A concert marking the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations was held at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo on July 20. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A concert marking the 45th anniversary of Việt Nam - Japan diplomatic relations was held at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo on July 20 in the presence of the Japanese Emperor and Empress. After the two countries’ national anthems, the audience enjoyed famous musical pieces of the world and Việt Nam performed by artists of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO). The symphony Người về đem tới ngày vui (He who brought happiness to us) composed by Trọng Bằng, describing Vietnamese people’s love for late President Hồ Chí Minh, received a big round of applause from the audience. The orchestra was led by Japanese conductor Tetsuji Honna, who is principal conductor and music director of the VNSO. Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Tokyo concert marks 45 years of Việt Nam-Japan ties
PM pays respect to fallen youth volunteers at Đồng Lộc T-junction
Viet Nam News HÀ TĨNH — The Đồng Lộc T-junction in the central province of Hà Tĩnh has gone down in history because of the heroic sacrifice of hundreds of war heroes. According to Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, it is especially remembered because of ten young female volunteers and their efforts during the war to liberate the southern region and reunify the country. He made the remarks during a speech at a special event held at the Đồng Lộc T-Junction relic site Saturday night to mark the 50th anniversary of the Đồng Lộc victory (1968-2018). The Đồng Lộc T-junction was the most important transport intersection on the legendary Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh trail. This was the route trucks carrying soldiers, food, arms and munitions from the north traveled to the southern battlefields. From 1965 to 1968, the US army dropped nearly 50,000 bombs … [Read more...] about PM pays respect to fallen youth volunteers at Đồng Lộc T-junction
First private robotic surgery centre opened in Hà Nội
Doctors perform surgery using the Da Vinci surgical system at The Vinmec Times City International Hospital. — Photo courtesy of Vinmec Medical System Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Vinmec Times City International Hospital officially opened its robotic surgery clinic as the first private centre in Việt Nam on Saturday with skilled experts trained by leading robotic surgery training centres in France, South Korea and Hong Kong. “Vinmec is the first medical facility in Việt Nam to apply robotic surgery in treating gynaecological diseases. The advanced techniques offer optimal choices in surgery for treating endometrial, cervical cancers and womb tumors,” said hospital director Prof. Bùi Đức Phú. The centre is equipped with the Da Vinci surgical system manufactured by US-based Intuitive Surgical. The advanced system has four arms that can simulate most human hand movements. It … [Read more...] about First private robotic surgery centre opened in Hà Nội
Vietnam appeals to foreign hotel giants
Many international hotel brand names have made their presence in Vietnam in the wake of the robust development of the country’s tourism sector and infrastructure. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Danang city The first half of this year alone witnessed many famous brands to come to Vietnam. Mandarin Oriental, which is one of the world’s luxury hotel groups, announced cooperation with Union Square Saigon to develop its first high-end hotel in Vietnam, which is named Mandarin Oriental Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and due to open by 2019. Best Western, one of the world’s largest hotel management groups, also signed an agreement with FLC on attaching Best Western Premier brand to FLC’s hotel now under construction in the central province of Quang Binh. Aman Resorts, a premier resort chain, made forays into Vietnam through joining hands with local partner Novaland Group to put the Azerai luxury hotel chain into operation in May. InterContinental … [Read more...] about Vietnam appeals to foreign hotel giants
Resort with 76,000 trees recorded in VN Guinness book
The building named Garden in the Sky is covered with more than 76,000 trees and 188 unique nursery gardens nurtured with a variety of precious roses. All 181 rooms on Sky Villa came to debut as a breakthrough in architecture which was unparalleled in Vietnam. Architectural design and interior in Sky Villa are luxury, high-class and unique. Thanks to this special green design, the building has received three new record: the building has the largest number of hanging gardens in Vietnam, the largest and most unique Hanging Garden in Vietnam, and the complex Flamingo Dai Lai Resort also holds a record for the resort that has the largest number of architectural awards in Vietnam. Furthermore, the building contains the largest spa and beauty care in Vietnam - SEVA Spa & Beauty destination. In this green building complex, the Flamingo Play World of Entertainment will be the first of its kind to be launched at Flamingo Dai Lai Resort: Flamingo play world, Sky Club Exciting entertainment. … [Read more...] about Resort with 76,000 trees recorded in VN Guinness book