Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (centre) presents the new ranks to Luong Truong Vinh (left) and Nguyen Phuc Dong at the ceremony on July 19. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – New ranks were bestowed upon two Vietnamese military officers working at the UN Department of Peace Operations in New York on July 19. The bestowing ceremony was held by Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN at the request of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence. Luong Truong Vinh was granted the rank of Senior Lieutenant Colonel while Nguyen Phuc Dong the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, praised the officers’ efforts to excellently fulfil their assigned tasks, including promoting Vietnam’s cooperation in peacekeeping operations at UN missions. He asked the officers to continue bringing into play their capability in task performance, further advise the Party and State … [Read more...] about New ranks bestowed upon Vietnam’s military officers at UN headquarters
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ILA English center marks 25 years of persistence with education, youth nourishment
On a mid-July afternoon, summertime for children, at 146 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, students were lining up for a school bus preparing for a field trip. This is one of many activities included in the "Summer of Game Changers" program in 2022 organized by ILA. This seven-week course was designed by ILA to not only let students experience different summer activities, but also help them reignite their passion for learning and discovering, and build the foundation of an active leader, with other important aspects that will prepare them to become the guiding generation. "ILA’s education method is to encourage confidence and natural growth. That they’ve done well, and we encourage them to do even better. They have improved themselves, understood their core values, matured, eventually left school, and helped change the world," said Tran Xuan Dzu, CEO of ILA. Under Dzu’s leadership, ILA has set up more than 50 English centers across 13 cities in Vietnam, teaching over 1 million students to become … [Read more...] about ILA English center marks 25 years of persistence with education, youth nourishment
Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public
A new beachfront park on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, which runs along the coast in Da Nang City, opened to the public this week as part of a larger plan to create more public beachfront spaces in the coastal city. According to the plan, three more beachfront parks are scheduled to open by the end of this year, and the city government is currently working with investors to build a public path to the Ngu Hanh Son coastal area. Public support for new parks For decades, Nguyen Van Tuan, 57, has spent his mornings cycling on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and swimming at local beaches. As a longtime resident, the new park, named Ha Khe Park, is a very welcome treat. “In the past, the area was full of garbage and weeds. People would often just use the area as a toilet. “Now, it’s completely different. Everyone enjoys the new park,” said Tuan. Ha Khe has also become an evening gathering spot for local residents looking to enjoy the new outdoor space once the sun sets and temperature … [Read more...] about Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public
Dong Nai beauty crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022
Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong, a 23-year-old beauty from southern province of Dong Nai, was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022 during the pageant’s finale held in Quy Nhon City on Friday evening. Phuong surpassed 36 other candidates from across the country to win the title in the final round of Miss World Vietnam 2022, which took place at the MerryLand Quy Nhon, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. With the height of 1.7 meters and body measurements of 82-63-92 centimeters, the Dong Nai contestant is a billingual anchorwoman at the Vietnam Television who used to be in the top 5 of Miss Vietnam 2020 and the winner of Miss Dong Nai University in 2018. A bird’s-eye view of the finale stage of Miss World Vietnam 2022. Photo: Kieng Can / Tuoi Tre Phuong scored 8.0 out of 9.0 on the coveted IELTS test. Aside from winning the grand title of Miss World Vietnam 2022, the beauty also received the Beauty Talent award. Throughout the finale, Phuong was … [Read more...] about Dong Nai beauty crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022
☀️ Morning digest August 12
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. – The 14th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on August 11 after two and a half days of sitting. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said the meeting had completed all tasks as scheduled. Read full story – Standing members of the steering committee in charge of a project to draft a strategy for building and completing a law-governed socialist state of Vietnam by 2030, with a vision to 2045, held a meeting with the Central Theoretical Council in Hanoi on August 11. Members of the council showed their support for the draft strategy, which they said has been prepared in a methodological, democratic and scientific manner that guarantees the Party’s comprehensive and absolute leadership, firmly maintains the socialist orientation, and doesn’t include loopholes for hostile forces to take advantage of to sabotage the Party, State or regime. Read full story … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest August 12
Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism
The Hanoi event saw the participation of Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, and Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, said relations between Hanoi and Vientiane and other localities in Laos have been promoted across all channels, with effective projects in economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, military and people-to-people exchanges. In the first half of this year, Hanoi exported 74.8 million USD worth of goods to Laos, making up 0.9% of the city’s total export value, while importing 98.3 million USD worth of goods from the neighboring country, or 0.48% of Hanoi’s accumulative import revenue. Noting the all-round cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane, the official said the two capital cities have supported each other in … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism