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El Salvador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco (middle) and Vietnam’s Foreign Deputy Minister Ha Kim Ngoc (second from left) cut the ribbon to open the El Salvador Embassy in Hanoi on February 15. Photo: VNA El Salvador’s embassy office officially opened in Hanoi on February 15, the first for the Central American country in Southeast Asia, VNA reported Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by El Salvador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Vietnam’s Foreign Deputy Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and high-ranking guests from both countries. In her opening speech, Tinoco said, “El Salvador recognises Vietnam’s leadership and its potential to develop solid cooperation ties in fields of mutual interest.” “In this new stage of El Salvador’s history, we have a very clear image of the type of country we want to inherit to current and future generations,” she said. “At the centre of our government policies, the well-being of the Salvadoran populati...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 17) notable headlines Vietnam reaffirms commitment to Turkey quake relief aid campaign Stronger FDI waves expected into Vietnam Traditional Vietnamese culture introduced in North Africa US, Vietnam to counter wildlife trafficking through sea ports Quang Ninh islands proposed to open to tourists HCM City to host 8th Vietnam – Japan Festival US firms upbeat about Vietnamese economic outlook: Consul General Tree planting marks 30 years of Vietnam – Israel diplomacy British reporter reveals eight interesting things about Vietnamese cuisine Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R) exchanges views with Turkish Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioglu at the UN headquarters in New York. Vietnam reaffirms commitment to Turkey quake relief aid campaign Vietnam will work alongside the international community to support Turkey in overcoming the consequences of the recent devastating earthquake and stabilizing people’s lives. Ambassador Dang Hoang ...

The site is a nine storey building that was completely destroyed by the 7/8 magnitude earthquake on February 6. They race against time, hoping to find survivors. Besides rescue work, they also provide local people with daily necessities. The gifts, despite their small value, demonstrate Vietnamese people’s tradition of mutual assistance for those in need no matter who they are and where they live. Turkish children are happy with the gifts presented by Vietnamese rescue workers. Vietnamese rescue workers have left a good impression on Turkish people in the earthquake hit area. Despite harsh weather, Vietnamese officers have tried to locate and rescue survivors, and their work has been appreciated by local people. Local people are very grateful to Vietnamese rescue workers for their hard work. The Turkish government has set up thousands of makeshift tents to accommodate displaced people to withstand the free...

The exhibits were collected by Alain Dussarps, Vice President of the French-Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV), in his visits to Vietnam. This is the first time these unique items have been introduced in Saintes, leaving a good impression on visitors. The exhibition is one of the activities of the programme “Le Vietnam s’invite à Saintes” (Vietnam comes to Saintes) to introduce Vietnamese culture to local people within the framework of a programme organised by Association Vietnam 17 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Nhung Lehoux, President of Association Vietnam 17, underlined the importance of preserving and promoting traditional culture values of ethnic minority groups of Vietnam, hoping that more French visitors and overseas Vietnamese will visit Vietnam to  explore and experience the country’s culture. As scheduled, a chain of cultural events will be held in the framework of “Le Vietnam s’invite ...

Table of Contents Hue beef vermicelli Mussels rice Rice dumpling cake Sweet soup with grilled pork Salted Coffee Hue beef vermicelli (Bún bò Huế) When it comes to Hue cuisine, it is impossible not to mention the famous Hue beef vermicelli, which is praised by many domestic and foreign diners as one of the must-try specialties here. A bowl of Hue beef vermicelli includes ingredients such as vermicelli, beef, pork blood, crab cakes, and rich broth. Noodles are made from rice flour mixed with filtered flour in different proportions, making the vermicelli both soft and chewy. In addition to bringing a delicious taste, this dish also attracts customers with its attractive colors, from the orange color of cashew oil to the brown color of beef and pig’s blood, and the white color of bean sprouts. The beef is carefully selected, and fresh and is mainly the fore calves, beef encrustation, or bright red flesh. In addition, it is indispensable that crab cakes are made fro...

Vietnam attends first international meeting of political parties’ newspapers in Cuba. Photo: VNA. A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Vu Trong Lam, deputy editor-in-chief of the Communist Review, paid a working visit to Cuba from February 9 to February 14, VOV reported Wednesday. Between February 10 and February 12 the delegation participated in the first international meeting of political ideological magazines and newspapers of political parties, left-wing and progressive movements in Havana, alongside 40 Cuban scholars and nearly 100 delegates from 34 countries. The event was held by the Socialist Cuba magazine, a theoretical and political body of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) within the framework of the 31st Havana International Book Fair, according to VNA. Cuban President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel and delegates. Photo: VNA Addressing the opening session, head of the Ideological Department of the PCC’s Central Committee Rogelio ...

The meeting between Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and the EU-ABC and EuroCham delegation in Hanoi on February 15. Photo: VNA Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) in Hanoi on February 15, affirming that his ministry will actively work with other ministries and sectors to promote bilateral trade and investment links. Stressing the importance Vietnam attaches to relations with the EU, the host official expressed his delight that the two sides’ comprehensive partnership and cooperation have been flourishing. He appreciated the assistance the EU and its member state had given to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been implemented for more than two years, creating an impulse for bilateral trade and encouraging EU businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, he went on, adding that the EU is curre...