More than 100 Japanese companies in the food industry and 30 in cosmetics are looking for partners and expanding business in Vietnam. Japan Street, an online catalog site, is expected to further enhance business cooperation between Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises and further contribute to bilateral relations. Deputy Head of JETRO in Hanoi Keisuke Kobayashi at the event. Photo: Hai Yen Project Manager at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi Yutaka Yasunaga stressed the view during a press briefing on the platform held today [June 30]. According to Yasunaga, “Japan Street” would help connect Japanese suppliers with overseas buyers, including those from Vietnam. Yasunaga said that the Covid-19 pandemic and the restriction measures adopted by countries around the world have made it difficult to set up direct meetings between buyers and suppliers. “An online platform, therefore, is considered an effective solution to avoid disruption to … [Read more...] about “Japan Street” to bolster Vietnam-Japan business cooperation: JETRO
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Hanoi to host hot air balloon festival “Colourful Hanoi”
Illustrative image (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn ) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi Department of Tourism will coordinate with relevant agencies to kick off a tourism programme themed “Get on Hanoi 2022” on March 25 with a series of attractive activities, including a hot air balloon festival "Colourful Hanoi". international tourists in the new normal in the capital city. Hanoi ", music and visual art "Charming Hanoi", visual art Love Hanoi, musical and art performance "Get on Hanoi 2022". hot air balloon festival on March 25- 27 , the municipal Department of Tourism will coordinate with VMG Media JSC to organise a programme to introduce three new tourism products with hot air balloons, and perform at the same time 22 hot air balloons. Visitors will experience flying up in hot air balloons to see Hanoi from above. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host hot air balloon festival “Colourful Hanoi”
Hue Citadel attracts thousands of visitors to enjoy Hue Festival 2022
Thousands of tourists flocked to the Hue Citadel in Thua Thien-Hue Province on Wednesday night, the first night of free admission to the Hue Festival 2022, to take part in major art activities. Within the framework of 2022 Hue Festival, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center is offering free entrance to the Imperial City within the Hue Citadel in the city's namesake till Thursday. Visitors gather at the Imperial City to enjoy a performance within the framework of the 2022 Hue Festival in Thua Thien- Hue Province, Vietnam, June 29, 2022. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre On Wednesday, one of the key programs of Hue Festival 2022, an art performance was staged in front of the yard of Thai Hoa Palace. In the space of the historic Nguyen Dynasty Royal Palace, this art program has combined tradition and modernity. Hue Citadel was adorned with more multicolored lights to welcome travelers at night, creating a sparkling scene. Actors wearing costumes perform on … [Read more...] about Hue Citadel attracts thousands of visitors to enjoy Hue Festival 2022
Vietnam eyes stronger cooperation with Japan in crime combat
Nhập mô tả cho ảnhMinister of Public Security To Lam meets with Japan ese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 30. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security To Lam wishes Vietnam and Japan will step up negotiations and sign agreements for closer coordination in crime prevention during his meeting with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 30. Lam highlighted Furukawa Yoshihisa’s visit, saying it is of significance as it sets the scene for Vietnam and Japan to resume judicial cooperation post-pandemic. Vietnam and Japan will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year. Minister Lam expressed his delight at achievements in the two countries' partnership in politics, diplomacy, economics, trade and culture, saying the bilateral relationship is at its best ever. The two ministries signed an agreement for the transfer of convicted persons in 2019 which took effect in August … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes stronger cooperation with Japan in crime combat
Vietnam, Japan boost legal and judicial cooperation
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc holds talks with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 29. (Photo: VGP) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc held talks with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 29 to chalk out ways to step up cooperation. Ngoc highly appreciated Furukawa for selecting Vietnam as one of the destinations in his first foreign trip since taking office in October 2021, saying Japan was the first bilateral partner providing technical support for Vietnam in legal and judicial matters, particularly through projects run by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam since 1996. Japan has been providing Vietnam with assistance in law-making in civil and economic affairs and litigation, as well as capacity building. To further boost the bilateral partnership in the coming time, Ngoc suggested the two sides continue effectively executing … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan boost legal and judicial cooperation
Vietnam proposes Japan help in law-making capacity building
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Japan for further helping Vietnam improve capacity in law-making and develop a pool of skilled legal and judicial experts during his meeting with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 30. The PM also proposed Japan support Vietnam in accelerating digital transformation in justice and capacity building in defending international legal cases, particularly in the fields of politics, trade and economy. He affirmed that the Government of Vietnam is providing all enabling conditions to strengthen legal and judicial cooperation between the two ministries of justice, which plays a part in stepping up the Vietnam – Japan extensive strategic partnership. Describing Japan as Vietnam’s long-term, trusted and leading partner which shares many common strategic benefits with Vietnam, PM Chinh … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes Japan help in law-making capacity building
Thailand kickstarts tourism campaign through “BL Dramas”
Illustrate image (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Using the popularity of homegrown "boys’ love" (BL) productions as an attraction, Thailand has launched a campaign to attract international tourists , particularly Japanese tourists. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the campaign was launched in June at the Mini Thai Festival in Osaka, Japan. Two booths were set up by video distributors in the "Thai BL" corner, attracting a large crowd that was also there to view Thai street food stalls and a Muay Thai exhibition . The productions, known as "Y series" in Thailand — a reference to the Japanese "yaoi" fiction that features relationships between male characters and served as the inspiration for BL dramas — were once viewed with prejudice but have since gained acceptance due to their potential to serve as cultural exports. When the TAT’s Osaka office offered eight participants a trial tour, partially funded by the office, to BL … [Read more...] about Thailand kickstarts tourism campaign through “BL Dramas”
Virtual event to connect Vietnamese, Japanese firms in support industries
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An online conference will take place from July 5 - 6 to connect Vietnamese and Japanese businesses in the support industries, aiming to help domestic firms seek partners and boost exports. The event, held by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade), Vietnam’s Trade Office in Japan, and the ASEAN - Japan Centre , will also help Vietnam ese businesses in the support industries to access new trends in the market, advanced technologies, and potential partners from Japan in order to develop more professionally. It will assist enterprises in Vietnam to maintain connectivity with the Japanese side and explore export opportunities, according to Vietrade. Statistics show that over the past years, Vietnamese companies have developed in terms of both quantity and quality. They have improved production capacity and are increasingly engaged in global production chains. The number of those firms currently accounts for … [Read more...] about Virtual event to connect Vietnamese, Japanese firms in support industries
Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
The ASEAN Para Games 2022 is a qualifier for athletes to win tickets to Paralympic Paris 2024. Some 155 Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will attend the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 2022) in Indonesia next month, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Vietnamese delegation will include one guiding athlete, 18 coaches, two doctors, and 13 support personnel. The rest are Vietnamese parasports athletes who will compete in eight events: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery. On July 23, a departure ceremony will be held to see off the Vietnamese delegation at the National Sports Training Center in Ho Chi Minh City. It is expected that on July 26 or 27, the Vietnamese delegation will join the Games. Weightlifter Le Van Cong is the golden hope of Vietnam's disabled team at the ASEAN Para Games 2022 in … [Read more...] about Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
Vietnam reaffirms support for U.N. Secretary-General’s appeal for global ceasefire
In her remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Tra, Charge d'affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the U.N., pointed out that while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten peace and development efforts, conflicts in many regions have led to heavy casualties and growing humanitarian challenges. She held that the international community should give high priority to ensuring compliance with international laws and the U.N. Charter. She also underlined the role of multilateralism and multilateral mechanisms with the U.N. at their center. To promote a ceasefire, it is necessary to boost compliance with Resolutions 2532 and 2565, and relevant resolutions of the U.N. Security Council, Tra said, suggesting a framework be set up to effectively monitor ceasefire agreements in conflict-hit regions. Highlighting Vietnam’s efforts to promote the U.N. Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2573 on the protection of critical civilian infrastructure in armed conflicts, the ambassador said this issue as … [Read more...] about Vietnam reaffirms support for U.N. Secretary-General’s appeal for global ceasefire