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The event is aimed to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam.  Asami Sudo – Miss SAKE 2018. Photo: wsetglobal.com This is the first time that Miss SAKE will be held in Vietnam for all single women between the ages of 18 and 40. Miss SAKE Vietnam 2023 will be a beauty ambassador who will contribute to further cementing friendship, promoting cultural exchanges and trade relations between Vietnam and Japan while honoring the values of women. The event will also attract local specialists in fashion, makeup and runway training, and the general public. The pre-qualification round is expected to be held in April and May 2023, including online selection. The selected candidates will perform ao dai  or Vietnamese long dress and evening gowns at the art program celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, which will be held on May 20 at AEON Mall in Long Bien District. The program wi...

The event marks the Thai traditional New Year. Songkran, also known as the Water Festival, is celebrated throughout the country during 13 – 15 April every year. The festival places emphasis on respect, love, and gratitude using water as means of expression. Songkran is the occasion for family unions. Thai people often visit temples and clean their houses during the holiday. Fun-loving Thai people throw water at each other as a symbol of washing off the misfortune of the past year to welcome a new start. Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam, and university students in Hanoi perform the “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or water pouring ceremony, which aims to pay respect to the elderly and ask for their blessings (Photo: Valerie Mai). This year’s event consists of a number of cultural activities to demonstrate how Thais celebrate their traditional New Year including “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or a water pouring ceremony, a showcase of Thai culinary by Thai chefs, dance performan...

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands) On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands (April 9, 1973 – April 9, 2023), Ambassador of Vietnam to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh shared about the achievements of the bilateral relations in the past half century and the potential for future cooperation. How do you evaluate the Vietnam-Netherlands cooperation in the past 50 years? In 2023, the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands passed a 50-year journey with important milestones and achievements for both sides. We can affirm that this is the model of the relationship between Vietnam and a European country – good, open, frank, effective. The relationship between the two countries has taken an important turn to a new stage. In the past, Vietnam faced many difficulties due to the war and its consequences. The Netherlands helped Vietnam in ...

Hundreds of people participated in a cycling tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on April 8 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands. The event has been designed to also help connect local cycling communities, and more importantly raise public awareness of measures to keep the environment clean and green. Source: Consulate General of Netherlands in HCM City The Consulate General of the Netherlands in HCM City, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship Association, the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV), and the Dutch Cycling Embassy, organized a bike tour to promote the spirit of sports and exercise, and emphasize the participation of Vietnam and the Netherlands in issues related to green development and sustainable mobility, transportation in the city. According to the Consulate General of Netherlands in HCM City, this event is part of the celebration of 50 years ...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 10) notable headlines Vietnam, UAE to kick off negotiations of comprehensive economic partnership agreement Vietnam to take advantage of demographics to drive economy State President’s Laos visit to further consolidate, develop special bilateral ties Osaka Concert marks 50 years of Vietnam – Japan diplomacy Vietnam through to second round of Paris 2024 women’s football qualifiers Vietnamese rice export prices highest in Asia this week Foreign diplomats, businessmen learn about local charms Vietnam-Netherlands share a model relationship of dynamism, effectiveness Vietnam among world’s top 5 destinations to visit this summer The two sides at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Vietnam, UAE to kick off negotiations of comprehensive economic partnership agreement Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Ministerial Declarati...

Check out the news caught today. Tuyen Quang Province to hold 2nd international hot-air balloon festival Tuyen Quang Province’s first International Hot-Air Balloon Festival held in 2022. Photo: Vietnam News Agency The Second International Hot-Air Balloon – 2023 will last from April 28 to May 5 in Tuyen Quang Province, offering a great opportunity for visitors to enjoy the tremendous scenes of the northern mountainous region. The festival will gather 20 hot-air balloons and pilots of various nationalities, such as Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Malaysia. Huynh Vo Hoang Son, the first runners-up of the Mister Universe Tourism 2023, and Quan Tran Gia Han, the first runners-up of the Miss Peace Vietnam 2022, will be the brand ambassador of the festival. The festival is one of the serial key events that will uphold the tourism year of Tuyen Quang Province. Other events include an exhibition of local handicrafts and craftsmanship, a kayak race, ...