The 14th international conference on the East Sea has shown that the East Sea is not a closed sea but plays a central role, connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, said acting Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Pham Lan Dung in her speech concluding the event in the central city of Da Nang on November 17.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on November 17 stressed the need to enhance cooperation among member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), especially in the context of the global economy facing various risks and challenges.

The event co-organised by the Việt Nam Stage Artists' Association, the the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Performing Arts Department and other relevant agencies takes place as the art world and cultural industries recover after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Polish and Vietnamese conductor and pianists will present two concerts presenting masterpieces by Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédérick Chopin at the HCM City Opera House on November 19 and 20.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to direct the Vietnamese Embassy in France and the Delegation of Vietnam to UNESCO to coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and relevant agencies to implement procedures to bring the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal 'Hoang de chi bao' (Treasure of the Emperor) from France to Vietnam as soon as possible, said spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

Vietnamese agencies have requested for the intervention to cease the auction of the royal seal and hand over the ownership to Việt Nam.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on November 17 ordered raising public awareness of child abuse acts and punishments against violation of children’s rights, thereby building a safe and child-friendly living environment.

IDP, one of the two IELTS test organisers in Vietnam, has been granted permission to resume the language examinations by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

The road has a total length of 19.4km and a surface width of 11m, with 24 middle and small bridges, and one large bridge. It crosses Ô Môn, Bình Thủy, Phong Điền, Ninh Kiều and Cái Răng districts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a great national solidarity festival in Nhon Ai commune of Phong Dien district, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on November 17.

The decision comes into effect immediately and for a duration of five years. 

Sharing the atmosphere of Italian Food Week around the world, the 7th Italian Food Week in Việt Nam under the theme “Conviviality, sustainability and innovation: the ingredients of the Italian cuisine for people's health and the safeguard of the planet” is being held.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 17 broke the ground for the western belt road of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, which connects National Highways 91 and 61C.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha co-chaired an international press conference after their talks on November 16, providing information related to the talks and major orientations to promote apress conference between the two countries.

Days ahead of Thanksgiving, Hà Nội will see its first-ever international flag football tournament this weekend, as the Hanoi Turkey Bowl kicks off.

A new theatre offering drama and musical shows aimed at children and young people opened in downtown HCM City this week. 

The 30 pieces showcase the artist’s appraisal, affection and tribute to the capital city which has nurtured and inspired her work.

Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its Strengthened Strategic Partnership with Thailand, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during their talks in Bangkok on November 16.

Việt Nam is home to about 6.4 million persons with disabilities, accounting for more than 7 per cent of the country’s population.

The collaboration with technology platforms and tourism business sectors will bolster efforts to quickly adapt and take advantage of digital transformation effectively.