Highlights of the week (from September 5th to September 11th)

Highlights of the week (from September 5th to September 11th)

(CPV) – Vietnamese, French leaders vow to ratchet up partnership; Prime Minister sets foot in Guangxi, begins China visit; Obama reaffirms US commitment to Asia; Vietnam voted among Top 20 countries to visit and Vietnam wins first-ever Paralympic gold, breaks world record were highlight news of the week from September 5th to September 11th 2016.

Large number of Argentinian students interested in learning about Vietnam

Students participating the talk (Photo: VNA)

The Argentine-Vietnam Cultural Institute (ICAV) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentine organized a talk on September 3rd about the country and people of Vietnam with students from the Faculty of Law, University of Buenos Aires, on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the National Day (September 2nd).
Cu Lao Cham island gains access to national grid

Cross-sea line under construction (Photo: dantri.com.vn)

As many as 630 families with over 2,400 people on Cu Lao Cham island in Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, in the central province of Quang Nam, have gained access to the national grid as of September 3rd.
Vietnamese, French leaders vow to ratchet up partnership

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and French President Francois Hollande

Vietnam and France are stepping up efforts to deepen their strategic partnership, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said at a reception for visiting French President Francois Hollande in Hanoi on September 6th.
Vietnam voted among Top 20 countries to visit

The imposing scenery of Ha Long bay

Vietnam has been listed among the Top 20 favourite countries to visit by the US’s Condé Nast Traveler (CNT).
Vietnam wins first-ever Paralympic gold, breaks world record

Le Van Cong celebrates after succeeding in the men’s 49kg category (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Power-lifter Le Van Cong has won the first-ever gold medal at a Paralympics for Vietnam and set a new world record of 183kg in the men’s 49kg category.
Obama reaffirms US commitment to Asia

US President Barack Obama (Photo:asianjournal.com)

American engagement with Asia will endure after he leaves the While House, Barack Obama has said during his final visit to the region as US president.
Prime Minister sets foot in Guangxi, begins China visit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at Wuxu international airport (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed at Wuxu international airport of Nanning city, China’s Guangxi province, at noon of September 10th (Vietnam time), beginning the official visit to China from September 10th-15th./. Khac Kien
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