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Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu on July 28 sent a letter of congratulations to Nguyen Viet Trung , the only representative of Vietnam at the final round of the 18th Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition in Poland . In his letter, Hieu, also head of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed his belief in the talented pianist’s further success in the contest, contributing to introducing Vietnamese cultural identities to international friends. First held in 1927, the competition takes place every five years. Vietnamese pianist Dang Thai Son won its tenth edition in 1980. It took 40 years for Vietnam to have another finalist at the contest. Trung, born in 1996, showed his musical talent from a young age and has so far received several prestigious awards. Out of 500 participants of the Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition, he was one of the 151 contestants selected … [Read more...] about Deputy Foreign Minister congratulates Vietnamese finalist at int’l piano contest

Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen will represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2021 to be held in Israel in December (Photo: vietnamplus.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen , who will represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2021, is preparing for the contest to be held in Israel in December. Duyen said she has kept practising after winning the runner-up title at Vietnam Universe 2019, as she wants to be ready for the big event. Speaking to Radio the Voice of Vietnam online newspaper vov.vn, the Vietnamese candidate said she has worked on bodybuilding, speaking in English, and other skills. Miss Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen She hopes to beat the remarkable achievements of previous Vietnamese representatives such as top 5 at Miss Universe 2018 H'Hen Nie, and top 21 at Miss Universe 2020 Nguyen Tran Khanh Van. Originally from the southern city of Can Tho, Duyen was the first runner-up at Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 – the national competition which selects contestants to compete at the Miss … [Read more...] about Kim Duyen to compete at Miss Universe 2021 in Israel

UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Michael Croft (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Since joining UNESCO in July 1976, Vietnam has continued to play a greater role, and has been a very active member of the Executive Board of different committees, said Michael Croft, UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam . “To give a general assessment of Vietnam towards the United Nations, the easiest thing to say is it's certainly very positive,” Croft said in an exclusive interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of 45 years of Vietnam joining the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation ( UNESCO ). The country has also been active, particularly in the culture sector in terms of supporting some of the new resolutions and new conventions, especially the convention on promoting the diversity of the cultural expression , he added. Vietnam demonstrates to other member states how to leverage UNESCO’s designations, he said, adding “we have seen in terms of … [Read more...] about Vietnam plays greater role in UNESCO

The Government is committed to putting national interests at its core, says Chinh. The re-elected Prime Minister of the Vietnamese Government, Pham Minh Chinh, stressed he will continue to promote the nation’s unity to aid Vietnam’s comprehensive and sustainable development. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: Nhat Bac Chinh was endorsed by 100% of 479 National Assembly deputies present to remain as the head of the Government in the 2021-2026 term. Chinh took an oath of office by vowing his loyalty to the Motherland, People, and Constitution of Vietnam. Four months ago, Chinh was elected as the Prime Minister of Vietnam in replacement of his predecessor Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who this morning was re-elected as the State President. In his inaugural speech, Chinh said he will prioritize building a strong and effective government that puts the nation’s interest at its core. The Government leader acknowledged the difficult moment that the country is going … [Read more...] about Pham Minh Chinh re-elected as Vietnam’s Prime Minister

The ceremony was held under the chair of the corps’ commander, Major General Nguyen Hong Phong. This is the second time the artillery team of the Vietnam People’s Army has been sent to the games for competitions. For five months of training, the artillery troops have completed 176 live-fire tests, practiced other competitive contents in line with the games’ regulations, and strictly applied COVID-19 prevention and control measures. In the “Master of Artillery Fire” contest, the team’s squads are required to cross obstacles while using weapons, including 7.62 mm PKT machine guns, 120 mm mortars, RPG-7V anti-tank rocket launchers, and 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles on a 2km track. Major General Nguyen Hong Phong asked the team to bring into full play the cultural traditions of the country and the noble virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers while promoting solidarity, unity, good health, and COVID-19 prevention. He requested the participants to familiarize themselves with the host … [Read more...] about Send-off ceremony held for artillery team

Lê Hương “Keep travelling when you are young to enrich your experience, open your eyes and know more people… When you know a lot, don’t hesitate to share your helpful experiences… Then you will be soon considered a travel blogger, an influential person.” So goes the advice of Nguyễn Thị Thán Uy, 25, a popular travel blogger. She has been widely known through her quality reviews on travelling and cuisine and impressive photo collections among popular food and travel communities in HCM City and Đà Lạt, her hometown in the central province of Gia Lai. Besides working as a travel blogger, food reviewer, she has also reviewed cosmetics and clothes, and been active in marketing online services and PR. The woman has been an active travel blogger on social networks. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Thị Thán Uy Graduating from HCM City Teachers’ Training College, Uy has discovered her favourite field is marketing, which she has studied since the second year in the college. “I especially … [Read more...] about Travel blogger inspires youth to seek out the world