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The VinFast EV manufacturing complex in Haiphong, Vietnam, stands as a testament to the country’s economic growth and innovation. Haiphong Harbor, once a reminder of a bygone war, has transformed into a symbol of Vietnam’s remarkable economic ascent. However, Haiphong represents something even more significant – it is the birthplace of VinFast, Vietnam’s first domestic automaker with a global vision. As a subsidiary of Vingroup, Vietnam’s most prominent conglomerate, VinFast has not only become the nation’s inaugural car manufacturer but also a trailblazer in the electric vehicle (EV) arena. VinFast’s Rise to Prominence The existence of VinFast can be attributed to the vision and ambition of Vietnam’s wealthiest individual and Vingroup’s founder, Pham Nhat Vuong. Recognized for his resolute nature, Vuong established the automotive company in 2017. After introducing three gasoline-powered models, VinFast made a bold strategic shift towards electrification. The company comme...

The contest was a true melting pot of talent, with designers from 13 countries and 100 models from across Asia coming together to showcase their skills. Countries represented included Vietnam, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, and Malaysia, each bringing their unique cultural flair to the event. One of the standout stars of the show was the Hanoi-born model, who graced the catwalk as the vedette of the Ethereal collection. With confident strides and a captivating presence, she left a lasting impression on the international audience, solidifying her place in the fashion industry. Tra My, born in 1994, is a multi-talented individual known for her singing prowess and beauty. My rose to fame after winning consecutive titles of Miss Photo Hanoi 2019 and Miss Hanoi 2022, captivating audiences with her grace and charm. You may also like Tuyen Quang to host big cultural festival in September Thanh Tuyen Festival will be held from September 12 to 14 in the northern province...

Colombia, who topped Group D with seven points, will face Panama in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought draw against Brazil. It was a match that lived up to its billing, with both sides giving it their all from the get-go. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia canceled out an early, impressive free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The result extended Colombia’s unbeaten streak to an impressive 26 games, although it did end their 10-match winning run. Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said of the match, “It was a game we all wanted to play to measure ourselves, and I think we took another step forward today. With Brazil, you can’t afford to take your eye off the ball for a second. We’re satisfied with our performance against a tough opponent, and now we focus on Panama.” Brazil defender Marquinhos acknowledged that the team has room to improve: “We have to be honest with ourselves; we still have a lot of growing to do and a lot to improve, especially in these big games.” The matc...

A significant contract is set to be signed under a $500-million line of credit extended by India to Bangladesh for defense equipment procurement. The agreement was inked last Sunday, June 30, in Dhaka by representatives of the Bangladesh Navy’s Directorate General of Defense Purchases and GRSE. This coincided with a four-day visit by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, aimed at strengthening bilateral defense ties and exploring new avenues for naval cooperation. As per the contract, a $21 million ship will be delivered to Bangladesh within 24 months. Reports suggest that India has been keen on expanding its defense footprint in foreign markets, including Bangladesh. GRSE, a prominent shipbuilder, signed an agreement last month with German companies Carsten RehderSchiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. to construct four multi-purpose vessels, each with a capacity of 7,500 DWT. Previously, GRSE has exported an offshore patrol vessel to Mauritius and a fast patro...

Tran Thuy Tien, General Secretary, Chief of Office of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Dong Nai Province (purple ao dai) receives the Government emulation flag in 2023. The Union of Friendship Organizations of the southern province of Dong Nai has just been honored to be awarded the Government emulation flag in 2023. The awarding ceremony was held by the Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee on July 7. Speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of the leaders of the provincial leaders, Cao Tien Dung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Chairman of the Emulation and Commendation Council, congratulates the efforts and outstanding achievements of the commended and rewarded collectives and individuals in the ceremony. Dung wishes that the commended collectives will continue to promote their achievements, overcome difficulties, and join hands to buil...

About 70 Vietnamese expatriates participated in the week-long camp. According to the President of the Vietnamese Association in the Czech Republic Nguyen Duy Nhien, this is a meaningful activity to connect the second and third generations of Vietnamese with their community. “Thanks to the guidance, and care of the monks and nuns of the Mai village, this is the 10 continuous years the camp was held for the young Vietnamese generation in the Czech Republic. There is also the support from Vietnamese Association in Europe and the Vietnamese Women’s Union in the Czech Republic… The summer camp helped connect and cultivate the spiritual values ​​of the families and of Vietnam for the younger generation of expatriates,” said Nhien. There were about 70 Vietnamese expatriates who participated in the week-long camp (Photo: TD). This is also the opportunity for young Vietnamese living aboard to improve their Vietnamese language skills by participating in diverse programs of lesson...

This is part of the “Marine police accompany fishermen” programs held on Cu Lao Xanh and also to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam’s Marine Police Force (August 28 1998-2023). Students excitedly participated in the contest organized by the 2nd Coast Guard Region Command (Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong). On this occasion, the 2nd Coast Guard Region Command awarded 10 bicycles and 50 scholarships to students with difficult circumstances who excelled in studying at Nhon Chau Primary & Secondary School in order to encourage them to go to school. The students received support from the “Scholarships to support students – ethnic minority students, students with difficult circumstances” program. Among the supporter of the “Scholarships to support students – ethnic minority students, students with difficult circumstances” program are Former Politburo member, former Deputy Standing Prime Minister – Founder of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper Truong Hoa Binh (Photo...

To make Vietnam’s cultural industry one of the country’s economic pillars, experts believe it is critical to refine policies and make appropriate investments to foster the development of Vietnam’s cultural industry. Since there hasn’t been enough investment, Associate Professor, PhD Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, stated that Vietnam’s raw “materials” haven’t yet been processed into top-notch cultural goods. She discussed the overall state of the national cultural industry with The Hanoi Times and offered some remedies. People enjoy artworks developed and inspired by Hang Trong folk paintings. Photo: VNA Obstacles remain What role does the cultural industry play in achieving the national goal of development, in your opinion? Before 2016, the cultural industry was a strange concept in Vietnam. Our survey’s findings in 2018 indicate that television, radio, and film are the most popular cultural industries, followed ...

Tran Van Tai, a local tour guide, said that he spotted the two whales, with the bigger measuring about 16 meters long and the smaller being around 12 meters long, swimming together when he was on a boat trip to the area on Sunday morning. The two whales repeatedly dived and surfaced to feed on schools of small fishes, he recalled. Some eyewitnesses posited that the two whales could be a mother whale and her calf that had appeared in the area last year. They returned there to hunt for fishes, adding that the calf, despite being bigger and longer than it was last year, seemed to fear humans, they said. This video shows two whales spotted swimming together in the De Gi – Vung Boi waters in Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam on July 2, 2023. Video: TI TAI In early August last year, a rare sighting of whales spotted swimming off the De Gi – Vung Boi waters captivated lots of photographers who came to take photos of the pod of whales and thereby helped promote t...

The temporary suspension was announced today, July 9, by the local tourism department. The “golden season” at Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourist Site is in late May or early June every year. Photo: Ninh Binh Tourism Promotion Center  Accordingly, this predetermined closure aims to carry out activities to restore the landscape, preserve the heritage value of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, and retrain local people’s tourism skills, including the boatmen of the tourist attraction. Located about 90 kilometers from Hanoi’s downtown, the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourist Area is part of the Trang An Tourism Complex and one of Vietnam’s most spectacular tourist destinations. It is considered “Ha Long Bay on land”, attracting hundreds of thousands of local and international tourists annually. Ngo Dong River is the highlight of the tourist area, where travelers always choose to boat along the gentle water stream through gorgeous limestone mountains while admiring the golden...