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Hannah Nguyen There are only a few days left before the European Commission (EC)’s fourth on-site inspection in Vietnam over the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In the effort to lift the IUU yellow card, the most crucial prerequisite was to put an end to the situation of fishing vessels violating the exploitation of seafood in foreign waters. However, the task remained challenging, VNS reported. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that with relentless efforts to curb the illegal fishing by Vietnamese fishing vessels in foreign waters, Vietnam’s fishery sector hoped that the removal of its yellow card warning for IUU fishing will happen this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien made the statement on September 29 during a virtual conference with 28 coastal cities and provinces and relevant agencies and units, regarding preparations for the EC inspection team for the fourth time. T...

A performance by young children. The event was held in the framework of “Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023” under the direction of the Hanoi People’s Committee. According to the Director of Hanoi Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Nguyen Anh Duong, “Hanoi Autumn Carnaval 2023” is a lively interference between tradition and modernity, bringing colorful cultural experiences, attractive art performances from Hanoi and other parts of Vietnam to the audiences. This year’s program features unique and grand-scaled performances to introduce to people and tourists the beauty of Hanoi in autumn, the city’s most beautiful season. The charm of Hanoi in autumn has attracted tourists from all over the world to visit and explore. A lion dance. “Hanoi Autumn Carnaval 2023” includes 11 parades with four chapters: “Radiant Colors of Autumn,” “Essence of Vietnamese Crafts,” “Street Art,” and “Cultural Identities of ethnic groups.” An ao dai parade. For a lon...

“FAVIJA KYUSHU CUP 2023,” a football tournament for the Vietnamese community in Japan took place at Kurume University Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan on October 1, where 16 teams competed for the championship. This event is a cultural and sports exchange to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. The tournament is organized by the Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Sports Exchange Association (FAVIJA) with the support of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka. A total of 16 amateur football teams , consisting of both Vietnamese and Japanese players, were selected from nearly 30 registered teams to participate in the competition. Hundreds of Vietnamese expatriates and local residents attended the event at the stadium. FC New Life emerged as the champion of the tournament, with FC New House, FC Nghe An Fukuoka, and FC Kachitai securing the next positions. Individual awards were presented to Tran Thanh Thien from FC New House as th...

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a vibrant and colorful event, took place on October 1st as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The festivities unfolded in the bustling pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. A morning parade saw participation from up to 1,500 individuals comprising municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen from various parts of the city. The festival, held under the captivating theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” showcased mesmerizing performances by talented art groups. Adding a charming touch to the event were women dressed in traditional long robes, known as “ao dai.” The carnival program attracts the largest number of spectators. Photo: VNA  The carnival commenced amidst great excitement, featuring a captivating lion and dragon dance performed by a renowned troupe from Thanh Oai District. This mesmerizing spectacle involved 600 skilled individuals manipulating 30 magnificent dragons and unicorns, accompanied by 30 tale...