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Following the success of programs promoting local Korean agricultural products in Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Chungcheongbuk-do province continues to introduce typical agricultural products to consumers from August 12 to December 15. The program to promote agricultural products in Chungcheongbuk province was organized by K&K Global Trading Co., Ltd and related units, with the aim to boost exports and enhance exchanges between the two countries. Consumers at K-MARKET Goldmark Sapphire. Photo: Ngoc Anh The event takes place from August 12 to December 15 at the K-MARKET Goldmark Sapphire (Sapphire Building 1, Goldmark City, 136 Ho Tung Mau street, Hanoi). Yong Mi Sook, Head of Agricultural Product Distribution and Circulation Department of Chungcheongbuk, shared that this is the province’s first time promoting local agricultural products in Vietnam. The province brings famous agricultural products such as fresh grapes, kimchi, seaweed, coniferous leaves, dri...

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 4) Notable Headlines EVFTA a Milestone in Vietnam-EU Bilateral Cooperation: The VN-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been a milestone in the 30-year relationship between Vietnam and the European Union, ushering in a new era of bilateral cooperation and development. Vietnamese Peacekeepers Celebrate National Day in Abyei: The Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 celebrated Vietnam’s National Day at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Africa on September 2. Strengthening Vietnam-Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership: Otsuji Hidehisa, President of the House of Councillors of Japan, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from September 4-7 to strengthen the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Vietnam 14th Most Favored Country by Expats, Thanks to Budget-Friendly Living: Vietnam is ranked 14th as the best place for expats in 2023, with a happiness score of 82, according to the Expat Insiders 2023 Report. HCM City W...

Professor Odon Vallet at the Vallet scholarship awarding ceremony to students and post-graduate students of 20 Southern provinces and cities on August 27, 2023. Photo: hcmut.edu.vn Professor Odon Vallet (76 years old, French) is a doctor of science in jurisprudence and professor of religious history at Sorbonne University, France. These days, Professor Odon Vallet traveled to many provinces of Vietnam to give scholarships named after him to students who overcome difficulties and study well, motivating them to further pursue education. This year, Vallet scholarships were awarded to more than 2,100 students with a total value of more than VND40 billion (US$1.6 million). This is also the 23rd year that Professor Odon Vallet accompanies Professor Tran Thanh Van, an overseas Vietnamese in France, founder of Meet Vietnam, to award scholarships from the Vallet Scholarship to Vietnamese students all over the country. In addition to awarding scholarships, Professor Odon Vallet, ...

The Command Board of Station 560 Visits Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh On September 1, the Command Board of Station 560, Regiment 451, led by Major Nguyen Bien, Station Political Commissar, visited Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh at his home in ward 5, Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province. Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh, former Captain of “ship without numbers” (alias Ship 41), played a crucial role in transporting weapons to Vung Ro Wharf in late 1964 and early 1965. This enabled the provision of weapons, food, and medicines to supply the southern front, contributing to the victory in liberating the South and reunifying the country in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign in 1975. Vung Ro Wharf, located in Hoa Xuan Nam Commune, Phu Yen province, is one of the most important wharves of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea. It was recognized as a national historic relic on June 18, 1997. During the visit, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh...

The event will showcase a selection of esteemed restaurants from Ho Chi Minh City, each offering a unique taste of Mexican cuisine. Participating restaurants include District Federal, Agave Saigon, Xolo Tequila Bar, Tacos Fuego, Gringo Tacos y Cantina, and Tippy’s Mexican Food. This week-long event presents an opportunity for visitors to truly experience the authentic flavors of Mexico while also gaining insight into its rich cultural heritage. Diners will have the chance to immerse themselves in a traditional Mexican atmosphere, enjoying expertly prepared dishes by talented chefs. Mexican cuisine is not only a culinary art, but it also encompasses farming, rituals, ancient skills, and ancestral customs, as recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. In 2010, Mexican cuisine was officially recognized by UNESCO and added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Being the first ethnic cuisine to re...