A Vietnamese culinary month was jointly launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Lotte Seoul Hotel on August 24 in the RoK’s capital city of Seoul.
Seoul (VNA) – A Vietnameseculinary month was jointly launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republicof Korea (RoK) and Lotte Seoul Hotel on August 24 in the RoK’s capital city ofSeoul.
Titled “Hello Vietnam”, the event,which was held with the support the national flag carrier , isone of the events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK bilateraldiplomatic relations (December 22, 1992 - December 22, 2017).
At the event, Vietnamese Ambassadorto the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu was said he was delighted with the thriving relationsbetween the two countries in every field from politics, economy topeople-to-people exchange.
He said the Vietnamese culinary monthis an important event promoting Vietnamese culture to Korean people andinternational friends, helping them gain better understanding and experiencethe beauty and uniqueness of Vietnamese cuisine cooked by Vietnamese chiefs.
Meanwhile, a representative of LotteSeoul Hotel appreciated the Vietnamese Embassy’s support in implementing theevent, pledging to continue working to tighten the Vietnam-RoK ties, especiallyin culture and people-to-people exchange.
Vietnamese chiefs attending the eventsaid that they were proud to showcase Vietnam’s delicacies such as spring rollsand pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) to the RoK, which shares historical andcultural similarities with Vietnam.
Visitors highly valued Vietnamesecuisine and its uniqueness, saying that Vietnamese cooking is elegant andunique rather than sophisticated, which delivers delicious and healthy food andreflects part of a culture they want to soon discover and experience.-VNA
The Republic of Korea (RoK) surpassed the US to become the second largest trade partner of Vietnam, with two-way trade hitting 29.1 billion USD in the first six months of this year.
The Republic of Korea has surpassed the US, the European Union and ASEAN for the first time to become Vietnam’s second-largest trade partner, after China.
Vietnamese and Korean artists are showing their works at an art exhibition which opened in downtown Seoul on August 16, under support from the Vietnam Embassy in the Republic of Korea and the Korea Foundation.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) presented the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” to Minister -Counsellor cum Consul General of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
