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Made on the Auspicious Occasion of the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak May 12-14, 2019, Tam Chuc Convention Center, Ha Nam, Viet Nam Whereas, we, the participants, from 112 countries and territories, have come together for the International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Tam Chuc Convention Center held during May 12-14, 2019; Whereas, we, came together in this Assembly pursuant to that resolution approved on 15th December 1999 at the General Assembly of the United Nations, Session No. 54, Agenda Item 174, Resolution 54/115. Therein, it was declared that Vesak, which falls on the Full Moon Day in the month of May, will be internationally recognized and observed at the United Nations Headquarters and its Regional Offices from the Year 2000 onwards. The United Nations Day of Vesak is jointly celebrated by all Buddhist traditions as a Thrice Sacred Day. It serves to foster mutual understanding and cooperation amongst all Buddhist … [Read more...] about Vesak 2019: Ha Nam Declaration issued

Ha Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia The newspaper said the UNESCO World Heritage site in the northern province of Quang Ninh came in fifth among the top 10 most popular Asian gems, which was topped by the Great Wall of China. Mount Fuji in Japan came in second on the top 10 list, followed by China’s Forbidden City and India’s Taj Mahal. The rest were Mount Everest in Nepal and Tibet; Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Komodo Island in Indonesia; The Grand Palace in Bangkok; and Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.  “One of the most popular natural attractions in South East Asia, Ha Long Bay is home to 1,969 islets of hulking limestone and deep, green waters that are home to myriad floating villages," CNN said. Cua Van floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay is one of the hidden gems in Viet Nam that has yet to be overrun by vacationers. It is home to more than 170 fishing families, the cable network added. Ha Long Bay, situated around four hours … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia

  Minh made the above statement while addressing the General Debate of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 28. The process of reform, development, and international integration is closely associated with Viet Nam’s participation into global and regional multilateral institutions, he emphasized. He added that the assistance of the UN and other international organizations helped Viet Nam rebuild our country after decades of war. Minh went on to say that the United Nations and multilateral forums have provided Viet Nam with important political and legal platforms to expand our cooperation with nations of the world. As an active and constructive partner in multilateral processes, Viet Nam is working with other ASEAN Member States to enhance ASEAN’s centrality in promoting peace, security and prosperity in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. In the United Nations, members of the Viet Nam People’s Army have … [Read more...] about Multilateral cooperation has “special” place in VN’s foreign policy

Runners take part in the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace on September 29 in Hanoi. (Source: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Do Quoc Luat and Pham Thi Hue triumphed in the men’s and women’s categories of the 46th Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace held in the capital city on September 29. Luat, a member of the national team, won the men’s race that circuited Hoan Kiem Lake five times over 8,750m. It is the fifth time that Luat, who is also a member of the military team, has topped the podium. He was followed by Vu Van Son from northern Ninh Binh province and Le Trung Duc of central Thanh Hoa province. Hue from northeastern Quang Ninh province, also a national team runner, won the women’s race of 5,250m - three laps - around the lake. Her teammate Doan Thu Hang came second while Ngo Thi Khanh Ny from northern Thai Binh province finished third. The organisers also presented 10 gold medals for different categories … [Read more...] about National team members triumph at Run for Peace

1,500 athletes will take part in the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace on September 29 in Hanoi. (Photo baovanhoa)   Hanoi  (VNA) - The 46th ‘Ha Noi Moi’ Newspaper – Run for Peace will see a number of national team members competing around Hoan Kiem Lake in the capital city on September 29.  VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Noi Moi Newspaper – Run for Peace to take place in capital city