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During the drawing ceremony, three lucky winners – Grazia Di Stefano, Gullo Massimo Edil Guido, and Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung – were announced as the recipients of round-trip tickets from Vietnam Airlines. The lottery draw was a part of the Vietnamese Tourism Promotion Program in Milan, which was launched on November 24th to showcase the country’s charm in Milan, enhance tourism cooperation, and foster cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Italy. The program featured various captivating images of Vietnam displayed in prominent locations across Milan, aiming to introduce popular destinations, unique culinary delights, and the diverse cultural identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups to the local population. In line with this initiative, train cars in Milan were adorned with vibrant photographs of Vietnam to provide Italians with a deeper appreciation of the country’s natural beauty and cultural diversity. A range of tourism promotion activities were also organized in Milan to commemor...

In the 2022 VBA, Gibbs played a crucial role in helping Saigon Heat win their third consecutive championship. This is his second season in Vietnam, but instead of staying with Saigon Heat to defend the title, the talented defender and Finals MVP of 2022 has joined the Nha Trang Dolphins. The departure of their star player to a rival team initially disappointed Saigon Heat fans. However, upon seeing Gibbs in his new jersey, many supporters still expressed their admiration for the experienced player. Madarious Gibbs (R) and a Saigon Heat fan at the 2023 VBA. Photo: VBA “No matter which team Madarious Gibbs is on, I will cheer for him,” said Saigon Heat fan Nguyen Thanh Thuy. On the other hand, facing his former team presented its own challenges for Gibbs. In addition to the support from the stands, he received special attention from his former teammates. Madarious Gibbs performs a free throw in the match against the Saigon Heat. Photo: VBA As the 2023 VBA...

The first event is the ‘Ho Chi Minh City – Our Home’ festival, which will take place in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone, on Le Loi Boulevard and at Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1 from Friday to Sunday. This fest is expected to attract participants from 23 cities around the world that have established relationships with Ho Chi Minh City. It will also feature the first trumpet music festival in the city. The southern metropolis will also host the Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival and the second hot air balloon festive day in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Park in Thu Duc City from December 8 to 11. The city will welcome the 2023 New Year with a countdown event on the night of December 31 in the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone and on Le Duan Boulevard. At 0:00 on January 1, 2023, there will be a 15-minute high-altitude fireworks show near the entrance of the Saigon River Tunnel. Ho Chi Minh City’s first hot air balloon festive day i...

Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo said, in the economic field, the two countries can strengthen cooperation in coal import and export. South Africa is rich in natural resources, with up to 50 billion tons of coal reserves, which is a potential source of supply for Vietnam to serve its development requirements and goals. In the field of education, through educational exchanges, students of the two countries not only share knowledge but also enhance mutual understanding. Vietnam and South Africa have many similarities in culture, therefore, heritage introduction activities benefit the promotion of bilateral relations. According to the South African ambassador, the people-to-people relations between Vietnam and South Africa are positively developing. The South African community shows deep sentiment toward Vietnam, considering Vietnam as their second home. An increasing number of South Africans are coming to Vietnam to work and live, laying an important basis for promoting people-to-people exc...

The event welcomed Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, VUFO President, Nguyen Truong Giang, Vice Chairman of the Law Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Chairman of the Vietnam – Pakistan Friendship Parliamentary Group, Samina Mehtab, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Vietnam, Nguyen Trong Kien, Director General of Department of Southeast Asia – South Asia – South Pacific, Party’s Commission for External Relations, together with representatives of ministries, departments, and the embassy of Pakistan to Vietnam. Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of VUFO delivered a speech at the event. In her remark, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, VUFO’s President, said since the establishment of diplomatic relations 50 years ago, Pakistan has always been a close and reliable partner of Vietnam. The Vietnam – Pakistan relationship has achieved encouraging results, contributing to each country’s prosperous development, and enhancing their position in the...

Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung and two secretaries of the Vietnamese Embassy attend the Opening Ceremony of the International Vovinam Cup Grand Master Nguyen Van Chieu. Source: Laura Macchini/European Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation – EVVF Nearly 100 athletes representing Vovinam Viet Vo Dao (Vietnamese martial art) Federations in Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Spain and Vietnam recently have attended the International Vovinam Cup 2022-Grand Master Nguyen Van Chieu held recently in Montichiari city, Italy , reported VNA Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Duong Hai Hung applauded the World Vovinam Federation for its great effort in popularising Vietnamese martial art to the world over the years and Vovinam Federation of Italy for hosting the tournament. Vovinam has been developed for 86 years and spread widely to the world with more than two million people practicing in more than 60 countries, he said. German t...

Portugal coach Fernando Santos had benched the country’s all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, tasking Benfica forward Ramos with leading the line despite the 21-year-old making his debut just three days before the World Cup in a friendly. Ramos had played only 10 minutes as a substitute in Qatar but the youngster looked like he belonged on the big stage with a memorable performance for Portugal, who did not miss Ronaldo – a late substitute who had a goal ruled out for offside. “Cristiano Ronaldo talks to me and everyone in the team. He’s our leader and always tries to help,” Ramos said after netting the first hat-trick of the tournament in Qatar. “I don’t know if I will start the next game, that’s up to the coach, I have to work as hard as I can and then we’ll see.” After a tepid start, the game came to life when Ramos opened the scoring in the 17th minute by picking up Joao Felix’s incisive pass before blasting the ball into the top corner from a tight angle to put the Portugue...

The library brings people together and lets them listen to life stories, meaning it allows library-goers to borrow people instead of books. Yen and her partners have implemented the “Human-borrowing library” project for nearly two years in an online manner to enable many people anywhere to join it. “During my long journey of looking for ways to change myself, I realize my scar makes me unique. Everyone is unique, so judgment on or comparison with someone is nonsense,” said Le Hai Yen. People have their own “scars” The majority of volunteers selected as a ‘human book’ to tell their life stories are facing different challenges and hardships. Many were victims of prejudice, but have overcome it to enjoy life. “People chosen as a ‘human book’ are not necessarily successful ones. I always encourage those who are suffering discrimination, losses and difficulties to speak out and express their opinions as their stories are worth listening to,” Hai Yen said. As such, the storytellers a...