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Early “Homeland Spring” for Vietnamese Expats and Friends in Western Australia Vietnamese Community in Hungary Looks Forward to a Promising Future The foreign delegation, led by Deputy Secretary-General Apikit Ch.rojprasert, was grateful for the opportunity to learn from the Vietnam Coast Guard’s expertise in drug prevention and control. Apikit expressed Thailand’s commitment to enhancing cooperation and information sharing with relevant Vietnamese agencies in this crucial area. The Coast Guard Region 3 Command hosted the Thai delegation on November 25. (Photo: VNA) Colonel Nguyen Duc Hieu, representing the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, suggested strengthening information exchange between the two countries’ coast guard agencies. He emphasized the importance of Thailand’s support in verifying and investigating information related to drug trafficking by sea. To further enhance collaboration, Hieu proposed establishing a hotline dedicated to combating drug-related ...

On November 21, the India-EU Joint Working Group on Energy met, co-chaired by Tanmaya Lal of India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Ditte Juul Jorgensen of the European Commission. The gathering included representatives from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Power, and the EU’s Directorate General for Energy and Climate Action. The session witnessed the undertaking and completion of joint initiatives, encompassing technical cooperation across 51 activities within nine sectors. Additionally, the group outlined a framework for green hydrogen collaboration, emphasizing policy coordination between India and the EU. Demonstrating their commitment, the EU and its member states participated in India’s International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024, while India reciprocated by exclusively partnering with European Hydrogen Week 2024. Reinforcing their dedication to clean energy, India and the EU pledged long-term research support for projects under the ...

“From Arancina to Bun Cha: A Cultural Fusion of Street Food” The culinary event, “From Arancina to Bun Cha: A Cultural Fusion of Street Food,” offered a unique twist on the traditional Italian Cuisine Week in Vietnam. Held at Casa Italia in Hanoi until November 24th, the event celebrated the vibrant street food cultures of Italy and Vietnam, bringing a burst of flavor to the city. With a focus on the funkiest street food delights, the festival presented a rare opportunity to indulge in a world of culinary delights. The culinary event, a fusion of cultures and flavors, captivated food enthusiasts. A true highlight of the festival was the diverse range of street delicacies. From the famous Pizza Fritta and Porchetta to the mouth-watering Pho rolls and Banh bot loc, it was a celebration of contrasting flavors. The Italian and Vietnamese restaurants of Hanoi showcased their talents, with well-known names serving up their takes on classic dishes. The event also shone a ligh...

Members from foreign representative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City attended a ‘pho’ (noodle soup) cooking class under the guidance of chefs from the Saigon Professional Chefs Association (SPC) on November 23, VNA reported. Co-hosted by the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF), the Ho Chi Minh City Food & Beverage Association (FBA) and the SPC, the event drew leaders and staff of representative agencies from the UK, Australia, Belarus, Cambodia, Hungary, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, China and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) who cooked beef, lamb and vegan ‘pho’. Foreign Diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City Learn to Cook Pho. Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs Pham Tran Thanh Thao said the exchange activity, in response to Vietnam’s Day of Pho on December 12, enables diplomats and their families to explore and spread the essence of Vietnamese culinary culture, and the ...

On November 24, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Sen. Lieut. Gen. Trinh Van Quyet received a young officer delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces, led by second chief of the ministry’s Political Directorate General of Brigade Marcelo Perez, according to VNA. Quyet praised the defense cooperation between the two countries and the achievements of the collaboration between the young military officers of Vietnam and Cuba in recent years. At the reception. Photo: PANO He assured the guest that the Vietnamese people and army will always stand side by side with and offer all possible support to Cuba , just as Cuba supported Vietnam during its difficult times in the struggle for national liberation and nation building. He also mentioned that the General Department of Politics of the VPA always supports and creates favorable conditions for young officers from both countries to enhance their exc...

A fashion store is offering discounts of up to 50%. Promotion campaigns for the Black Friday sales run from one to two weeks. On the streets around Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Cau Giay districts, a lot of shops remain mostly empty, despite running 50% to 70% discount programmes since early last week. The most popular items on sale include clothes, cosmetics, gadgets, and home appliances with discounts of up to 80%. However, no large crowds gather or long lines form as seen in previous years. A shopkeeper in Cau Giay district shares that customers this year are very cautious, with many being more interested in the quality of goods instead of their prices. Even after the shop offers cuts of 70% on goods, customers are still not tempted. A shop in a shopping centre discounts up to 80% on all items and 20% to 30% on the latest ones to lure consumers. A banner in a shopping centre shows discounts of 80% on all items up to Nov...