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Vietnam News Today (May 28): Vietnam Likely to Extend E-visa Validity to Three Months

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Vietnam News Today (May 28) notable headlines Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy New Zealand highly values potential for cooperation with Vietnam Vietnam likely to extend e-visa validity to three months Most localities record very high-risk UV levels Vietnam ready for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup’s second qualifying round Air, rail transport to be prioritised in Central Highlands HCM City int’l food expo slated for late June Tourism week “The Golden Colour of Tam Coc – Trang An” opens in Ninh Binh Cooking, dance classes help popularise Vietnamese culture in Venezuela Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives US Senator Mike Crapo in Hanoi on May 26. Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has highly valued the positive development of the Vietnam – US partnership in recent times and affirmed Vietnam in its foreign policy considers the US one of the leadin...

The Breathtaking Landscapes of Ban Gioc Border Area

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Ban Gioc Waterfall The golden color of the ripe rice fields and the clear blue color of the Quay Son river blend with the white waterfall of Ban Gioc creating an exotic picturesque landscape that cannot be found anywhere else. On sunny days, if people visit the waterfall early in the morning, they will get to see the rainbow right above the waterfall. Photo: Travel.vn The harmonious combination of morning dew and dawn light embellished by vegetation and green moss at the base of this waterfall has inspired countless artists, photographers, and travelers. Considered the fourth largest and most beautiful waterfall in the world among waterfalls located on national borders, Ban Gioc waterfall is the center of Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. The waterfall flows down into the Quay Son river. This river has a charming turquoise color. Visitors can take a boat upstream of the Quai Son River to the foot of the main waterfall to enjoy its majesty while listening to the sound of ...

Important Lessons Drawn from Paris Peace Accords

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The first session of the Four-Party Conference on Vietnam on January 18, 1969 in Paris. Photo: VNA The first lesson lies with the Party’s sound leadership, which opened up the diplomatic front and carried forward strengths of the diplomatic sector, in combination with political and military fronts and the “fight and talk” strategy, creating common strength to win the victory. The second was persistently pursuing the foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, for the sake of the nation; properly applying President Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic motto of “Di bat bien, ung van bien” (“Keeping calm is to cope with multi-unexpected changes”), creating opportunities, forcing the enemy to join negotiations, proactively conducting diplomatic attacks and ending negotiations when conditions are right; harmoniously handling relations with major countries, and at the same time utilizing the widespread international support for the struggle to make the Paris Conference a victory. Th...

Vietnam Shows Support to Global South

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Voice of Global South Summit’s inaugural leaders’ session has been attended by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc that was hosted by the Indian Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event. Photo: VNA Vietnam supports and will contribute to the Global South for a world of fairness, openness, prosperity and happiness, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in his remarks delivered virtually at the opening of the Voice of Global South Summit on January 12, VNA reported. Initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event was one of the first activities within the framework of India’s G20 Presidency with an aim to integrate views and stances of developing countries into the G20 agenda, thereby promoting global solidarity and building a common voice in addressing pressing challenges as well as fulfilling sustainable development goals. In his remarks, President Phuc highlighted the need to join hands to strengthen foundations for global peace and d...

State President Receives Governor of Japan’s Niigata Prefecture

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Governor of Japan’s Niigata prefecture Hanazumi Hideyo. Photo: VNA President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 12 for Hanazumi Hideyo, Governor of Japan’s Niigata prefecture, during which the Vietnamese leader suggested that Niigata foster partnership with Vietnamese localities, VNA reported. Welcoming the first Japanese local leader to Vietnam in 2023, a special year as Vietnam and Japan celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, President Phuc said that the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries is developing strongly and substantially across all fields. The President spoke highly of Niigata and the Governor’s determination, efforts and initiatives to promote cooperation with Vietnam over the years, including the signing of collaboration deals with northern Hai Phong city and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, as well as cultural exchange activities such as the...

Prime Minister’s Visit to Laos Achieves Comprehensive, Substantive Results

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PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone at a ceremony to sign important agreements between the two countries. Photo: VNA Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wrapped up his two-day official visit to Laos on January 12, during which he co-chaired the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, VNA reported. This is the first visit by PM Chinh to Laos, marking the successful conclusion of the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. He is the first foreign leader to visit Laos in 2023 and also the first foreign guest that the new Lao PM has welcomed in 2023. With a busy schedule of nearly 20 activities in about 30 hours, PM Chinh engaged in 20 different activities, including talks with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, and meetings with incumbent and former Party and State leaders of Laos. He and the Lao PM chaired and joined many important events of the two countries, including the closing ceremony of the V...