Vietnam news in brief - December 5
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General Secretary advocates restart of nuclear power projects in Ninh Thuan
General Secretary To Lam on December 5 directed the restart of two nuclear power projects in Ninh Thuan, covering 1,642 hectares. He stressed the importance of finalizing planning, legal frameworks, and strengthening communication for effective implementation, ensuring rapid and sustainable development. The General Secretary pledged that the Party and Government will adopt the best nuclear technologies, partner with top consultants, and train highly-skilled personnel to guarantee safe and efficient project operation.
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2024 kicks off
The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2024 taking place on December 5-12 at Ben Thanh Market, features over 80 programs including the use of AR technology, regional collaborative events, and the 7th Techcombank International Marathon, drawing 17,000 participants. This annual event underscores Ho Chi Minh City's position as a vibrant, culturally rich, and competitive tourism destination.
| A river bus running on the Saigon River. Photo: Vietnam News Agency |
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Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2024 opens
The 30th Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2024, running from December 5 to 7 in Hanoi, brings together 100 booths from Vietnam and six countries, presenting cutting-edge medical and pharmaceutical products. The event features Biopharma technologies, industry-focused seminars, and free consultations. It serves as a hub for innovation, business networking, and knowledge sharing, with an estimated 9,000 visitors.
UNESCO recognizes vietnam’s heritage preservation efforts
UNESCO has officially inscribed the Sam Mountain Ba Chua Xu Festival into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition highlights Vietnam’s successful heritage preservation efforts and emphasizes the festival’s role in fostering cultural harmony and preserving spiritual traditions of Vietnamese, Khmer, Cham, and Hoa communities in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province.
Exhibition highlights 80 years of Vietnam People’s Army
The photo exhibition themed “President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnam People’s Army – 80 Years of Echoing Heroic Songs” opened on December 5, at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Featuring 80 rare, politically significant photos, the event honors 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army. Running until December 25, it promotes national pride, cultural values, and public awareness of Vietnam’s military history.
Meta expands AI accessibility in vietnam
The tech firm Meta has introduced its AI platform to Vietnam for free access. The LLaMA-based chatbot offers features like text-to-image creation, travel planning, and multilingual translation. Initially launched for 20 international markets in July, MetaAI supports both Vietnamese and English languages but is not yet integrated into local Facebook or Instagram apps.
