Addressing the event, Ambassador Tran Thanh Cong briefed participants on the socio-economic situation in the homeland, Vietnam’s achievements in the fight against Covid-19, and remarkable developments in the Vietnam - Egypt relationship in 2021.

Ambassador Tran Thanh Cong speaking at the event.

He highlighted the traditional relationship between the two countries, saying that there are good prospects for Vietnam and Egypt to further promote the bilateral relations in the time to come.

The diplomat expressed his hope that the two sides will focus on stepping up the cooperation in their strong fields such as agriculture, textiles, aquatic processing, aquaculture, and electronics.

He added that the two countries should also promote the implementation of cooperative agreements between their localities, thus making it easier for their businesses to access each other's markets.

The ambassador took the occasion to praise efforts and contributions of the Vietnamese community in Egypt to strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

In Russia, a New Year celebration has been held for Vietnamese workers at Sarlanter garment factory in Kirzhach, a town about 100km from Moscow.

According to the owners of the factory - Do Van Tieu and Le Thi La, despite the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic over the last two years, the company has managed to maintain stable jobs and incomes for about 40 Vietnamese workers.

All the employees expressed their joy at welcoming the traditional Tet of Vietnam here, saying that they hope for a new year of happiness and prosperity.

Tet celebration customs of ethnic minorities

(BGO) - Ethnic minorities in Bac Giang province have unique ways to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Spring. Now, although those customs have changed, becoming simpler, but the traditional beauty is still kept intact.

Tet dishes that go with time

Despite changes in Tet dishes, for many families, traditional dishes have always been an integral part of Tet banquet.

Hanoi's Old Quarter opens programme to welcome Tet

The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi's Old Quarter in coordination with relevant units opened a programme to welcome Lunar New Year 2022 – the Year of the Tiger – at the Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, at No. 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, on January 28.

Party chief extends Tet wishes to leaders, former leaders, compatriots, soldiers nationwide

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong extended his best New Year wishes to leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front, key officials of some centrally-run agencies and Hanoi, and compatriots, soldiers and overseas Vietnamese (OVs) at a get-together on January 29, or the 27th day of the last lunar month.

Meet Saigonese man who has been making Tet calligraphy for half a century

Just before Tet each year Huynh Tri Cau sets up a small table at the corner of a street in District 11 and begins to do calligraphy.

Source: NDO/VNA