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Leading a delegation of US agribusinesses, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis M. Taylor, attended the “Great American Barbeque Festival 2024 by United Tastes” hosted by the US Embassy in Hanoi. This visit was part of a broader 5-day working trip to Vietnam, with a delegation of over 100 members, including representatives from a wide range of American agricultural businesses, agencies, and associations—the largest US agricultural mission to Vietnam since the normalization of relations between the two nations. US Under Secretary of Agriculture, Alexis M. Taylor, addresses the audience at the Great American Barbeque Festival 2024, expressing condolences and offering support to Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi. Both Under Secretary Taylor and US Ambassador to Vietnam, Mark Knapper, extended their deepest sympathies to those affected by the typhoon and affirmed their commitment to assisting Vietnam in its recovery efforts. A...

The Tran Hung Dao Street section from Ly Nam De Street to Trieu Viet Vuong Street came alive with vibrant performances by hundreds of dancers and street artists. The energetic displays captivated both locals and tourists alike, with many eager participants joining in on the dances, creating a festive atmosphere. Among the enthusiastic crowd was Pham Thi Nhi, a tourist from Quang Tri Province in north-central Vietnam, who chose to spend her National Day holiday in Da Nang this year. Nhi and her family were thrilled to be a part of the lively celebrations. The event transformed the street into a dynamic music and lighting festival. Powerful speakers and lighting systems along Tran Hung Dao Street enhanced the vibrant performances, creating an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. A vibrant crowd gathers along Tran Hung Dao Street in Da Nang City to enjoy the dynamic performances. Photo : Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre Foreign tourists enthusiastically join the livel...

Barcelona will head into the international break with a perfect record, topping the La Liga table with 12 points from four games. They hold a comfortable lead over second-placed Villarreal by five points and a significant seven-point margin over their bitter rivals, Real Madrid, who sit in fourth with a game in hand. The Catalan club faced a challenging Valladolid side that had recently pushed champions Real Madrid to their limits. However, Barcelona, under the guidance of new manager Hansi Flick, displayed their impressive form and ruthlessness from the get-go. Soccer Football: LaLiga action saw Barcelona take on Real Valladolid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 31, 2024. Barcelona’s Raphinha celebrates scoring their fourth goal. Source: Reuters Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski set the tone for the match, each scoring within the first four minutes of play. They capitalized on counter-attacks, skillfully controlling long balls from Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal b...

Two German naval vessels, including the frigate FGS Baden-Württemberg, are currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to the Philippines. The ships departed from Incheon, South Korea, on Tuesday and are expected to pass through the Taiwan Strait before arriving in Manila. According to a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry, the ships are scheduled to dock in Manila on September 16. While the ministry did not disclose the ships’ routes in advance for safety reasons, this navigation across the South China Sea marks a significant event. It is the first time German warships have traversed these waters since the destroyer Bayern’s deployment in the region from August 2021 to February 2022. Notably, during that mission, the Bayern sailed from South Korea to Singapore but avoided the Taiwan Strait due to its sensitive nature. A Historic Passage Should the German warships pass through the Taiwan Strait this time, it will be a rare occurrence. It has been 22 ...

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (5th from left) and delegates at the reception. Photo: quochoi.vn National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue welcomed President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pacheco, IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong, President of the IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians Dan Carden, President of the Bureau of Women Parliamentarians Cynthia López Castro and representatives of the IPU Secretariat to attend the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians hosted by Vietnam. He thanked IPU for choosing Vietnam and the Vietnamese National Assembly to host this conference with the theme “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realization of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations.” At the reception, the Chairman of the National Assembly said that recently, in close coordination with the IPU Secretariat, the National Assembly of Vietnam established the committee to prepare for official act...

The five representatives of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar embarked on a journey to Thieng Lieng Hamlet in Thanh An Island Commune, where they engaged in various local tourism activities. International beauty queens cycle for sightseeing in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo:  Supplied The excursion was undertaken as part of the travel expo, held from Thursday morning to Saturday, in Ho Chi Minh City. The travel trade fair united high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Tourism in Cambodia, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in Laos, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additionally, the event attracted a diverse audience of 3,500 delegates from 45 provinces and cities throughout Vietnam, along with representatives from 42 other countries and regions. The group of five beauty queens dressed in casual attire as they embarked on a cycling tour to explore the scenic island commune, a noteworthy destination in Ho Chi Minh City. ...

Representative image According to ARY News, over 70 factory workers were looted in the Shah Faisal town of Karachi as the law and order situation in Pakistan continues to deteriorate. The dacoits, who were motorcycle riders, stopped a bus carrying the workers of a leather factory and escaped after looting them. The dacoits stole the mobile phones of all the workers, and the incident has been reported to the police. This is not the first incident of its kind in the city, as on September 7, a father-son duo was killed by armed robbers in Karachi’s Korangi district for resisting a heist. CCTV footage captured the horrifying incident, showing three robbers entering a bookstore and opening fire on the owners when they resisted. In another incident in August, a taxi driver was shot dead for not stopping the vehicle during a robbery attempt near Karachi. Pakistan is currently facing various challenges such as a food crisis, devaluation of the rupee, electricity shortage, and in...

The fourth edition of the VietNam Design Week 2023 will take place from September 23 to September 29 at the prestigious Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, also known as the Temple of Literature, in Hanoi.  The DU II design was created by designer Vu Khanh Linh. Photo courtesy of the organizer The opening ceremony of the event will take place at Thai Hoc Yard, accompanied by the exhibition of the prestigious Designed by VietNam Contest at Tien Duong House and the enchanting Design Fair Vietnam hosted in front of the revered Giam Garden, within the serene grounds of the internationally renowned Temple of Literature. This grand occasion is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, September 23. The week of activities will culminate with the Closing Ceremony and Awards Ceremony on September 19th. Vietnam Design Week is pleased to announce the introduction of the prestigious Design of the Year 2023 Award, which aims to honor the exceptional product designs in Vietnam. This year...