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At a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee as part of his visit to the northern mountainous locality, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Ha Giang boasts unique potential and competitive advantages to grow rapidly and sustainably. “Ha Giang should always desire for rapid, green, sustainable development,” he said, asking the locality to optimize its strengths and opportunities to growth further. The Prime Minister urged Ha Giang to accelerate public investment disbursement, drastically implement the national target programs and the socio-economic recovery and development program, and push ahead with the materialization of strategic breakthroughs in institution, infrastructure and personnel training. At the same time, more attention should be paid to the growth engines of investment, consumption and export, he said, asking the locality to restructure its industrial sector, and develop hydro-electricity in tandem with the rational use of water … [Read more...] about Prime Minister asks Ha Giang to pave way for development with mechanisms, policies

On show are 90 works by photographers from the two cities, helping visitors understand more about the culture, daily life, nature, tourism, festivals, and local people, introducing the unique cultural features of Vietnam and the RoK. The exhibition will run until June 4. The same day, artists from Vung Tau city and Gunsan city staged a special art performance. Kim Bong Gon, Director of Gunsan city's Department of Culture and Tourism, said the friendship and cooperation between the two cities have deepened through friendship visits and cultural activities. Meanwhile, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Vice Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Vung Tau city, said art exchange programs are expected to pave the way for cultural and artistic cooperation between Vung Tau and Gunsan cities, enhancing mutual understanding and tightening their friendly relationship. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition, musical show marks Vung Tau – Gunsan anniversary

The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City will team up with the Vietnam Yoga Federation to roll out the 2023 International Yoga Day in 22 provinces and cities in Vietnam’s southern region at the end of June. This edition will be the biggest ever since the yoga fest was first launched in the Southeast Asian nation in 2015, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City Madan Mohan Sethi told a press briefing on Tuesday. The yoga event is part of a wide range of cultural exchange, tourism, trade, and investment promotion events to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and India, said the consul general. Speaking at the press conference, Sethi affirmed that Vietnam plays an important role in India’s Act East Policy, an effort by the Indian government to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asia. India strongly believes in Vietnam’s support, he added. “Both India and Vietnam see mutual respect and trust as the pivot of long-lasting … [Read more...] about Int’l Yoga Day to take place in 22 localities across Vietnam in late June

The exhibition aims to bring the voice of autistic children to the community and to spread their artistic souls. An art exhibition titled "Heart For Autism" featuring works by renowned Vietnamese artists Dinh Cong Dat and Dinh Quan and 15 paintings by children with autism will open in Pan Pacific Hanoi from June 2 to 4. Artist Dinh Cong Dat instructs autistic children from Hope Center to draw pictures. Photo: Thuy Linh The cultural event, co-organized by the hotel, Do Thuy Nga, founder of Hope Center and artist Dinh Cong Dat, aims to call the community's attention to the spiritual life of autistic children and create a sustainable future for them. Children with autism may struggle to develop language skills. Singing and drawing are ways to communicate their thoughts and reveal their inner world to others. With the motivation to bring happiness to their lives, Doctor Do Thuy Nga, Director of Hope Center, has organized many special painting classes for them, … [Read more...] about Art exhibition “Heart For Autism” to open in Hanoi

Around 9,000 Cambodian tourists have visited Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam since the beginning of this year, marking Cambodia as a potential market for the island this summer. “Phu Quoc has a beautiful beach scene and a bustling night market with lots of foods and souvenirs,” said Danh Sang, a Cambodia tourist. “My family and I really enjoy being here. “Phu Quoc is truly a pretty and attractive destination.” According to the Kien Giang Department of Tourism, the province is estimated to have welcomed more than 4.9 million visitors, including over 354,992 from abroad, since early this year. The number of Cambodian tourists reached about 9,145, much higher than before. According to Tran Quoc Khanh, chairman of the Kien Giang Tourism Association, Cambodia is a potential international market for the island during this summer as the number is still on the rise. Among the efforts to attract more tourists from the potential market, the Kien Giang … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island emerges as attractive destination to Cambodians

Every year around the end of May and the beginning of June, the phoenix flowers bloom on the streets of Hanoi, a kind of flower typical for summer. Around the end of May to mid-June is the most beautiful time for blooming phoenix flowers, signaling the end of a school year and the official start of Summer vacation. Translated from its Vietnamese name of "Hoa Phuong", "Phoenix" is also called Delonix regia or red flamboyant flowers. The iconic flora of Summer in Hanoi, the bright red flower has a unique brilliant beauty. Since the 19th century, phoenix flower trees have been extensively planted on Hanoi's pavements to provide shade in Summer. However, it blooms when students are about to say goodbye to school and friends for their Summer vacation, the phoenix flower is considered a symbol of student life by Vietnamese people. When the scorching sun beats down on Hanoi, phoenix flowers begin blooming. Hanoi's Summer streets are more … [Read more...] about Hanoi dyked with red phoenix blossom

Masan chose South Korea as the next key market to launch its premium Chin-su collection after Japan. The company has invested in research and development to create a set of products that appeal to the country's culinary traditions and standards, as part of Chin-su's goal to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world. Chin-su also launched a selection of Pho seasoning at the event, along with its chilli, soy, and fish sauces, developed with input from chefs, young people, and families in South Korea. There are three varieties of Chin-su chilli sauce available. First, the Original flavour makes any Korean dish hot with the spicy warmth of Vietnamese chilli peppers. With the harmony of spicy, sweet and sour flavours, Chin-su chilli sauce can be easily incorporated into typical Korean dishes such as pancakes, fried chicken, Gyoza (dumplings), fish cakes, and fried potatoes. The second variety is Bibim chilli sauce, which is mixed with rice sauce and is inspired by the typical … [Read more...] about Chin-su leaves strong impression at Seoul Food 2023

At the meeting, delegates, children, and students offered incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh and visited Ho Chi Minh City culture space at the headquarters of the city’s association of farmers. They were also entertained with special artistic performances by children from Phu Nhuan district’s culture center, watched a video of the association’s implementation of scholarship and sponsorship programs, and talked about students’ aspiration. Annually, Ho Chi Minh City’s Association of Farmers works with the Ho Chi Minh City Television to organize a New Year program to call on units, organizations, businesses, individuals, and benefactors to facilitate its social security activities. Notably, together with maintaining a scholarship program for students whose parents are the association’s poor and near-poor members, it has launched a sponsorship project for those whose parents or caregivers died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has been carried out since 2021. In … [Read more...] about Meeting to present scholarships and sponsorship to students and orphans