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The diplomat came to a small Tet market held in Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, where he explored the traditions of making “Chung” cake (square glutinous rice) – the soul of Tet, and family gatherings during the biggest festival. As the lunar New Year is just around the corner, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz recalled major events in 2022 when Vietnam and Denmark celebrated the 50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties, notably the visit to Vietnam by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth from October 31 to November 3. The couple were accompanied by Danish firms mainly operating in energy, he said, stressing that the two sides expressed their hope to work together for a greener future. The visit contributed to promoting the bilateral cooperation in both politics and trade, the ambassador said, using this occasion to wish Vietnamese partners and people a happy New Year. Denmark wants to continue its close cooperation with Vietnam in the years to … [Read more...] about Foreign ambassadors extend lunar New Year wishes to Vietnam

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski and a Chung cake he made. (Photo: Hanoi Times) Hanoi (VNA) – Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski has wished Vietnamese people peace, love and prosperity in the Year of the Cat 2023. The diplomat came to a small Tet market held in Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, where he explored the traditions of making “Chung” cake (square glutinous rice) – the soul of Tet, and family gatherings during the biggest festival. As the Lunar New Year is just around the corner, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz recalled major events in 2022 when Vietnam and Denmark celebrated the 50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties, notably the visit to Vietnam by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth from October 31 to November 3. The couple were accompanied by Danish firms mainly operating in energy, he said, stressing that the two sides expressed their hope to work together for a greener future. … [Read more...] about Foreign ambassadors extend Lunar New Year wishes to Vietnam

What is your stance on the general status of Vietnam’s development? Nicolai Prytz, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Vietnam’s economy has rebounded swiftly after pandemic restrictions were eased over a year ago. The government also issued supportive policies such as low interest rates, strong credit growth, and an economic recovery and development programme, all of which have helped recover production and business activities. The lifting of mobility restrictions had also brought about a recovery in retail and a rebound in tourism, even though there is still some way to go. In fact, Vietnam has recently attracted increasing foreign investment, thanks to international companies, in part due to their wish to diversify production facilities. However, looking ahead, Vietnam’s recovery is facing heightened uncertainties from the challenging global environment including, among other things, the risk of economic recession in developed countries, the prolonged war in Ukraine, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam in 2023 – time to take off

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (left, foreground) is greeted by Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Brunei International Airport on January 24. (Photo: Bernama) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on January 24 arrived in Brunei, starting his two-day official visit to the neighbouring country. Anwar was scheduled to have a meeting with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The two leaders were said to assess bilateral cooperation between the two countries and then, seek ways to deepen their relations as well as eye further cooperation in areas that the two countries have an interest in. They were also expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Malaysia n Investment Development Authority (Mida) and the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA). Brunei is the second country after Indonesia that Anwar has visited since being appointed as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister in November./. VNA … [Read more...] about Malaysia PM starts official visit to Brunei

A Norwegian naval officer stands trial on Monday accused of negligence that led to the 2018 collision between a warship he commanded and an oil tanker in which the military vessel sank. Building a replacement for the lost Helge Ingstad frigate would cost up to 13 billion crowns ($1.3 billion), the armed forces estimated in a 2019 report. The early-morning crash between the Ingstad and the fully loaded Sola TS crude carrier near a major North Sea oil export terminal also triggered shutdowns of parts of Norway's petroleum production. There was no leak from the oil tanker. Members of the 137-strong Ingstad crew described waking up in the middle of the night as water poured into their cabins and alarms went off as they tried in vain to save the ship, although they suffered only minor injuries. The defendant was the officer in charge on the bridge of the Ingstad at the time. "He did not display caution and did not take the precautions that safe navigation requires," prosecutor … [Read more...] about Norway naval officer goes on trial over oil tanker collision