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TSAFARI contributes to conveying traditional Vietnamese culture in UK

September 04, 2023 | 09:00

Designer Ho Tran Da Thao will introduce her latest in London as a way to promote Vietnam’s traditional culture and celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK.

Ao dai designs draw attention at fashion week in London

February 20, 2023 | 10:19

Fifty Vietnamese Ao dai (long gown) sets of Love Collection brand for both adults and children opened Segment ONE of the House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 on February 18, drawing the attention from not only designers but also fashion magazines in the United Kingdom (UK).

Foreign Minister to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

September 19, 2022 | 10:11

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, under the delegation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, the UK, on September 19, according to the Foreign Ministry.

NEU and ACCA continue to cooperate in international integration in education

July 05, 2022 | 17:10

NEU and ACCA officially signed the extension of the MoU on their strategic cooperation in the presence of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

COP26 President hails Vietnam’s determination in transition to green, renewable energy

July 01, 2022 | 17:22

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting in London on June 30 (local time) with UK Cabinet Office Minister and President for 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma who expressed impression at Vietnam’s determination in transition to green and renewable energy.

London roads flood as storms roll in

July 26, 2021 | 14:00

Buses and cars were left stranded when roads across London flooded on Sunday, as repeated thunderstorms battered the British capital.

Man admits immigration offence in Essex lorry deaths

October 08, 2020 | 09:37

Gheorghe Nica, 43, accused of manslaughter over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were discovered in the back of a lorry near London, the UK, last year, pleaded guilty to an immigration offence on October 7.

British PM Johnson's car hit in collision outside parliament

June 18, 2020 | 08:56

LONDON: The car carrying British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was crashed into from behind in central London on Wednesday after taking evasive action when a pro-Kurdish demonstrator ran on to the road.

The next stage: UK theatres adapt to social distancing

June 17, 2020 | 15:09

LONDON: London's West End has traditionally drawn people from all over the world to see its shows but theatres have been forced to reinvent themselves because of the coronavirus outbreak.

UK talks tough on EU post-Brexit trade deal

February 29, 2020 | 09:19

Tensions between Britain and the European Union are high ahead of post-Brexit trade talks next week, but experts say a deal is possible - even if it falls below what many businesses want.

Victims of London Bridge attack lauded by their families

December 02, 2019 | 09:28

British police on Sunday (Dec 1) named the two victims who died in the London Bridge terror attack, as their families paid glowing tributes to the pair.

Truck containing 39 dead entered from Belgium: UK police

October 24, 2019 | 09:24

Britain launched a major murder investigation after the bodies of 39 people were found Wednesday (Oct 23) in a refrigerated truck, once again putting the spotlight on the shadowy people trafficking business.

Climate protesters try to 'occupy' London city airport

October 11, 2019 | 09:27

London police dragged away several chanting and singing climate protesters on Thursday (Oct 10) who tried to "occupy" an international airport serving the British capital's global financial hub.

Tutankhamun relic sells for US$6m in London despite Egyptian outcry

July 05, 2019 | 16:23

A 3,000-year-old quartzite head of Egyptian "Boy King" Tutankhamun was auctioned off for US$6 million Thursday in London despite a fierce outcry from Cairo.

Student becomes first in the UK to be convicted for 3D printed gun: Police

June 20, 2019 | 09:06

A student was convicted on Wednesday (Jun 19) of manufacturing a firearm using a 3D printer, in what London's police said they believed was the first such successful prosecution in Britain.