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Cheerful attendees at the Hanoi Pride 2023 opening ceremony. With the theme “Generations of Pride,” this year’s Hanoi Pride encourages participants to reflect on and celebrate the important milestones of individuals and the LGBTQI+ community over the past decades. The opening ceremony was held at COMPLEX 01 in Hanoi on September 18, with the participation of diplomatic representatives, NGOs, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and young people from across the capital. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Vietnam, at the event. In his opening remarks, Julien Guerrier, Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Vietnam, expressed the EU’s support for equality and justice for the LGBTQI+ community in Vietnam. He emphasized the importance of providing access to services, opportunities, and the realization of dreams and aspirations for the community. Guerrier also highlighted the significance of events like Hanoi Pride 2023 in promoting ac...

Up to now, there have been 385 investment projects in Vietnam by overseas Vietnamese in the US with a total registered capital of more than 1.7 billion USD and capital contributions to thousands of Vietnamese businesses. This is a significant source of capital that actively contributes to Vietnam’s socioeconomic development. To develop the resources of overseas Vietnamese businessmen, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam’s Party and State have guidelines and policies in place that build a foundation for strengthening the great national unity bloc and helping Vietnamese people obtain a solid legal status and a stable living. Many new immigration and labor regulations have been introduced in order to create more favorable conditions for foreign investors, particularly abroad Vietnamese. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets outstanding overseas Vietnamese businesses in the US. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac) On that basis, the PM expects that the Vietnamese business com...

Pham Nhat Vuong – Chairman of Vingroup According to Forbes estimates, billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong owns a fortune of 5.9 billion USD, ranked 459th in the world. In the 1980s, through good friendly relations with Eastern European countries – especially the (former) Soviet Union, Vietnam sent many students with the best academic achievements to study and study economics and finance. Photo: Vietnamnet Pham Nhat Vuong also belonged to the elite youth class at that time. The Chairman of Vingroup was a student of class 9 (1982 – 1985) at Kim Lien High School. After graduating, he passed the entrance exam to Hanoi University of Mining and Geology. In 1987, thanks to his outstanding achievements in mathematics, he won a scholarship to study abroad at the Moscow Geological Institute, majoring in economics and geology. Chairman of Hoa Phat – Tran Dinh Long Photo: Hoa Phat Billionaire Tran Dinh Long is currently the second richest person in Vietnam (according t...

The contest for the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973 – 2023) will be organized by the special committee under the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City (JCCH), along with several other agencies and units from both countries. JCCH Chairman Mizushima Kozo shared this information during a press meeting in HCM City on September 12. The contest is open to Vietnamese individuals aged 6 – 22, who can choose to sing the song “Tomodachi – Tinh ban” in Vietnamese or Japanese languages either online or in-person at designated venues in Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Can Tho cities. The top five performers will have the opportunity to visit Japan for an exchange program and perform together with local youth. By organizing this contest, the organizing board aims to popularize the Vietnam – Japan friendship song and promote the idea of “Tomodachi – Tinh ban” among the people, especially the younger...

The Embassy of Peru in Vietnam is organizing an exhibition featuring traditional Peruvian pottery. This unique event will provide the public in the capital with the opportunity to appreciate one of Peru’s most iconic symbols. The exhibition will showcase 18 meticulously crafted ceramic artworks that display distinctive designs, decorations, and a high aesthetic value. These pieces highlight the immense creativity and exceptional skills of various Peruvian ceramic artists. This cultural event is part of a larger initiative led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, in collaboration with the Municipality of the “Leal Villa de Pucará” and 10 associations of Pucará artisans. These associations comprise over 500 ceramic artisans who are dedicated to preserving and nurturing the ancient pottery tradition. The exhibition will also feature the participation of two Vietnamese painters, Le Huy and Tran Anh Tuan. The artists will collaborate to create Pucará Bull artworks, incorporating...

The ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long, United States Special Agent JP Labbat, US Special Agent Robert Mancene of Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), Tim Hemker, HSI representative of the US Embassy in the UK, along with UK detective Sophie Hayes. According to the official website of the US’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s mission (ICE), the US filed and settled a civil forfeiture action against US$12 million derived from the sale of stolen Southeast Asian antiquities by UK indicted antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford. “The settlement with Latchford’s estate, who died in 2020, resolves claims that he transferred proceeds from the sale of stolen antiquities to bank accounts in the Bailiwick of Jersey. As part of the settlement, Latchford’s estate has also agreed to the forfeiture of a seventh century bronze statue depicting the four-armed goddess Durga, which is alleged to have been stolen from Vietnam in 2008 and which Latchford al...

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 20) notable headlines Vietnam’s role in UN peacekeeping cooperation mechanisms highlighted Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Cuban leaders Vietnamese economy remains resilient amid headwinds Hanoi renews tourism products to increase attractiveness Number of Vietnamese sellers on Amazon up by 80% Vietnam-Japan cooperation fruiting: expert PM visits leading tech firms in Silicon Valley Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2023 opens PM Pham Minh Chinh receives politicians of San Francisco Photo: VOV Vietnam’s role in UN peacekeeping cooperation mechanisms highlighted Vietnam’s role and responsibility in multilateral and bilateral cooperation mechanisms on UN peacekeeping operations within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) has made practical contributions to improving the overall effectiveness of ADMM+ member states’ participation in UN peacekeeping operations. The assessment was made by the Competency Evalua...

In the bustling streets of Hanoi, it is common to find rows of only one or two types of trees. However, a visit to the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake is a different experience altogether. Here, visitors are greeted by a magnificent collection of trees, representing a diverse array of over a dozen species. Among these remarkable trees, some have earned the esteemed recognition as “heritage trees” owing to their age and incredible allure, making them truly irreplaceable. Two iconic phoenix trees on Le Thai To Street Two famous phoenix trees on Le Thai To Street form the romantic backdrop of Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Vietnam Tourism Discover the elegant charm of Dinh Tien Hoang Street, adorned with a picturesque stretch of ancient dragon plum trees extending from Hoa Phong Tower to the historic Hanoi Post Office. Enchantingly, the neighboring Dinh Le Street is also graced with these exquisite trees. During the months of March and April, these streets transform into a delightful sym...