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The meeting between Deputy PMs Le Minh Khai and Men Sam An in Hanoi on June 24 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai had a working session with his visiting Cambodia n counterpart Men Sam An in Hanoi on June 24. Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honour to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam – Cambodia links

The Paris seminar aims to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France. (Photo: VNA Paris (VNA) – France has major advantages in various areas which are also those prioritized by Vietnam in its FDI attraction policy, said Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang at a seminar in Paris on June 23. Co-presided over by Ambassador Thang and President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) Thibaut Giroux, the event aimed to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France. It also saw the presence of French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuel Pavillon Grosser and representatives from nearly 80 companies and investors from both sides. In his remarks, Thang highlighted Vietnam as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in ASEAN, saying the Government of Vietnam has been persistently improving legal framework to attract French investors in the fields of mutual interest, particularly hi-tech industries and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation

Addressing the three-day U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment, which concluded on June 23, Giang said that in 2022, Vietnam has donated 500,000 USD to the U.N.’s humanitarian funds and 1 million USD to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) mechanism. Vietnam has also coordinated with other ASEAN member states, through the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) and U.N. offices, to provide humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people. The diplomat affirmed that peace and stability are prerequisites to ensure safe and uninterrupted humanitarian access for those in need. Humanitarian activities should be based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, upholding the U.N. Charter and international humanitarian law, in accordance with the conditions, needs and circumstances of each country, he stressed. He said that countries have the most important roles and responsibilities in addressing the root … [Read more...] about Vietnam always supports U.N.’s humanitarian efforts: Ambassador

Coconut has become an essential part of people’s lives in Hoai Nhon District, Binh Dinh. The coconut trees provide food, shade and protect the area from the sun and the storms. That's why the people here add coconut flavor in many of their dishes. Banh trang dua (Coconut rice paper) The main ingredient for making banh trang dua is flour. Cassava are peeled and pureed into a floury and watery mixture. Then the water is separated from the flour. The final product is mixed with clean water in a certain ratio along with some other ingredients to make the rice paper. Coconut rice paper, of course, cannot be completed without coconut. The coconut must not be too ripe so that the pulp is sweet, thick and soft. The pulp is then mixed with thick coconut milk with some spices, scallion, pepper and put into the rice paper mixture. The final mixture is steamed to make a batch of delicious coconut rice paper. In the past, coconut rice paper here was quite big. But later, for convenience … [Read more...] about Three signature dishes of Binh Dinh’s coconut region

Originating from Japan, 3D jelly is not just a dessert but also a beautiful 3D work of art, elaborately made under the skilled hands of artisans. After three years of research and discovery, Tran Phuong Nga from Hanoi uses her enthusiasm and love of creativity to create outstanding 3D jelly cakes . 3D jelly cakes are made from simple ingredients like agar jelly, fresh milk, water, sugar, fruit, and some vegetables. With skilled hands, vivid colours such as red, violet, green, and yellow appear from amaranth, dragon fruit, green tea powder, and pumpkin. Artisans slowly move needles in agar jelly cakes to create colourful petals. The task requires creativity and skilled hands. The time needed to complete a jelly cake depends on many factors. There are cakes that Nga can complete in just 10 minutes while others take half a day. Savouring a 3D agar jelly cake is like enjoying a work of art, as it satisfies both the eyes and the taste buds. From a simple dessert, 3D agar … [Read more...] about Woman with love for 3D jelly cakes

The Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has asked the Vietnamese government to consider promptly giving funds to Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railways No. 1 Company Limited (HURC 1), which is at risk of halting operation. In his recent letter to Tran Van Son, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office, Shimizu Akira, Chief Representative of the JICA Vietnam Office, mentioned some issues related to the city’s Metro Line No. 1, including the urgent need of providing a budget to HURC 1 so that it can maintain operations. HURC 1, the operator of the city’s first metro project, is facing a big problem as its initial charter capital has been used up to pay for operating expenses in the past time and is now facing the risk of suspension due to lack of funds, the JICA said. Earlier in January this year, JICA sent an official letter to the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance requesting early allocation of funding to the company. … [Read more...] about JICA urges funding for operator of Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line