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Vietnamese singer Hanbin. Photo from TEMPEST's Twitter The Vietnamese artist and his six bandmates held their showcase Wednesday to present their new single "Into the Storm." Footage of his performance has garnered tens of thousands of interactions from the public audience on various South Korean news outlets and social media platforms. Hanbin said during the Q&A section that he wanted to hold more tours with his bandmates in the future, and wanted his home country Vietnam to be one of the stops of the tours. "I can go everywhere as long as you [fans] are there," he said. The group also promised to bring the fans more interesting experiences in the future. Born Ngo Ngoc Hung in the northern Yen Bai province, Hanbin gained attention with his attendance in the South Korean reality show "I-Land," produced by boy group BTS’ management agency Big Hit Entertainment, in 2020. He then signed a contract with Yuehua Entertainment and debuted in the K-pop idol group TEMPEST … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer creates buzz in South Korea

In Saigon, the lantern streets in District 5 have become a lively hub of activity half a month before the Mid-Autumn Festival, which peaks on September 29 this year. Families from all corners of Ho Chi Minh City converge on streets like Luong Nhu Hoc, Phu Dinh, and Lao Tu. Among these, Phu Dinh walking street takes the spotlight as the epicenter of lantern shopping. Phu Dinh and Luong Nhu Hoc streets are renowned for their wide assortment of traditional handmade lanterns. These lanterns, adorned with intricate designs ranging from boats to dragons, fish and butterflies, are predominantly crafted from red cellophane. LED lights have replaced traditional candles, enhancing safety while preserving durability. These enchanting lanterns vary in size, from modest 20-centimeter versions to creations exceeding 1 meter, with prices ranging from VND20,000 to VND500,000 (US$0.80 to $20). Rabbit and pig lanterns, housed in bamboo … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn magic hits Vietnamese cities in pre-festival spirit

At the event (Photo: tdtt.com.vn) Zhejiang (VNA) – Vietnamese rowers secured tickets to the finals for four out of the five events on the first day of rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in China on September 20. In the women's heavyweight coxless four event with two oars, Bui Thi Thu Hien, Luong Thi Thao, Nguyen Thi Giang and Pham Thi Thao came third with a time of 7m2s11, behind China and Iran, to earn themselves a spot in the finals. In the women's eight heavyweight coxed event , the Vietnamese team finished second with a time of 6min33s28, behind the host team China. This event saw five competing teams, and all of them advanced to the finals. In the women's four heavyweight coxed event where only six countries participated, the Vietnamese women's team secured a place in the finals by finishing third with a time of 6m39s89. They will compete for medals alongside China and Japan. In the women's double sculls heavyweight event with two oars, Pham Thi … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese rowers secure four tickets to finals

Vietnam and Bangladesah have ample room for achieving stronger growth in their bilateral trade cooperation, as the two countries share many things in common, including being emerging economies with stable development, having large populations, markets, and sufficient human resources. In addition, a huge number of young people in the two countries are able to quickly embrace advanced technology and innovation trends, said Pham Viet Chien, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The two countries need to effectively implement bilateral agreements and cooperation mechanisms in multiple fields, especially the Joint Committee on economic, culture, science and technology cooperation. Both sides should continue to study and develop new cooperation mechanisms on par with each nation’s need for further growth, he said. The two Asian nations also share many others in common, in terms of their foreign policies about global and regional issues. They … [Read more...] about Much room for growth in Vietnam – Bangladesh trade ties: Vietnamese ambassador

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and  President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with global leaders in New York on September 20 afternoon (local time), on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly . Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam has written to four foreign-invested firms asking them to suspend cooperation agreements with 328 livestock farms as these farms have no certificates of completion of environmental protection works. Previously, the department, in collaboration with relevant agencies and local authorities, conducted inspections to assess the adherence to legal requirements for environmental protection by nearly 10,000 livestock farms and poultry facilities in the province. The four-month comprehensive review of documents and on-site inspections resulted in the discovery of 328 pig and chicken farming operations across 10 out of 11 districts and cities, excluding Bien Hoa City, holding livestock farming contracts with four foreign-invested enterprises without the necessary environmental permits. Those foreign-invested enterprises consists of C.P. Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co. Ltd., … [Read more...] about Vietnamese province halts foreign firms’ partnerships with 328 farms over environmental issues

Medical staff in the training session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Military observers, engineers and medical workers of Vietnam and other countries demonstrated their performance of tasks for the United Nations peacekeeping mission , in Hanoi on September 20. The activity was part of the Competency Evaluation Programme for Prospective United Nations Peacekeepers of the Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4 within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministerial Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan (left) at the event. (Photo: VNA) In the scenario-based training, they worked together in response to an urgent medical situation in which engineer officers were injured by explosive remnants from war. Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said the training session aimed to raise the trainees’ awareness of the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, foreign peacekeepers show off emergency response skills

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son signs the United Nations agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (the High Seas Treaty)(Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on September 20 signed the United Nations agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (the High Seas Treaty), making Vietnam one of the first countries to sign the international-legally binding instrument under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The signing of the agreement conveyed the message that Vietnam is a positive and responsible member of the international community as well as the country’s efforts to join hands with countries to deal with global issues, contributing to peace, prosperity and sustainable development. More than 60 countries are scheduled to sign the … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Seas Treaty

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) meets with Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Salomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Uganda Henry Oryem Okello, and Vice President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations Maros Sefcovic in New York on September 20. The meetings took place on the occasion of their attendance in the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly. Talking to Kommasith, Son applauded the sound development of the two countries’ relations, especially high-level mutual visits and meetings, and the promotion of key cooperation projects in the recent past. The Lao official spoke highly … [Read more...] about FM meets senior officials of Laos, Salomon Islands, Uganda, EU

The travel news site Reisereporter has just published an article that highlights some of the famous tourist destinations and landscapes in Vietnam, including Hanoi. In the article titled “Vietnam: You shouldn’t miss these sights”, www.reisereporter.de suggests tourists to visit some hidden "treasures" and undiscovered natural wonders in this wonderful country in the Southeast Asia region, in addition to popular tourist attractions. A Vietnamese girl in her charming ao dai (long dress) and non la (conical hat) walks through the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Yeu Ha Noi According to Daniel Schramm, staff writer for www.reisereporter.de , Vietnam is a fascinating destination with a wide variety of sights and experiences. From historic cities like Hanoi and Hue to stunning natural landscapes like Halong Bay and Sapa to culinary adventures in street kitchens and markets, the country offers something for every taste. Vietnam's … [Read more...] about German press: Vietnam is a fascinating travel destination