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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Italian Trade Agency in Vietnam announced on May 26 that it has teamed up with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the General Confederation of Italian Industry to set up the ASEAN Education and Business Programme (VELP 2023). VELP 2023, https://asean.digital.ice.it/, is a useful portal built on the SMART 365 platform to facilitate direct and reliable connections between Vietnamese businesses seeking partners or suppliers in Italy. Through VELP 2023, the two countries can access updated information on a greater number of firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises operating in various fields, including agricultural machinery and equipment, environment, mechanical engineering and renewable energy. As a powerhouse in industry and machinery, Italy specializes in providing a wide range of high-quality products and advanced technological solutions. Currently, many Italian … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Italy develop SMART platform to expand online trade connectivity

The assault on the largely leveled city was led by troops from the Wagner Group of mercenaries, whose leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said earlier in the day that his troops had finally pushed the Ukrainians out of the last built-up area inside the city. Taking Bakhmut - which Russia refers to by its Soviet-era name of Artyomovsk - would represent Moscow's first big victory in the conflict in more than 10 months. "As a result of offensive actions by Wagner assault units, supported by artillery and aviation of the Southern Group of Forces, the liberation of Artyomovsk has been completed," the Russian defense ministry said in a one-line statement. Kyiv denied Prigozhin's claim earlier on Saturday but did not have an immediate response to the defense ministry's statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated troops on capturing the city and said those who had distinguished themselves would be given awards, domestic Russian news agencies reported. The claims came after a … [Read more...] about Russia says Ukrainian city of Bakhmut captured

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts from other countries at an expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) countries in Japan. The Vietnamese Cabinet leader told President Biden that the Vietnam-U.S. bilateral ties have increasingly shown positive signs, with economic and trade cooperation being the focus. Biden spoke highly of the outcomes of the phone talks with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The two leaders also exchanged ideas on several measures to boost the bilateral ties as well as other international and regional issues of mutual concern. In addition, they agreed to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and U.S. President Joe Biden pose for a photo at the expanded G7 summit. Photo: Vietnam News Agency At the event, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with his U.S. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US president at G7 summit

The Italian-flagged passenger cruise vessel Costa Serena brought more than 2,600 international guests to Phu Quoc, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, on Sunday morning. This is the first five-star cruise to return to Phu Quoc City, which is an island off Kien Giang Province, after a long suspension induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also the first voyage by the Costa Serena to Phu Quoc City post-pandemic, said Le Thi Minh Thu, an advisor at Thien Y Marine Transport Services Company. The passengers on the ship, which carried a crew of over 1,000, are citizens of Thailand, Cuba, and some other countries. International cruise guests pose for a photo with a Vietnamese woman in 'ao dai' (Vietnamese traditional costume). Photo: Tuoi Tre The ship was scheduled to conduct a five-day and four-night voyage from Thailand to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville before heading to Phu Quoc, where the passengers will learn about the local culture and visit popular … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Phu Quoc welcomes over 2,600 int’l cruise guests

Keep up with the most recent developments in Vietnam. First five-star cruise ship arrives in post-pandemic Phu Quoc International tourists taken from Costa Serena to the coast of Phu Quoc Island. Photo: Huu Tuan/The Hanoi Times The Italian-flagged cruise ship Costa Serena returned to the popular island of Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang on May 21, carrying more than 2,600 international tourists and becoming the first five-star cruise ship to visit the island since the Covid-19 outbreak. The arrival of Costa Serena signals the recovery of the local tourism industry. Phu Quoc is expected to receive more cruise ships soon as Kien Giang Province develops tourism infrastructure facilities to accommodate more ocean cruise passengers. Man arrested for torturing newborn baby Police in Da Lat City in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highland) province of Lam Dong arrested 33-year-old Tran Hoai Thuong on the night of May 21 for brutally … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 22, 2023

The AFA announced the fixture on its official website on May 22, but PSSI president Erick Thohir said he knows nothing about the confirmation, while Arya Sinulingga, a member of PSSI's board of directors, told CNN Indonesia , "We can't guarantee anything as there is no official decision." Argentina said that it will play two friendlies on a tour of Asia in June. The 2022 World Cup winners will play Australia on June 15 before facing Indonesia four days later. So far, Indonesia have only confirmed a friendly with Palestine on June 14. The U22 team will also play a friendly with South Korean club Jeonbuk Huyndai Motors on June 17. According to CNN Indonesia , the two football associations have failed to agree on some terms such as the location, and whether superstar Lionel Messi would be involved. Gelora Bung Karno is Indonesia's biggest stadium with a capacity of 80,000. Indonesian sports newspaper Bola said PSSI has spent $5 million on the plan to invite Argentina to play … [Read more...] about Indonesia confused over Argentina’s confirmation of friendly match

Stay up to date with the latest events in Vietnam. Quang Ninh Province imports Chinese energy A power engineer works in Mong Cai City of Quang Ninh Province. Photo: baoquangninh.vn Starting on May 24, Mong Cai City and Hai Ha District in the northern province of Quang Ninh will import power from the Chinese firm Guangxi Power Grid until the end of July. It has remained unknown about the amount and cost of the power Vietnam will buy from China. Vietnam purchased electricity from China several times in 2005-2016. The northern region is now at risk of lacking some 1,600-4,900 MW of power in the Summer due to high consumption and hot, dry weather that may affect the hydropower plants. Meanwhile, technical limitations prevent power transmission from the central-located plants to the north. State leaders express sympathy to Italy over flood losses Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 24, 2023

Released on Tuesday, the video clip was filmed last month as she arrived in Vietnam for a business trip. Over more than a minute, Menin, wearing Vietnamese traditional dress ao dai, takes viewers to see famous landscapes such as Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, the world’s largest cave Son Doong, and the Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum in HCMC. Traditional art forms includin g don ca tai tu and Hue royal court music, an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, also appeared in the video. "Vietnam is a friendly and hospitable country, possessing many beautiful scenes that attract tourists everywhere. It also has a diverse, colorful culture," she said in the video. Menin, 27, of Brazilian and Italian descent surpassed many candidates from various pageants held last year such as Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Supranational to become Miss Grand Slam. She has a master's degree in finance from the U.K., runs her … [Read more...] about Queen of beauty queens highlights Vietnam tourist destinations

People visit the exhibition. (Photo:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Hanoi Museum on May 25 opened an exhibition “Created in Italy - An aptitude for the impossible” on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. The exhibition showcases the journey of Italian industrial design with 31 exhibits representing the prominence of technological innovation and production. The exhibits are expected to show the spirit of creativity, the search for new solutions, and the urge to experiment and push the limits of materials. It is the ability to “make the impossible possible”. Secondly, Italy - a major industrial producer in the world - has brought to Vietnam the most preeminent technologies and competitive advantages that Vietnam can learn to develop its manufacturing industry. The exhibition was initiated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, designed by Studio Mario … [Read more...] about Exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Italy diplomatic ties

Check out the latest news in Vietnam today: Business -- Vietnam is set to enhance the value of exported rice while reducing the export volume by 2030 to roughly four metric tons with an export turnover of some US$2.62 billion, down around two metric tons per year compared to the current figure, according to the country’s newly-approved development strategy on rice exports market by 2030. -- The deposit interest rates at the four biggest State-owned banks in Vietnam, namely Vietcombank, VietinBank, BIDV, and Agribank, continued a downward trend on Friday, with the maximum rate for 12-month deposits set at 6.8 percent per year. -- The Italian Trade Agency in Vietnam announced on Friday that it has teamed up with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the General Confederation of Italian Industry to set up the ASEAN Education and Business Program (VELP 2023), the Vietnam News Agency reported. Society -- Vietnam annually discharges … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – May 27