A traffic policeman directs traffic in Hà Nội. — Photo VNA/VNS Doãn TấnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has sent a message to traffic agencies ordering them to ensure road safety during the three-day holiday from September 1-3 to celebrate National Day (September 2) and the nation’s new school year ceremony (September 5). In message No 1038/CĐ-TTg, Phúc said more efforts were needed to improve the capacity of public transport services to meet an increasing demand for travel during the holidays, especially in major cities. The National Committee for Traffic Safety and administrations across the country were told to instruct transport companies as well as drivers to obey traffic safety regulations. Drivers needed to ensure passenger safety by driving more carefully on steep roads and through level crossings and water during storms and torrential rain, he added. Local departments of … [Read more...] about PM demands traffic safety over National Day break
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Lavish cultural activities planned for National Day
The second edition of the gala music show Dieu Con Mai (Everlasting) will kick off several cultural activities to celebrate National Day today.Organised by the online newspaper Vietnamnet, the show, which will present both symphonies and revolution-inspired songs, is expected to be well worth seeing.The symphonies will include Bai Ca Chim Ung (The Eagle's Song) by late composer Dam Linh, Concerto for Violin & Symphony by Do Hong Quan, and the poetic symphony Hao Khi Thang Long (Thang Long Spirit) by young composer Tran Manh Hung, who was awarded two first prizes by the Viet Nam Musicians Association this year.Award-winning violinists Bui Cong Duy and Xuan Huy, and pianist Pho An My will join orchestra members to perform the compositions, which will be led by conductor Le Phi Phi.Popular Vietnamese artists, including singers Hong Nhung, My Linh, Trong Tan, Dang Duong and Duc Tuan, will perform songs by other veteran Vietnamese including Du Kich Song Thao (Thao River Guerrillas), … [Read more...] about Lavish cultural activities planned for National Day
“Flowers and Life” exhibition to celebrate National Day
(Cinet)- An exhibition titled “Flowers and Life” officially opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on August 30 to celebrate National Day. The exhibition has attracted the participation of meritorious artists Nguyen Ba Muu and international flower artisan Nguyen Manh Hung, ect. With the themes of: Flowers in interior decoration, Flowers in wedding decoration and Flowers of impressive style. In addition, within the framework of the exhibition, the public can also take part in a variety of other activities: showing the Ao dai collection using flowers which won Vietnam’s flower competition in 2009, demonstrating the art of flower arranging; showing visitors the way to arrange flowers, introducing products used in the fresh flower industry, introducing flower products, decorative plants, selling and giving gifts for visitors, introducing publications and magazines related to the flower industry. The event will last until September 02. … [Read more...] about “Flowers and Life” exhibition to celebrate National Day
Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day Most Recent News
NDO – In the cool autumn weather, all streets in the capital city are decorated with flamboyant flags to celebrate National Day. No more noisy scenes or traffic jams on the streets, relaxed people enjoy a peaceful Hanoi on National Day. The red flag with yellow star flies on the historic Ba Dinh Square, where 72 years ago President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Local people relax and exercise in the early morning at Hoan Kiem Lake. Street vendors from the suburbs go into the city center to start a new day. Cultural activities, sports and entertainment are held in many places in Hanoi during National Day. The VTV International Cycling Race attracts crowds and visitors. Foreign tourists visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter on National Day. … [Read more...] about Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day Most Recent News
Tam Duong locals celebrate National Day Most Recent News
NDO – For many years, on the occasion of National Day (September 2), local people in Tam Duong district, in the mountainous northern province of Lai Chau, and neighbouring areas have immersed themselves in the indigenous cultural and artistic space imbued with the identities of the local ethnic minorities. National Day celebrations in Tam Duong have very much become a common festive day for the local people to meet, exchange and enjoy entertainment. Welcoming National Day this year, since late August there have been various cultural and entertainment activities in Tam Duong, with exhibitions introducing traditional cultural spaces, customs and folk games of the different ethnic groups, as well as traditional culinary competitions and Tam Duong Tea tasting. Among the activities in celebration of this year's National Day, the Tam Duong people and visitors have also had the chance to experience a community-based tourism model of Si Thau Chai hamlet in Ho Thau commune, in addition to … [Read more...] about Tam Duong locals celebrate National Day Most Recent News
Meeting and March in procession to celebrate 70th August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam
(Cinet)- The Prime Minister approved for Project about meeting and march in procession to celebrate 70 years for August Revolution and National Day of Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Organizing the meeting and March in procession affirms historical position and value of August Revolution and National Day of Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In addition, praising and introducing some great achievements of the country has been encouraged. According to Project, the meeting and march in procession to celebrate 70 years for August Revolution and National Day will take place on September 02, 2015 at Ba Dinh square and some streets of Hanoi capital.Some participants at the meeting and march in procession are the Standing Agency of Central Committee of the Central Propaganda and Training in Ho Chi Minh City; the National Assembly, President, the Government; and Vietnam Fatherland Front. … [Read more...] about Meeting and March in procession to celebrate 70th August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam
Preparing for activities to celebrate 70 years for August Revolution and National Day
Illustrative image (Cinet)- On July 15, at the Head office of the Ministry, the meeting to inspect a preparation for activities on 70th anniversary on August Revolution and National Day.Ministry promulgated Plan of the Ministry about organizing some activities on 70th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day; designing market of medal, Ba Dinh square, Invitation for the anniversary and scenario for the art program on September 02.At the meeting, some representatives made a report and took some opinions about working content. Ministry of Defense established the Direction Board; Ministry of Security established the Sub-group of security. Also, some agencies and ministries proposed maket of some models.Addressing at the meeting, Deputy Minister Huynh Vinh Ai praised some agencies and ministries by some efforts to prepare for 70th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day. He focused on savings on preparing progress of the festival. … [Read more...] about Preparing for activities to celebrate 70 years for August Revolution and National Day
Banquet celebrates Cambodian National Day, diplomatic relations with Vietnam
NDO – A banquet was held by the Cambodian Embassy in Hanoi on December 11 to celebrate the 64th National Day of Cambodia (November 9, 1953-2017) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2017).The event was attended by Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pham Binh Minh, who chairs the National Steering Committee for Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, and the Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam, Prak Nguon Hong.On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh congratulated the Cambodian people for their achievements over the past 64 years.He also emphasised that Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighbouring countries with a long-term friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured and developed by many generations of leaders and the people of the two nations.Overcoming many difficulties and challenges, the two nations provided mutual support … [Read more...] about Banquet celebrates Cambodian National Day, diplomatic relations with Vietnam
Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, diplomatic relations with VN
The event was attended by Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pham Binh Minh, who chairs the National Steering Committee for Viet Nam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, and the Cambodian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Prak Nguon Hong.Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated Cambodians on achievements that they have made in the past 64 years, and wished Cambodia more success in the future.The Deputy PM underlined that Viet Nam and Cambodia, two neighbouring countries on the bank of the Mekong River, have shared close relations and long-lasting friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured by many generations of leaders and people of both nations.Reviewing the growth of bilateral ties through the history, he stated that mutual support and solidarity was vividly demonstrated during the joint fight against the Pol Pot genocidal regime to save and … [Read more...] about Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, diplomatic relations with VN
Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, ties with Vietnam
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated Cambodians on achievements that they have made in the past 64 years, and wished Cambodia more success in the future.The Deputy PM underlined that Vietnam and Cambodia, two neighbouring countries on the bank of Mekong River, have shared close relations and long-lasting friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured by many generations of leaders and people of both nations.Reviewing the growth of bilateral ties through the history, he stated that mutual support and solidarity was vividly demonstrated during the joint fight against the Pol Pot genocidal regime to save and revive Cambodia. The two countries have also helped each other in national construction and development, he added, stressing that the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship is a shared treasures of both sides.He also lauded efforts of both countries to organise various events to mark the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, which … [Read more...] about Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, ties with Vietnam