Vietnam bank for agriculture and rural development

“2020 marks the 25th anniversary of bilateral ties normalization. We have excelled the ordinary and made extraordinary. Vietnam holds the UN Security Council non-permanent membership and the ASEAN Chair this year, which will contribute to strengthening relations between Vietnam and the US and other countries. As the leading media agency in Vietnam, VOV will do our best in Vietnam-US relations coverage,” Ky said. … [Read more...] about US Ambassador wishes for Vietnam’s success

VOV also disseminates information about life and activities towards the home country of the 300,000 Vietnamese community in Australia as well as Party and State guidelines and legal policies, and Vietnam's renewal process so that Australian friends and overseas Vietnamese get a deeper insight into the country," Ky said. … [Read more...] about Sydney-based VOV Bureau shows new step of stronger development

Another topic of discussion was the fast-changing international situations and pressure from both traditional and non-traditional threats on the economy as the country integrates deeper into the world. Việt Nam in 2018 posted trade value equal to over 200 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP) – the highest level for any nation with a population of 50 million or higher, according  to a report from the World Bank. … [Read more...] about Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy

Bac Ninh (VNA) – A delegation of over 100 overseas Vietnamese (OVs) offered incense to Kings of the Ly Dynasty at the Do temple in Tu Son township, the northern province of Bac Ninh on January 18, as part of the “Homeland Spring 2020” programme. Following the incense offering ceremony, the provincial authorities held a meeting with the delegation.   Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Phong briefed the guests about the local socio-economic development, saying that Bac Ninh is home to over 1,500 relic sites, including four special national relics, namely Do temple in Tu Son township, Phat Tich pagoda in Tien Du district, But Thap and Dau pagodas in Thuan Thanh district. It also houses eight national treasures, three intangible cultural heritages of humanity, including Quan Ho Bac Ninh (love duet singing), Ca tru (ceremonial singing), tugging rituals and games, he said. The province is preparing a dossier to submit to the … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese pay tribute to Ly Kings in Bac Ninh

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met a delegation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) joining the annual “Homeland Spring 2020” programme in Hanoi on January 18. At the meeting, the PM welcomed the expatriates home for the traditional New Year, saying that their participation in the programmer reflects their warm sentiment for and close bonds with the home country. He affirmed that Party and State leaders highly value the OVs’ contributions to the development of the host countries. Phuc added that he is impressed by OV communities’ efforts to maintain the Vietnamese cultural identity abroad such as teaching of Vietnamese language, and holding events featuring Vietnamese cuisine and folk music, thus introducing the Vietnamese culture to international friends. The Government leader also lauded the trade and consumption of Vietnamese goods abroad, as well as remittances sent to the country for economic development. He noted that Vietnam is one … [Read more...] about Prime Minister hails OVs’ warm sentiment for homeland