Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

With the support and cooperation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Panama, SER TIVI channel of Panama on August 4th screened a 30-minute documentary film about the country and people of Vietnam.

(CPV) - In spite of sharp reduction in Vietnam-Singapore bilateral trade value in the first half of 2016, Singapore is still the largest trade partner of Vietnam in ASEAN.

(CPV) - Vietnam’s capital has topped the list of the least expensive international destinations for summer trip by the travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor.

(CPV) - After accelerating strongly last year, Vietnam’s economic activity moderated in the first half of 2016, with GDP expanding by 5.5% compared to 6.3% growth in the same period last year.

Con Dao Islands have been listed among of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 places to visit in Asia in 2016.

The GoAsean online page has suggested seven of Southeast Asia’s most prominent national parks which nature lovers should visit, in which Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang was ranked at 4th.

The UK’s Daily Mail newspaper has listed Vietnam’s salt fields among the Top 15 destinations to enjoy the most marvellous sunsets.

The United Kingdom continues to work with Vietnam to increase trade and investment between the two countries after the British vote to leave the European Union (EU), said Lesley Craig, Charge d’Affairs of the British Embassy in Vietnam.

(CPV) - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) on Violence against Children, Marta Santos Pais, has concluded a 3-day visit to Viet Nam calling on the government, civil society and all stakeholders for strong collaboration and action to eliminate violence against children.

(CPV) - The President of ADB Takehiko Nakao met with Viet Nam’s State President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his two-day visit to discuss ADB’s deepening partnership with the country and priorities for future cooperation.

The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2016 has revealed 10 countries in the world that are actually free from conflict, including Vietnam.

A large number of Lao newspapers on June 10th featured front-page articles on Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s upcoming official visit to Laos.

Two famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, Nha Trang and Hue, have been listed among Tripadvisor’s Top 10 destinations on the rise in Asia.

A large number of Lao newspapers on June 10th featured front-page articles on Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s upcoming official visit to Laos.

(CPV) - The 8th Friendly Cultures Fair has been organized at Zocalo Square in Mexico City from May 21st to June 5th.

Three Vietnamese representatives, Vietcombank, Vietinbank and BIDV, have been named among Forbes Magazine’s list of the world’s 2,000 biggest public companies (Global 2000) in 2016.

The Lao “Security” newspaper, published by the Lao Ministry of Security, carried several stories alleging that forces hostile to Vietnam attempted to sabotage recent elections in the country.

The opening ceremony of the 8th Friendly Cultures Fair took place at Zocalo Square in Mexico City on May 21st.

(CPV) - Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on May 19th received Mr. Fukui Hiroyuki, Chief Executive Officer of Asia, Middle East & North Africa Region and Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation, in Hanoi.

(CPV) - The French School of the Far East (EFEO) has presented an Honorary Doctorate Degree to the Vietnam’s leading historian Phan Huy Le.

Vietnam and Russia set to increase two-way trade through implementing investment projects and articles of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to the Russian financial newspaper Vedomosti.

Vietnam’s traditional palm leaf conical hat was described beautifully and rustically through the lens of photographer Jorge Silva of The Reuters.

(CPV) - An IMF mission team led by Mr. John Nelmes visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City April 6th – 22nd to conduct the 2016 Article IV consultation discussions with Vietnam.

(CPV) - On April 24th, the Vietnam Culture Week co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina and the Argentina - Vietnam Cultural Institute (ICAV) wrapped up in Cordoba province, Argentina.

(CPV) - An exhibition on Vietnamese children with autism by US photographer Debbie Rasiel has opened in Hanoi.

Vietnam has made good use of opportunities brought about by the country’s membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), according to WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.

(CPV) - A collection of 30 photographs illuminating Hanoi and Hue by photographer Sebastien Laval from Poitiers, a city on the Clain River in western France, is taking place at the Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi.

(CPV) - Growth in developing East Asia and Pacific has remained resilient in face of challenging global environment, and is expected to ease only modestly during 2016-2018, according to a WB report released on April 11th, Hanoi time.

International scholars from all over the world gathered in Singapore on April 7th-8th for the Vietnam Forum 2016 to discuss Vietnam’s economic achievements and challeges after 30 years of reform.

(CPV) - The prestigious French magazine Francophonie Actualités has published a special edition to highlight Vietnam’s achievements over the past 30 years of reform.