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An ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony took place at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday morning to mark the Association's 52nd founding anniversary. Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung addresses the ASEAN flag-hoisting in Ha Noi on August 8, 2019. Photo: VGP Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said since its inception over half a century ago, ASEAN has overcome multiple challenges and emerged into a strong and resilient community with all 10 Southeast Asian countries as members. This owes a great deal to ASEAN’s balanced and unique approach, and above all, thanks to our solidarity and unity.Our Community has grown in all dimensions with sustainability, Dung said. The cohesive and strong ties among member states have allowed us to be effectively responsive to the challenges of the new era. ASEAN has undeniably become a key actor for the region’s peace, stability, cooperation and development, and is enjoying extensive … [Read more...] about ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony in Ha Noi marks bloc’s 52nd founding anniversary

1,500 athletes will take part in the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace on September 29 in Hanoi. (Photo baovanhoa)   Hanoi  (VNA) - The 46th ‘Ha Noi Moi’ Newspaper – Run for Peace will see a number of national team members competing around Hoan Kiem Lake in the capital city on September 29.  VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace to take place in capital city

Ha Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia The newspaper said the UNESCO World Heritage site in the northern province of Quang Ninh came in fifth among the top 10 most popular Asian gems, which was topped by the Great Wall of China. Mount Fuji in Japan came in second on the top 10 list, followed by China’s Forbidden City and India’s Taj Mahal. The rest were Mount Everest in Nepal and Tibet; Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Komodo Island in Indonesia; The Grand Palace in Bangkok; and Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.  “One of the most popular natural attractions in South East Asia, Ha Long Bay is home to 1,969 islets of hulking limestone and deep, green waters that are home to myriad floating villages," CNN said. Cua Van floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay is one of the hidden gems in Viet Nam that has yet to be overrun by vacationers. It is home to more than 170 fishing families, the cable network added. Ha Long Bay, situated around four hours … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia

Model of a smart city, worth more than US$4 billion in Ha Noi. The capital city is seeking the UK investment in smart city development. — Photo infonet.vn Ha Noi will organise a five-day promotion conference on trade, investment and tourism in London this week, the municipal People's Committee has announced on its portal. The conference, which will kick off Tuesday (Vietnamese time), aims to promote Ha Noi as a destination for foreign investors, identify potential investors, especially in smart city development, hi-tech, health-care, environment and education. During the event, the city will also seek investment capital from UK businesses into its hi-biotechnology park in Bac Tu Liem District. Covering more than 200ha, the park will be developed into a high-tech, modern economic and scientific zone, serving research, education, development, application of experimental production and hi-tech transfers. Direct meetings between Ha Noi's authorities and UK enterprises which want to … [Read more...] about Ha Noi heads to the UK looking for investors

Made on the Auspicious Occasion of the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak May 12-14, 2019, Tam Chuc Convention Center, Ha Nam, Viet Nam Whereas, we, the participants, from 112 countries and territories, have come together for the International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Tam Chuc Convention Center held during May 12-14, 2019; Whereas, we, came together in this Assembly pursuant to that resolution approved on 15th December 1999 at the General Assembly of the United Nations, Session No. 54, Agenda Item 174, Resolution 54/115. Therein, it was declared that Vesak, which falls on the Full Moon Day in the month of May, will be internationally recognized and observed at the United Nations Headquarters and its Regional Offices from the Year 2000 onwards. The United Nations Day of Vesak is jointly celebrated by all Buddhist traditions as a Thrice Sacred Day. It serves to foster mutual understanding and cooperation amongst all Buddhist … [Read more...] about Vesak 2019: Ha Nam Declaration issued