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Vietnam News Today (September 22) – Notable Headlines Top Vietnamese and Bangladeshi legislators hold talks The President commends Laos for their unwavering support towards Vietnam’s development. Vietnam and the United States recently conducted their annual defense policy dialogue, signifying a crucial exchange between the two nations. The event highlighted the robust defense relationship and allowed for the discussion of key strategic and security issues. This dialogue epitomizes the commitment of both countries to strengthening defense cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability. The dialogue serves as a platform for constructive dialogue and an opportunity to advance shared interests and mutual understanding. Vietnamese blue-beret soldiers have taken it upon themselves to support children in Africa by providing them with schools and necessary supplies. They have chosen to make a difference in the lives of these young ones and contribute to their education and w...

At the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UNESCO officially announced the inclusion of the Vietnamese site to its list of world heritage sites. The announcement was made at 9:39 pm (Vietnam time) on the same day. The Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago is an exceptional world heritage site, recognized by UNESCO as Vietnam’s first inter-provincial destination. The Cat Ba Archipelago, located in Hai Phong, a prominent port city in northern Vietnam, is renowned for being the largest limestone archipelago in the country. With over 360 islands, it encompasses Cat Ba Island, situated to the south of Ha Long Bay. According to a report from the government news site baochinhphu.vn, the archipelago has previously been designated as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Ha Long Bay, situated in the adjacent Quang Ninh Province, has been granted the prestigious status of being a world heritage site not once, but twice, by UNESCO in the years 1994 and 2000. ...

The affirmation was made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Nanning city, Guangxi province of China, on September 16 on the occasion of attending the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS). During the talks, the two government leaders expressed their satisfaction and praised the progress in Vietnam-China relations in recent years, particularly since the historic visit to China last year by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The Vietnamese cabinet leader conveyed greetings from Party leader Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji, and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning. Premier Li also extended regards from Chinese high-ranking...

The inaugural Hanoi Fall Festival, themed “Hanoi – Come to fall in love,” is set to take place at Hoan Kiem Walking Space and Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1. This event aims to promote tourism to the capital during the autumn season, widely regarded as the city’s prime time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover Hanoi’s enchanting allure this fall. The above-stated information was officially declared by Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, the Deputy Director of Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), during a press conference held in Hanoi on September 20th. Foreign tourists visit Hanoi’s Book Street. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times The following is a proposal for the initial iteration of an event celebrating the culture and cuisine of Hanoi on Capital Liberation Day (October 10th), as suggested by Anh. The festival will showcase 150 booths representing various people’s committees from 10 districts in Hoan Kiem, Me Linh, Quoc Oai, Ung Hoa, Ba Dinh, Nam Tu Li...

Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), awarded the Certificate of Merit to the representatives of Room to Read in Vietnam (RtR) for its contributions in Hanoi on September 19 (Photo: Thu Ha). Nguyen Ngoc Hung presented the Certificate of Merit to Room to Read in Vietnam (RtR) in recognition of their contributions. This award coincided with the organization’s 20th anniversary in Vietnam. “Currently, there are very few foreign non-governmental organizations (FNGOs) focusing on promoting a reading culture for children. RtR is one of those organizations and has been doing a great job. We hope that RtR will continue to actively work in this area. VUFO and PACCOM are committed to supporting and collaborating with RtR to enhance the practicality, efficiency, and success of its operations,” said Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of VUFO. RtR Vietnam, under the leadership of Nguyen Dieu Nuong, has published over 200 books and est...

The event was held both in person at Hanoi Command and online to 32 locations in districts, towns, and units under the Command. During the event, the delegates reviewed the activities carried out in the past 14 years to promote communication about the seas and islands and support the people and soldiers on Truong Sa. The Hanoi Command has organized numerous delegations to Truong Sa and the DK1 rig house, as well as provided support for the construction projects such as Thu Do Hotel, 10 Multipurpose Cultural Houses, 3 CV, CQ boats. Additionally, they have also provided financial aid for various projects and brought specialty gifts from Vietnam’s localities to the islands, along with household and entertainment equipment. Sending gifts to the islands. Talking with the locals. An art exchange. A break between activities. Growing vegetables on the islands. A training session. Moment of farewell. VNT writers The...