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The visit is a result of an invitation from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his wife, and the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong and his spouse. This information was announced by the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other Vietnamese high-ranking officials are present at Noi Bai International Airport to welcome the delegation. Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 12. This is the third visit to Vietnam by the Chinese General Secretary and President since the end of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012. It is a reciprocal visit following Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China last year, and it marks the third mutual visit by leaders of...

Tuan was impressed by his experience working on land appraisal for the bank, which made him realize the challenges that farmers often face due to unfavorable weather conditions. In addition, with the shrinking land area for farming in Ho Chi Minh City every year, there is a clear need for an agricultural model that can yield high-quality products and high yields. These situations motivated Tuan to research farming and establish his own hydroponic vegetable farm, which can produce up to five times more than traditional growing methods. “After leaving my stable job and income to pursue farming, I faced great pressure from my family, but my passion drove me to ignore their concerns,” Tuan shared. Since hydroponic farming is a relatively new venture that requires significant initial investments, Tuan used his entire savings and secured additional funding from the bank. He also successfully convinced others to join his endeavors. So far, Tuan has invested over VND12 billion (US$488,600...

Many cultural, artistic, culinary and entertainment activities, within the framework of the Friendship Street Vietnam – Korea Festival 2022, attracted tens of thousands of Hanoians and tourists.  Local visitors attend the festival on December 11. Photos: VOV Visitors can sample typical Korean dishes such as kimchi, mixed rice and noodles, fish cake, and grilled meat at a number of stalls along Tran Van Lai Street in Hanoi’s  My Dinh area. In addition to gastronomy, some highlights of the festival were the performances of Hanoi folk art, Korean music and dance, which helped tourists experience the space of Korean culture. The space decorated with Cheongsa Chorong, Korean traditional lanterns, and Hoi An lanterns introduced cultural similarities of the two countries to the visitors. South Korea’s new ambassador to Vietnam, Oh Young Ju, attended the event and expressed her hope that through these cultural activities, the people of the two countries will ha...

The event was part of the show series co-hosted by the Indian Embassy and the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and India. In her remarks, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Thi Nguyen Thao said Phu Yen has worked to expand its cooperation with Indian partners, noting that India is now a leading investor in Phu Yen and has supported the province in social welfare.    Cultural exchanges between Phu Yen and India have also been diversified with such activities as the celebration of International Day of Yoga and the Namaste Vietnam Festival, the first of its kind in Vietnam, she added. Present at the event, Indian Ambassador Sandeep Arya, said the programme contributed to consolidating and enhancing the traditional relations between the two countries, and promoting the effective cooperation between Phu Yen and Indian partners. The Indian show was choreogr...

Under the theme of “Fall in love with the future through circular design”, the Challenge aims to explore how the principles of a circular economy can be a catalyst for creativity, collaboration, and regenerative thinking within architecture, design, and fashion practice through its multi-disciplinary program. The Challenge also recognizes young creative talents by facilitating an exchange of dialogue around circular design. Launched in 2021 for Chinese university students in Mainland China and the UK, the Challenge is a part of the global initiative of Making Matters, sponsored by IM Motors and co-developed by Manchester Metropolitan University and Young Green Tech. ‘Fall in Love with the Future through Circular Design’ Exhibition in Shanghai. Photography: LIMITLESS. Circular design involves the elimination of waste and pollution at source through designs, promoting the revival of nature via recycling products and materials. The 14 selected finalists were offered knowledge-b...

One of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has been receiving hospital care on a regular basis. Newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported on Saturday that he was under palliative care after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results. Pele’s doctors have not confirmed that information and his daughter, Flavia Nascimento, said the report was wide of the mark. “It’s pretty unfair people saying that he is in terminal condition, that he is under palliative care. Believe us: that’s not it,” she said in an interview with Globo TV. Flavia said that from time to time they adjust medication as there was no complete remission of his colon cancer. The latest report from medical staff at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital, released Saturday afternoon, said Pele was in stable condition and had also responded well to treatment for a respiratory infection diagnosed after his hospitalization. Another one of Pele’s daughters, Kely...

The event is part of cooperation between the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre and the city of Provins to mark 10 years and 20 years since the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and the medieval city of Provins were recognised as World Heritage Sites by the United United Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), respectively. Coming to the exhibition due to last until the end of December 2023, visitors will have a chance to learn about the citadel through panels presented in English, Vietnamese and French, as well as leaflets, books and souvenirs. In particular, a video clip on the exceptional values of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel will help them have a general overview of the ancient city of Hanoi. At the opening ceremony, Olivier Lavenka, Mayor of Provins, said that the Thang Long Imperial City and the city of Provins share some similarities. Both of them were honoured by UNESCO because of the inestimable value they represent for all of humanity. He ...

The highlight of the festive event is set to be a mobile stage in the shape of a yacht, as well as a parade of flower model cars. In addition, it will also feature a number of performers donning colourful costumes. Visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of performances which showcase the typical cultural and tourism attractions found in the northeastern province, along with sampling delicious cuisine and discovering interesting tourism products at the carnival. Furthermore, audiences are set to be wowed by performances of helicopters, seaplanes, and paragliders in the skies overhead. Moreover, the festival will be free and open to all. The post Quang Ninh hosts Winter Carnival 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Picturesque moments of Hanoi’s winter Lai Chau to kick off 3rd Mong Ethnic Culture Festival on December 24 Central Highlands ethnic cultural festival to be held in May Visiting 500-year-old jackfruit tree i...