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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has praised press agencies and journalists for their hard work and contributions to the fight against COVID-19 pandemic on the occasion of the 96th Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21). In an interview granted to the press, the President stressed that since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Vietnam, leaders of the Party, State and people across the country have realized the important and indispensable role of the press in the fight against COVID-19 . Reporters and cameramen of many press agencies accurately and quickly convey the directions and decisions of the Party and State on disease prevention and control (Photo: VNA) Reporters and cameramen of many press agencies have accurately and quickly conveyed the directions and decisions of the Party and State on disease prevention and control. They have accepted risks to work in the frontline of the combat against the … [Read more...] about President praises press agencies’ contributions to COVID-19 combat

Digital economy and post-pandemic recovery plans dominate the conversation between the two top diplomats. Vietnam and Singapore on June 21 agreed to establish a Technical Working Group on the platform for digital partners, moving towards the signing of a digital economy agreement. Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan in Hanoi on June 21. Photos: Baoquocte The news was reported at the meeting in Hanoi on Monday between Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during the Singaporean FM’s visit to Vietnam on June 20-23. A Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) is a treaty that establishes digital trade rules and digital economy collaborations between two or more economies. The DEAs establish common frameworks and rules for digital trade that will enable companies in the partner countries to connect digitally more seamlessly. At the meeting, the two … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore head towards digital economy agreement

At the reception, held on the occasion of the Buddha’s 2565th birthday, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon lauded the success of the Government in the 2016-2021 tenure in all fields. He said that the VBS has grown comprehensively during its 40-year development, with its Buddhist affairs and activities in building religious solidarity and great national unity bloc lauded by people from all walks of life. It has raised trillions of dong for the needy, while actively engaging in the movement of planting 1 billion trees as part of efforts to deal with climate change in the country, he said, adding that the organization has also given strong response to the call regarding COVID-19 prevention and control. The Sangha has hosted the UN Day of Vesak for three times, said Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, recognizing the support from President Nguyen Xuan Phuc for the work. Meanwhile, it has paid special attention to the material and spiritual lives of Buddhist followers abroad, he added. … [Read more...] about State President hosts Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leaders

Argentina is one of first three Latin American countries establishing diplomatic ties with Vietnam. Newly-appointed Argentinian ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo María Beltramino has expressed his hope that the bilateral relations would be upgraded to the strategic partnership from the current status of comprehensive partnership, which was set up 11 years ago. Argentinian ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo María Beltramino presented the Letter of Credence to Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 20. Photo: VNA The ambassador said he would do his best to contribute to upgrading the ties, especially in the context that the two countries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties in October 2023, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Argentina was one of the first three countries together with Cuba and Chile in Latin America establishing relations with Vietnam. Argentina is Vietnam’s 3rd largest trade partner in Latin America after … [Read more...] about Argentina expects strategic partnership with Vietnam

On this occasion, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Vietnamese counterpart for Vietnam’s support in hosting yoga celebrations annually. People in India and around the world virtually celebrated the 7th International Day of Yoga [June 21] due to the widespread transmission of Covid-19. International Day of Yoga observed in about 190 countries. Photo: Dayoftheyear The Embassy of India in Hanoi marked the occasion themed “Yoga For Wellness” and encouraged celebrations at home. The message is also conveyed via the slogan “Be With Yoga, Be At Home.” In celebration of the 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY), India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a letter to Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to thank Vietnam’s support in hosting the IDY annually. He also emphasized the role of yoga to people’s health amid the pandemic and its power of connecting people around the world. Meanwhile, the Embassy’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) … [Read more...] about International Day of Yoga scaled down due to Covid-19

At the ceremony (Photo: PetroVietnam) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) held a ceremony on June 18 to welcome the first flow of gas from Su Tu Trang (White Lion) oil field in phase 2A, which meant the project was put into operation 16 days ahead of schedule. Amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held online in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the presence of Chairman of the Members’ Council of PetroVietnam Hoang Quoc Vuong and the group’s General Director Le Manh Hung, among others. The Su Tu Trang oil field is one of four important discoveries in Block 15-1, which belongs to the Cuu Long basin and is evaluated as one of the areas with the highest potential for oil and gas reserves in the continental shelf of Vietnam. It is located about 62km from the coast of Vung Tau with a water depth of 56m. PetroVietnam leading officials at the ceremony (Photo: PetroVietnam) The oil and gas exploration contract of Block … [Read more...] about PetroVietnam receives first flow of gas of Su Tu Trang oil field in phase 2A