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There were no survivors after a fishing vessel carrying 39 crew members from China, Indonesia and the Philippines capsized last week in the Indian Ocean, according to an initial government probe released on Tuesday. The Chinese vessel overturned on May 16, with 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesians and five Filipinos on board. "From an analysis of the ship's capsizing... it is preliminarily judged that there are no survivors from the ship," Beijing's transport ministry said in an official social media post. The boat capsized within Australia's vast search-and-rescue region, 5,000 kilometres (2,700 nautical miles) to the west of Perth, the state capital of Western Australia. Chinese state media reported on Monday that seven bodies had been found by Chinese and Sri Lankan rescue vessels, without specifying the nationalities of the dead. Australia had sent three aeroplanes and four ships to help in the international search-and-rescue efforts. The rescue operation has been downgraded to a … [Read more...] about No survivors in Chinese fishing vessel capsizing: initial probe

In realizing a plan on searching and collecting remains of fallen troops in Laos’ Khammuane province in the 2022 - 2023 dry season, Team 589 of the Quang Binh provincial Military Command has overcome all difficulties and hardships and collected 19 sets of remains of martyrs and their belongings. Speaking at the ceremony, Ho An Phong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and Head of the province’s steering committee for search, collection, repatriation, and identification of fallen soldiers' remains (steering committee 515 in short), expressed deep gratitude to the Lao Party, State, and people as well as Khammuane province’s party organization, authorities, departments, organizations, armed forces, and people for their coordination and support to Team 589 to complete their assigned missions. At the event, delegates laid wreath and offered incense in tribute to fallen soldiers who laid down their lives for national salvation cause and carried out the noble international … [Read more...] about Quang Binh holds memorial service for 19 martyrs

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh addresses the ceremony in Nakhon Phanom province on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The administration of the Thai province of Nakhon Phanom and the Vietnamese-Thai People Association in the province held a ceremony on May 19 to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Addressing the event, held at the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village in Nong Yat commune of Mueang district, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh described President Ho Chi Minh as a bright example of patriotism, revolutionary ethics, national solidarity, wisdom, and humanism, adding the late leader was an excellent international soldier and a brilliant activist of the world’s national liberation and revolutionary movements. Thanh said the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village and the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh in Nakhon Phanom, along with other relic sites dedicated to him in some Thai localities, are … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh held dear by Vietnamese expatriates, diplomat

Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball after second-placed Arsenal's challenge ended in defeat away at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal, who enjoyed an eight-point lead over City as recently as mid-March, needed at least a point to stay mathematically in the hunt, but went down 1-0. City, who host Chelsea on Sunday after which they will be presented with the trophy, have 85 points with three games to play, while Arsenal are on 81 with one game left. It is City's seventh Premier League title since they were bought by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2008 and they are now just two wins away from completing a treble only previously achieve by Manchester United in 1999. City face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on June 3 and a week later take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final -- starting big favourites in both games. Manager Pep Guardiola has now won a … [Read more...] about Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

EXHIBITION Exhibition “Road to 2024″ May 24 – June 24 French Embassy in Vietnam, 57 Tran Hung Dao Street From the organizer: Curator: Manan Vatsyayana Agence France-Presse proudly presents 24 incredible photos celebrating the Games and the Olympic spirit in the “Road to 2024” exhibition. AFP photographers captured these unique images from previous Olympic competitions and events leading to the 2024 Games in Paris. The audience will be able to experience and relive the most memorable moments of these major sporting events thanks to AFP’s distinctive perspective – a blend of expertise, creativity, and innovation. Hanoi-Remission May 26, 06 pm – 09 pm Manzi Exhibition Space, 2 Hang Bun Lane From the organizer: This is a one-night-only projected showcase of new photography from Hanoi. The work was produced in a long-term intensive photography workshop at Matca and the resulting nine, extraordinary portfolios can … [Read more...] about What’s on May 22-28/5/2023

The governor welcomed the visit of the Vietnamese delegation on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh's 133rd birthday, adding that the memorial site dedicated to the late leader of Vietnam and the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village in Nakhon Phanom, where the late President lived and worked in 1928 and 1929, is a historic and cultural relic with important significance for their bilateral relations. He expressed his desire to promote multifaceted cooperation with Vietnamese localities, through road and rail transportation connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. Acknowledging the contribution of the Vietnamese community to the local socio-economic development, Wanchai affirmed his support for the community in the province, and for the maintenance of the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh. For his part, the Vietnamese Ambassador highlighted the fruitful results of the ties between the two nations in various sectors and indicated that Nakhong Phanom has great … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Thai localities seek multi-faceted cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Yuzaki Hidehiko, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, on May 21. (Photo:VNA) Hiroshima (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Yuzaki Hidehiko, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, on May 21 within the framework of his trip to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and pay a working visit to Japan. PM Chinh expressed his delight at the strong development of the Vietnam-Japan relations, as well as the rapid and substantive development of cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Hiroshima. He suggested the Hiroshima Governor further promote collaboration with Vietnamese localities in investment, human resources development, and people-to-people exchange in the context of the two countries’ recent announcement of a direct air route between Hanoi and the Japan ese prefecture; and encourage his prefecture’s businesses to invest in Vietnam in digital and green transformation, climate change response, processing, … [Read more...] about PM receives Hiroshima Governor

Cha gio is an appetizer that can be found almost anywhere from small gatherings to big parties in Vietnam where the spring rolls are made with rice paper and filled with shredded pork, cooked prawns, shredded taro, wood ear mushrooms and vegetables. The rolls are fried until golden and crispy. And they are often served wrapped with lettuce and herbs, with a dipping sauce made of fish sauce, lemon and sugar. "The rolls are quickly fried, which results in a treat with an appetizing golden color, a crisp and light outer layer, and a delectable filling, according to the magazine, which describes itself as a "world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants." It also recommended some restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to try the dish such as Ngon Restaurant and 94 Restaurant in District 1 and Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant in District 3. Chinese dumplings, known as jiaozi, were named the most popular appetizer in the world, followed by South … [Read more...] about Fried spring rolls named in world’s 100 most popular appetizers

Most markets rose Monday ahead of US debt talks between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, with both sides still apart but also confident a deal can be reached to avert a catastrophic default. Sentiment was also being supported by hopes the Federal Reserve will stand pat on interest rates at its next gathering, and Biden saying China-US relations should see a thaw "very shortly". After returning from the G7 summit in Japan, Biden will meet Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House, with a warning that the government could run out of cash as soon as June 1. But while there is a broad expectation that an agreement will be found, Biden insisted he would not give in to demands for spending cuts, saying they were "frankly unacceptable". "It's time for the other side to move from their extreme positions," he said. For his part, McCarthy said his position remained unchanged, tweeting: "Washington cannot continue to spend money we do not have at the … [Read more...] about Markets advance ahead of US debt talks

With 94% of votes in favour, lawmakers on May 22 agreed to relieve Tran Hong Ha of his post as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, at the ongoing session of the National Assembly in Hanoi. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will no longer concurrently hold his post as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment as of May 22. Ha has since been Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. The lawmakers are scheduled to examine a Government request on the appointment of a new minister in charge of natural resources and environment on May 22. The name of the new minister is expected to be announced later the same day. … [Read more...] about Tran Hong Ha no longer works as environment minister