In the statement, the U.S. President wrote that: “It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of President Tran Dai Quang. On behalf of the American people, I express my condolences to his family and the people of Viet Nam. President Quang was a great friend of the United States. He graciously hosted me during my historic state visit to Ha Noi in November 2017, and I am grateful for his personal commitment to deepening the United States-Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership. We will not soon forget his contributions to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region or his voice for Viet Nam as a proud and independent nation on the world stage”. *The same day, a statement was issued by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State over the passing of the Vietnamese State leader. “We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of President Tran Dai Quang of Viet Nam. Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Quang’s family … [Read more...] about U.S. President sends sympathy over death of State President Quang
Mid-Autumn Smile
Mid-Autumn Festival is a happy day. But several years ago, the mid-autumn season brought sadness to artisans in the craft village where they make traditional toys, as modern imported toys were sold everywhere. However, in recent years, it seems that the Mid-Autumn Festival has found its origin. Sad time Each Mid-Autumn season, Nguyen Thi Tuyen, an artisan in Hau Ai Village, Van Canh Commune, Hoai Duc District, in Hanoi, who is also called Tuyen "paper doctor" because she silently makes the star-shaped lanterns, paper doctor (Vietnamese folk toy) to provide for schools, museums and cultural centres. The family of Nguyen Thi Tuyen, at Hau Ai village, Van Canh commune, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, has had many generations who have made traditional the Mid-Autumn toys. In the past, many Hau Ai villagers made Mid-Autumn toys, especially the star-shaped lanterns. At the end of summer, farmers gathered to collect bamboo and other kinds of paper. From the age of seven years old, she knew how to … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Smile
Moscow workshop seeks solutions to East Sea disputes
The event, running from September 20-22, drew IADL leaders as well as lawyers and experts from various countries, including Belgium, Russia, Italy, France, India, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam. Participants analyzed the current situation in the East Sea and made recommendations on measures to handle disputes in the waters in a peaceful manner. At the workshop. Photo: Vietnam+ They held that although the East Sea situation seems to have calmed down compared to the time when the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling was given in July 2016, there are many complicated latent problems in the sea, one of which is the illegal construction and reinforcement of artificial islands as well as militarization activities in the waters. Some delegates voiced their opinions that China’s “nine-dash line” claims in the East Sea are groundless and do not abide to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. … [Read more...] about Moscow workshop seeks solutions to East Sea disputes
October adds luster to Vietnam’s destinations
By Nguyen Quy  September 22, 2018 | 07:11 pm GMT+7 Tourists take a boat tour of Tra Su Cajuput Forest in Tinh Bien District, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. Photo by VnExpress/Phan Loc Many of Vietnam’s popular destinations become more alluring in the month of October, the Condé Nast Traveler says. Vietnam is the only country in Southeast Asia to make it to the U.K.-based travel magazine’s list of 20 best destinations in the world to visit in October. It notes that October is peak rice harvesting season in the northern highlands, and the golden glow of terraced fields in Sa Pa and other places, making them even more attractive than usual. In Hanoi, it advises readers to enjoy “condensed-milk coffees on low plastic stools and some of the best food you’ll ever taste.” The flooding season peaks in the Mekong Delta in October, making it a good time to take boat rides through mangroves, cajuput forests, floating markets … [Read more...] about October adds luster to Vietnam’s destinations
Vinalines continues to auction over 480m shares
Vinalines continues to auction over 480m sharesThe Saigon Times Daily A Vinalines vessel docks at Saigon Port. Investors can register for participation in Vinalines' second tender until September 30 – PHOTO: ANH QUAN HCMC – After launching its initial public offering (IPO) on September 5, as many as 480 million shares of the parent company of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) failed to be sold, leading to arrangements being made for a follow-up auction, reported the VietnamPlus news site. According to Vinalines, investors can register for participation in the second tender until September 30. Tran Tuan Hai, head of Vinalines’ communications division, said the participants will be those investors who successfully bid at the original IPO. Acting general director of Vinalines Nguyen Canh Tinh noted that the parent company of Vinalines was eligible to convert to a joint stock company, as planned in late 2018, in line with prevailing regulations. Shares … [Read more...] about Vinalines continues to auction over 480m shares