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The two sides at the meeting. Source: moit.gov.vn 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 Declaration on starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two nations right after Vietnam completed its procedures. The signing took place after a meeting between Dien and Al Zeyoudi during the Vietnamese minister’s recent working visit to the UAE, according to VNA. During the meeting, the Vietnamese official said the two countries can start their negotiations on CEPA after the draft terms of reference (TOR) of the agreement is agreed and approved by authorised agencies. Dien spoke highly of opportunities that the CEPA can bring for both countries, in the context of Vietnam having become a manufacturing hub for many important commodities in the region and the world, while the UAE has many strengths as ...

Located about 20 km from the center of Dalat to the Southeast, Cau Dat – Cloud hunting “paradise” (The Panaroma café) is an indispensable destination for nature lovers. This place is called “Old Dalat” with its majestic natural scenery and fresh atmosphere. Known as the “Paradise” of hunting clouds in Cau Dat, with the dense weather (always 2 to 3 degrees colder than the center), the region is not just a mesmerizing picture of dawn weaving through the vast tea hills, but it is also an endless scene of fluffy, thick white clouds floating in the sky just outside your window. It will make you fall in love at the first sight. Photo: CAND In order to admire the gorgeous beauty of Cau Dat – cloud hunting “paradise,” tourists will have to start their trips early at 4 am. After 30 minutes of driving on the winding pathways under the poetic shades of the tall pine trees and enjoying the fresh atmosphere, this “paradise” slowly appears in front of you. With the mission of embellish...

Visitors had the chance to enjoy quan họ (love duet) held recently in the northern province. Source: Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs Theater The authorities of Bac Ninh and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recently co-organised an event on learning about the northern province’s charming features, VNA reported. Attending the program were Ha Kim Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Vietnam National Committee for UNESCO; Saadi Salama, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Vietnam, Head of the Diplomatic Delegation; Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, Honorary Chairwoman of the ASEAN Women’s Circle in Hanoi (AWCH Group) and nearly 150 delegates who are ambassadors, heads of representatives from diplomatic corps and international organisations in Vietnam, newly-appointed domestic ambassador, AWCH and foreign business association in Vietnam. Source: Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs Theater The event was this year’s edition of the ministry’s annual ‘Learning about V...

This year’s edition, titled ‘Land, Rivers, and Mountains Create a Strip – Hope for Victory’ is one of Vietnam’s largest cycling tourneys. The race is set to bring together the country’s strongest teams, including Ho Chi Minh-Vinama, Loc Troi Group, Dong Thap Domesco Pharmaceuticals, Military Zone 7, Hanoi, Kenda Dong Nai, and Binh Minh Binh Duong Plastics. The race will start at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on April 2, stretch to the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, and finish in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30. Among these stages, the fourth is set to span 197.4 kilometers from Vinh City in the north-central province of Nghe An to Dong Hoi City in the north-central province of Quang Binh, making it the longest stage of the tourney. The stages across Gia Lai and Dak Lak’s Buon Ma Thuot City in the Central Highlands region, which boasts much potential for tourism due to various stunning landscapes and unique cultural features, will become the highlight of the race.  A pictur...

The conclusion of the event saw 35 contestants compete in the talent show, Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress), and evening gown competition. The top five featured contestants from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, with the chosen group entering the Q&A segment. The first and second runners-up spots went to Pham Thi Ngoc Thanh and Do Anh Sa of Vietnam. Other Southeast Asian contestants from Laos, the Philippines, and Myanmar won sub-titles, including Miss Media, Miss Fashion, and Miss Sports. This year marks the first edition of the pageant, which is being organised by the Da Nang administration in collaboration with the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations and embassies of numerous Southeast Asian countries. The purpose of the contest is to consolidate solidarity and friendship among member states throughout Southeast Asia, as well as encouraging female businesswomen to contribute to the socio-economic development of the region as a whole. Launched six months ago,...

Hai Duong is a well–off the land with charming nature – landscapes and beautiful sites such as Con Son and Kiep Bac temple which is known by many people. Con Son called Hun Mountain, high nearly up to 200 meters and 1 kilometer in length. Con Son Peak has more than 900 levels of stone arranged meanderingly across and pine – hill whispered soft and show and windy. On top was remaining a relic of ancient architecture with the shape of a Cong located in an even and flat area. Tree Hill rolls four sides, to head forwards northeastern in the distance, elbow across the verdant valleys and quiet and gentle villages, you will be in Kiep Bac – a famous historical monument. Photo: VOV With a dense system of rivers connecting villages, fields, and nearly 7,000 hectares of fruit trees, Thanh Ha district (Hai Duong province) is known as the “miniature Mekong River Delta” of the Eastern land. Coming to Thanh Ha in the ripe lychee season, visitors will have a chance to ride on a boat a...