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Last year, Quang Nam exported more than $1.12 billion worth of goods to the US. Photo: congthuong.vn Speaking at a recent forum, held in the central province of Da Nang by the American Chamber of Commerce ( AmCham )’s Da Nang chapter and the Da Nang Young Entrepreneurs Association, Vice Chairman of the People Committee of Quang Nam Ho Quang Buu affirmed that the US is currently one of Quang Nam’s major trade partners and its largest importer. Last year, Quang Nam exported more than US$1.12 billion worth of goods to the US, accounting for 56.2% of the province’s total export turnover in the year. In the first 10 months of this year, the value stood at US$438.45 million, mainly garments-textiles, leather shoes, wooden products, electronic devices, mechanical products, and auto parts and accessories, among others, he continued. Vice Chairman of the People Committee of Quang Nam Ho Quang Buu speaks at the forum. Photo: congthuong.vn The official stressed that the U...

Based on Luis Villanueva Carbajal, Vietnam, and Peru have had a long-standing traditional friendship . However, the current bilateral relationship does not match the potential and tradition of friendship between the two sides. The visit of the high-ranking delegation from the Peruvian Communist Party to Vietnam from November 9 to 19 aimed to gain insights into Vietnam’s path to socialism, its current foreign policy, how the country strengthens and develops relations with other countries, especially major powers, while ensuring the principles of respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political regime, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. The delegation also sought discussion with partners and friends to find ways to contribute to promoting friendly relations between the two countries. In his meeting with the General Secretary of the Peruvian Communist Party, President Phan Anh Son informed him that after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renova...

Vietnam-Hanoi Festival in Fukuoka attracts a large number of visitors. A delegation of Hanoi led by the Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen visited Fukuoka prefecture and attended activities marking 15 years of the two localities’ friendship within the framework of the working trip to Japan from November 10-12. Nguyen Thi Tuyen said that the relationship between Hanoi and Fukuoka Prefecture is a testament to the mutual development of relations for the common benefit of the two countries. Through discussions on directions to promote the effectiveness of cooperation between the two localities, leaders of the two sides agreed on the need to maintain and strengthen exchange activities and delegation at all levels and expand cooperation in fields such as education training, investment promotion, and trade. Following the successful official visit of Hanoi city leaders to Fukuoka this time, the Governor of Fukuoka prefecture and Chairman ...

Dao Thi Cam Suong, the calligraphy artist behind the sculpture, said that she was inspired by her love for Can Tho, the local culture, and its residents. A ‘non la’ is a traditional Vietnamese conical hat typically made from bamboo and straw. Suong’s giant conical hat took 89 days to transform from idea to reality. A close-up of the work by Dao Thi Cam Suong in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam. Photo : T.Luy / Tuoi Tre It is made from 540 normal-sized ‘non la,’ each decorated with traditional Vietnamese calligraphy of proverbs, poems, folk songs related to the city, and the names of other cities and provinces from across Vietnam. The massive ‘non la’ measures eight meters in diameter and six meters tall. It currently holds the record for the ‘largest calligraphy conical hat model in Vietnam’ according to VietKings – Vietnam’s record keeping organization. The project was funded by a private company. Like us onFacebook  or  follow us onTwitter ...

“The sharp-toothed barracuda can weigh over 20 kilograms,” said 41-year-old Nguyen Van Dieu, a resident on Con Co Island, Quang Tri Province. “You have to shoot right in the deadly spot, or else it will drag you forward like an engine. “It’s even more treacherous trying to get hold of enormous stingrays weighing 150 kilograms.” Huge creature and tiny deadly spot According to Dieu, a crossbow is his hunting tool under the sea. He used to be dragged along by gigantic creatures over dozens of meters and had to cut off the string to set himself free.  “That day, I shot the 150-kilogram stingray right at its deadly spot,” he recalled.  “It took two people to pull it from the deep waters to shore. It was exhausting. “The local people came together and helped us carry the fish over to my home. “We shared the catch and everybody could get as much as they wanted. “The military officers came and took about five to seven kilograms of stingray flesh for their squads. I gave...

On display at the Huong river antique pottery museum until November 11, the items are part of a collection of Vietnamese researcher Thai Kim Lan. Among them are a dragon-embroidered robe for emperors and other worn by members of the royal family. On the occasion, designer Trinh Hoang Dieu also puts on stage a number of ao dai designs that combine both traditional and modern features. Being the national costume when Vietnam was a kingdom, now ao dai stays the national dress for important ceremonies and events. The post Thua Thien-Hue: Nguyen dynasty’s clothing on display appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Ha Long tour boats at risk of bankruptcy as customers drop sharply Fascinating murals on show in Hanoi Saigon FC beat Hai Phong FC to take top spot in Vietnam league Colourful headdresses of ethnic girls in mountainous region Sapa’s rose valley sets Vietnam record Top suggestions for things to do when visiting Da Nang Vietnam nomi...

The month-long competition will take place from July 20 to August 20 next year in Australia and New Zealand — the first co-hosts in the history of the Women’s World Cup. A draw on Saturday put Vietnam in Group E with the U.S., the Netherlands, and an as-yet-unknown winner of the play-off among Thailand, Cameroon, and Portugal. All games in the group will be organized in New Zealand. According to the schedule, the Vietnamese women’s football team will take on the U.S. on July 22, 2023 in Auckland, the play-off winner on July 27, 2023 in Hamilton, and the Netherlands on August 1, 2023 in Dunedin. Coach Mai Duc Chung and his delegation are poised to visit the three cities from Monday through Thursday to examine the competition venues and select hotels for his team, who will start their training in Germany in early 2023. The Vietnam Football Federation said it will bring the team to New Zealand early before the opening of the World Cup for getting used to the weather and time zone as...

Hanoi has become the most exciting destination for Australian travel agents during a seven-day fam trip that ended on November 13 under the support of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.  The Australian delegation visits Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Among three destinations, including the northern provinces of Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh, the 12-travel agent delegation selected Hanoi for their most prolonged stay with a visit to different places, namely Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Old Quater, Temple of Literature, Bat Trang pottery village, Ha Thai lacquerware craft village, among other.  This is the first international fam trip hosted by the Hanoi Department of Tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic to promote inbound tourism. The Australian travel companies said they had interesting experiences when taking a fam trip to the localities with a memorable impression of Hanoi. During the journey to the capital city, th...

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in New York, the USA, on October 11, in which it elected 14 countries to be members of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, including Vietnam. Rad Kivette – CEO of VinaCapital Foundation (Photo: VinaCapital Foundation) 1. How do you assess Vietnam’s successful election? I am so proud that Vietnam has been elected to another 2 year seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council- the second time in eight years. It is clear that the UN membership as well as the rest of the world understand and appreciate what I witness every day as I work nationwide in Vietnam. Vietnam’s commitment to human rights, their ability to lead on the world’s stage and their strong belief in the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for everyone leaves no one behind. 2. What should Vietnam focus on well perform its role as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council? Vietnam shoul...

Yen stream is part of the Huong Son tourist area complex of Huong Son commune, My Duc district, outside Hanoi, about 70km from the city center. With a length of about 4km, this stream is also known as Yen Vi because of its soft, winding shape like the tail of a spreading swiftlet. Photo: tre.vtc Yen stream flows into the Day River. Since ancient times, this stream has been the only waterway that leads people to Huong Pagoda. Especially, at the end of the year, the autumn, many visitors often come here to admire the majesty of the purple water lilies. Photo: tre.vtc Around November, purple water lilies bloom along the stream. To fully enjoy the poetic beauty of the stream, visitors can sit on small boats and immerse themselves in nature. Photo: iwgs.com Along this stream, there are thin, bare forests stretching straight up to the sky. The contrast below is the gentle water flowing quietly and indifferently. Photo: Photoreview Along the soft...