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On April 19, the head of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations chaired a conference at the central bridge point to connect with 52 bridge points at localities. More than 500 delegates participated and dozens of presentations were made on 6 key topics in various areas of work, mechanisms, and policies. Online meeting of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and 52 Unions of Friendship Organizations in provinces/cities (Photo: Dinh Hoa) At the meeting, local Unions were informed about the outcomes and plans to implement key tasks in 2024; solutions to strengthen the organizational structure, and improve the staff quality and operational efficiency of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations system. Representatives of local Union leaders highly commended the organization of the virtual conference. They view this as a timely information channel on guidelines for implementing people-to-people diplomacy tasks to localities, fostering unity in the syste...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22) notable headlines Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Quang Ninh aims to become international tourism hub Vietnam wins two more 2024 Paris Olympics spots Factors influencing Vietnam’s FMCG market HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations Acting President expresses gratitude to contributors to Dien Bien Phu Victory Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Vietnam Book Day Two Vietnamese airports named in world’s top 100 Vietnamese furniture products introduced at Milan Design Week Photo: VOV Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by about 6.5% this year based on numerous potentials, significant foreign direct investment, and ongoing efforts to improve the business environment and infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Vietnam will have many opportunities fr...

Similarweb’s published list of rankings of national tourism referral sites in March 2024 shows that Vietnam.travel ranked 132,676 globally. This ranking surpasses the position of Thai tourism (rank 136,108) and far surpasses many websites of other countries such as the Philippines (rank 808,295), and Malaysia (rank 881,886). Regarding the rate of visits from international markets, Vietnam.travel has an outstandingly high rate when reaching 85%, higher than websites from Indonesia (64%), Thailand (44%), Malaysia (42%), and the Philippines (28%). This ratio shows that Vietnamese tourism promotion websites strongly attract interest in foreign markets. Compare the rankings of Vietnamese and Thai tourism promotion websites on Similarweb. Photo: Similarweb That progress has helped narrow the gap between the website Vietnam.travel and other websites in the region, especially close to Thailand and far ahead of the Philippines and Malaysia. This shows the attractiveness of Vietn...

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has triumphed at the 21st Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, scooping the top prize for Best Feature Film. This prestigious accolade marks a historic first for Vietnamese cinema, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung. He lauded the director, cast, and crew for their exceptional work and extended his gratitude for their contribution to the international recognition of Vietnamese cinematography. Ambassador Hung also highlighted the film’s role in fostering cultural exchange and strengthening the bonds of understanding and friendship between the Vietnamese and Italian peoples.  Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung (second left) represents the film crew to accept the award for Best Feature Film. Photo: VNA The film follows a young man’s poignant journey as he embarks on a mission to return his sister-in-law’s body to her rural hometown following a tragic motorcycle accide...

The Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi’s Old Quarter Management Board is organizing a series of cultural events at heritage sites and public spaces in the Old Quarter from April 19 to May 31. Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board’s Deputy Director Tran Thi Thuy Lan speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Old Quarter Cultural Activities. Photo: Giao duc & Thoi dai The events are to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2024), the 138th anniversary of International Workers’ Day (May 1, 1886 – 2024), the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), and the event eminent physician Le Huu Trac listed on the UNESCO’s Cultural Figures and Historical Events, 2023-2024 Period. In particular, the events include an exhibition booth modeled after the working space of Vietnamese herbalist families: medicinal plants, medicinal products, areas for medicine preparation, pulse checking, and consultation, among others. ...

Vietnam defeated their regional rival Malaysia by 2-0 in their second match of Group D at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 on April 20.  Vietnamese forward Bui Vi Hao (white, 11) was fouled inside the penalty box. Photo: Vietnam Football Federation Both teams were familiar with each other’s playing style. Neither team made any difference in the final third of the pitch. The turning point came in the 39th minute as Khuat Van Khang, playing as a left wingback, fired a 22-meter free kick into the far corner of Malaysia’s goal to break the deadlock. In the remaining time of the first half, Malaysia made several attempts on Vietnam’s goal, but their poor decision-making and finishing brought nothing in return. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s defense was still questionable as the players were uncomfortable dealing with the set pieces. Entering the second half, Vietnam slowed down the play and tried to keep control of the ball. The new approach helped them cool off the tempo and preve...

According to the legend, Lac Long Quan (real name Sung Lam, the son of Kinh Duong Vuong and Than Long Nu) married Au Co (the fairy daughter of De Lai). Au Co then went on to give birth to a pouch filled with one hundred eggs, which hatched into a hundred sons. However, soon thereafter, Lac Long Quan and Au Co separated. Lac Long Quan went to the coast with 50 of the children, while Au Co went to the highlands with the rest. Their eldest son was made king, who named the country Van Lang and set up the capital in Phong Chau (modern-day Viet Tri city in Phu Tho province), beginning the 18 reigns of the Hung Kings. The kings chose Nghia Linh Mountain, the highest in the region, to perform rituals devoted to rice and sun deities to pray for bumper crops. To honour their great contributions, a complex of temples dedicated to them was built on Nghia Linh Mountain, and the 10th day of the third lunar month serves as the national commemorative anniversary for the Hung Kings. The worship o...