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Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo addresses the event in Hanoi on September 27 (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-China Friendship Association held a get-together in Hanoi on September 27 to celebrate China’s 70th National Day (October 1). Speaking at the event, VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga said that Vietnam and China have enjoyed a traditional friendship. The bilateral relations have been strengthened over the years, contributing to the struggle for independence, freedom and national construction of each nation. Nga said the development of friendship between the two nations in a stable and sustainable manner, observance of agreements and common perceptions of high-ranking leaders, and well control of disputes at sea, are not only the responsibility of the two Parties and States, but also the desire of the Vietnamese and Chinese people, thus greatly benefiting international and regional peace, … [Read more...] about Get-together in Hanoi marks China’s 70th National Day

H’re people’s brocade weaving recognised as national intangible cultural heritage Traditional brocade products of H're people are popular among other ethnic groups, serving the daily needs of communities, contributing to conserving the locality’s traditional culture and improving incomes for weavers. … [Read more...] about H’re people’s brocade weaving recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

Soldiers from the Command of Protection for the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum begin the flag raising ceremony at the historic Ba Dinh Square in the political heart of the capital, Hanoi. The guard for the ceremony was comprised of 34 soldiers, with each one representing the first 34 soldiers of the Armed Propaganda Unit for National Liberation, the predecessor to the Vietnam People’s Army. The gates of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opened at 5:50am. Inside the words “nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” The national flag flutters in the wind as it flies above Ba Dinh Square. To mark Vietnam’s National Day, a large number of people gather to view the ceremony taking place in Ba Dinh Square. Following the completion of the flag raising ritual, the guards march in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum back to their posts, signalling the conclusion of the ceremony. A delegation of veterans from the central province of Quang Binh pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Ba Dinh Square hosts flag raising ceremony to commemorate National Day

At the reception to mark China's 70th National Day Addressing the event, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo looked back on the achievements that the Chinese Party, Government and people have made over the past 70 years. He highlighted that the greatest accomplishment was to find a path of development that suits China’s conditions, define socialism with Chinese characteristics, develop a socialist culture with Chinese characteristics and bring socialism with Chinese characteristics forward into a new era. … [Read more...] about Chinese Embassy in Hanoi marks China’s 70th National Day

The national scientific seminar was held in Hanoi on September 24 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) The event aimed to review the findings over the last 50 years about the first nation-building period in the country’s history, and draw experience for future studies. Sixty-nine scientific reports by 77 scholars from 12 provinces and cities were sent to the seminar. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, head of the Central Theoretical Council and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, said the study of the Hung Kings era will not only inspire the national pride and aspiration for development, enrich the country’s cultural and historical values, but also help resolve issues both at present and in the future through historical lessons. Assoc. Prof. and Dr. Pham Van Duc, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said the Hung Kings era was recorded rather early, in history documents of different dynasties, but mainly by basing on ancient … [Read more...] about National scientific seminar looks into Hung Kings era