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Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)   Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception in Vientiane on December 6 for a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien who have been on a two-day working visit to Laos. At the meeting, PM Thongloun spoke highly of the outcomes of the earlier talks between Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune and Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien. He congratulated Vietnamese athletes on their outstanding achievements at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines and Vietnam on welcoming 15 million foreign visitors this year. Laos wants to learn from Vietnam’s experience in tourism development to turn tourism into an important economic sector of the country in the coming time, he said. In reply, Thien affirmed that his ministry is willing to share experience and bolster … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos enhance cooperation in culture, sports, tourism

Vietnamese women’s team qualify for volleyball finals at SEA Games (Photo: Phuong Nghi/Thanh Nien) During the team’s first round match against host nation the Philippines, the Vietnamese team enjoyed a 3-2 victory after five sets played. Following this, the team won their second round match against Indonesia on December 5. Despite the Vietnamese women’s team twice falling behind, they eventually fought back to record a 3-2 victory over their rivals. Following two strong victories, Vietnam have booked their ticket into the final of the competition. The team will face off against Thailand in their last match of the qualifying round on December 7, before playing each other again in the final round on December 9. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s team qualify for volleyball finals at SEA Games

At the event (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – An international seminar, entitled “Vietnam and the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Francophone environment”, took place in Hanoi on December 6.  The event was co-hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Defence Ministry’s Vietnam Peacekeeping Department under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Office of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the Asia-Pacific Office of the Francophone University Agency and the French Embassy in Vietnam. The seminar focused its discussions on Vietnam and the Francophone community’s experience in the peacekeeping mission, achievements and challenges, thereby proposing measures to improve the efficiency of the work. Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department Maj. Gen. Hoang Kim Phung said the event once again affirmed Vietnam’s political determination and commitment to extensively join the UN peacekeeping … [Read more...] about Seminar talks UN peacekeeping mission in Francophone environment

Home Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA Games By Vu Duc Friday,  Dec 6, 2019,19:41 (GMT+7) Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA GamesBy Vu Duc Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Anh Vien receives the gold medal in the women’s 200m freestyle category in the swimming event at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines today, December 6 - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Nguyen Thi Anh Vien clinched two more gold medals on day six of competition today, December 6, in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which is taking place in Manila. As predicted, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien finished first in the women’s 200m freestyle event in two minutes and 0.75 seconds. Natthanan Junkrangjang of Thailand came second in two minutes and 0.93 seconds and Remedy Alexis Rule from the Philippines ranked third in two minutes and 1.64 seconds. Defending champion and Games record holder Anh Vien also took home her second gold in the … [Read more...] about Anh Vien takes two more gold medals in SEA Games

The Standing Board of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) held a briefing on July 31 in Hanoi under the chair of VFF President Tran Thanh Man. The briefing aimed to discuss the organization of the awarding ceremony. At the briefing. Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn The second edition of the awards was launched on January 1, 2018 and last to June 21, 2019 by the VFF Central Committee, the Vietnam Journalists’ Association and the Vietnam Television. The organizing panel received 1,046 entries from over 100 press agencies nationwide. All entries followed the awards’ regulations and criteria, reflecting corruption cases, administrative reforms and fight against corruption and wastefulness. Among them, the jury has selected 35 items for awards, including four A, nine B, ten C, and 12 consolation prizes. Addressing the event, VFF President Tran Thanh Man spoke highly of the close coordination among the VFF Central Committee, the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Outstanding anti-corruption press works to be honored