Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan (Photo: VNA) Prague (VNA) – Overseas Vietnamese and international friends in the Czech Republic gathered at a get-together hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy on January 30 night to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet). Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan briefed the guests of Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in 2018, and spoke highly the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Two-way trade reaching nearly 1.2 billion USD in 2018, almost doubling the amount in the previous year, he said, stressing that both nations are discussing measures to promote tourism and send more Vietnamese labourers to the Czech Republic. As the two countries are heading towards the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2020, bilateral activities of senior leaders will be increased, thus serving as momentum to elevate the bilateral ties to a new height, the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Czech Republic, Algeria celebrate Tet festival
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Saigon, Hoi An pubs celebrate ‘unforgettable’ Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. When you join Saint Patrick’s Day, you have to wear a green T-shirt or green dress because green attire is the main part of celebrations that generally involve public parades. If you read Harry Potter, you will know that green jersey and shorts with green socks is the traditional kit of Irish national quiditch team. Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, a part of Canada and the British overseas territory of Montserrat. Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the "must see” events for many people all over the world. On this day, Irish drink beer and eat delicious food like salads, beef steak, sausages, fish and chips, etc. Once you attend Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, you will … [Read more...] about Saigon, Hoi An pubs celebrate ‘unforgettable’ Saint Patrick’s Day
February 12-18: Activities held nationwide to celebrate Lunar New Year
Leaders pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, visit disadvantaged people ahead of Tet Vietnam’s top leaders paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. The Party, State and Government leaders also visited and presented gifts to disadvantaged people and policy beneficiary families around the country, as well as to offshore soldiers in Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year). Various activities held to celebrate Lunar New Year The Spring Festival 2018 in Dien Bien province President Tran Dai Quang extended Lunar New Year greetings to all Vietnamese people throughout the country and abroad at the start of the Year of the Dog. In addition, a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities were held around the country to celebrate the Lunar New Year, including festivals, the opening of the spring book street in Hanoi, and the launching of Nguyen Hue flower street in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about February 12-18: Activities held nationwide to celebrate Lunar New Year
A special day in the Central African Republic
A typical day at the MINUSCA Every day, the clock alarm goes off at 5:30 when it is still dark outside. Today, Major Dinh Duc Long is “on lodging duty”, which means he is to cook breakfast, prepare lunch boxes for others in the lodge to carry to work. At 7:20, after breakfast, everyone takes their backpacks and lunch boxes and walks to work. Walking from home to the mission’s HQs may be one of their most interesting periods of time of the day. A long the way, all local people they meet greet them. The children not only greet, but also run up to them to shake hands. Welcoming them at the gate of the UN mission are the greetings in the Sango language of the guards. They happily greet, “Good morning the Vietnamese people!” Buying stuff in preparation for the special day There are three Vietnamese officers working in Bangui (the capital city of the Central African Republic). They are Lieutenant Colonel Le Ngoc Son, Major Dinh Duc Long and … [Read more...] about A special day in the Central African Republic
Vietnamese expats celebrate lunar New Year
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh and his wife extend New Year wishes to the Vietnamese community living in the country They paid tribute to Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who laid down their lives for Cambodia's struggle for national liberation. The sacrifice helped the country escape from the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime, thus contributing to consolidating and developing the special friendship and solidarity between the two people. Also on February 15 or the last day of the lunar year, Le Ba Hung, a Vietnamese expat and Director of Chak Angre General Hospital in Phnom Penh, and several Vietnamese sponsors granted 20 sets of tables and chairs to a primary school for children of overseas Vietnamese, and Tet gifts to over 170 Vietnamese households living in difficulties in Cambodia. One day earlier, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia held a get-together for the Vietnamese community living in the country. Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh extended his New Year wishes to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats celebrate lunar New Year
Vietnamese community abroad celebrates Tet
On February 12, at the Paris City Hall, the Vietnamese Embassy in France hosted a celebration for the traditional Tet holiday. This is the fifth time Vietnamese Tet is has been officially celebrated in France to continue introducing the unique culture of Vietnam to international friends. Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thiep emphasized that with the proud tradition over the past 100 years, the Vietnamese community in France has followed the patriotism fostered by President Ho Chi Minh in the early years of the 20th century when he lived and worked here, while making important contributions to the host country in various fields. Expressing her joy in attending the traditional Vietnamese New Year celebration in Paris, the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese community and Vietnamese culture is an important part of the capital city of France. The country, especially Paris, is proud of the great contribution that the Vietnamese community has made to its … [Read more...] about Vietnamese community abroad celebrates Tet
Overseas Vietnamese in Israel, RoK celebrate Lunar New Year
Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Cao Tran Quoc Hai (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on February 11 held a get-together in Tel Aviv for overseas Vietnamese in the country to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival 2018. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Cao Tran Quoc Hai updated participants on Vietnam’s achievements in 2017, noting that the country has continued to develop, ensured national security-defence and social order and promoted international integration. He also highlighted the development of the Vietnam-Israel relationship, which has been deepened in a practical manner. Israel is one of Vietnam’s most important economic partners in the Middle East, with two-way trade exceeding 1 billion USD, he said, adding that the two countries have been conducting negotiations for a free trade deal which is hoped to help lift their trade to 3 billion USD. During his speech, Ambassador Hai also praised the unity among the … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese in Israel, RoK celebrate Lunar New Year
Paris Accords’ 45th anniversary celebrated in Hanoi
Vietnamese diplomats of different generations gathered in Hanoi on January 25 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords. Among the attendees was former Vice President Binh. As head of the delegation of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, she represented the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam to sign the accords. At the meeting to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords. Photo: baoquocte.vn On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords - an agreement to end the war against US forces and restore peace in Vietnam - were signed in Paris between the four governments of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, the Republic of Vietnam and the US. The agreement was the result of the longest and most difficult struggle in the history of Vietnam’s diplomacy, with 202 public meetings held over four years, eight months and 14 days. … [Read more...] about Paris Accords’ 45th anniversary celebrated in Hanoi
India plans closer Southeast Asia maritime ties to counter China
India is gathering the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Regional Cooperation (ASEAN) for a summit on Thursday to promote maritime security in a region dominated by China, officials and diplomats said. India has been pursuing an "Act East" policy of developing political and economic ties with Southeast Asia, but its efforts have been tentative and far trail China, whose trade with ASEAN was more than six times India's in 2016-17 at $470 million. China has also expanded its presence in South Asia, building ports and power plants in countries around India's periphery, such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and spurring New Delhi to seek new allies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited the leaders of all 10 ASEAN nations to join him in the Republic Day celebrations on Friday in the biggest ever gathering of foreign leaders at the parade that showcases military might and cultural diversity. The leaders, who include Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, Indonesian President Joko Widodo … [Read more...] about India plans closer Southeast Asia maritime ties to counter China
Indonesia, India hold first security dialogue
Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar (Photo: AP/VNA)New Delhi (VNA)– Indonesia and India held their first security dialogue in New Delhi onJanuary 9.The dialogue was co-chairedby India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Indonesia’s CoordinatingMinister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs H. Wiranto, saidspokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar.The two sides have agreed onoperational cooperation in security and counter-terrorism fields, according tothe spokesperson.During his visit, Minister Wirantoalso met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the meeting, Modi laudedthe first security dialogue between the two nations, saying that India andIndonesia hold great potential for cooperation in green economy development aswell as maritime security.He also expressed his hopeto welcome Indonesian President Joko Widodo in late January, as leaders ofASEAN countries will come to India for the … [Read more...] about Indonesia, India hold first security dialogue