Vietnam news highlights for April 27, 2023

Turkisk Government pays tribute to international volunteers
Turkish President Reecep Tayyip Erdogan presents medals of honor to Vietnamese officers for their search and rescue efforts following the February earthquake. Photo: Department of Fire and Rescue Police

The Turkish Government held a ceremony on April 25 (local time) to recognize international support for search and rescue efforts following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in early February. The disaster killed approximately 51,000 people, injured hundreds of thousands, and caused US$100 billion in damages.

After the earthquake, some 11,000 volunteers and government officials from 90 nations arrived in Turkey to assist local authorities with search, rescue, and resettlement efforts. About 100 Vietnamese military and police personnel were dispatched to Turkey, marking the first time Vietnam has joined an international search and rescue operation.

VinFast receives US$2.5 billion funding pledges

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, and Vingroup Chairman and billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong signed a pledge on April 26 to provide US$2.5 billion in support and loans to VinFast for its future development.

Pham Nhat Vuong will donate US$1 billion from his personal assets to VinFast within the next year, and Vingroup will lend US$1 billion for a maximum of five years and donate US$500 million to VinFast as a non-refundable contribution. The decision was made in light of the fact that VinFast has successfully executed its business and production plans while making great strides in the global market. VinFast, a Vingroup company, was established in 2017 with the aim of driving the global smart electric vehicle revolution.

Vietnam’s largest enterprise council introduced

A council of Vietnamese large-cap firms was presented on April 26 by the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The council aims to bring together and connect leading Vietnamese enterprises, strengthen international cooperation, help small and medium-sized enterprises grow, and create a Vietnamese economy that is self-reliant, sustainable, and globally integrated.

The Council comprises 21 leading companies in Vietnam, including lender BIDV, real estate developer BRG, Vietnam Rubber Group, Phu Nhuan Jewellery JSC, technology giant CMC Corporation, food producer Loc Troi Group, and industrial park developer Kinh Bac. The council will be chaired by VCCI President Pham Tan Cong, Truong Hai Auto Corporation Chairman Tran Ba Duong, and telecommunications group FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh.

HCM City to launch city tour on electric minibuses

The HCM City Transport Department is seeking approval from the city’s People’s Committee to deploy about 200 electric minibuses to boost tourism activities. The minibuses, ranging from five to 14 seats, will take visitors on a city tour to various destinations in the city.

The vehicles will operate 24 hours a day. The fare for each passenger will vary from VND10,000 (US$0.43) to VND50,000 (US$2.13). Group fares range from VND70,000 (US$2.98) to VND250,000 (US$10.65), and full-day fares are set at VND100,000 (US$4.26). Passengers can book the trip through a specially designed app or contact the operator. The minibuses are expected to start operating on April 30.

Da Nang Beach Tourism Season 2023 kicks off during public holidays
 The central city of Danang to launch the Opening Beach Tourism Season 2023. Photo: Hoa hoc tro

A series of activities under the festival “Da Nang Beach Tourism Season 2023” will be held from April 29 to May 3 at East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula and My An, My Khe, T18, and Nguyen Tat Thanh beaches to provide visitors with memorable experiences during the five-day National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) holidays.

The events include a beach art installation exhibition, kite flying performances, a cuisine festival, traditional handicrafts, a sand sculpture contest, a Summer sea festival, 2023 Da Nang Color Race, a Summer dance camp, night activities at My An Beach, and others. Son Tra Peninsula will also host other events, including the inauguration of the Son Tra inland wharf, a painting contest on red-shanked douc langurs combined with a photo exhibition on “Moments of Son Tra,” a paragliding tournament, and a chess championship.

Second writing contest on Hanoi memories kick-start

The second Hanoi memories writing contest was launched on April 26 to collect the best stories about the capital, promote local cultural features among readers at home and abroad, and cultivate a love for Hanoi among those who have their own ties to the city.

The contest winner will receive a prize of VND20 million (US$852.4), double last year’s. The total value of all prizes is estimated at VND50 million ($2,130). All stories must be submitted to the Nong thon Ngay nay (Rural Today) newspaper or to cuocthikyuchanoi@gmail.com by September 10. The awards ceremony is scheduled for early October.

Hanoi archery team win national championship

Hanoi archers won 32 medals, half of them gold, to lead all teams at the National Archery Championship 2023, which ended on April 26 in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The southern province of Vinh Long ranked second with 14 medals, while the home team of Ba Ria-Vung Tau ranked third with eight medals.

The championship gathered more than 180 archers from 18 provinces and cities nationwide. The competition was an opportunity for the players to gain experience and improve their skills to join the national team to compete in international events.

The post Vietnam news highlights for April 27, 2023 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

Passengers experience first flight by Vietravel Airlines
School zone traffic safety project inaugurated in HCMC
Music project for talented young artists launched
Banh mi 25
U.S. veterans raise funds for flood victims in central Vietnam
Contest on Da Nang’s beautiful moments launched
Booking.com: Vietnam’s domestic tourism is on the rise
Ho Chi Minh City youth participate in cosplay competition
Sending Tet gifts to Truong Sa island district
Detailed map for 404 caves of Phong Nha cave system created
Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s first island city
12th Party Central Committee convenes 15th plenum
Ancient rose garden receives international recognition
Hanoi lists outstanding cultural and sports events in 2020
Exploring Hai Ba Trung Temple in Hanoi’s outskirt
A Vietnamese photographer won photo Monochrome Awards
UNFPA provides aid to support older Vietnamese people in Covid-19 context
Visiting old pink Catholic Church in Da Lat
Travel agencies discuss overcoming pandemic’s consequences
Zero-VND shop offers plant exchange program for free in Ho Chi Minh City

Nhận xét

Đăng nhận xét

Bài đăng phổ biến từ blog này

Vietnamese participant finishes as first runner-up at Miss Eco Teen International

Besides receiving the recognition, she also won the title of “most favorite contestant”. Anna Hoang is originally from Hai Phong, but her parents moved to the UK in 2004. She was born in 2005 and at the age of nine, she was crowned as Little Miss Asia Pacific in 2018. As a young model, Anna has appeared in numerous fashion magazines and even walked the runway at London Fashion Week. In 2019, Hoang and her close friends established a fashion brand for children specializing in Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress). They also started a charity fund to support various charitable activities. Additionally, Anna has actively participated in various cultural exchange events between Vietnam and the UK. Anna was named the winner of the virtual Miss Eco Teen Vietnam 2023 pageant and subsequently represented Vietnam at Miss Eco Teen International. Miss Eco Teen International 2023 was ultimately won by Enhle Mdakane from South Africa, with the second, third, and fourth runners-up posi...
Đọc thêm

Vietnamese-born players make their mark at 2022 VBA

Hình ảnh
Dominique Tham (Nha Trang Dolphins) It would be no exaggeration to say that Dominique Tham is the biggest discovery of the 2022 VBA.  The born-in-1996 player is 1.95m tall and weighs 109kg. Dominique Tham’s great physique gave opposing defenders ‘nightmares.’ His ball-catching accuracy rate was 7.6 times per game in the 2022 VBA group stage, surpassing that of all other foreign players. He gained a high rebound score of 17.5 and 16.5 points in two games. His shot accuracy was 52 percent, making him the Vietnamese-born player scoring the highest points in the 2022 VBA group stage. Michael Soy (L) of the Danang Dragons is interviewed after a 2022 VBA game. Photo: VBA Michael Soy (Danang Dragons) At the 2022 VBA season, Michael Soy showed great progress.  The only Vietnamese-born player of the Danang Dragons, Michael Soy was sent out onto the court by coach Phan Thanh Canh for 463 out of 480 minutes of the season. Overcoming other excellent shooters, M...
Đọc thêm

Tour the Vietnam Literature Museum: A Journey through Literary History

Hình ảnh
The Vietnam Literature Museum, which opened to visitors on June 26, 2015, is a three-story museum covering an area of 3,000 square meters and built at a cost of almost VND 50 billion. It preserves many memories of famous writers and poets, making it a destination where visitors can learn more about the history of literature and the lives of influential writers. Students learn about the literary history of Vietnam. Photo: vietnamnet The first floor of the museum displays and introduces “Vietnamese literature in the Ancient – Middle Ages” from the 11th century to the end of the 19th century. It features a symbolic pen-shaped stone from the Hung Temple with meaningful words from the great poet Nguyen Du. The exhibition showcases artifacts of Vietnamese literature and the history of written characters on mediums such as paper, cloth, metal, and leaves. The second floor is dedicated to introducing figures of Vietnamese literary groups from the early 20th century, such as Phan...
Đọc thêm