Photo for illustration (Source: thanhnien.vn) The second tournament attracted nearly 70 golfers who are German politicians and friends, members of the embassy and overseas Vietnamese from golf clubs across Germany. After five hours competing on an 18-hole golf course, golfer Truong Van Chinh won the best golfer of the tournament. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung highly appreciated the quality of the tournament, saying that it was not only a simple sport activity, but also an opportunity to exchange and strengthen friendship and solidarity among politicians and diplomats, as well as German and Vietnamese businessmen in Germany. Mr. Jurgen Klemann, former Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs of Berlin, said that the tournament helped boost mutual understanding between the two peoples. At the closing ceremony, golfers and guests enjoyed an art program imbued with cultural identity and traditional dishes of Vietnam./. BTA … [Read more...] about Berlin hosts Vietnam
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Kon Tum to host Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia friendship exchange
Major General Nguyen Tien Thang speaks at the press conference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The first Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia border friendship exchange in 2018 will take place in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on November 2. The information was revealed by Major General Nguyen Tien Thang, head of the Political Department of the Border Guard High Command, at a press conference on October 24. The exchange aims to enhance the solidarity and friendship among the three countries in general and between the authorities, people and border guard forces of Kon Tum and those of Rattnakiri province of Cambodia and Attapeu and Sekong provinces of Laos in particular. The event will feature many activities, including a friendship seminar, border marker salute and joint patrol, friendship tree planting at the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia border T-junction, as well as free check-ups and medicine supply for people in border areas. The border marker salute and joint patrol will take place … [Read more...] about Kon Tum to host Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia friendship exchange
Can Tho to host Vietnam-Japan culture and trade exchange
A corner of Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city (Source: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) - The 4th Vietnam - Japan culture and trade exchange will be held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from November 2-4, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam. Addressing a press conference on September 9 in Can Tho, Nam said the event aims to promote trade, investment and culture exchange between the city as well as other Mekong Delta localities and Japan. In 2018, authorities have organised a programme to enhance linkage between Japan and Mekong Delta localities which attracted the participation of 500 Japanese delegates and those from Mekong delta region, he noted. The event is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties, he added. The 4th Vietnam - Japan culture and trade exchange will mark the debut of a direct flight from Tokyo to Can Tho with the largest ever number of Japanese … [Read more...] about Can Tho to host Vietnam-Japan culture and trade exchange
HCM City hosts Vietnam-Japan festival
Scene at the festival (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A Vietnam-Japan Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 16 to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations. Addressing the event, Nguyen Cong Tanh, President of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City, said that the Vietnam-Japan relations have been in the best stage since the two countries set up their diplomatic relations on September 21, 1973. The two sides have maintained regular delegation exchanges, while strengthening economic, cultural cooperation as well as people-to-people contacts, he said. Tanh added that the festival aims to further develop the sound ties and enhance the mutual understanding between people of Ho Chi Minh City and Japan. Hailing the idea of holding the event, Kawaue Junichi, Japanese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City said that high-level visits of senior leaders of both countries on the occasion of the anniversary show the strong growth in … [Read more...] about HCM City hosts Vietnam-Japan festival
Russia President to host Vietnam’s party chief in Sochi on Sept. 6
The Hanoitimes - A number of bilateral documents have been prepared for signing. Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong on September 6, during the Vietnamese leader's official visit to Russia from September 5-8. According to the President of Russia portal, the talks are expected to focus on the key issues of the Russian-Vietnamese comprehensive strategic cooperation, as well as topical regional problems. A number of bilateral documents have been prepared for signing. Vietnam's General Secretary of Communist Party talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during Trong's visit to Russia in 2014. Photo: Sputnik The visit takes place amid developing Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. Earlier, during the Russia’s visit of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang from June 28 to July 1, 2017, the two nations agreed on cooperation of over 20 jointly-invested projects worth around US$10 … [Read more...] about Russia President to host Vietnam’s party chief in Sochi on Sept. 6