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Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia and Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF) Yoshida Yoshihide inspect the guards of honour. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia joined talks with Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF) Yoshida Yoshihide on May 25, during his working visit to Japan. The two sides highly valued achievements obtained in the cooperation of the countries’ ground forces, which contribute to the extensive, practical and efficient development of the Vietnam-Japan bilateral defence cooperation. Lt. Gen. Nghia affirmed that the VPA General Staff stands ready to join hands with the JGSDF in the effective implementation of cooperation programmes, including capacity building in United Nations peacekeeping operations; search and rescue; and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan beef up ground forces cooperation

Many retailers in phone and electronics segments focus on developing online channels to survive during the coronavirus pandemic period. To survive adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, many Vietnamese tech retailers have quickly boosted their sales on online platforms as their physical stores nationwide have to close until April 15 to comply with the prime ministerial directive stipulating measures to combat the pandemic. Photo: MWG Significant demand on tech products Mobile World Investment JSC (MWG), the largest tech retailer in Vietnam, saw a surge in demand in online shopping since the beginning of April as more than 10% of its 2,000 phone and electronics stores, mainly in Hanoi, have to close. Dang Thanh Phong, PR manager of MWG, told Hanoitimes that its revenue from online sales accounted for 13% of the total phone and electronics revenue in March, higher than that of the previous months. Due to the closure of its stores, sales in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese tech retailers manage to survive Covid-19 pandemic

Vietnamese students brought home two silver and one bronze medals at the 2022 European Physics Olympiad, the Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) announced on May 25. The five-strong Vietnamese team (C) participating in 2022 European Physics Olympiad (Photo: CTV) Specifically, Nguyen Tuan Phong from the Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted in the northern province of the same name, and Pham Trung Kien from the Tran Phu High School for the Gifted in the northern city of Hai Phong won the silver medals. Meanwhile, the bronze medal was grabbed by Le Thuy Mai Anh from the Ha Long High School for the Gifted in the northern province of Quang Ninh. This year, Vietnam sent five students to the competition, who had been selected by the VPS from those winning prizes at the national physics competition. This year’s competition was held in Slovenia, drawing the participation of 182 contestants from 37 nations. Last year, Vietnamese students brought home one gold and one … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win three medals at 2022 European Physics Olympiad

The recipients were selected from Vietnamese government officials, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, and private sectors. They will gain a world-class education and advance their knowledge and skills across a range of areas, including natural resource management, entrepreneurship, gender equality, disability inclusion and vocational education management. This year, the Australian Government has provided 10 more scholarships within the framework of the Mekong-Australia Partnership – a regional initiative by Australia to support Mekong countries with common challenges. The recipients will be educated on necessary skills to help Vietnam deal with emerging regional challenges. According to Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie, the 55 Australia Awards Scholarship recipients will contribute to strengthening the Australia-Vietnam partnership and addressing regional and national challenges in the future. For the Vietnamese part, Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, … [Read more...] about 55 Australia Awards Scholarship recipients ready to study in Australia

The actress from ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ recently participated in a video promotion campaign for the famous jewelry brand Bulgari, wearing a black jumpsuit from Cong Tri's Spring Summer 2022 collection. The top is made of satin silk and the pants, of faille material. The highlight of the design are its deep cut neckline and see-through silk sleeves. This design according to Cong Tri was made in 56 hours, using pleating techniques to create folds that add volume and texture to the outfit. Zendaya's team contacted Cong Tri in early May, saying they like his jumpsuits since it fits the idea of conveying the image of a luxurious and powerful woman. Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress, singer and model. She has starred in many blockbusters, including ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, ‘The Greatest Showman’, and ‘Shake it Up’. In 2020, she became the youngest person in Emmy history to win the "Best Actress" award for her role in ‘Euphoria’. Zendaya was crowned the … [Read more...] about Zendaya dons Cong Tri design for jewelry campaign

Lotte Hotel in Hanoi was voted the best hotel in Vietnam, according to the annual 2022 ranking compiled by the U.S. online booking site Tripadvisor, based on millions of reviews and opinions collected. Situated on the upper part of a 65-floor building in the downtown area near Hanoi's iconic tourist destinations, the hotel has 235 standard rooms and 83 suites with each offering a panoramic view of the capital. It also has a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, basketball court, kids play center, and 24-hour gym service. The lowest price for a night's stay is VND2.23 million ($96.45). Vinpearl Discovery Ha Tinh in Loc Ha District of north-central Ha Tinh Province came second in the list. This upscale resort along Xuan Hai Beach is 19 kilometers from Huong Tich Pagoda, a vast mountainside temple complex and popular spiritual site. It has 42 well-equipped rooms featuring private pools and offering views of long, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Vietnam hotels selected by Tripadvisor