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Lao Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Phimpha Keomixay (right) receives the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). Photo: VNA Lao Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Phimpha Keomixay was awarded the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) on August 22. The insignia honors her contributions to the cause of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development. During the ceremony, Do Viet Ha, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO), emphasized the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos. The Consul General has played an active role in strengthening the traditional solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao people through various practical activities in areas such as economy-trade, culture-sports, health care, and education, among others, Ha said. Lao Consul General in H...

Vietnam’s seafood industry is working towards removing the yellow card warning for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing imposed by the European Commission (EC). This is not only a goal for the industry, but also a step towards improving the marine environment and promoting sustainable and responsible fishing practices. Nguyen Chu Hoi, Permanent Vice Chairman of Vietnam Fishery Association, shared his thoughts on this issue in an interview with The News newspaper. Hoi emphasized that fighting violations related to IUU fishing is a pressing and long-term issue that requires the involvement of the political system and fishermen in coastal provinces. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan’s responses during the 25th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee highlighted the solutions to lift the EC’s yellow card and underscored the importance of addressing IUU fishing. Vietnam’s goal is not only to remove the EC’s yellow card, but also t...

At the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Canada, the Department of External Relations (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and CanCham signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Photo: WVR Consul General Behzad Babakhani emphasized that after 50 years of diplomatic relations, Vietnam-Canada relations have flourished in various areas, including politics, diplomacy, economy and trade, and cooperation in international affairs. Since the establishment of the comprehensive partnership in 2017, the economic relations between the two countries have rapidly and steadily developed. Vietnam is currently Canada’s largest trading partner in ASEAN. Canada imports approximately US$11 billion worth of products from Vietnam annually, making it one of Vietnam’s top 10 export markets. Vietnam’s main exports to Canada include textiles, footwear, aquatic products, computers, means of transport, and spare parts. In 2022 alone, Canada’s exports to Vietnam...

Professor Bui Minh Phong, an esteemed member of the Vietnamese community in Hungary, has been awarded the Hungarian Order of Merit Knight Cross. This prestigious award, presented by the Hungarian State, recognizes his exceptional contributions in the fields of mathematical research, scientific cooperation, and education. The awarding ceremony took place at the Celebration House in Budapest as part of the Hungarian National Day celebrations on August 20. Eszter Vitályos, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, presented the Hungarian Order of the Knight Cross to Prof Bui Minh Phong. Professor Bui Minh Phong received the Hungarian State’s noble award. Photo: Vietnam+ According to Hungarian law, this Order of Merit is awarded based on the recommendation of Prime Minister Orbán Viktor and signed by President Novák Katalin. It acknowledges Prof. Bui Minh Phong’s significant contributions during his more than 37 years of teaching and resea...

According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, a special festival will be held in Lai Chau province from October 6 to 8. The festival aims to celebrate and promote the traditional identities and values of ethnic minorities, educate about patriotic traditions and national pride, and strengthen the unity of the nation. 13 localities, including Lai Chau and its neighboring provinces, will participate in the festival. Additionally, provinces across the country such as Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, and Kon Tum will be involved. The festival aims to introduce and promote the nation’s cultural, sports, and tourism potential and strengths, especially among less-populated ethnic groups with a population of less than 10,000. It also seeks to raise awareness and responsibility in preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The opening ceremony of the festival will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television and Radio – Television of Lai C...

On September 2, 1945, tens of thousands of red flags bearing a yellow five-pointed star in the middle made by Tu Van villagers covered Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam. Since then, millions of flags produced by the craftsmen of Tu Van village have been shipped to localities nationwide to mark important national celebrations. Four generations of Nguyen Van Phuc’s family work to produce national flags, selling hundreds of thousands of flags each year. The post Hanoi Village Buzzing With Flag-Making Ahead of National Day appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

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