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The Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) handed over remains of American soldiers missing in action during the war in Vietnam to the US in a ceremony held at Da Nang International Airport on June 30. A handover of remains of missing US soldiers is held in Da Nang in September 2019. (Photo: VNA) The US side included representatives from the US Embassy in Hanoi and the US Missing in Action (MIA) Office in Hanoi (DET2). The two sets of remains returned to the US side this time were the results of the two countries’ 146th and 147th joint searches from February to June. Examined by both Vietnamese and American forensic specialists in Da Nang, they were found to potentially link to missing US servicemen in Vietnam. They will be sent to Hawaii for further examination. The search for missing US soldiers' remains from the war in Vietnam has been an ongoing humanitarian activity jointly conducted by the Vietnamese and US Governments. This was the … [Read more...] about Vietnam hands over more remains of US soldiers missing in action

Illustrative image (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn ) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi Department of Tourism will coordinate with relevant agencies to kick off a tourism programme themed “Get on Hanoi 2022” on March 25 with a series of attractive activities, including a hot air balloon festival "Colourful Hanoi". international tourists in the new normal in the capital city. Hanoi ", music and visual art "Charming Hanoi", visual art Love Hanoi, musical and art performance "Get on Hanoi 2022". hot air balloon festival on March 25- 27 , the municipal Department of Tourism will coordinate with VMG Media JSC to organise a programme to introduce three new tourism products with hot air balloons, and perform at the same time 22 hot air balloons. Visitors will experience flying up in hot air balloons to see Hanoi from above. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host hot air balloon festival “Colourful Hanoi”

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 29. - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said his visit to Hungary is an opportunity to deepen and promote the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Hungary, especially the parliamentary ties. National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrives at Heathrow Airport in London on June 28, beginning his three-day official visit to the UK. (Photo: VNA) The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership. Read full story Read full story Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) According to GSO General Director  Nguyen Thi Huong, the country's socio-economic development in the first six months of 2022 has prospered in most industries and fields, especially processing and manufacturing industry; retail sales of consumer … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 29

A scene in the documentary (Photo: hochiminh.vn) Algiers (VNA) – A French-language documentary titled “Ho Chi Minh: Sketching the Portrait of a Politician” was screened in June 29 by the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria. The 58-minute documentary was produced in 1973 by French director Gérard Guillaume. It was copyrighted and stored by Ciné-Archives of the French Communist Party. The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria purchased the copyright to use the copy for screening. It reflects the revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh since his participation in the Tours Congress in 1920 and his journey to fight for the national independence. The documentary presents archives and interviews with historical figures. Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh emphasised the role of the late President in the struggle for national independence, affirming that Vietnam's resistance war is a great source of encouragement for oppressed peoples around the world, including Algeria. The … [Read more...] about Documentary on President Ho Chi Minh screened in Algeria

At the square (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A small square in the center of the 16th arrondissement of Paris now bears the name of Do Huu Vi, a Vietnam ese national who was one of the first pilots of the French army. Do Huu Vi Square is located on the intersection between Versailles Avenue and Quai Louis-Blériot, overlooking the Radio France headquarters and Grenelle bridge. Vi (1883-1916) fought and died in the Somme Bay during World War I. He was honoured by France as one of more than 300 people of diaspora with meritorious services to the European nation. He was the only representative of Asian descent to be included in the exhibition 'Portraits de France' at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris earlier this year. At a ceremony marking the official naming of Do Huu Vi Square (Photo: VNA) There are currently about 200 streets and landmarks in France named after Vietnamese places or people./. VNA … [Read more...] about Paris square named after Vietnamese pilot

He said Caodaism is a religion coming into being in Vietnam, and during its development process, it has helped diversify the country’s traditional culture and uphold solidarity when encouraging its dignitaries and followers to stand side by side with the nation. During the resistance wars for national independence as well as national development and defence efforts at present, Cao Dai followers have always upheld their patriotic spirit and contributed to national liberation and construction, he noted, adding that the Party and State always appreciate their dedications. The Party and State have paid great attention to and given support for religious activities, including those of Caodaism. They have been working to ensure people’s right to freedom of religion and create conditions for religious followers and dignitaries to practice their religions properly, according to the State leader. President Phuc expressed his hope that Cao Dai churches and organizations will remain united … [Read more...] about President highly values Cao Dai followers’ contribution to country