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Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet warmly welcomed Attilio Fontana and the Lombardia Region delegation on their first visit to Vietnam. The visit holds significant importance as it coincides with the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy. Deputy Minister Viet expressed his hopes that the visit will further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries and build upon the achievements made during President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to Italy in July last year. In his discussion with Fontana, Deputy Minister Viet emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to three strategic breakthroughs, namely strengthening international integration, utilizing new driving forces for rapid and sustainable development, and prioritizing the implementation of these goals. He proposed that the Lombardia region and the Italian Government enhance cooperation with Vietnam in areas such as high technology, green transformation, digital transfor...

The opening ceremony for the lantern festival took place on August 24 in the German town. The event showcased a 110sq.m display of lanterns, created with the help of artisans from Hoi An City and Wernigerode. The purpose of this display was to introduce a piece of Hoi An’s UNESCO-recognised world heritage to local residents and visitors from Europe. This lantern festival serves as an opportunity to promote the value of the craft that has been preserved by Hoi An for centuries. It also aims to boost the tourism potential of Hoi An in Europe. During the festival, local craftsmen from Hoi An will showcase lantern decorations in Wernigerode, as well as perform art demonstrations and display lantern-making skills. Additionally, a collection of 20 driftwood sculptures is on display at the park for the duration of the two-day festival. Furthermore, Hoi An and Wernigerode have agreed to collaborate on the construction of an eco-road or “green” street in Hoi An starting next year. This...

The animals are in demand as some people want to raise them for luck in the Year of the Cat.  On January 13, a man named De from the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum peddled an over-3kg wildcat at VND2.2 million (US$94), claiming the animal to be ‘pure’ and trapped around a week ago. According to De, people raise wildcats as they are believed to bring luck, and also because of their fierce looks. Buyers choose the size of the cat at their will, De added. “People who buy the cats for eating prefer big felines, those who raise them choose smaller ones, and those who want to breed them also choose the big ones,” he said.  To purchase a wildcat, buyers need to make a deposit before De deliver the animal by passenger bus.  “I have to receive a deposit before I send them, this animal is in the Red List,” he explained.  “However, many people now raise them.” De also confirmed that he would give his buyers a refund in case of any problem in ...