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Right after that, General Phan Van Giang and his entourage visited the 7th Artillery Brigade of the 7th Army Division under the RoK Army stationed in Namyangju, Gyeonggi province. A welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation was hosted by Lieutenant General Go Hyeon-seok, Commander of the 7th Army Division and Brigadier General Yoon Hyeon-sik, Commander of the 7th Artillery Brigade. During the visit, General Phan Van Giang and his entourage watched a live-fire demonstration of K9A1 self-propelled howitzer and were briefed on the brigade’s organization and its staffed weapons and equipment, including K9A1 self-propelled howitzers and K10 automatic ammunition resupply vehicles. Reportedly, the 7th Artillery Brigade was established on November 1st, 1989. It has five companies, one artillery repairing factory and one signal platoon. Among the companies, there are four K9 self-propelled howitzer companies and one rocket company. The brigade is assigned to protect the area … [Read more...] about General Phan Van Giang visits RoK’s artillery brigade

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, March 28 (VNA) – Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang is leading a delegation to pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea from March 27-29 at an invitation of his counterpart of Republic of Korea ( RoK ) Lee Jong-sup. The visit aims to implement the common perceptions reached between the two countries' high-ranking leaders; exchange ideas on the world and regional situations, contributing to enhancing mutual understanding, trust and support at international forums; and orienting major defence cooperation contents between the two militaries, bringing about practical outcomes, and serving security interests of both sides./. VNA … [Read more...] about Defence minister visits RoK to deepen ties

Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang (L) meets with RoK Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Han Duck-soo hosted a reception in Seoul on March 29 for Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang who is on an official visit to the RoK at an invitation of his Korean counterpart Lee Jong-sup. Han said the visit holds special significance as the two countries just upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last December. He stressed that his country considers Vietnam one of its most important partners in the region; and hopes to expand bilateral relations in diplomacy and economics, and to continue strengthening defence ties, particularly in defence industry. He also proposed the Vietnamese Government support the RoK in hosting the Busan Expo 2030. Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang meets with RoK Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (Photo: VNA) For his part, Gen. … [Read more...] about Defence Minister meets with RoK Prime Minister in Seoul

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are considering a plan to install roofs over suitable parts of the walkways of Le Loi Boulevard in District 1 at a cost of up to US$1.27 million to protect pedestrians from sunshine and rain. The municipal Department of Planning and Architecture recently submitted its scheme to the city’s administration aiming to improve the shopping road that was reopened last August after being closed for years due to the construction of the city’s first metro. As the large trees once located alongside the sidewalks were removed for the metro project, a roof system over them should be built to shield walkers and shoppers from the elements, according to the department. Accordingly, the Le Loi sidewalks with an average of 5.5 - 6 meters on each side will have a roof reaching out four meters, a departmental representative told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Not only do they help block sunlight and rain, the future roofs can also create a lively cityscape for this … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City considers spending up to $1.27mn on downtown street roofing

In 2022, two-way trade between Yunnan (China) and the bordering provinces of Vietnam is expected to reach US$3.25 billion. The provincial authorities of Vietnam's Lao Cai and China's Yunnan agreed on March 28 to take necessary measures to lift their comprehensive ties, especially trade. A truck that links Lao Cai and Yunnan Province passes the Kim Thanh II International Border Gate. Photo: The Hanoi Times "The comprehensive partnership between Lao Cai and Yunnan has improved tremendously in recent years, but it has not reached its full potential," said Hoang Quoc Khanh, permanent vice chairman of the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee. Khanh suggested that Yunnan authorities further relax regulations and facilitate cross-border trade and travel between the two nations to improve bilateral relations. The Lao Cai official said Chinese authorities should restore trade and travel activities to pre-pandemic levels. He also urged the Chinese government to … [Read more...] about Lao Cai and Yunnan provinces agree to strengthen bilateral ties

Vietnam and China share a long border with the busiest border gates serving trade connections. Vietnam’s top leaders including General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh today [March 28] met Wang Ning, party secretary of Yunnan Province, China as part of gestures to strengthen the ties between border areas. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Wang Ning, party secretary of Yunnan Province, China, at the meeting in Hanoi on Mar 28. Photo: VNA Wang Ning is in Vietnam to co-chair a meeting between party secretaries of Vietnam’s Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien provinces. The meeting is the third of its kind to set goals for cooperation between the localities. At the meeting in Hanoi on March 28, Trong highly appreciated the cooperation and expected Yunnan and Vietnamese border localities to be role models in implementing the consensus … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China enhance border ties

Hoai An from Hanoi planned to visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s biggest island in the south, with his family during the five-day holiday. However, she had to find another place closer to home like Sa Pa or Hoa Binh after realizing air tickets were too high. The cheapest price for round-trip flights between Hanoi and Phu Quoc was VND6.6 million ($280) per person. "The cost of transportation was over VND20 million for a family of three people," she said. "It was too expensive." This year, Vietnamese will enjoy a five-day break as the Hung Kings anniversary celebration falls on April 29, which is a Saturday, and people are entitled to take two extra days off the following week to compensate for that and Reunification Day on Sunday. Linh Nhi from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and her friends are also wondering whether to visit Da Nang or Thailand during the upcoming holiday. Currently, Vietjet Air's round-trip flight tickets between HCMC and Da Nang during the holiday cost about VND 4.5 … [Read more...] about Expensive air tickets discourage travel plans during Reunification Day holiday

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a rich natural environment, and pleasant architecture. Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful and dreamlike beaches. Foreigners and Vietnamese holding foreign passports benefited from a 30-day stay on Phu Quoc island exempt from requiring visas from July 1, 2020. Foreigners can enter Vietnam by air or sea and stay in transit and then transfer directly to Phu Quoc Island without requiring a visa. Hon Thom cable car, the longest of its kind in the world, is in the South of Phu Quoc island. As an isolated island located in the Gulf of Thailand, located off the southwest of mainland Vietnam, the means of transportation to Phu Quoc are very convenient with air, sea, and land routes. Tourists can use Phu Quoc International Airport Border Gate, Ha Tien International Border Gate, and … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc attracts international tourists thanks to superior visa policies

The Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission cooperated with the Electricity & Renewable Energy Department – Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and Vietnam Electricity Group to organise the Energy Transformation Forum 2023, held in Hanoi on March 28. Participants at the event The event was part of the Australian Energy Mission which comprises a series of activities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from March 27 - 30 to promote cooperation on renewable energy and to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Australia and Vietnam’s diplomatic relationship. Like Vietnam, the Australian government has made a commitment to climate action, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 and to zero by 2050. The forum will discuss the energy transition of Vietnam and Australia and introduce new energy technologies and solutions from Australia. Speaking at the event, Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Andrew Goledzinowski, said that … [Read more...] about Australian Energy Mission launched in Hanoi

Press conference on March 28 to announce the organisation of 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair (Photo: qdnd.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair will be held in the southern metropolis from April 6-9, organisers announced on March 28. The annual event will see a wide range of cultural, artistic and sport activities, and this year's edition will be one among the activities in response to the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 hosted by the south-central province of Binh Thuan. Notably, the tourism stimulation space will have nearly 100 booths, including 46 of other cities and provinces. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, deputy director of the municipal Department of Tourism , said that the fair’s activities will seek to improve the quality of tourism services and promotion work./. VNA … [Read more...] about 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair to take place next month