A ceremony was held in Thailand’s Mukdahan province on February 3 to present orders, medals and certificates of merit awarded by the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam to the honourees.Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam said the unity among Vietnamese communities in Thailand has been praised by local authorities, contributing to Vietnam’s reputation in the country. On the occasion, President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association Prachuab Chaiyasan and former principal of Rattjabhat Nakhon Phanom University Sorat Phitchuonchom were also presented with certificates of merits from Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh for their contribution to promoting the friendship between the two peoples.Prachuab Chaiyasan highlighted the strong development of Vietnamese communities in the country, saying that they contribute to enhancing the bilateral relations.
PANO - A photo contest, entitled "Moments of life", to honour contributions of people, troops and businesses to the national construction and international economic integration causes, was launched on November 27th by the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists' Association and the Sai Gon giai phong (Saigon Liberation) Newspaper. Entries, including sets of from 4 to 14 photos with notes (maximum 100 words) should be emailed to [email protected], or CDs with photo files should be sent to the offices of Financial Investment Department of the Liberated Sai Gon Newspaper in District 1 and the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists' Association in…... [read more]
PANO - The People's Committee of Da Nang City, on June 19th, presented Tran Thang, an overseas Vietnamese, a certificate of merit for his active contribution to researching and collecting valuable documents that confirm Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. Tran Thang has collected more than 150 old maps and documents that prove Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa. He then donated them to the People's Committee of Hoang Sa District, Da Nang City. These maps and documents are on display at Da Nang Museum. Tran Thang, President of the Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education, was born in 1970…... [read more]
Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh made the suggestion during a conference in Hanoi on December 27, which reviewed the cooperation between the two agencies in the 2010-2016 period and seek measures to foster their affiliation in the next five years.The Deputy PM noted that the majority of Vietnamese people abroad are successful in their careers and lives with high qualifications, who are a great brainpower source for the home country. He stressed the need to call for OVs, especially younger generations, to return to serve the development process in their homeland, highlighting the importance of effective…... [read more]
Pham Van Hai, head of the COVA’s HCM City chapter, said at a ceremony to mark its 35th anniversary on June 8, that the chapter has coordinated with other agencies to review the implementation of relevant policies and laws. They then made proposals to relevant agencies to streamline administrative procedures and remove obstacles facing overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in investment and business, as well as cooperation in science and technology, and education and training. The chapter has also worked as a bridge helping OVs contribute to national construction and development and sovereignty protection in their homeland, while creating conditions for young…... [read more]
“I’m humbled by the amazing honour that has been bestowed upon me by the WEF. It highlights the plight of street and disadvantaged youth and vindicates the work we’re doing at KOTO, including the importance of social enterprise as a means of helping people lift themselves out of poverty and live their lives with integrity,” said Jimmy Pham, KOTO International founder and CEO. Pham is one of two people honoured in 2011 for his work done in Vietnam and upon hearing of this, Vietnam’s past honouree Ms Pham Thi Hue, praised his dedication to improving the lives of youth. “I’m…... [read more]
