Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday afternoon, commencing their official visit to Vietnam until Monday next week. Their visit is aimed at marking the 50th anniversary of Japan – Vietnam diplomatic ties. Crown Prince Akishino, 58, is the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito. Akishino was declared first in line to the chrysanthemum throne in 2020. This is the third time the Japanese crown prince has visited Vietnam. His previous visits were made in 1999 and 2012. Akishino is set to attend a welcome ceremony hosted by Vice-State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the Presidential Palace on Thursday morning, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two top Vietnamese and Japanese officials will hold talks after the ceremony. Akishino and Kiko will also visit late President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house and fish pond. As part of their Vietnam trip, they will sit in on a ceremony to celebrate … [Read more...] about Japanese Crown Prince, Princess arrive in Vietnam
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Long An’s Tan An city reforms administrative procedures
At the municipal Public Administration Centre (Photo: baolongan.vn) Long An (VNA) – With a commitment to placing people and businesses at the centre to improve service quality, Tan An city in the Mekong Delta province of Long An is continuing its efforts to build a professional, modern, dynamic and responsible administrative system. administrative system , and meeting the needs of citizens. This step-by-step approach aims to modernise the State administrative system. Deputy Director of the municipal Public Administration Centre Vo Van Thang (third from right) receives the certificate of merit from the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee (Photo: baolongan.vn) Additionally, the city is exploring new and effective models to facilitate convenient and speedy interactions and document handling for citizens, ensuring their satisfaction with the motto of "discipline, responsibility and efficiency." The city will also continue with the development of … [Read more...] about Long An’s Tan An city reforms administrative procedures
Vietnam open Asian Games football campaign with Mongolia victory
Vietnam had a good start in men’s football at the 19th Asian Games tournament in China with a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in their opening match in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Vietnam applied pressure against their opponents right from the outset of the game and netted an early goal in the third minute. Capitalizing on a well-executed long pass from his teammate, Nguyen Quoc Viet took advantage of a Mongolian defender’s error to break free and took a shot that ultimately bested goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu. The momentum then continued to strongly favor Vietnam. In the 31st minute, Quoc Viet’s powerful long-range shot from over 22 meters away sent the ball directly into the goal, leaving goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu with no opportunity to make a save, extending Vietnam’s lead to 2-0. Just four minutes later, Mongolia managed their first significant chance when midfielder Nergui Sainbuyan unleashed an impressive long-range shot from beyond the penalty area. However, Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam open Asian Games football campaign with Mongolia victory