President ho chi minh mausoleum

Legally speaking, a vintage building needs to be examined to be listed as a remnant site and put under rightful governmental protection, which is a long process. As a result, 600 out of 1,300 vintage houses had been teared down before district-level permits for renovation could reach them, reported HCMC’s Department of Planning and Architecture. Explaining the situation, Deputy Manager of District 1 Urban Management Nguyen Phuoc Thanh said many proprietors of vintage mansions dismantle them as they are more interested in using the land for economic activities. The renovation of historical and religious premises also faces multiple problems, the proprietors’ materialistic mindset being one of them. If a premise is listed as a religious heritage, the owners cannot reconstruct them to their liking, said Deputy Head of Binh Thanh District Internal Affairs, Ta Dinh Du. Legal roadblocks and financial difficulties are also hindering renovation attempts. For instance, Ngoc Hoang … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City struggles to preserve national heritage sites

Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan affirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy of supporting constitutional and democratic process in Venezuela, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 30 for visiting First Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Diosdado Cabello . Ngan welcomed the visit at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, believing that it will further deepen friendship and cooperation between the two Parties and countries. She said she believes that under the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro, the fraternal Venezuelan people will successfully realise late President Hugo Chavez’s last wishes, overcome challenges and carry the country forward. The host affirmed that Vietnam is willing to share experience in socio-economic development, especially in agricultural production, with Venezuela. … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman receives Venezuelan guests

1. At the invitation of H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic paid an official visit to Viet Nam from October 1-3, 2019. During the visit, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith attended the official welcome ceremony and held talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; made courtesy call on Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong; met with Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan; laid wreaths at President Ho Chi Minh’ Mausoleum and the Monument for Heroic Martyrs; visited some economic and cultural establishments in Da Nang City. On the occasion, the two Prime Ministers witnessed the signing ceremony of eight cooperative documents. 2. In a friendly atmosphere, senior leaders of the two countries briefed each other about recent socio-economic development and diplomatic work in respective countries; discussed frankly and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Laos issue Joint Statement

The Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race will return to the capital city of Hanoi on October 10 with the competition of more than 5,000 runners. More than 5,000 runners compete in Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2019 Aside from the spiritual attractions of Hanoi, including Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake, West Lake, Long Bien Bridge, and the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which were adored by many of the competitors in the 2018 event, this year’s race course will allow the athletes to discover more of Hanoi through the Hanoi Opera House, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, Truc Bach Lake, and the ancient copper-wielding village of Ngu Xa. Participating runners will compete in four categories, the 42-km marathon, 21-km half marathon, 10-km and 5-km runs, which all start from the Ly Thai To Park. With its new and improved race course, the event is expected to promote the beauty of Hanoi among international friends and contribute to boost the city’s tourism industry. The … [Read more...] about More than 5,000 runners compete in Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2019

JOINT STATEMENT   BETWEEN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM AND THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL On the Official Visit to Viet Nam by H.E. K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal  (Ha Noi, 11 May 2019) 1. H.E. K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal paid an official visit to Viet Nam from 9 - 13 May, 2019 at the invitation of H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Viet Nam. Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was accompanied by his spouse Mrs. Radhika Shakya, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Advisors to the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and high ranking government officials. A business delegation also accompanied the Prime Minister of Nepal. 2. The official welcoming ceremony was solemnly held at the Presidential Palace on 11 May 2019. After the welcoming ceremony, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli held talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, met with President of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-Nepal Joint Statement