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A pottery tea set made by Cham people (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial) Hanoi (VNA) – The art of pottery making of Cham ethnic people was inscribed in the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding by UNESCO on November 29. The recognition was made at the 17th session of the Inter-governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Rabat, Morocco, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Cham pottery products are mainly household utensils, worship objects, and handicrafts such as jars (called “jek”), pots (gok), food trays (cambak), and vases (bilaok). Pottery making is considered a demonstration of Cham women’s creativity on the basis of their community’s knowledge. Notably, instead of using turntables, Cham women move themselves backward around blocks of clay to shape objects. The products are not laid with enamel but dried and baked outdoor in wood and rice straw fires at about 800 degrees Celsius for … [Read more...] about Cham people’s pottery making art named heritage in need of urgent safeguarding

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia is expected to surpass the projection of 15 billion USD and set a new record in 2022. National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing official visit to Australia is also hoped to open up new opportunities for bilateral cooperation to turn the bilateral ties into a comprehensive strategic partnership. At present, Vietnam and Australia are both members of at least three free trade agreements (FTAs), namely the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and most recently the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Thanks to these deals, bilateral trade hit 12.4 billion USD in 2021, up nearly 50% against the previous year, and surpassed the 12 billion USD in the first nine months of the year, up 31.5% year-on-year. According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia, the chance for … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Australia trade forecast to set new record this year

HCMC  Party Committee Secretary  Nguyen Van Nen speaks at the conference (Photo: SGGP) Today, the Executive Committee of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a conference chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Nen. At the conference, Secretary Nguyen Van Nen assessed that after Ho Chi Minh City basically controlled the Covid-19 epidemic, the city Party Committee and the city's entire machinery of state have been very determined to overcome the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by implementing socio-economic recovery and development programs and plans. Despite many difficulties and challenges in 2022, Ho Chi Minh City has recovered quickly. It is forecasted that by the end of 2022, the gross domestic product will increase by over 9 percent while the annual target is from 6 percent-6.5 percent. With the above results, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the speed of recovery and socio-economic development of the city when working with Ho Chi Minh City recently. The PM said the … [Read more...] about More creative solutions needed to mobilize all resources for HCMC’s development

Ethnic boy receives medical check-up (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Catherine Russell on November 29 said that UNICEF will stand side by side with Vietnam in supporting children, especially those living in ethnic-inhabited and remote areas, to ensure no one is left behind. She made the pledge during her working session with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN). She said she was delighted to witness Vietnam’s efforts and achievements in promoting children’s rights during her recent visit to Vietnam, and acknowledged the country’s contributions to the organisation’s works. Giang said that Russel’s visit is of significance, contributing to the good relationship between Vietnam and the UNICEF on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership to the UN. He thanked UNICEF for its support in implementing policies for children in Vietnam, as … [Read more...] about UNICEF wants to support more Vietnamese children in far-flung areas: executive director

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated November 30 90'+1 Vietnam got the win Despite the game being paused for four minutes, there was only one additional minute and Dortmund players were surprised as the referee blew the final whistle early. The final result is 2-1 for Vietnam. 90' 2-1 for Vietnam! After the game is resumed, Pham Tuan Hai successfully converted the penalty and scored the winning goal for Vietnam. Vietnam win 2-1 against Dortmund Tuấn Hải nâng tỷ số lên 2-1 cho Việt Nam 86' The game was paused after a problem with the crossbar. 85' Penalty for Vietnam! Vu Van Thanh sprinted inside the box and was fouled by Soumaïla Coulibaly. The referee immediately pointed at the spot. 80' Excellent save by keeper Van Toan as he blocked a rising shot from a Dortmund … [Read more...] about Vietnam win 2-1 against Dortmund

Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai’s Sapa Town has been forecasted to see frost in the coming days as temperatures fall below zero degrees centigrade. According to the Lao Cai Hydro-Meteorological Station, the weather in Lao Cai has been affected by a cold spell in China. Frost in Sapa On November 30-December 1, Lao Cai would have rain with temperatures ranging from 12-14 degrees centigrade. High mountainous areas would see particularly lower temperatures. Fansipan would be covered in frost. Local residents have been warned to take preventive measures against whirlwinds and lightning. Localities may also face sudden landslide and flash flood risks. Frost often appears in some high mountainous areas of provinces such as Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Cao Bang and Quang Ninh. … [Read more...] about Sapa forecasted to experience frost

Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'hen Nie attended tree planting efforts at Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. The activity held today, November 30, is part of the Gaia Nature Conservation Centre’s programme to protect upstream forests. Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'hen Nie (first from the right) As many as 253 individuals and organisations have contributed 3,131 trees to activities at Bach Ma National Park. Around 3.5 hectares of land at Bach Ma National Park, was planted with trees such as iron wood and parasol. The added trees will be cared for and checked every year within the four first years. Bach Ma National Park, one of the biggest and most important protected areas in Vietnam, boasts vast, untapped ecotourism potential. The park covers nearly 37,500 hectares across nine communes and two towns in Thua Thien-Hue province’s Phu Loc and Nam Dong districts, as well as Danang city’s Hoa Vang district. It is home to … [Read more...] about Miss Universe Vietnam plants trees in Thua Thien-Hue

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue today met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his on-going visit to the country as a guest of the Australian Parliament. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (right) shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during their meeting in Australia on November 30. (Photo: VNA) The two officials discussed the vibrant trade, investment, education and defence links between Australia and Vietnam, underpinned by the Strategic Partnership and strong people to people links, ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. Australia and Vietnam share a commitment to a peaceful and prosperous region and an ambition to boost trade and investment, including to create jobs in both countries and drive the clean energy transformation. They also discussed international issues and reiterated their commitment to ASEAN centrality and a region which is peaceful, prosperous, … [Read more...] about Australia and Vietnam to strengthen relationship

The HCM City Department of Health has just proposed that foreign doctors should be fluent in Vietnamese if they want to work in the country. A private clinic in HCM City A document released by the department on Wednesday morning said that there has been a rise in the number of violations at private hospitals and clinics in the city after Covid-19 was brought under control. Most of those clinics employ foreign doctors and had previously faced multiple fines. "We want to stop patients being told to use unnecessary check-ups and treatment services which aim at swindling money from patients," the document said. "This violation has only been found at private clinics with foreign doctors." The department proposed that the National Assembly soon approve an amended draft law on medical check-ups and treatment which should require foreign doctors to have a practising certificate and talk in Vietnamese when working in Vietnam. The department calls on local people … [Read more...] about HCM City want foreign doctors to be fluent in Vietnamese

An additional 485 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours in Vietnam, bringing the national tally to over 11.51 million, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday. Illustrative photo According to the ministry's report, the national caseload has so far increased to 11,515,908. On November 30, an additional 146 more patients recovered from the disease, raising the number of recoveries in the country to over 10.60 million. On Wednesday evening, three deaths from Covid-19 were recorded, raising the country's total fatalities to 43,175, accounting for 0.4 per cent of total infections. By November 30, the country had injected over 264 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Around 98 percent of residents in HCM City have been found to carry antibodies against Covid-19, according to a survey of 839 random people. The survey was jointly conducted in September by the city’s Centre for Disease Control, the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases and … [Read more...] about Additional 485 Covid-19 cases confirmed on Wednesday