Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from right) attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony to open a photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese land and people and an art programme in Brasilia on September 25 evening (local time) within the framework of his official visit to Brazil. The events, held by the Vietnam ese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, are the highlights of “Vietnamese Culture Days in Brazil” programme held on the occasion of PM Chinh’s visit. The exhibition showcases nearly 200 photos, documents and sketches of President Ho Chi Minh , who travelled to Brazil in 1912 on his journey to find a way to save the nation. It introduced to the Brazilian people the late Vietnamese leader, a national liberation hero and outstanding cultural celebrity, who devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation and reunification, … [Read more...] about PM attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in Brazil
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Vietnam, Cuba news agencies forge cooperation
General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang and President of Cuban news agency Prensa Latina (PL) Luis Enrique Gonzalez Acosta at their talks in Hanoi on September 25 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang held talks with President of Cuban news agency Prensa Latina (PL) Luis Enrique Gonzalez Acosta in Hanoi on September 25. Welcoming the PL leader and his entourage, Trang briefed the guests on the VNA’s role as a key multimedia news agency in Vietnam as well as its bold steps to accelerate digital transformation. She expressed her delight at the practical and effective cooperation between the two news agencies over the past years, which has accompanied the development history of the Vietnam – Cuba special friendship. She said she wishes that the two sides will maintain their collaboration, while affirming the VNA will work closely with the PL to preserve and develop cooperative ties, which have been … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cuba news agencies forge cooperation
Korean tennis star’s racket-smashing tantrum goes viral
Kwon, currently 112th in the world rankings, lost to Thailand's Kasidit Samrej, who is ranked 500 places below him. The match in Hangzhou, China saw Kwon lose 3-6 in the first set before winning 7-5 in the second. He then lost the match by losing the third set 4-6. When the match ended, Kwon smashed his racquet to pieces and refused to shake hands with both Samrej and the referee. A video of the incident garnered over six million views on Chinese social media. Many said the 25-year-old went into a rage because he missed the chance to be exempted from military service. Any male South Korean athlete that wins an Asian Games gold medal is exempted from military service. Tennis player Chung Hyeon and football star Son Heung-min have both won the privilege in recent years. Kwon's defeat has been the biggest surprise of Asian Games men's tennis so far. He was seeded fourth among 16 seeds. Chinese news site Sohu said Kwon’s rage was also provoked by Samrej’s style of play. The … [Read more...] about Korean tennis star’s racket-smashing tantrum goes viral
CMSC navigates reforms and challenges at SOEs
Phan Van Son, director of General Department under the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises In Vietnam’s quest for economic prosperity, the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) stands out as a sentinel overseeing the ownership in 19 pivotal state-owned enterprises (SOEs), each playing diverse roles across 16 varied sectors. According to Phan Van Son, director of General Department at the CMSC, the journey, while dotted with accomplishments, has many challenges. “The commission acts as a dedicated agency, symbolising state ownership in enterprises, rendering them guardians of state assets,” said Son. According to Son’s presentation at VIR ’s seminar titled 'Looking Back and Moving Forward' on September 26, by 2022, these 19 SOEs have witnessed a surge in their consolidated total capital and assets, touching $48.7 billion and $105.2 billion respectively, reflecting a substantial 63 per cent of total state ownership capital and … [Read more...] about CMSC navigates reforms and challenges at SOEs
Evolving demands and trends dictate VIR‘s future
Print has been the mainstay, but times change and so must the press. Photo: Le Toan Since taking a role as an economic counsellor at the Indonesian Embassy to Vietnam a few years ago, Ance Maylany Napitupulu has considered the local media a reliable source of information for her work. “I’m quite impressed by what Vietnam Investment Review has been doing in conveying information via in-depth stories on both online and print newspapers, and especially in organising events,” Napitupulu said. Napitupulu attended VIR ’s conference themed “Stronger Investment Partnerships for a Thriving Vietnam” in May, where she had an opportunity to establish relations with experts. This was the second time that Napitupulu had participated in such large-scale events led by VIR , which she said is becoming a professional event organiser besides its well-established expertise in the Vietnamese press. “I hope to have another opportunity to attend VIR events as they will provide me with new … [Read more...] about Evolving demands and trends dictate VIR‘s future
Vinh Long’s pottery village – kingdom of red ceramics
Vinh Long’s pottery village along Co Chien river (Photo: VNA) Vinh Long (VNA) – The southern province of Vinh Long is located between the two big branches of the Mekong River - Tien Giang and Hau Giang. For thousands of years, under the alluvial layer of the two rivers, deposits of rare and precious clay have been formed. They clay is the raw material to make red ceramic products, which Vinh Long is famous for. The pottery village along Co Chien river is known as the kingdom of red ceramics with more than 1,000 mushroom-shaped pottery kilns, some of them are up to 12 metres high. At first glance, the village looks like an ancient city with red castles under the sun. The village has become a popular destination for tourists. Red clay is only found in Vinh Long, mostly in its two districts of Long Ho and Mang Thit. More than a century ago, Vinh Long people began to exploit clay mines on the banks of the Co Chien River to make brick, and from then the largest brick and … [Read more...] about Vinh Long’s pottery village – kingdom of red ceramics
Netherlands’ De Heus opens aquatic feed factory in Can Tho
At the opening ceremony of De Heus Vietnam's aquatic feed plant in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 26 (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The Dutch-based supplier of animal nutrition products De Heus freshly opened a 2.7ha aquatic feed plant in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 26. Locating at the Tra Noc II Industrial Park in O Mon district, the 18.6 million USD facility is capable of manufacturing 240,000 tonnes of high-quality feed products for tra and basa fish (Pangasius) per year. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien took note of the corporation’s contributions to Vietnam’s aquaculture development. He suggested it study the use of domestically available sources of raw materials and alternative ingredients to reduce production costs and enhance efficiency. Realising Vietnam’s advantages to be among key seafood suppliers globally, De Heus is committed to developing its strategic position in … [Read more...] about Netherlands’ De Heus opens aquatic feed factory in Can Tho
PM highlights five measures to elevate Vietnam – Brazil ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a policy speech at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 25. (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a forum and delivered a policy speech at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 25 as part of his official visit to the Southern American country. Spotlighting the similarities that Vietnam and Brazil share, which include the struggle for national independence, development model and people’s values, PM Chinh said that since the diplomatic relations were set up nearly 35 years ago, both nations have enjoyed robust ties, which have been intensified and developed into a deep, stable, effective and sustainable fashion. He went on to lay stress on the five orientations to boost bilateral collaboration as well as elevate the bilateral ties into a new high in the time ahead. Firstly, both sides should enhance relations between leaders through high-level visits and meetings … [Read more...] about PM highlights five measures to elevate Vietnam – Brazil ties
Petrovietnam pushes initiatives to sustain oil and gas production
At the meeting. — Photo courtesy of Petrovietnam Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) is actively pursuing strategies to ensure the continuity of oil and gas production in 2023 in the face of various challenges in its production and business operations. This becomes especially crucial as many of Việt Nam's key oil fields are experiencing natural declines, and several member units lack the capacity for substantial investments in new mining ventures. According to Petrovietnam, the current market supply and demand conditions have exhibited several shortcomings since the beginning of the year. These include a low capacity to mobilise electricity, resulting in significantly lower gas production than planned and in comparison to previous periods. Consequently, there is an excess of gas production, which has repercussions on the targets for crude oil production. Additionally, it hampers the achievement of long-term reserve increases and planned production expansions for … [Read more...] about Petrovietnam pushes initiatives to sustain oil and gas production
Typical Hanoian autumn snacks
Vong Village's green rice flakes or egg coffee are among snacks that make autumn in Hanoi even more unforgettable for its dwellers. Hanoi in Autumn is known for its poetic beauty and unique culinary specialties, such as ripe dragon plums or dried beef salad. Here are some typical dishes to help readers explore the capital's most enchanting season. Vong Village’s Com The best green sticky rice in Vietnam is said to come from Vong Village in Hanoi. Photo: Com Vong Ha Noi Autumn in Hanoi is associated with com , or green rice flakes, which seems to have become a hallmark of Hanoi cuisine. Com is made from young glutinous rice grains that are carefully selected, roasted, and winnowed to remove all the husks. Vong Village in Dich Vong Hau Ward , Cau Giay District, is the cradle of Hanoi Com . Over time, Hanoi dwellers have come up with tasty variations on the rustic original: Com sweet dessert soup, fried com , roasted com , sticky … [Read more...] about Typical Hanoian autumn snacks