King and Queen of Bhutan to Pay State Visit to Vietnam

Hanoi: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen of Bhutan will pay a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22. The royal visit is set to strengthen the diplomatic relations between the two nations, focusing on mutual interests and cooperation. According to Vietnam News Agency, the visit comes at the invitation of Vietnamese … Read more

Hanoi Hosts Training for Overseas Vietnamese Language Teachers

Hanoi: A training course for overseas Vietnamese language teachers opened in Hanoi on August 14, attracting 80 teachers who returned from 15 countries and territories. In his opening remarks, Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV), highlighted the efforts to preserve and promote the Vietnamese language … Read more

Vietnam Joins Regional Push to Advance Gender Equality

Ho chi minh city: Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to regional gender equality efforts at a consultation workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14 by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoH), in collaboration with UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam. According to Vietnam News Agency, the workshop provided … Read more

‘VITA Green’ Label Set to Boost Vietnam’s Global Sustainable Tourism

Hanoi: The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) held a seminar in Hanoi on August 14 to discuss elevating the Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) into an internationally recognised brand. VITA Chairman Vu The Binh said green tourism is a global trend. Beyond protecting the environment and ecosystems, it attracts high-spending, quality visitors, boosting industry revenues. Over … Read more

Using Advanced Technology to Bring Vietnam’s Railway Closer to Int’l Standards: Deputy PM

Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha highlighted the need to apply advanced technology to help Vietnam’s railway industry meet international standards, while receiving Wang Bo, general manager of China Railway No.6 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. under the China Railway Group Limited in Hanoi on August 14. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Deputy Prime … Read more

Netherlands to Share ‘Sand Motor’ Model to Help Vietnam Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Hanoi: The Netherlands has committed to promoting the application of its Sand Motor technology and other advanced initiatives in Vietnam to meet economic development needs while protecting natural resources and ensuring sustainable, nature-based growth, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar told Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at their meeting in Hanoi on August … Read more