The Hanoitimes - The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi added another historic event to its storied past this week when it became the host of the second US - North Korea summit where President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hold talks. North Korea leader: “Thank you, Vietnam!” Foreign reporters rush to cover US – North Korea summit in Hanoi Trump-Kim summit second day schedule: White House Foreign reporters delighted with Hanoi’s free city tour service amid Trump-Kim summit Best cuisine artisans serve Hanoi specialties to foreign reporters during N.Korea – US summit Eight months after their historic summit in Singapore, US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un decided to meet again in Hanoi’s historic five-star hotel Metropole, which is one of the most luxurious places to stay in Hanoi. Built in 1901 under French colonial rule and was maintained its opulence as of today, the Metropole – … [Read more...] about Defining moments in US – North Korea leaders’ meeting at Hanoi’s historic hotel
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Top 10 world events of 2018
Hanoi (VNA) – 2018 is a turbulent year in world events, full of ups and downs. Below are the top 10 world events of 2018 selected by the Vietnam News Agency. 1. A turning point in the Korean Peninsula peace process: President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in (L) and leader of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un at their meeting in Pyongyang on September 19 (Photo: AFP/VNA) Korean Peninsula affairs recorded a breakthrough change with several historical events taking place in 2018. Inter-Korean summits resumed after a gap of more than a decade, adopting the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula on April 27 and the Pyongyang Joint Declaration on September 20. In addition, the first-ever summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was held in Singapore and issued a Joint Declaration on June 12. These events helped turn the situation from the edge of war to dialogue and … [Read more...] about Top 10 world events of 2018
Saigon resident recreates historic events in miniature 3D figurines
By Quynh Tran  October 8, 2018 | 04:36 pm GMT+7 In a cramped 15 sq.m room, Le Xuan Giang is at home, intricately sculpting war and other historic events. “I was inspired to find out more about military models after seeing bookstores selling about 10 years or so ago,” said Giang, 32. “After I looked deeper into it, I felt I could do better, create things in more detail.” A platoon crosses a bridge. Giang makes two to three of such scenes a year. His works mostly deal with wars in Vietnam and elsewhere. It took him about six months to create this model of American soldiers on the Sherman tank (M4A3E8) headed to Berlin in 1945 during World War II. Giang does a lot of research to make his creations as authentic as possible. The work is meticulous. Since some of the designs are not available in the market, Giang uses clay to design them himself. "It can take me up to one month just to complete one figure since one wrong move can completely destroy … [Read more...] about Saigon resident recreates historic events in miniature 3D figurines
October Revolution: Historic motivation for Vietnam – Russia relation
The Hanoitimes - On occasion of 100th anniversary of Russian October Revolution, Hanoitimes reporter discussed with Minister-counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam- Vadim V. Bublikov about this historic event. Minister-counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, Mr Vadim V. Bublikov A century has passed since the great revolution - Russian October Revolution. Can you share the meaning of this event to the Russian Federation as well as Vietnam in the past and present? The Russian October Revolution is obviously the most important event in Russia as well as the whole world. This Revolution has been largely determined by the historical development of the 20th century. This topic is currently being actively discussed both in Russia and abroad. Undoubtedly, this is indeed one of the most important milestones in contemporary history. 100 years ago, Russia was in a state of extreme complexity after the First World War with devastation and collapse of the economy and … [Read more...] about October Revolution: Historic motivation for Vietnam – Russia relation
Events celebrate birthday of Hồ Chí Minh
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Dozens of cultural programmes in HCM City will be organised to celebrate the 128th birthday of former President Hồ Chí Minh (May 19). One of the highlights will be Vùng Đất Rồng Bay (Land of Dragon), a music and poetry show featuring veteran and young singers and poets from 24 districts in the city. Organised by the HCM City Youth Cultural House, the event on Saturday will feature songs, dances and poems in praise of the country, HCM City and Uncle Hồ. During the event, the city’s Youth Union will offer certificates and gifts to young people who have achieved results in study, work and charity activities. In a separate programme, several hundred young workers and students in the city will attend a traditional music concert, Tôi Yêu Đờn Ca Tài Tử (I Love Tài Tử Music), where tài tử (a genre of southern music) and … [Read more...] about Events celebrate birthday of Hồ Chí Minh