Eleven Vietnamese workers will participate in the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition which is being held in Europe and East Asia from September 30 to November 28, according to the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training.They will compete in 10 out of 62 skill competitions , including Mechatronics, Cloud Computing, Information Network Cabling, Water Technology, Electrical Installations, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Mechanical Engineering CAD, IT Software Solutions for Business, and Hairdressing. These competitions will be held in six countries, namely Germany, France, Finland, Austria, Japan and the Republic of Korea.The WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition is the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, canceled in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This year’s competition attracts more than 1,000 competitors from 63 countries and territories, alongside nearly 1,000 experts and 300 interpreters.This is the eight time Vietnam has participated in the competition./.

Eight foreigners illegally entering Vietnam arrested in Cao BangBorder guards in the northern border province of Cao Bang have arrested eight foreign nationals who were attempting to enter Vietnam illegally and then come to work in Cambodia. Bao Ngoc resides in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and is currently a student at the Faculty of International Affairs at Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City. The 21-year-old girl measures 87-63-88 and previously made the Top 22 of Miss Vietnam 2020 before finishing first runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2022. Pholsena, for his part, said he visited Vietnam at the time when the two countries are celebrating the Vietnam – Laos, Laos – Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year 2022, the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and the 45th year of the signing of their Treaty for Amity and Cooperation. Northern Vietnam to turn cold this weekendA cold front is moving from China to Vietnam that will cause temperatures in northern localities to fall considerably this weekend.

Organic farming has become a trend as consumers are looking for better food to ensure health. (Photo: VNA)Vietnam was seeking ways to expand the export of organic farm produce as global demand was anticipated to increase rapidly with consumers paying more attention to health.According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the global organic farm produce market expanded rapidly in the past two decades, from just 18 billion USD in 2020 to 188 billion USD in 2021. The market is forecast to reach 208 billion USD this year.The US and the EU are the largest markets for organic products, all together holding a market share of 90%. Many organic agriculture producers were forced to give up because of losses, she said.Nguyen Hong Lam, Chairman of Que Lam Group, pointed out that the bottlenecks in the development of organic agriculture were the lack of trust among enterprises, farmers and consumers and the exploitation of resources to the point of exhaustion.Lam said that the focus should be placed on developing policies to encourage enterprises to establish organic value chains together with enhancing quality control measures.“Organic agriculture production is a long-term process. We must persevere, there is no other way,” he stressed.Nguyen Quoc Toan, Director of the Department of Agricultural Product Processing and Market Development, said organic production played an important role in the green growth of the agricultural sector.He pointed out a number of difficulties enterprises were encountering during the process of moving towards organic production such as building trust of consumers in organic products, limited conditions for large-scale production, and the lack of synergy to further promote organic production on a larger scale.The key would be traceability, transparency and digitalisation of organic products, Toan said.Currently, there are about 17,000 organic agriculture producers, 555 processors and 60 exporters in Vietnam./.

Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh delivers his opening remarks at the 8th ASEAN Economic Community Dialogue, themed “Promoting the Growth of the Digital Start-Up Ecosystem in ASEAN”, in Jakarta on October 5. (Photo: VNA)The number of digital consumers in ASEAN has risen by nearly 20% to more than 316 million since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh.Singh made the statement while delivering his opening remarks at the 8th ASEAN Economic Community Dialogue, themed “Promoting the Growth of the Digital Start-Up Ecosystem in ASEAN”, held in Jakarta on October 5.He said ASEAN’s economic growth is projected to be around 5% this year and 5.3% next year, much higher than the global average. It was estimated that the digital economy will contribute 363 billion USD to ASEAN’s GDP by 2025, he added.E-commerce remains an area of interest to both ASEAN and non-ASEAN investors, he said, noting that e-commerce revenue is expected to reach 140 billion USD in 2022 and enjoy an average growth of 15% annually until 2025.He highlighted the importance of fintech in the digital economy, saying the sector will record robust growth with regional digital transactions predicted to total 195 billion USD this year.The official also described digital start-ups as the key to ASEAN’s economic recovery and a catalyst to regional economic growth, saying the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 views the growth of digital start-ups as a high priority.He moved on to share several ASEAN initiatives to support digital start-ups, including an ASEAN customs mechanism for e-commerce, the adoption of digital identification for ASEAN businesses, and an effort to develop a regional legal framework facilitating paperless trade.The 8th ASEAN Economic Community Dialogue featured two sessions – “Unlocking ASEAN’s Entrepreneurial Potential” and “Shaping ASEAN Digital Start-Up’s Growth for Good” – with notable speakers sharing their perspectives on how the digital start-up ecosystem in the region can be enhanced for economic growth in an equitable, inclusive, sustainable manner./.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the insignia to the diplomat at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 4. Vietnam attends various ASEAN connectivity eventsAmbassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, took part in a series of events held in Phnom Penh from October 1 – 4 aimed at promoting ASEAN connectivity. In the ranking of countries in the field of education in 2021, Vietnam ranks 59th, up five notches compared to 2020. Highlighting Vietnam’s achievements in fulfilling the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Giang affirmed that Vietnam always actively joins regional and global efforts to push forward sustainable development and improve people’ lives. It brought together artists from both Vietnam and Australia, who share a common passion for the art.

Vietnam out of Asian Futsal Cup after losing to Iran in quaterfinals (Photo: VFF)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam ended their journey at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022 in Kuwait after losing 8-1 to powerhouse Iran in the quarter-finals. Vietnam set up defensively against the championship favourites, and were able to stem the tide in the opening exchanges, but launching from range Iran were four goals up at half time. Vietnam conceded four more in the second half, even as Iran took the foot off the metal. The only bright spot for Vietnam was Duc Hoa's goal in the 38th minute of the second half, assisted by Gia Hung. Iran will compete against the winners of Thailand versus Tajikistan in the semi-finals./.

A flight to repatriate Vietnamese citizens (Photo: VNA) A flight to repatriate Vietnamese citizens (Photo: VNA)- Three more people, including two former diplomatic officials, have been arrested for their involvement in a bribery case at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Department, Lieut. Gen. To An Xo , Chief of the Office and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Security, said on October 4.Xo said that legal proceedings have been launched against Nguyen Hong Ha, born 1964, a former official at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, Japan, on the charge of "taking bribes" in line with Article 354 of the Penal Code, and Nguyen Le Ngoc Anh, born 1988, a former official of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, for "abusing position and power while performing duties" under Article 356 of the Penal Code.The third one is Hoang Anh Kiem, born in 1978, who is accused of "giving bribes" following Article 365 of the Penal Code. Their private homes were also raided, Xo said.It is the latest move by the Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Security Agency as part of the ongoing probe into the case of "giving and taking bribes; abusing position and power while performing duties, and obtaining property by false pretenses" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Earlier, several officials were also arrested during the investigation of the case, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung; Nguyen Quang Linh, Assistant to Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh; Nguyen Tien Than, an official at the Government Office’s department of international relations for allegedly taking bribes when organising repatriation flights for Vietnamese citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Concert to be held to celebrate Vietnam-US tiesA concert celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US will take place at Hanoi Opera Theatre on October 7, according to the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO). Vietnam attends ICAPP special conference in SeoulA delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam attended a special conference of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, on September 28-29. Vietnam temporarily leads Miss Grand International’s Top 10 Pre-ArrivalVietnam is currently leading the voting for the Top 10 Pre-Arrival’s second round of Miss Grand International 2022. According to the beauty pageant’s organising board, Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 Doan Thien An received the highest scores, surpassing 19 foreign contestants to top the rankings. Thien An, 22, of the Mekong Delta province of Long An was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 on October 1.

Politics Vietnamese, Cambodian coast guards benefit from hotline communication mechanism The Vietnam Coast Guard and the Cambodia National Committee for Maritime Security met in Hanoi on October 4 to discuss their hotline mechanism, which has helped them sustain contacts despite COVID-19. Politics Spain treasures comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam: official A Spanish official affirmed that the European country attaches importance to comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam while addressing a ceremony held in Madrid by the Vietnamese Embassy on October 3. Politics ☀️ Morning digest October 5 The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. Politics President Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Russian Prosecutor General President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 4 for Prosecutor General of Russia Igor Krasnov, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.

Illustrative image (Photo: Internet)Seoul (VNA) – A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam attended the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP)’s workshop with the theme of developing politics in Asia via political parties, which was held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, from September 28-30. The workshop looked to enhance cooperation among political parties for the sake of peace, security, prosperity and development in the region and the world. The Vietnamese delegation delivered a speech at a discussion on the role of political parties in promoting democracy. On the sidelines of the event, they held meetings with political parties to discuss ways to boosting ties in the near future. ICAPP was founded in September 2000 to cultivate cooperation among Asian political parties./.

When they’re collected, translated, and published in books, however, they begin to exist separately from people.These days, most Mo prayers are called Mo Muong. Mo Muong is a job and also a performance practiced at funerals, religious festivals, and life cycle rituals by the Muong ethnic group. Vietnam needs national start-up initiative: WBThe World Bank advised that Vietnam needs national start-up initiatives as well as developing a law on start-ups with a clearer message. Some 550 delegates attended the National Youth Entrepreneurship Forum 2022 which was organized by the Central Youth Union and the Central Vietnam Youth Union in Hanoi yesterday. Nguyen Thuy Linh wins trophy at Vietnam Open badminton tournamentNguyen Thuy Linh, Vietnam's top female badminton player, has won the women’s singles at Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open badminton tournament after beating her Malaysian rival.

PM Chinh stated that Vietnam is ready to share experience with Cuba in making agriculture a key economic pillar. PM Chinh later announced Vietnam will donate 5,000 tonnes of rice to help Cuba address current socio-economic challenges. As Vietnam and Laos removed COVID-19-triggered border closure earlier this year, travel between the two countries has begun recovering, with some 46,500 Lao arrivals in Vietnam and 49,200 Vietnamese visiting Laos in the first half of this year. The event was recognised by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) as the largest Qi Gong and Yoga mass performance ever held in Vietnam on the occasion. VFCD 2022 is organized by RMIT University Vietnam in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), COLAB Vietnam and other partners in the creative industries.

Qi Gong and Yoga mass demonstration for seniors takes place on Le Loi Street in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, on October 2 morning. (Photo: VNA)More than 3,000 senior Yogis gathered at a Qi Gong and Yoga mass demonstration on Le Loi Street in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, on October 2 morning.They are members of Qi Gong exercise clubs for seniors from across the southern city.The event was part of a series of events in response to this ongoing Action Month for the Elderly.Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association for the Elderly Huynh Thanh Lap said it aimed to encourage senior citizens to exercise and live a fruitful life.The event was recognised by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) as the largest Qi Gong and Yoga mass performance ever held in Vietnam on the occasion./.

Hanoi (VNA) – Chief of the Ministry of Public Security’s Office, Lieut. Gen. To An Xo provided more information about the progress of investigations on curruption cases, during the Government’s regular press conference in Hanoi on October 1. Following the directions of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, the Ministry of Public Security is focusing on conducting investigations on schedule in the principle of respecting the law and not missing out criminals, he said. In the Viet A company COVID-19 test kit case, 28 defendants have been banned from going abroad. The ministry will expand investigations in the coming time, Xo said, adding that the importance has been attached to minimising loss to the State budget and individuals./.

At Con Dao medical centre (Photo: VNA)Ba Ria – Vung Tau (VNA) – A helicopter from the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation on October 2 took eight crewmen aboard China’s Wu Zhou 8 ship from Con Dao island district to Vung Tau hospital in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau for further treatment, as suggested by the Chinese Embassy. Earlier on September 30, 13 crew members of the ship were confirmed dead on suspicion of food poisoning. The same day, the bodies of the victims were also transferred to the Chinese side. The ship was en route from Thailand to China on September 30 and when it was 63 nautical miles from Con Dao, the captain discovered that its 21 crew members showed signs of food poisoning and then asked the Ba Ria – Vung Tau emergency services for help./.