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The man, who was the victim in the accident that took place near Nha Trang Town of central Khanh Hoa Province, wants to return to Canada to treat his injuries. Gélinas Guy has submitted a petition to the Immigration Department and the police in Khanh Hoa asking that he is allowed to leave Vietnam, his representative said Tuesday. According to the petition, Guy was riding his motorbike carrying his wife and their 7-year-old daughter on Vo Nguyen Giap Street heading toward Nha Trang when they were hit by a car in early March. The crash killed his wife and left him with serious leg injuries. His daughter was only slightly injured. The motorbike driven by Gélinas Guy at the accident scene on March 3, 2023. Photo courtesy of Gélinas Guy An investigation found that the driver of the car, Ngo Duy Binh, a banker, left the scene of the accident after the crash. He was only summoned by the police days later. Khanh Hoa Police later issued a decision to prevent Guy and his … [Read more...] about Canadian man injured in road accident seeks to leave Vietnam

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province, central Vietnam, on March 28 received Viettravel Airlines’ first charter flight from Daegu, the Republic of Korea (RoK). The first group of Korean nationals aboard Vietravel Airlines' charter flight from Daegu arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa. (Photo: TPO) The charter flight is part of the airline’s plan to expand its flight network in 2023 to prepare for the official inauguration of its regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK in an effort to promote tourism and trade between the two countries, said a representative of Vietravel Airlines. The carrier in collaboration with its partner in the RoK plans to operate 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route between March 28 and May 7. For the time being, it is operating a flight every five days and will increase the frequency depending on market demand. It is expected that the airline will bring more than 2,200 Korean nationals … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines operates first charter flight from RoK to Vietnam

"Vietnamese authorities always closely follow situations on the East Sea and resolutely perform management measures and legal conducts in accordance with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and Vietnamese law," said deputy spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang, according to the ministry’s official website. Vietnam calls the South China Sea the East Sea. Hang’s comment came after reporters last week requested an official reaction to the news of the Chinese ship Haiyang Dizhi 4 Hao operating within Vietnam’s EEZ. The survey vessel was built in 1980 and has a capacity of around 1,000 tons, according to vessel tracking website Marine Traffic. In accordance with UNCLOS, coastal states have full rights of sovereignty over their EEZ and continental shelf for the purposes of exploration and natural resources exploitation. Other UNCLOS member states can only perform marine scientific research within these regions with … [Read more...] about Vietnam reaffirms vigilance on East Sea situation

A factory in Dong Nai province's Giang Dien Industrial Zone. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam attracted nearly 5.45 billion USD worth of foreign investment in the first quarter of the year, down 39% year-on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment . Of the three-month figure, over 3 billion USD came from 522 newly-licensed projects, up 62% in a number of projects but down 6% in the amount of capital compared to the same period last year. Some 1.2 billion USD was added to 228 existing ones, representing a yearly hike of 3% in a number of projects and a yearly decline of 70.3% in the capital. However, foreign investors' capital contribution and share purchases rose 4% year-on-year to 798 million USD, the FIA said. Along with the contraction in fresh capital, the disbursed capital also slightly plunged 2.2% from a year earlier to 4.3 billion USD, it noted. The most significant proportion of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s foreign investment plunges 39% in Q1

Its trailer, appearing on Tuesday evening, showed snippets of its plot. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Amanda (played by Rachael Leigh Cook), a travel executive, visits Vietnam to explore its landscapes and traditions. Rachael Leigh Cook (left) and Scott Ly in Hoi An. Photo courtesy of Netflix During the trip, she meets tour guide Sinh (Scott Ly) and changes her itinerary on his suggestion. The two visit several places together, and right at the moment they realise their feelings for each other her ex-boyfriend shows up. Now she has to choose between the two men. The trailer takes viewers to several destinations in Vietnam, including Thu Bon River in Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam, Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, and majestic villages in Ha Giang. Vietnamese actor Le Thien appears as a local man who is friendly towards foreign visitors. "A Tourist’s Guide To Love" is the first foreign film to be shot in Vietnam after the government lifted … [Read more...] about Netflix love story shot in Vietnam to stream from April

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - Malaysia diplomatic ties (March 30, 1973 - 2023), the diplomat also said the two countries entered into a strategic partnership in 2015, adding that implementing the Plan of Action (POA) for the 2021-2025 period, both countries are further strengthening bilateral relations and have reaped tremendous benefits. Two-way trade turnover reached some USD 19.4 billion in 2022, a 16% increase compared to 2021. Vietnam was Malaysia’s 12th-largest trading partner last year and fourth-largest in ASEAN, after Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. Malaysia and Vietnam should take full advantage of bilateral and multilateral initiatives to boost trade, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the diplomat said. Regarding investment relations, he said Vietnam remains one of the most … [Read more...] about Vietnam one of Malaysia’s closest partners: Ambassador

In the first two games played by the Vietnam U23 team in the Doha Cup, Vietnam lost 0-3 to Iraq and 0-4 to UAE. Darby believes that these two games did not say anything about Vietnam, because the opponents were much stronger. "First we need to look at the opponent and their quality," Darby said. "If Vietnam played against Laos or Singapore and won easily, would we say that they are a good team?" The U23 teams of Iraq and UAE competed in the Olympics before while Vietnam have not. Vietnam also stand lower on the FIFA rankings than these two teams. The poor result of U23 Vietnam attracted attention from the international media. Chinese news site Sohu wrote: "At least U23 China did better than Vietnam. The team scored a goal in the second game of Doha Cup last year and kept a bit of pride." However, Darby said Vietnamese fans should be patient with Troussier. "Troussier or any other coach deserves time and most of all support," Darby added. In the first two matches under … [Read more...] about Coach Troussier needs more time with Vietnam: football pundit

Australian food and beverages showcased during an event in Hanoi as part of celebrations of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relationship. (Photo courtesy of the Australian Embassy) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and Australia have great potential to expand cooperation in a range of sectors, especially agriculture and education, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski . The ambassador was speaking at an event on March 27 in Hanoi, which was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Australia. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is organising two roadshows in localities across Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang in March and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Can Tho in September. The roadshows will expand opportunities for Australian and Vietnamese partners in agrifood and education sectors to discuss commercial partnerships, according to Goledzinowski. “By unlocking new … [Read more...] about Roadshows to celebrate 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia partnership

U23 players of Vietnam in a training session (Source: Vietnam Football Federation) Hanoi (VNA) – Coach Philippe Troussier has encouraged the U23 team of Vietnam to show their best possible performance in the last match at Doha Cup 2023, against Kyrgyzstan, on early March 29 (Vietnam time). In the last training session ahead of the match, Troussier instructed his players to address the weaknesses revealed in the two previous games and gave them spiritual support. He admitted that the losses of 3-0 to Iraq and 4-0 to the UAE at the friendly tournament gave the team precious lessons during the preparation for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), slated for this May in Cambodia. The French coach said the players have been training hard to gear up for the 32nd SEA Games , adding that they performed well in the first half of the game against UAE, one of the six strongest teams in Asia, on early March 26 (Vietnam time). Such matches showed that Vietnam’s U23 … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s U23 footballers ready for last match at Doha Cup

Two local travel bloggers, Quy Coc Tu (Ngo Tran Hai An) and Duong Vu, went on an expedition tour to Hang Va (Va Cave), which features a diverse range of stunning stalactites and stalagmites in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. With a total length of 1.7 kilometers, Va Cave is part of the cavern system found in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. A pathway to Va Cave in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An The cave is some 50 meters away from the exit of Son Doong Cave, which is considered the world’s largest known cave. Va Cave is home to numerous cone-shaped, unique, and strikingly beautiful stalactites. Inside Va Cave in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An When the rainy season ends, rainwater seeps into the ground and through underground waterways to enter the cave, forming extremely unique underground … [Read more...] about In photos: This million-year-old cave in central Vietnam boasts incredibly beautiful stalactites