to be launched on June 18 in Long Binh ward of Thu Duc city , according to HCM City’s Management Board of Traffic Works Construction and Investment. The board reported that so far, localities across the city have provided the investor with about 335 hectares out of the total 410 hectares of land for the project in the city. Director of the board Luong Minh Phuc said that along with ground clearance, the selection of contractors and consultant agencies is also making progress. The project is expected to open to traffic in late 2025 and fully complete in 2026, he said. Phuc attributed the good result in ground clearance work to the efforts from the local Party Committees and administrations at all levels and the support of local residents in the … [Read more...] about Fast ground clearance enables Belt Road No.3 project to start on June 18
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Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation commemorated in Ho Chi Minh City
The event was jointly organized by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee and the VBS Executive Board in Ho Chi Minh City. VBS Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang recalled his memories with Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc before the day of self-immolation, emphasizing that the Bodhisattva's simple lifestyle with a noble soul and his wisdom is a shining example for future generations of monks and nuns to follow. Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc was born as Lam Van Tuat in Van Khanh commune, Van Ninh district, the Central province of Khanh Hoa in 1897. He actively fought for religious freedom and equality in the Southern region when it was governed by the U.S.-backed Saigon administration. On June 11, 1963, when a procession of over 800 Buddhist monks, nuns and followers arrived at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung boulevard (now Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street) and Le Van Duyet Street (now Cach Mang Thang Tam Street), Thich Quang Duc soaked himself in petrol, … [Read more...] about Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation commemorated in Ho Chi Minh City
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 a model in trade cooperation: EC official
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) - Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Valdis Dombrovskis, who is also Trade Commissioner, has affirmed that the European Union (EU) has regarded Vietnam as its important partner in the region, and called the Southeast Asian nation a model in impressive trade cooperation, especially after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force in 2020. Speaking at a meeting with the ASEAN Brussels Committee ( ABC ) in Brussels on June 6, Dombrovskis noted that the EU will increase its investment in Vietnam, particularly in significant such areas as just energy transition, and sustainable development. Vietnam’s Vice Ambassador to Belgium Vu Thu Thuy emphasised that the EU is an important partner of Vietnam, and trade cooperation remains a bright spot and a pillar of the bilateral ties. After the coming into force of the EVFTA , the two-way trade has grown more than 30% annually despite uncertainties in … [Read more...] about Vietnam a model in trade cooperation: EC official
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 Para Games 12: Vietnam ranks third after three competition days
Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - Vietnam bagged 36 gold, 35 silver and 56 bronze medals, ranking third in the tally as of 21:15 on June 6 - the third official competition day of the 12th ASEAN Para Games that is taking place in Cambodia . On June 6, Nguyen Van Hung obtained the two golds for the best weightlifting performance of 155kg and a total weight of 458kg after three successful lifts in the men’s 72kg event. The athletics team also secured an additional five golds on the day thanks to the outstanding performances of Vo Van Tung, Truong Bich Van, and Trinh Cong Luan. In track-and-field , Nguyen Ngoc Hiep and Nguyen Khanh Minh finished first in the men’s 400m T11 and 400m T12 events, respectively, to bring home gold medals. In the afternoon, swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu earned a gold medal in the 200m individual medley SM6 . After the three competition days, Indonesia now ranks first in the medal tally with 92 golds and a total of … [Read more...] about ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam ranks third after three competition days
Work on 4 southern Vietnam expys could start simultaneously in mid-June
The Ministry of Transport is seeking the prime minister’s nod to concurrently break ground on four expressway projects in southern Vietnam, namely Beltway No. 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot, Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, and Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang, on June 18. The ministry said in a report sent to the prime minister that the localities in charge of the development of these road projects had suggested different dates, ranging from June 17 to 30, and different locations to break ground on them. To ensure the groundbreaking ceremonies take place in a formal and cost-efficient manner, the ministry proposed that they should be held on June 18 in a hybrid format in four locations. In Ho Chi Minh City, the municipal administration would host the ceremony to start work on Beltway No. 3, with the participation of three neighboring provinces Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Long An, through which the beltway will pass. The ministry would hold the groundbreaking ceremony of the Khanh … [Read more...] about Work on 4 southern Vietnam expys could start simultaneously in mid-June
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
Companies in northern Vietnam voice outcry over power cut
Several enterprises in the northern region of Vietnam have decried repeated power outages after a region-wide electricity cut paralyzed their production activities. A representative of state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said that power would be cut in the region by up to 30 percent. According to a representative of an apparel firm active in Viet Hung Industrial Park in Ha Long City under Quang Ninh Province, the firm’s production was in a turmoil due to unstable power supply. Power outages have forced the company to constantly run its own generators, leading to a surge in production costs, the representative said, adding that the firm might halt operations if the blackout continues. “Due to global economic difficulties, we have adopted various measures to secure orders to maintain work for over 1,000 employees, but massive power outages have prompted us to use generators,” said the representative. However, it is hard to lengthen the situation, the representative added. … [Read more...] about Companies in northern Vietnam voice outcry over power cut