The clinched free trade agreements (FTAs) has opened the door wider for Vietnamese goods to enter foreign markets, helping the country improve trade balance with its trade partners. The clinched free trade agreements (FTAs) has opened the door wider for Vietnamese goods to enter foreign markets. (Photo: VNA) Before 2007, Vietnam was involved in only two free trade deals as member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): the ASEAN-China and the ASEAN- Republic of Korea (RoK) pacts. After that, the country signed several more deals, including those with Japan and Chile. Particularly, in 2015, Vietnam concluded negotiations with the US in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with the EU on the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement and with Russia on the Vietnam- Eurasia Economic Union free trade agreement. The same year, the country concluded bilateral FTA talks with the RoK. Vietnam is one of the countries with the most FTAs in the world. It has signed a total of 17 trade … [Read more...] about Vietnam is big winner of free trade deals
Hue Festival: media center launched
At the inaugural ceremony. Photo: nhandan.com.vn The center is part of the sponsorship package worth 1 billion VND (44,000 USD) of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), under which, the group will provide telecommunications and IT services for the festival. VNPT has maintained the sponsorship for ten years. Nguyen Dung, Vice Chairman of the Thua Thien-Hue province People’s Committee, said to date, there have been some 20 sponsors for the festival, with total funding of around 22.5 billion VND (990.000 USD). As many as 21 art troupes from 20 countries nationwide have registered to join the festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2 under the themed “Cultural heritage with integration and development - Hue one destination, five world heritages.” A wide range of activities will be held as part of the event, including a Buddhism cultural program, a national festival of “Hat Van” or “Chau Van” (a … [Read more...] about Hue Festival: media center launched
Meaningful gifts for troops on Truong Sa Island
More than 20 performances and exchange programs left a good impression on the troops and islanders. The PANO would like introduce some photos of the art troupes’ activities on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. Singers and artists of military art troupe singing with troops on Sinh Ton island... ....and Co Lin island Singer Tran Van Tu and a soldier on Nam Yet island Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Meaningful gifts for troops on Truong Sa Island
PM asks for increased export for sustainable development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that controlling markets is a way for the Vietnamese economy to take off. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Source: VNA) He made the statement during a national conference in Hanoi on April 23 discussing comprehensive measures to boost exports hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The PM said successful countries and businesses consider the world as a market to expand their reaches, thereby seeking ways to improve their competitiveness. The domestic market with a population of nearly 100 million is important, but it is necessary to look at the global market to achieve sustainable growth, he said. The leader noted that though administrative procedures have improved, they remain below expectation. He expressed his wish to listen to policy feedback of localities and associations to increase added value of exported commodities, thus making it easier for Vietnamese firms to join the global value chain. He underscored … [Read more...] about PM asks for increased export for sustainable development
Hue city wears “new coat” to welcome festival
The 10th edition of Hue Festival, themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development; Hue - one destination, five World Heritages”, is the inherence and assertion of the success of the previous festivals.Ahead of the event, preparations are being promptly carried outMany big streets in Hue city are decorated to welcome tourists to the festival city.Decorative flowers being carefully made by workers at Le Loi streetInformation is up on billboards along main roadsThe banner about the event is stretched over a road leading to the Hue imperial citadel.Truong Tien bridge was decorated to welcome the city’s biggest eventThe stage for the opening ceremony is being set up at Ngo Mon Square. The opening ceremony will be held at 20h00, April 27th.The stage for a program on Huong river is being completed./. BTA (Photo: To Quoc News) … [Read more...] about Hue city wears “new coat” to welcome festival
5 charming Hoi An homestays for the national holidays
Heron House, An Bang Beach Hideaway Homestay, and Old Yellow House, are some of the attractive destinations waiting for travellers to Hoi An over the long holidays for Liberation Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1). Set among lush green fields, Heron House is a perfect place for couples to relax. The house has three rooms, each with its own balcony and many windows to let the sunlight and fresh breeze flow through. Visitors can relax in the swimming pool or cook their own food in a well-equipped kitchen. A room costs US$120 per night on normal days, and US$140 per night during the holiday season. An Bang Beach Hideaway Homestay has beautifully-decorated rooms with garden views. The colour theme of the homestay uses white as a key colour, with accents of green, yellow, and blue, and natural wood finishes. There are multiple choices for tourists to stay: Coco Villa, Beach Hideaway Villa, An Bang Retreat, and Dolphin House. A room costs US$100 per night. … [Read more...] about 5 charming Hoi An homestays for the national holidays
Hue Festival: media centre launched
At the media centre. (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The media centre for the Hue Festival 2018 opened on April 23 at No. 1, Phan Boi Chau street, Hue city, serving reporters to cover the biennial event. The centre is part of the sponsorship package worth 1 billion VND (44,000 USD) of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), under which, the group will provide telecommunications and IT services for the festival. VNPT has maintained the sponsorship for ten years. Nguyen Dung, Vice Chairman of the Thua Thien-Hue province People’s Committee, said to date, there have been some 20 sponsors for the festival, with total funding of around 22.5 billion VND (990.000 USD). As many as 21 art troupes from 20 countries nationwide have registered to join the festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2 under the themed “Cultural heritage with integration and development – Hue one destination, five world heritages.” A wide … [Read more...] about Hue Festival: media centre launched
Korean charity to gift 10,000 books to HCM City primary schools
Officials from Korea’s HansaeYes24 Foundation and the HCM City Department of Education and Training at a ceremony last Wednesday to start a programme that will gift 10,000 children’s books to primary schools in the city’s outlying districts. — Photo courtesy of HansaeYes24 FoundationViet Nam News HCM CITY — The HansaeYes24 Foundation will donate 10,000 children’s books to primary schools situated in HCM City’s outlying districts for them to celebrate Việt Nam Book Day on April 21. The programme seeks to give young students useful books on various subjects like science, culture, history and children’s stories and 100 bookshelves to 100 primary schools at the end of this month. The foundation said it was committed to carrying out the annual programme, which was launched last year, in the next few years to encourage and develop a reading culture among young students and raise public awareness of the importance of reading for … [Read more...] about Korean charity to gift 10,000 books to HCM City primary schools
Hanoi kicks off construction of Ring Road No. 2
The road has a total length of 43.6km road, including a 5-km flyover connecting Vinh Tuy- Nga Tu So Ward and 3-km section from Vinh Tuy to the Vong Intersection. The new 6-lane road will be 53.5 to 63.5 meters wide with an estimated cost of more than VND 9,400 billion (US$408.6 million), including a total capital for site clearance of VND4,000 billion and construction cost of VND3,000 billion. The project built under BT (Build-Transfer) form is expected to be completed in four years. By BICH QUYEN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Ring Road No. 2 Vinh Tuy-Nga Tu So Ward 5-km flyover … [Read more...] about Hanoi kicks off construction of Ring Road No. 2
Brothers fly flag for Vietnam on UK TV show
The pair, from Ho Chi Minh City, were given a standing ovation by the crowd and the four Britain’s Got Talent judges on the live show. Judge Simon Cowell said he would remember their audition for "the rest of his life". Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep "This for me was like watching the Olympics, not a talent show, the Olympics. Hard work and talent pays off, that’s what it’s all about," he said. Although new to the UK, the brothers are well known in Vietnam after breaking the world record for 'most consecutive stairs climbed while balancing a person on the head' in Girona, Spain, in 2016. Before their act the Giang brothers told the TV audience although there was a Vietnam’s Got Talent show, they wanted to appear on the UK version because "It’s the biggest show in the world." And they didn’t disappoint the audience. Audience members were left stunned as the pair climbed down a set of stair, then back up... walking backwards! After a … [Read more...] about Brothers fly flag for Vietnam on UK TV show