International press conference

Foreign tourists on the express boat trip between Đà Nẵng City and Lý Sơn Island. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — UNWTO's Destination Tracker tool showed that 52 countries have fully reopened their borders to foreign tourists as of June 17, and Việt Nam is one of only four in the Asia-Pacific, said Harry Hwang, executive director of the Asia-Pacific region for UNWTO. The executive director made the announcement at a tourism conference held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 23-26, the Government Portal reported. The Asia-Pacific region is recovering tourism slowly, because many source markets have not yet fully reopened. Experts predict that the recovery prospects of the Asia-Pacific region would also be slower, maybe taking until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels. In Việt Nam, foreign tourists do not need to submit health declarations before entry while the domestic tourism market is also witnessing a strong recovery post reopening, said Hà Văn Siêu, deputy head … [Read more...] about Việt Nam among few countries totally re-opening international tourism

Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Major General Doan Xuan Bo, Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper, co-chaired the event. At the meeting the two press agencies discussed their collaboration in completing the projects to build the two newspapers into major modern multimedia agencies, in fighting against wrongful and inimical viewpoints of reactionaries, in protecting the Party’s ideological foundation, and in spreading good models and deeds in society. They also spent time sharing experience in disseminating information about the military’s performance of defense and security, military-building duties, and other training and combat readiness tasks, the military’s assistance to local people in socio-economic development, search and rescue operation, and defense diplomacy to beautify bright images and good values of Uncle Ho’s soldiers. At the event, the two sides agreed to continue to keep a close relationship in information dissemination work, … [Read more...] about Two leading press agencies boost cooperation

Vessel INS KADMATT at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: SGGP) The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defense cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCMC leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. Colonel Le Nam Son (L), Deputy Chief of Brigade 125 under Naval Region 2 Command receives Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (R), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. (Photo: SGGP) The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Addressing a press meeting held on INS SAHYADRI, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Commander of the … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCMC

That statement was made by Dr. Tran Cong Truc, former head of the Government Border Committee. An international comprehensive legal document On April 30, 1982, the third U.N. Conference on the Law of the Sea passed a new convention named The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. On June 23, 1994, Vietnam was one of the first countries in the world to ratify the convention and became a member of UNCLOS. According to Dr. Tran Cong Truc, UNCLOS 1982 was built on the basis of “whole package,” including all aspects related to the law of the sea. This is a comprehensive international legal document that consists of all the most important legal contents and practices in reality concerning seas and oceans. The most important part of the convention is that it devises a united measure of defining waters and continental shelf under the sovereignty and sovereign and jurisdiction rights of coastal countries. The convention also defines clearly the rights and … [Read more...] about Part 1: A fair look into UNCLOS 1982 needed

In its article posted on June 23, Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) – Cambodia’s national press agency – said that the bilateral diplomatic relationship was established amidst the Vietnamese people's steadfast struggle against foreign invaders. The establishment of the ties at that time demonstrated Cambodia's meaningful support for Vietnam in the cause of national liberation and reunification under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh; and affirmed Vietnam's strong and sincere support for the struggle to safeguard independence and neutrality of the Kingdom of Cambodia under the leadership of its Head of State, Samdech Norodom Sihanouk. The article also quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang as saying that the achievements of the bilateral relations during the past 55 years are not only the victory of the struggle for national liberation in each country, but also their development in all fields, making positive contributions to the growth of each country, as well as … [Read more...] about Cambodian media spread message on relations with Vietnam

Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With Hungary planning to open a cultural centre in Hanoi, he wished Hue’s trip will see the sides achieving more progresses in their educational and cultural ties. Mentioning that bilateral trade reached 1.1 billion USD last year, he said he hoped the figure will grow further in the time to come. Parliamentary relations between the two countries are also a … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador

Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue ’s official visit to Hungary from June 26-28 will surely open up many cooperation opportunities for the two countries and their parliaments, Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba has affirmed. Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, a 28-year-old beauty from southern Tay Ninh Province, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 during the pageant’s finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening. Chau surpassed 40 other candidates from across the country to win the title in the final round of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, which took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7. With the height of 1.74 meters and body measurements of 81-63-92.5 centimeters, the Tay Ninh contestant is a professional fashion model who once made a splash when she was crowned the winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2016. Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Chau won the title of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018 and made her mark in the international arena after being crowned Miss Supranational Asia 2019. Aside from winning the grand title of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, the beauty also received the Best Body award and the … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh beauty crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 26, the Australian Embassy to Vietnam has announced. Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. Photo by the Australian Embassy According to a press release from the embassy, this will be the second trip to Southeast Asia of the new foreign minister since she took the position one month ago. The visit is expected to deepen these ties, building on existing partnerships for the benefit of the two countries and the region. In Vietnam minister Penny Wong will meet with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. "Ahead of next year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, our discussions will focus on climate change cooperation, our shared trade and investment ambitions and Australia’s continued support for Vietnam’s COVID-19 recovery," the embassy said. After her visit to Vietnam, the … [Read more...] about Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Vietnam