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Flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square: A symbol of Vietnam’s immortality On September 2, 1945, the national flag of Vietnam was first raised in Ba Dinh Square as President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For the past 70 years, the national flag has proudly flown over this historic square, becoming a symbol of the country’s immortality. Every day, at 6 am, a flag-raising ceremony is held in front of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The soldiers of Mission 275 of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum’s Protection High Command march in formation to the flagpole, accompanied by the song, “Marching under the Military Flag”. The parade is led by soldiers bearing the “Determined to Win” military flag, followed by 34 soldiers representing the first cadres and soldiers of the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of the Liberation Army, established in 1944, and the predecessors of the Vietnam People’s Army. With precision and pr...

“Dien Bien Phu – Moments from History” offers readers a comprehensive view of this momentous historical event through documentary images sourced from various archives. With hundreds of carefully selected photographs, the book presents diverse perspectives from individuals who directly participated in or witnessed one of the most pivotal battles that shaped global events in the 20th century. The book’s content is structured into four chronological sections. Roads to Dien Bien Phu provides visual documentation of the context and underlying causes that led to the formation of the Dien Bien “cauldron.” Dien Bien Phu: “The Poisonous Boil” depicts the emergence of a “hedgehog in the mountainous and forested northwest” from late 1953 to early March 3, 1954. Fire Storm offers a vivid account of the fierce 56 days and nights, during which the “hedgehog” transformed from a Viet Minh strategy to “grind down” the enemy into a “living hell” for the expeditionary forces. Earth Shakin...

During the meeting, Thakur additionally offered a duplicate of his credentials to Myanmar’s Deputy PM. Indian Embassy shared particulars of their assembly on X, saying, “Amb. @AmbAbhayThakur met H.E. U Than Swe, Dy. Prime Minister & International Minister in Naypyitaw right this moment. That they had a wide-ranging dialogue on varied elements of the multifaceted relations between India and Myanmar. Amb. additionally offered a duplicate of his Credentials to him.” The Indian Embassy additional mentioned that the envoy additionally met Everlasting Secretary, Daw Marlar Than Htike, Director Normal of the Protocol Division, U Wunna Han and DG Political, U Than Htwe on the MFA, Myanmar on Tuesday. Final month, Abhay Thakur was appointed as the following Ambassador of India to Myanmar, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in a press launch. In response to MEA, India-Myanmar relations are rooted in shared historic, ethnic, cultural and non secular ties. India and Myanm...

The Vietnamese team comprised of Le Hoang Phong, Nguyen Che Thanh, Nguyen Viet Anh, Vuong Hoai An, and Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi won a gold medal with 19,844 points in the group event, leaving behind the French team with 19,167 points and the Japanese with 18,544 points. In addition, Hoang Gia Bao, Hoang Phong, and Che Thanh brought home a silver medal in the trio category, while Hoang Phong and Thuy Vi also bagged a silver medal in the men’s and women’s doubles competition. In the individual competitions, two bronze medals went to Phan Thi Uyen Nhi in the women’s juniors and Che Thanh in the men’s singles. The Vietnamese aerobic athletes will continue to demonstrate their skills in competitions for those aged 15-17 and aged over 18. Gymnasts from 17 countries are taking part in competitions at the Suzuki Aerobics World Cup 2023, which is being held in Tokyo from April 20 to 24 by the World Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as the second of three FIG World Cup events in aerobic gymnastics i...

President Vo Van Thuong arrives at Heathrow International Airport in London on May 4 afternoon (local time). Photo: VNA During his stay, the Vietnamese President is scheduled to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla, leaders of the British government, parliament, and several Cabinet ministers, thereby further tightening ties between Vietnam and the UK Government and monarchy as well as contributing to enhancing political trust and relations between the two countries, according to VietnamPlus. The Vietnamese State leader is also due to meet representatives of leading economic corporations and educational institutions, and friendship organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of bilateral relations. After his arrival, Thuong met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the UK, VOV said. State President Vo Van Thuong (centre) presents a gift to the Association of Overseas Vietnamese in the UK. Photo: VNA The President...

At the signing ceremony. Photo: tapchitaichinh.vn Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel, who is in Hanoi for an official visit to Vietnam from May 3-5, witness the signing in Hanoi on May 4, VOV reported. Both Chinh and Bettel hailed the establishment of the strategic partnership on green finance, which they said is a new pillar of cooperation that contributes to deepening the Vietnam-Luxembourg relations. During their talks in Hanoi the same day, the PMs agreed that Vietnam and Luxembourg will work closely to effectively implement existing cooperation mechanisms and initiate new cooperation mechanisms suitable to their potential and needs of cooperation and development. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel. Photo: VGP They agreed to fully and effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ( EVFTA ) and promote the construction of logistics center...

Ly Son district is currently home to two festivals named national intangible cultural heritages, Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers and Tu Linh boat racing festival. Photo: VNA The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) took place at An Vinh communal house in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai , on May 5 or 16th days of the third lunar month, reported VNA . The event is to pay tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives over the centuries guarding the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). It has been observed through over 400 years by communities on Ly Son island and many coastal areas in the province. It was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the State in 2013. The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) took place at An Vinh communal house in Ly Son district on May 5. Photo: VNA During the ...

According to Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study 2022, over 70% of Vietnamese consumers are generally receptive to open banking, especially fintech and non-bank service providers that can open an account for them using their existing data with banks. Photo: VNA The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to USD 5 million to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), VNA reported. This funding, along with a USD 2 million contribution from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, financed by the Government of Japan, will support a technical assistance (TA) project that aims to expand inclusive and climate finance in the country. Fintech has been at the center of the Vietnamese government’s plans to expand financial services to consumers and SMEs. The TA will help the State Bank of V...

South Korea’s Chef Show 2023 with the debut held on May 5 won over audiences in Hanoi.   This is a non-verbal performance program that focuses on the artist’s expressions. Photo: KTO Held by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, the Chef Show will continue on May 6 and 7, promising to bring emotional moments to Hanoi audiences. At Bibap Restaurant, the group of eight performers took on the role of chefs. Through delicacies such as Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, the popular Korean mixed rice dish bibimbap, and Vietnamese  pho ga  (chicken noodle), they gave viewers the opportunity to experience different cuisines from around the world. At the show, the audience can also interact with the artists.  The show is a combination of music, hip-hop dance, beatboxing, puppetry, and acting. Over 10 years of development, Chef Show has been innovating more and more to cater to tastes and reach more audiences. This ...