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Rana Flowers, acting resident coordinator of the United Nations in Vietnam, shared with reporters about the implementation of the SDGs. Photo: Phuong Hang Towards “Plan to save people and the planet” Rana Flowers, acting resident coordinator of the United Nations (UN) in Vietnam, stated that the SDG Summit marks the halfway point of implementing the 2030 Agenda with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference provides an opportunity for world leaders to evaluate progress in implementing these goals, reflect on which goals are on track, and identify those goals that have not made expected progress. According to Rana Flowers, this is a crucial moment in the world’s development process, when countries, responding to the call of the UN Secretary-General, commit to accelerating and achieving breakthroughs to ensure a stronger planet by the end of this decade. “With the right political will, we can accomplish a lot in the next seven years,” said Rana Flowers. Al...

Vietnam-Japan Bolster Bilateral Relations Published on September 22, 2023 Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, chairwoman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group, and Japanese Crown Prince Akishino attended the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan relations on the evening of September 21. Photo: Quang Phuc Friendly and cooperative relations Speaking at the ceremony, Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, and chairwoman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group mentioned the history of people-to-people exchanges spanning more than 13 centuries since the 8th century, a half-century of cooperation and mutual development since the official establishment of diplomatic relations. (September 21, 1973-September 21, 2023). Vietnam and Japan joined hands to cultivate a practical and effective friendship and cooperation relationship with the foundation of cultural similarities, strong bonds, and high political trust. Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, and chairwoman o...

Coordinate with the Thailand – Vietnam Friendship Association to organize activities that strengthen connection and friendly relations between the two countries, particularly in promoting business exchanges and cooperation. This is a key focus of the Vietnam – Thailand Friendship Association in the last months of 2023 and early 2024, as agreed upon during the Expanded Executive Committee meeting in Hanoi. During the meeting, Nguyen Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Chairman of the Vietnam – Thailand Friendship Association, emphasized that at the 12th Conference between the Executive Committee of the Vietnam – Thailand Friendship Association and the Thailand – Vietnam Friendship Association, which took place in Da Nang on September 11, the leaders of the two associations agreed to create a joint report on upcoming activities for coordination and implementation. At the Expanded Executive Committee meeting of the Vietnam – Thailand Friendship Assoc...

On September 21, Global Finance Magazine published an article titled “Vietnam’s Great Expectations,” which highlights Vietnam as one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The article attributes this success to various factors, including Vietnam’s favorable demographics with 40% of its 100 million population under 25. Additionally, its membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) provides tariff-free access to a region with 800 million people. Screenshot from the article. “The 2023 outlook for the business environment in Vietnam shows promising signs of improvement,” says Thierry Mermet, CEO of Source Of Asia (SOA), a consultant for businesses seeking opportunities in Vietnam and ASEAN. “Foreign direct investment capital reached approximately $10 billion [in Q1 of 2023], representing a 0.5% increase compared to the same period last year.” SOA projects that this trend will continue. “Our projections fo...

Stage puppetry is a sophisticated art form that entails the manipulation of hollow puppets by skilled individuals to convey expression, gestures, and actions on stage. There are various forms of stage puppetry, including stick puppets, rod puppets, string puppets, hand puppets, and finger puppets. In Vietnam, the majority of puppetry performances draw inspiration from folk tales or excerpts from traditional theater productions. “Vietnam’s rich tradition of puppetry has long been overshadowed by international acclaim for its water puppetry. However, in 2013, I introduced my show entitled ‘Vietnam in Puppets,’ marking a significant turning point for the country’s puppetry art. With a desire to foster cross-cultural exchange and showcase the diversity of Vietnam’s puppetry traditions, I embarked on a mission to participate in international puppetry festivals. Through this global platform, I aimed to communicate to the world that Vietnam possesses a vibrant and dynamic puppetry scene, ...

On September 23, in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy and delegates cut the ribbon to launch the 13th Europe-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival (Photo: Hoa Nguyen) The European Network of Independent Cultural Institutes in Hanoi (EUNIC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Central Studio of Documentary Scientific Film, will organize the 13th EUNIC European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from September 22nd to 28th. The event is expected to feature 19 distinct documentaries from seven countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, England, Finland, Belgium, and Vietnam. Each European country will present one film, while Vietnam will showcase 12 films, including award-winning ones from international and Vietnamese film festivals. The films will cover social themes such as climate change, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, peaceful coexistence, and the risks of the digital age. Some of t...