The palace at 91 Tran Hung Dao Street in the central Hoan Kiem District has been chosen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the international media center for reporters covering the meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. president Donald Trump. The building, which has a floor area of 3.2 hectares (eight acres), is a gift for Vietnam from the Soviet Union. Construction began in 1978 and was completed in 1985. The major hall of the building has four floors, is 96 meters long, 60 meters wide and 33 meters high, and its conference room can seat 1,111 people. The conference room inside the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace. Photo by Vietnam National Union of Bank Workers The Foreign Ministry has said that the media center will have a shared work space equipped with networked computers and LCD screens to watch live broadcasts of all events connected to the summit. Press agencies can also rent space and set up their own nine square meter booths with full … [Read more...] about Vietnam prepares international media center for Trump-Kim summit
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Son Doong continues receiving international media’s attention
Son Doong in Vietnam is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume. (Source: Ryan Deboodt) Quang Binh (VNA) - Son Doong cave continues to receive special attention from international media, after making a big impression in the Quang Binh tourism promotion programme in Hollywood and New York Tourism Fair Time Travel Show in the US. The Quang Binh provincial Tourism Department said leading tourism magazine The Daily Telegraph (the UK) has announced the list of 11 best tourist destinations discovered recently, including Vietnam’s Son Doong. Son Doong in Vietnam is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume. It was found in 1990 and only fully explored in the last few years. At its tallest point, the cave can accommodate a 40-storey skyscraper, while at its widest point, there’s enough room for a 747 to fly through, Telegraph said. In addition, three photos of the cave system in Quang Binh province, including a photo of the terraced stone system in … [Read more...] about Son Doong continues receiving international media’s attention
VN receive praise for Asian Cup heroics from international media
Việt Nam vs Japan in the quarter-final of the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Despite losing 1-0 to Japan in the quarter-final of the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday, Việt Nam’s national squad have received applause from the international media for their performance. Both Reuters and AFP said Japan only beat Việt Nam thanks to the video assistant referee (VAR). Reuters said Japan only survived a late onslaught from the Vietnamese with Nguyễn Công Phượng in particular missing an opportunity to equalise in the 89th minute when he found himself unmarked just outside the box but blasted over. The World Game of Australia said Japan were lucky to reach the semi-finals thanks to VAR. “Japan benefitted from a contentious VAR penalty decision on the system’s AFC Asian Cup debut as a 1-0 win over Việt Nam proved enough to see Hajime Moriyasu’s men reach the … [Read more...] about VN receive praise for Asian Cup heroics from international media
International media praises Vietnam’s crushing victory over Malaysia
Nguyen Anh Duc scored one more goal to double Vietnam’s advantage in the match with Malaysia on November 16. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s national football team has grabbed the headlines of international media following its 2-0 triumph over Malaysia on November 16. “Vietnam maintained their perfect start to the 2018 ASEAN Football Federation Championship on Friday as Park Hang-seo’s side beat Malaysia 2-0 at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium”, Reuters wrote. In its article “Vietnam maintain perfect start with win over Malaysia”, Reuters highlighted contributions made Nguyen Cong Phuong and Nguyen Anh Duc. It said Phuong gave Vietnam a “flying start” when he clipped the ball home after Anh Duc’s miss-kick in the penalty area with 11 minutes on the clock. In the second half, Anh Duc scored one more goal to double Vietnam’s advantage. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s New Strait Times described the Vietnamese team … [Read more...] about International media praises Vietnam’s crushing victory over Malaysia
President Tran Dai Quang’s hallmarks mentioned by international media …
President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: vov.vn)Right after receiving information on Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang passing away on September 21st, a series of international media immediately published his announcement and biography, as well as mentioned his outstanding contributions to the nation. Many articles emphasize the role of President Tran Dai Quang in foreign affairs, helping to raise Vietnam’s position and prestige in the international arena.The Granma of Cuba published an article: "Cuba is side by side with Vietnam before passing away of President Tran Dai Quang". The article claimed that the departure of the Vietnamese President is a great loss not only to Vietnam but also to the Government and people of Cuba on the basis of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.In addition, President Tran Dai Quang also had his own mark as the last foreign leader the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro met before his death.The Prensa Latina of the country … [Read more...] about President Tran Dai Quang’s hallmarks mentioned by international media …