Check out the latest news about Vietnam. Japanese Crown Prince and Princess visit Hoi Anh ancient town Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited Hoi An Ancient Town on September 23 and attended several art performances at the Japanese Cultural Center. The two then walked through the streets of Hoi An and visited the Cau Pagoda, which is under renovation and was built by Japanese merchants in the 17th century to pray for prosperity, peace, and stability. Vietnam Design Week 2023 opens at Hanoi's Temple of Literature The fourth edition of Vietnam Design Week 2023 kicks off tonight (September 24) at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi . The event features a design fair that brings together designers, businesses, and customers, showcasing products in interior design, handicrafts, fashion, and communication. Vietnam Design Week 2023 will run until September 29. Other major activities include the Designed by Vietnam contest, the Design of the Year Awards, … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 24
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Czech Skoda cars launched in Vietnam
Before the Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in northern Quang Ninh Province comes into operation, Skoda cars will be imported from Europe. The imported models are the C-segment SUV branded Karoq priced at VND1-1.09 billion, and the D-segment SUV branded Kodiaq priced at VND1.19-1.41 billion. Then Thanh Cong will distribute C and D-segment sedans. After 2025, electric car models such as Enyaq iV and Vision 7S will be distributed in Vietnam. Covering an area of 36.5 hectares and boasting a capacity of some 120,000 vehicles per year, the Skoda automobile plant in Quang Ninh will assemble B-segment cars. This is the first Skoda factory in Southeast Asia. Skoda will also build a distribution system with four large dealers in four major cities first, and open 30 more dealers across Vietnam in the next five years. Currently, Thanh Cong distributes Hyundai, Nissan and Skoda cars. … [Read more...] about Czech Skoda cars launched in Vietnam
Vietnam exit Asian Games football after 1-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia
Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+4 Vietnam got one back but it's game over Mohammed Maran scored an own goal from a header but that was too late as the referee blew the final whistle after this play. Vietnam exited the Asian Games men's football from the group stage. 90' 3-0 Saudi Arabia got the third goal with Zakaria Hawsawi's finish from the left flank. Four minutes will be added to the second half but it's basically over for Vietnam. 87' 2-0 for Saudi Arabia After a series of team play, the ball found Mohammed Maran, who chipped it over keeper Chuan to double the lead for Saudi Arabia. 84' Mohammed Maran had a great chance to double the lead for Saudi Arabia with his close-range finish but keeper Chuan made a another great save. 80' In the other game, Vietnam's direct competition for the … [Read more...] about Vietnam exit Asian Games football after 1-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia
NA Chairman’s visit to open up new chapter in Vietnam-Bulgaria ties: Ambassador
President Vo Van Thuong (R) receives outgoing Bulgarian Ambassador to Vietnam Marinela Petkova on June 9, 2023. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue ’s official visit to Bulgaria from September 23-26 will open up a new chapter in the traditional friendship and fruitful cooperation between the two countries in general and the two parliaments in particular, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Do Hoang Long has said. Long told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter that Hue’s visit is of significance for the bilateral relationship, as this is the first high-level official visit of a senior Vietnamese leader after Bulgaria established a new-term National Assembly and Government in June 2023, demonstrating Vietnam’s respect for traditional friends, as well as its desire for Bulgaria to become a bridge to promote its extensive cooperation with other European Union (EU) member countries. The visit has received broad support and welcome from … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to open up new chapter in Vietnam-Bulgaria ties: Ambassador
16 strange new parasitoid wasp species discovered in Vietnam
Researchers have discovered 16 new species of the elusive Loboscelidia, a type of parasitoid wasp, following a recent exploration in Vietnam that also uncovered their unique egg-burying behavior, according to ScienceDaily . The findings by scientists from Kyushu University in Japan and Vietnam’s National Museum of Nature were published in the European Journal of Taxonomy. Loboscelidia wasps are 2-5 mm in body length. The discovery has expanded the global count of the species by 30 percent to 67. While unnoticed by people, the wasps perform a vital function in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Assistant Professor Toshiharu Mita and Dr. Yu Hisasue of Kyushu University’s Faculty of Agriculture, together with Dr. Pham Hong Thai of the National Museum of Nature in Vietnam, conducted field surveys at six sites across the Southeast Asian country, setting traps and using nets to capture the tiny parasitoid wasps. On one occasion, they trapped a living female from one of … [Read more...] about 16 strange new parasitoid wasp species discovered in Vietnam
Vietnam’s southernmost province to delight visitors with shrimp-eating, octopus-catching contests
A shrimp festival will be organized in Ca Mau Province, the southern tip of Vietnam, for the first time between December 13 and 16, featuring shrimp-eating and octopus-catching competitions. Such distinctive contests will promisingly please visitors during the fest. Other activities, including a shrimp-drawing contest, a fishery guessing game, and a program of making sea creatures with coconut leaves, will delight revelers. Tran Hieu Hung, director of the Ca Mau Province Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said on Sunday that the event will also treat visitors to a seafood fest alongside seafood-based contests. The province is planning to invite 42 provinces and cities nationwide to join the festival and exhibit their main products. “The event will feature various cultural spaces and miniatures of seafood, while music shows and art performances will be held during the festival,” Hung said. The fest, which is expected to attract some 10,000 participants, will help … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s southernmost province to delight visitors with shrimp-eating, octopus-catching contests
Naval ships of New Zealand visit Vietnam
Vietnamese and New Zealand officers at the welcome ceremony in HCM City on September 24 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa , arrived at the international port of Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, starting a five-day friendship visit to Vietnam. Leading the New Zealand delegation, Commander of the Joint Forces New Zealand Rear Admiral James Gilmour said the visit follows a successful trip to his country by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, in July 2023. It is a demonstration of the intensive cooperation between the two countries and aims to help strengthen their defence relations as well as people-to-people ties, he noted. New Zealand pledges to boost defence cooperation with Vietnam on the basis of respect for international law and the rules on navigation freedom, he … [Read more...] about Naval ships of New Zealand visit Vietnam
Vietnam seeks to enhance trade with Brazil
Speaking with business executives during his official visit to the South American country Sunday, he said the trust and partnership between the two countries have been growing for almost 35 years since they established diplomatic relations and especially since 2007 when they formed a Comprehensive Partnership. They are now each other’s biggest trade partners in their respective regions, with bilateral trade being worth $6.78 billion last year. Though the figure has tripled in the last decade, Chinh said there is still much room to grow. Brazilian business representatives meet with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Brazil on Sep. 24, 2023. Photo by Nhat Bac Businesses in both countries possibly lack information about the other and geographical distance is also an obstacle, but Vietnam could import cotton, soybean and corn from Brazil, and Brazil could buy footwear, garment, agriculture produce, and electronics from Vietnam, he said. "Brazilian businesses … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to enhance trade with Brazil
Vietnam seeks to develop sustainable AI ecosystem
The event included four main activities: an AI Summit, AI Workshop, AI Expo and CTO Summit 4, attracting government leaders, ministries, large corporations, scientists, and people interested in technology development and AI applications. AI4VN 2023 Addressing the event, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat said that AI had become one of the key technologies of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution and was increasingly receiving attention, and investment and contributing to socioeconomic development. “Recently, AI has shown remarkable development. Many products and applications based on AI technology have been introduced and attracted the attention of the community, especially generative AI products,” he said. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat made a speech at the event He also highlighted Decision No. 127/QD-TTg from January 2021 on the national strategy on research, development and application of AI. The strategy sets the goal … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to develop sustainable AI ecosystem
Top Cuban legislator starts Vietnam visit
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and other senior Vietnamese officials welcome the top Cuban legislator at Noi Bai International Airport. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez arrived in Hanoi on September 24, beginning a five-day visit to Vietnam to attend a ceremony to mark 50 years of leader Fidel Castro’s trip to the liberated zone in Southern Vietnam (September 1973-2023). Welcoming the Cuban leader at the Noi Bai International Airport were Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Thanh Tung, and Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen. President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez is welcomed at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Source: The National Assembly of … [Read more...] about Top Cuban legislator starts Vietnam visit