Hanoi (VNA) - Three researchers and a student of Vietnam were honoured with the Inoue Yasushi Award for their PhD theses on Japanese literature, at a ceremony held by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and the Inoue Yasushi Memorial Foundation on January 18. A first prize was awarded to Chau Hong Thao for her excellent writing about the memory and dreams in novels written by Haruki Murakami and Kazuo Ishiguro. Nguyen Huu Minh won a second prize for his writing on the existential beauty in a novel by Natsume Soseki, while Nguyen Anh Tuan’s essay on the poetry of female poets in the books of Kokinshu and Manyoshu earned him a third prize. In the category for students, Nguyen Chi Anh claimed a prize for her writing on Hyakuta Naoki’s book. Addressing the awards ceremony, Director of the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam Ando Toshiki said Japanese studies relating to history, politics, economics, law and society are of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese researchers win Inoue Yasushi Award
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Trade ministry proposes exporting 1.5 million tons of coal
Assessing the benefits of outbound coal shipments, the ministry said the export price of Vietnamese coal dust in 2021 is expected to stay at US$121 or VND2.8 million per ton of coal dust type 1 and at VND2.7 million and VND2.49 million per ton of coal dust types 2 and 3, respectively. … [Read more...] about Trade ministry proposes exporting 1.5 million tons of coal
First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
On Saturday, defending champions Viettel FC also suffered a 0-1 defeat to Hai Phong FC despite playing at home. Hai Phong found the post three minutes into the game, followed by a series of chances to score. Only the talent of goalkeeper Bui Nguyen Manh could save Viettel from conceding. The only goal of the game came in the 16th minute, just enough for Hai Phong to pocket three points. … [Read more...] about First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
Putin’s visit to take Vietnam-Russia ties to new height
Because of fast changes in the region and the world, the two sides need to further tighten their cooperation in the field of national defense and security so that they can contribute to economic development in each country while strongly promoting the development of the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership and actively contributing to peace, stability and sustainable development in Asia-Pacific and the world, the President said. With respect to Russia-ASEAN relations, President Sang confirmed that ASEAN always wants to promote and expand relations with other partners, including Russia, on the basis of friendship and equality in the interest of peace, stability and common prosperity. In reality, he noted, the ASEAN-Russian relationship has developed well in security, politics, economics, culture and development cooperation. President Putin's upcoming visit to Vietnam has a special significance towards bilateral relations, President Sang said, considering it a catalyst to … [Read more...] about Putin’s visit to take Vietnam-Russia ties to new height
Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
On January 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to increase air quality surveys and warnings for residents when the air became highly toxic and to implement a plan on improving air quality for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
