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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...

The coffee route. Screenshot by Ollie Nguyen. Vung Tau is a port city and the capital of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, which is located on a southern Vietnam peninsula, a mere two hours drive from HCMC or two hours flight from Hanoi. Vacationers have flocked to Vung Tau for generations, eager to soak in the charismatic town’s sun and waves, making it a desirable destination for you to visit as summer approaches. 6:20 AM at Ba Ria – Vung Tau beach, witnessing the sunrise. Photo: Ryan Terry Valley Beach – Vung Tau. Photo: Ollie Le Nguyen 1st café: Marina Club & Coffee – 3 Ha Long, Ward 2, Vung Tau The Marina Club & Coffee in Vung Tau is a well-known, freshly remodeled restaurant-lounge-café complex in the heart of the seaside city. Its latest renovations provide a stunning ocean view and a Mediterranean-style ambiance, making it a must-see for travelers. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a refreshing detox drink or a refreshing cocktail, thi...

The Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN speaks at the UN at the commemoration on February 15. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang offered condolences to the Turkish Government and people over the life and property losses in the recent earthquake while attending a commemoration held by the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN in New York on February 15, VNA reported Thursday . The Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN also informed the Turkish ambassador to the UN about the Vietnamese Government’s decision to send teams of 100 military and public security officers to help with search and rescue efforts in Turkey and to supply USD 100,000 in aid each for Turkey and its neighbor Syria, which was also hit by the disaster. Giang affirmed that within its capacity, Vietnam will continue joining the international community in assisting Turkey to address the earthquake aftermath. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R) offers condolences to leaders of the...

The first leg takes place at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi at 7:30 pm and is broadcast live on VTV5, VTV Can Tho, and FPT Play. Park said at Thursday’s meeting that during five years of coaching Vietnam’s U23 and national teams, he only lost one match against Thailand in the first leg of the 2020 AFF Championship semifinal.  His target is to “claim this debt” from the Thai team, who went on to claim the 2020 trophy after beating Vietnam 2-0 on aggregate in two legs of the semi. He also wants to win the championship as a gift for supporters of the Vietnamese football team and fans at home. Thailand’s head coach Alexandre Polking speaks at a press conference in Hanoi, January 12, 2023. Photo: H.T. / Tuoi Tre Midfielder Do Hung Dung affirmed that the whole team are feeling very relaxed ahead of the game. The final is also an opportunity for Park to meet the goal of leading Vietnam to a victory over Thailand before leaving his role as head coach of...

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 ...