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56 Vietnamese enterprises showcased their products at Ambiente 2024 – a leading exhibition fair on consumer goods and gifts in the world that is underway from January 27-30 in Frankfurt, Germany, VNA reported. Ambiente Frankfurt 2024, covering over 360,000 sq.m, attracts nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 170 countries who introduce the latest trends and most innovative consumer products in four display areas – kitchenware, furniture, gifts, and office items. It meets the needs of retailers and end consumers, from materials and equipment to models and solutions. Joining the event, Vietnamese enterprises expect to expand their exports to the EU – a major market of Vietnamese handicraft products that accounts for about 30% of the total. Visitors look at products of Minh Long Ceramics at Ambiente 2024. Photo: Minh Long Ceramics Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Handicraft Exporter Association Le Ba Ngoc said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict and instabilities in...

“Making Green Banh Chung to Welcome a Fruitful Spring” at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium on Jan. 28. (Photo: VNA) The General Association of Vietnamese People in Belgium organized “Making Green Banh Chung to Welcome a Fruitful Spring” at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium on Jan. 28. At the event, young people and Belgian friends were taught how to make Banh Chung, an essential specialty during Tet. Thu Hang, who has been living in Brussels for 13 years, taught the children and the Belgian participants how to wrap Banh Chung in dong leaves. Tam Anh, another Vietnamese living in Belgium, said she wants her children to participate in Vietnamese cultural programs so that they can better understand the customs of their homeland. She wants to teach them the language and culture of Vietnam. Despite not being fluent in Vietnamese, 12-year-old Antonio Duc Anh was enthusiastic about learning how to wrap Banh Chung. He carefully folded dong leaves,...

Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee, stated that the festival offers an opportunity for farmers to share their experiences in rice cultivation and improve the quality of rice production. It also contributes to the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural values associated with traditional rice farming. Following the ceremony, participants were able to engage in various engaging activities, including witnessing buffalo plowing in the fields and water bailing with bamboo buckets. Notably, the event attracted a significant number of international tourists who eagerly learned about rice cultivation in Vietnam. Despite the heavy rain, tourists fearlessly embraced the muddy fields and actively joined farmers in planting rice. Foreign tourists experience rice planting at Cam Chau Field Festival 2024. Photo: hoiancreativecity.com Among them, Melanie, a female tourist from Spain, along with her family, wore raincoats, boots, and Non La (...

Vehicles can easily move on usually-busy two-way streets. Compared to normal days, the traffic moving towards the capital’s gateways is heavy, although there is no signs of severe congestion. A long line of vehicles waits at a green light on Nguyen Trai street. A traffic police officer arrives early on Trieu Khuc street in order to guide the flow of traffic. The Nguyen Xien-Nguyen Trai intersection is slightly crowded, with vehicles able to move at a slow pace. Vehicles only clog up the area as cars and motorbikes wait for the light to turn green. During rush hour this morning, the majority of vehicles move at a snail’s pace on Nguyen Trai street. The same situation can be seen on Truong Chinh street. There are no traffic jams reported on Kham Thien, Ton Duc Thang, and Chua Boc streets. On the first working day of the new year, clear streets means no stress and a less tiring envi...

Con Dao is named in the list of among 16 best island vacations in the world (Photo: chinhphu.vn) According to the publication, in its location off the nation’s southern coast, Con Dao is a small island with very little commercial development. “With this, the beaches are quiet and the few resort options allow for a special retreat,” says Condé Nast Traveler. The article noted that the beaches are typically long with soft sand, making them perfect for light water sports like SUP and kayaking. Condé Nast Traveler stated that the downtown area boasts a quaint seaside atmosphere with small restaurants, whilst there are also plenty of historical connections for visitors to explore. According to the magazine, a visit in August can allow holiday goers to have the chance to watch turtles hatch. “Stay through the morning when the turtle sanctuary supports the release of the hatchlings and watch them find their way to the big blue sea,” it suggested. From those visitors interes...

At the event (Photo: Prensa Latina) Themed “With all and for the good of all”, the event was one of the activities honouring Cuban national hero José Martí on the occasion of his 170th birth anniversary (January 28), with over 1,100 delegates from 87 countries globally taking part. This world forum of plural and multidisciplinary thought is convened by the José Martí Project for World Solidarity every three years, enabling hundreds of professors, social activists and intellectuals in general, from all latitudes of the planet, to reflect on the main contemporary problems. As the first guest to address the opening ceremony, Tuan underlined that together with the people across the globe, the Vietnamese people always aspire to live in a world of peace, democracy with the long-term goal of wealthy people, strong country and a democratic, fair and civilised society. In order to build a better world, the Vietnamese delegation suggested further strengthening the role of the leg...

Uch Leang, deputy head of the Department of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Studies under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC)’s Institute of International Relations. Photo: NDO According to scholar Uch Leang, in 2008, for the first time, Vietnam assumed the role of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2008-2009 term. Vietnam has successfully completed the UN’s important task of preserving international peace and security. In 2020, Vietnam continued to be elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term with a record high number of votes (192/193 votes). From September 13, 2022, Vietnam became one of the Vice Presidents of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s 77th session representing the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnam held this position within a year. “During the two terms, Vietnam has contributed to the common work of the Security Council in the spirit of responsibility and balance, multilateralization and d...

According to President Nguyen Phuong Nga, VUFO’s 2023 emulation movement will focus on the following areas: Propagating and teaching about the patriotic thought of President Ho Chi Minh; guidelines of the Party, policies and laws of the State on emulation and commendation work to all party members, civil servants and employees in order to promote a sense of self-discipline and responsibility in deploying emulation movements, creating consensus and synergies, enhancing the strength of the whole system to successfully carry out the political tasks of VUFO . President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Phuong Nga. (Photo: Thoi Dai) Continuing to respond to and effectively implement emulation movements, especially key emulation movements launched by the Prime Minister and emulation movements organized by the Central Committee for Emulation and Commendation and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front. Improving political and ideological edu...

At a press conference in Hanoi on December 6, 2022 launching the 2023 Vietnam VEX IQ National Robotics Championship. Photo: baoquocte.vn STEAM for Vietnam, the American Centers (under the US Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam) and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), announced that the Vietnamese delegation was approved for 20 teams with the opportunity to compete at the world’s largest robotics competition: VEX Robotics World Championship 2023 in Dallas, Texas. According to the official announcement from Robotics Education and Competition Foundation – the largest and leading non-profit educational organization in the US in organizing tournaments on the VEX Robotics technical platform, for the first time in the history, 20 Vietnamese teams have the opportunity to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2023. Despite participating for the first time, Vietnam ranks 5th in the number of approved teams to participate in this international arena, behind onl...

Cow fighting is one of the most exciting cultural activities that take place during Tet. According to a local member of the ethnic group, each cow competing in the event costs between VND10 million and VND100 million. Most notably, the Khen is always played by Mong men during New Year celebrations. It expresses love, community, and nature, as well as contacting the world of the dead. Young Mong men enjoy playing the Khen and dancing to show off their strength, sensibility, and skills. The Mong ethnic people enjoy visiting their relatives and friends, thereby extending Tet greetings. Cooking Banh Giay together represents an indispensable part of the customs of the Mong ethnic people every Tet. The new-year meal with the Mong people is very warm, featuring plenty of traditional dishes such as men men, sticky rice, banh day, and pork. Family members gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous ne...