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Vietnam actively took part in and made important contributions to the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN - Japan Friendship and Cooperation while obtaining substantive results from bilateral activities in Japan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.

On the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and his spouse, Nhan Dan Newspaper’s reporter in China had an interview with expert Xu Ningning, Executive President of the China-ASEAN Business Council and Chairman of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Industry Cooperation Committee.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo has granted an interview to the press about the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from December 12-13.

It’s always great when the music can provide a charitable aspect, shared the legendary saxophonist Kenny G during an exclusive interview granted to Nhan Dan Newspaper ahead of his show on November 14.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on September 17 spoke to the press on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to China to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS).

Taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 15 to October 29, Vietnam Dance Week 2023 is expected to become an attractive venue for both domestic and international dance artists.

The 100th birthday anniversary of musician Van Cao (November 15, 1923-2023) is a chance to pay tribute to the enthusiasm and dedication of the author of the “National Anthem” and outstanding artists, as well as look at the love, ideals, creative spirit and contributions to the country and people of artists today. Assoc. Prof, Dr. Do Hong Quan, Chairman of Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, talked with Thoi Nay (Present Time) publication of Nhan Dan Newspaper on this issue.

After his book ‘Hanoi promenade’ won the Bui Xuan Phai Award: For the love of Hanoi in 2014, Uruguayan author and World Bank economist Martín Rama has recently released his second book inspired from the capital of Vietnam, which he praises as his forever muse.

According to economist Nguyen Minh Phong, the flexible application of policies depending on the time, goals and practices of the country is one of the leading principles in the fight against inflation. Dr. Nguyen Minh Phong granted an interview with Nhan Dan Newspaper, sharing about the measures to control inflation. 

Vietnam is a very important economic partner of Australia, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski told the press ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Vietnam from June 3-4.

Poet, and translator, Dr. Byeong Cheol Kang from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has a special affection for Vietnam. His visit to Vietnam in December 2022 drastically changed his action towards Vietnam. Accordingly, he devoted much effort to translating and publishing Vietnamese poetry in the RoK.

Photographer Nick Ut granted an interview to Thoi Nay (Present Day), a publication of Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper, during which he stressed that he wants to promote the beauty of Vietnam through photography.

Ambassador Duong Quoc Thanh gave comments on the significance of the official visits to Argentina and Uruguay by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and made expectations in the cooperation between Vietnam and these two countries.

Since Vietnam and Malaysia set up their diplomatic relations 50 years ago, their ties have been expanded extensively and comprehensively across all pillars of Party, State and people diplomacy, stated Chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh.

Anjanette Saguisag, UNICEF Vietnam’s Chief of Social Policy and Governance, has granted an interview to Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper to discuss the role of diversity and inclusion in the operation of businesses, and suggest several effective measures for Vietnamese enterprises to design a development roadmap to ensure "diversity" and "inclusion".

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro cited Italian President Sergio Mattarella's words as saying that the relationship between the two countries “strongly rooted in history” while granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (March 23, 1973 - 2023).

Born in a mountainous district in Bac Kan province, Ha Le Diem's biggest dream at the age of 16, was to go out and see the world. “I don't want to be born and die in the same place,” she said. In 2023, she became the first Vietnamese female director to have a documentary film nominated for an Oscar.

Young painter Nam Chi has introduced a collection of cat folk paintings to celebrate the New Year 2023 – the Year of the Cat. The collection has received much interest from youngsters and art enthusiasts.

The coming visit to Singapore by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will be a key platform for both countries to reaffirm their excellent ties, said Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in his written interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

The upcoming Lao visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is of special significance to the Laos-Vietnam partnership, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith told Vietnam News Agency.

Canh Dieu (The Kite) group was founded in January 2014, with a hope to establish a second environment with families for Overseas Vietnamese children in France to practice the Vietnamese language, thereby contributing to preserving Vietnamese culture. Canh Dieu has now become a familiar address for many Vietnamese families in France. Doctor of Education Nguyen Thuy Phuong, the co-founder of Canh Dieu, granted an interview to Nhan Dan (People) Online Newspaper to share about the group.

Professor Vladimir Buyanov, Chairman of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association, has stressed that the ‘Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air’ victory is a glorious event in the history of the Vietnamese military.

From his deep admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, the great Vietnamese leader who contributed to motivating working class and oppressed peoples around the world to fight for national liberation, French-Romanian painter Georg Esco has created an impressive portrait of President Ho.

Vietnam has been given the green light to export bird’s nests to China as well as pomelos and limes to New Zealand. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan has spoken with the media about the potential and opportunity of Vietnamese agricultural goods in large markets.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting there will create a new impulse for the two countries’ enhanced strategic partnership, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai shared about the relations between the two countries, as well as the significance and importance of the official visit made by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to China.

Ethnic minority languages are an important component of national identity. In the Central Highlands region, young singer Balin has found a unique way to preserve and promote his Jarai language by introducing bilingual songs in the Jarai and Vietnamese languages to the public.

The Prime Minister’s 2004 selection of October 13 as Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day is a highly significant event, which recognises the contributions of the business community and entrepreneurs to the country’s socio-economic development.

An exhibition entitled ‘Calligraphy – Graffiti Dialogue’ is taking place at Hanoi’s Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), receiving positive response from the public.

After two years studying at Milan Conservatory, Vietnamese soprano Hien Nguyen received an offer to work at a long-standing theatre in Italy. However, she decided to instead return to Vietnam, setting her art career in the motherland. She held a talk with Nhan Dan Weekly Newspaper to talk more about what she has learned and gained flowing the decision.