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Headlines from Vietnam News Today (Dec. 6) Vietnam presents cooperation proposals at first CLV parliamentary summit Vietnam-Japan have ample opportunity to boost cooperation in digital economy Vietnam plans initiatives to sustain FDI flows Make-in-Vietnam platforms compete with foreign giants Vietnam and Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment link Belarus sees Vietnam as an important partner Vietnam values friendship and solidarity with Cambodia and Laos Workshop seeks to address water challenges in Vietnam Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the first plenary session of the first CLV parliamentary summit in Vientiane on December 5. Vietnam presents cooperation proposals at first CLV parliamentary summit Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has made major proposals to rev up cooperation between the legislatures of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) at the first CLV parliamentary summit in Vientiane on December 5. ...

Choosing Hanoi, which is only a two-hour flight from Hong Kong, author Ed Peters remarked that tourists can enjoy the experience of being in a foreign country while still maintaining their Asian essence. The author observed that the lives of the Vietnamese capital’s citizens primarily unfold right on the sidewalks, where activities like getting a haircut, cooking, and open-air workshops are common. For him, Hanoi resembles a vibrant and expansive village, adorned with French colonial architecture. Tourists take a jeep tour in Hanoi. Photo: SCMP In the heart of the city is the picturesque sight of Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by banyan trees and low-rise buildings, attracting hundreds of local residents at daybreak for exercise, stretching, or Tai Chi practice. Hanoi offers a peaceful urban landscape with a variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxury hotels like the Sofitel Legend Metropole, where nightly room rates average around US$400, to more affordable gues...

Kinofest, an annual German Film Festival organized by the Goethe Institute, has returned to audiences in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for its 2023 edition from November 1 to 7. A scene from the movie Liebe, D-Mark, Tod (2022, Cem Kaya). Photo: Screenshot Initiated by the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia with the participation of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and New Zealand, Kinofest 2023 will showcase the latest award-winning films of German cinema, including those awarded at the Berlinale Film Festival. Diverse in genre and subject matter, this year’s Kinofest film series revolves around the themes of connection, immigration, and cultural interference in contemporary German life. The topic of migration captivates audiences in Germany, and cinema serves as an effective medium to express social issues in a compassionate way. The idea of migration in the context of globalization is not limited to a specific region ...

Vietnam treasures and advocates deepening its strategic partnership with Italy, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a reception in Hanoi on October 6 for President of Lombardy region Attilio Fontana and an Italian delegation, as reported by VNA. Prime Minister Chinh commended the visit, which coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries. Fontana, in his report on the outcomes of his visit, emphasized the importance of Vietnam as a partner to Italy. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of Lombardy region Attilio Fontana. Photo: VNA Fontana highly praised Vietnam’s potential for sustainable and comprehensive development, mentioning its sound development policies and directions, “human-centered” approach, and young population. The delegation proposed measures to enhance bilateral ties in various sectors such as agriculture, in...

International photography contest – 35AWARDS,  with the largest number of professional jury, has attracted more than  450,000 entries from hundreds of photographers worldwide. The 35AWARDS honor photographers by offering awards in various photo genres, from aerial photography, and daily life to landscapes and wildlife. Let’s enjoy the photos by Vietnamese photographers whose work selected the Top 5 Excellent Photos and 100 Most Impressive Drone Photos of the 35AWARDS 2023.  Two hunting whales were taken by Pham Huy Trung on De Gi Beach in the central coast province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, in August 2022.  The photo “Spring on the Tea Hill” taken by Pham Huy Trung in Dam B’ri Commune, Bao Loc District, the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong, is among the 100 most beautiful photos of this year’s award.   The photo titled “Mother’s Shoulder-poles” by Pham Chi Cong shows the image of an old woman with he...

Vietnam’s largest French food festival – Balade en France, or Walk in France – will hold a special edition from April 14 to 16, according to the French Embassy in Vietnam. The poster of the “Balade en France” Festival 2023  This year’s festival will be co-hosted by the Embassy and the Hanoi People’s Committee, following the success of its two previous editions in 2018 and 2020. It will occur at the Ly Thai To Square and the surrounding area,  Speaking at the press conference on March 28, Nicolas Warnery, French Ambassador to Vietnam, said that this large-scale public event is part of celebrating the 50th anniversary of French-Vietnamese diplomatic relations, showcasing French gastronomy. “To celebrate the important milestone of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France, which falls on April 12, a series of exceptional cultural events have been held since the beginning of 2023, but “Balade en France” will be the most prominent event,” he said. ...