International exhibition of shipbuilding

Participants at the last year's event in Hà Nôi. — Photo courtesy of VINEXAD The 2023 Zhejiang International Trade Exhibition and the 11h Zhejiang Export Fair, the largest and oldest expo independently held by China’s Zhejiang authority in ASEAN, are slated to convenve at Hà Nội’s International Convention Centre on September 28. The 4,000sqm expo will comprise 120 booths, displaying products in hardware and machinery, textiles and inputs, interior and exterior furniture, electronics and household appliances. The three-day event is hosted by the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, co-organised by Zhejiang Yuanda International Exhibition Co Ltd and the Việt Nam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (VINEXAD). Launched in 2011, the expo has been a platform not only for product exhibition and promotion but also for Việt Nam and China to strengthen economic and cultural exchange and multifaceted cooperation between their localities. Việt Nam is the largest trading … [Read more...] about Zhejiang Int’l Trade Exhibition, Export Fair to take place in Hà Nội

Cao Bang opens an exhibition on Hoang Sa , Truong Sa, Semptember 22 (Photo: VNA) Cao Bang (VNA) – An exhibition on historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) opened in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on September 22. On display are 80 maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa issued by the Vietnamese feudal states from the 17th century to the 20th century. Photos featuring the signing ceremony of three documents on Vietnam-China land border, documents on Vietnam-China land border landmark, among others. Besides, the exhibition also introduces nearly 400 photos featuring the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community, photos on ethnic groups and religions of Vietnam. Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Information and Communications Vu Van Chung said the event plays an … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa underway in Cao Bang

According to the Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism , since the beginning of this year, the sector has welcomed 8 million international arrivals, reaching the set target. The county expects to receive about 12 million foreign visitors this year. Meanwhile, many travel agencies reported good business results. Tour operator Vietravel revealed that in the first eight months of 2023, the company completed up to 80% of its plan on welcoming international tourists , including those from the EU and the Republic of Korea (RoK). Hanoitourist Corporation said it has received many orders from previous months for this year’s peak season. Vietnam has also experienced an upward trend in the number of foreign visitors, such as Cambodia with a rise of nearly 340 percent, India, over 230 percent, and Laos, nearly 120 percent. Several programs have been carried out to welcome international arrivals, and introduce new tourism products to attract new markets, such as Islamic … [Read more...] about Number of international tourists to Vietnam bounces back

ACB and DHL at the signing ceremony. — Photo courtesy of DHL Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) has become the first bank in Việt Nam that has signed a contract to use DHL's GoGreen Plus service to reduce carbon emissions for their international delivery shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By applying GoGreen Plus Service, the bank estimates it can reduce up to 14 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. The emission reduction process is certified annually by a third independent company – Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). In addition, an additional carbon footprint report will be updated monthly that will detail ACB's total emissions in partnership with DHL Express. Ngô Tấn Long, Deputy General Director of ACB, said ACB offers top-notch international payment services and partners with DHL to provide eco-friendly options that promote sustainable development. In 2022, ACB recorded that 93 per cent of staff were eager to work with the bank to … [Read more...] about ACB and DHL Express cooperate to reduce carbon emissions in international express delivery

Headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will continue to accompany and support the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in investing in payment and financial infrastructure development and promoting digital transformation, contributing to improving risk management in the local banking sector, stated BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens. Carstens made the statement at a meeting with Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh in Hanoi on September 21. Welcoming Carstens on his first visit to Vietnam as BIS General Manager, Tuan Anh thanked the organisation for its support for the SBV in joining and familiarising itself with BIS cooperation mechanisms. After three years of membership, the SBV has proactively participated in BIS activities and implemented its recommendations in the banking sector. He proposed that BIS continue to enhance its role in developing payment … [Read more...] about BIS pledges support for Vietnam in banking infrastructure development, digital transformation

The second defence policy dialogue between Vietnam and Canada in Ottawa on September 21 (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – The second defence policy dialogue between Vietnam and Canada took place in Ottawa on September 21 under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and his Canadian counterpart Bill Matthews. The two officials highly valued the recent defence cooperation results in such fields as high-level mutual visits, dialogue - consultation, personnel training, UN peacekeeping operations, maritime security, defence industry, border management, migration, and cooperation at regional and international forums, matching the areas promoted by the two countries’ leaders and defence ministries under the 2019 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation and the defence cooperation plan for 2021-2023. They agreed to continue promoting defence cooperation in line with the signed documents and agreements with a focus on holding … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada hold second defence policy dialogue

Members of the Thai delegation experience a boat tour of a mangrove forest in Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province. (Photo: VNA) Ben Tre (VNA) – A delegation of experts from Thailand visited the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on September 20 - 21 to prepare for the implementation of a project on sustainably developing coastal communities based on ecotourism and applying the philosophy of sufficiency economy. The delegation included representatives of the Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the International Cooperation Agency at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international colleges of Thailand, the Burapha University, and the Thailand Community-based Tourism Institute. They visited the districts of Binh Dai, Ba Tri, Thanh Phu, and Cho Lach to experience tourism activities linked with the mangrove forest ecosystem, those typical for the water-connected culture in the Mekong Delta, and the ornamental flower village of Cho Lach. Through the trip, they … [Read more...] about Thai experts assist Ben Tre in community-based tourism development

Vietjet Aviation Academy is appointed as IATA’s latest Regional Training Partner (RTP) under an agreement signed between the two sides.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietjet Air and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have just signed a training agreement, under which Vietjet Aviation Academy is appointed as IATA’s latest Regional Training Partner (RTP) in Vietnam. Under the agreement, the academy will offer IATA training courses designed by industry experts. These courses are internationally recognized training programmes and are updated frequently to keep pace with the latest regulatory procedures, new standards, and the fast-changing demands of the aviation industry. At the signing ceremony, Vietjet Vice President and Chairman of Vietjet Aviation Academy Luong The Phuc said human resources are the focus of Vietjet’s development plans, and the aviation industry at large, adding the academy provides trainees with the best learning environment where they … [Read more...] about Vietjet Aviation Academy join IATA’s training network

The 2023 Hanoi Fall Festival from September 29 to October 1 will bring visitors the beauty of Hanoi's landscape, culture and gastronomy. With a vast array of cultural and tourist activities, the Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 is expected to boost the capital's tourism industry, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), told The Hanoi Times . Foreign tourists enjoy the fall in Hanoi. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times What is the meaning and purpose of Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 with the theme "Hanoi - Come to fall in love"? Through surveys of tourists' experiences when coming to the capital, we have learned that the ideal time to travel to Hanoi is in the fall, from August to November every year, as this is the most pleasant period in Hanoi in terms of weather, with clear blue skies and fresh breeze. This is the best time for visitors to explore scenic spots and enjoy the capital's unique cuisine. In particular, CNN recently … [Read more...] about Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 to boost capital tourism

For Thien, the official visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden earlier this month was not only an important event between Vietnam and the U.S., but a memorable milestone in his life. At the National Assembly Building on September 11, Thien received his war diary lost during a battle in Tay Ninh that borders HCMC in 1967, as witnessed by Biden and National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. "I couldn’t have imagined ever receiving my lost diary from the war around 60 years ago. It was truly surprising and moving. For me, it was an invaluable relic," said Thien, 75. Thien was born in northern Thai Binh Province and joined the army in 1965, at the age of 17. He brought with him a diary to recount what happened during his march into the southeastern Vietnam battlefield. "I want my descendants to know how their forefathers used to face dangers and hardship," he said. He would often sit down and write in his diary one or two days into the march, or when emotions ran … [Read more...] about How a Vietnam War diary found its way home after 56 years