Zoey Nguyễn
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Vietnam Seeks WHO Assistance in Enhancing Healthcare Sector
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held a meeting with Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, on May 13 in Hanoi. The two sides agreed to better cooperate on restructuring and strengthening the preventive and primary healthcare systems, focusing on early and remote disease prevention and control.
15/05/2024 08:48
UN Appreciates Many Special Projects by the Vietnamese Engineer Unit in Abyei
On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and unification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2024) and the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024), the Vietnamese Engineer Unit has been completing many humanitarian activities in the Abyei area.
06/05/2024 09:08
NGOs Support Ethnic Minorities in Dien Bien in Natural Disaster Risk Prevention and Response
On April 24, in Dien Bien Phu City, the project "Strengthening natural disaster risk resilience for ethnic minorities in Dien Bien province" (IREM) was officially launched. Accordingly, IREM, by the German Relief Alliance (Aktion Deutschland Hilft or ADH) through World Vision, supports ethnic minority communities in the province to improve their ability to prevent and respond to natural disaster risks.
02/05/2024 12:24
Digital Economic Development Rate in Vietnam is Fastest Among Southeast Asian Countries
On April 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the National Committee on Digital Transformation, chaired the 8th session of the Committee. The discussion focuses on the digital economy development rate.
27/04/2024 20:58
Utilizing Cyberspace as New Approach to External Information
Vietnam hopes to use the internet to help promote its unique brand of "bamboo diplomacy."
24/04/2024 13:02
Art1st - A Korean Band Inspired by Hanoi's Bustling Nature
For Park Seo-yun, Gwak Bong-su, Kim Dong-wook, Hwang Se-hwan, Mun Ye-ji and Yoon Ji-eun from the Korean band "Art1st", capturing the ups and downs of life in Hanoi is the driving force behind many of their self-composed songs.
20/04/2024 09:33
IKEA Highly Appreciates Timber Source from Vietnam
"IKEA has been present in Vietnam through purchasing and supplying activities since 1993 and has continuously expanded cooperation with various domestic supply partners over the years," said Giafar Safaverdi - Managing Director of IKEA Vietnam, Southeast Asia Supply Area Manager of IKEA Group, one of the largest private furniture retailers in the world.
09/04/2024 14:59
"Cry from the Blue Sea" Wins Special Prize At the Denmark in Your Eyes Painting Contest
On April 2, in Hanoi, the Vietnam - Denmark Friendship Association and the Danish Embassy in Vietnam organized the award ceremony and exhibition of the "Denmark in Your Eyes Painting Contest: Green Future". The sixth grader Chu Ha Giang (Nguyen Gia Thieu Secondary School, Hanoi) won the special prize with the painting "Cry from the Blue Sea".
05/04/2024 14:52
Honoring Vietnamese Language in South Korea
On March 31, the launching ceremony of "Day to Honor the Vietnamese Language" and the opening ceremony of the Vietnamese language classes for children of multicultural families in 2024 was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea.
03/04/2024 12:21
The 10th National External Information Service Awards Launches in Hanoi
The Steering Committee for External Information Affairs, the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, and the Vietnam Television held the Launching Ceremony of the 10th National External Information Service Awards on March 28th, in Hanoi.
29/03/2024 07:21
USAID Expands US $1.15 Million Project to Support People with Disabilities in Bac Lieu
The US $1.15 million project is implemented by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partner, Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH), and runs from 2023 to October 2025.
15/03/2024 12:04
UAE Embassy to Vietnam Honors Young Vietnamese Chess Talents
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Vietnam held a ceremony on March 14 in Hanoi to congratulate and honor the Vietnamese team, including the players and the coaches, for their excellent achievements at the 2023 Asian Youth Chess Championship.
15/03/2024 10:52
Branding Vietnam As "Sustainable Seafood Destination" for American Consumers
During the North American Seafood Expo, held in Boston, United States, from March 10-12, 2024, "The discussion with Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung at Boston Seafood Expo 2024" took place. The event was co-organized by the Vietnamese Businessmen Association in the US (VENUSA), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), and the Vietnamese Agricultural Counselor in the US.
14/03/2024 16:43
Artsy Gift Ideas for Women's Day Across Vietnam
These ideas might be just what you are looking for to spend a spectacular Women's Day with your loved ones.
08/03/2024 09:50
Tripadvisor: Hoi An Ancient City Is the World' Second Best Honeymoon Destination in 2024
Hoi An ancient city (Quang Nam Province) was listed among the world’s top 25 Honeymoon Destinations of 2024, as announced at the Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
20/02/2024 12:36
Ho Chi Minh City and Son La City Named UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Son La City (Son La Province) recently became the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on February 14.
15/02/2024 15:02
Agoda: Tourists Choose Vietnam As Trendy Asian Pacific Holiday Vacation Spot
According to the booking application Agoda, Vietnam is one of the top 5 chosen destinations of tourists across the Asia-Pacific region for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.
30/01/2024 10:32
Uganda Wants Support from Vietnam in Digital Transformation, Technology, and A.I.
On January 20, Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan met with the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the occasion of attending the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
26/01/2024 09:57
IMF: AI Will Transform The Global Economy
AI will affect 40% of jobs and probably worsen inequality, says the Head of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva.
19/01/2024 15:00
Vietnam, Indonesia Hold Handover Ceremony of Miniature "Borobudur Temple" in Bac Ninh province
On January 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in coordination with the Provincial People's Committee in Bac Ninh Province held the handover ceremony of a miniature model of Borobudur Temple at the International Friendship Park (Bac Ninh).
16/01/2024 12:56
