In the first ten months of 2024, Việt Nam's trade value with the Americas region reached more than US$136.5 billion. — VNA/VNS PhotoViệt Nam's trade activities with the Americas have been boosted thanks to effective exploitation of free trade agreements (FTAs). This year, Việt Nam's trade growth rate with the Americas is estimated to also increase faster than the national average. Việt Nam's trade with the Americas had achieved impressive growth results recently, Linh said. In trade promotion work, Việt Nam's trade offices in the Americas will prioritise finding new markets and niche markets for Vietnamese goods in this region.

An oversized state apparatus with overlapping functions has slowed Vietnam’s development and led to significant waste of the state budget. To achieve this, officials must take on multiple responsibilities to streamline positions within the state management system. Le Van Than from Tan Binh District in Ho Chi Minh City said that Vietnam should identify the purpose of such scaling down and solutions that clear up residents’ problems faster. Le Minh Thong, former assistant to the chairman of the law-making National Assembly, said the act of scaling down a political system might be considered the true definition of a revolution. The state apparatus should also label ministries’ tasks to avoid overlap with others, according to the former official.

The administration of Thanh Hoa Province in north-central Vietnam has levied an administrative fine of over VND440 million (US$17,310) on Song Duong Trading Co. Ltd. for environmental violations at its swine facility. The company was fined VND65 million for discharging wastewater with pollutant levels exceeding environmental standards by 1.5-3 times. The firm was also fined VND370 million ($14,550) for failing to maintain regular operations of its wastewater treatment system, which was found non-functional during authorities’ inspections. Its violations carried a total penalty of more than VND440 million. The company, whose legal representative and director is Trinh Thi Dieu Hang, has operated the pig farm in Thanh Xuan Commune, Nhu Xuan District for years.

One leader in this trend is Vinpearl, a major resort chain in Vietnam committed to both environmental responsibility and guest satisfaction. Vinpearl was recently recognized as one of the “Top 3 Strongest Brands” in Southeast Asia by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation firm. These initiatives not only enhance the guest experience but also foster community involvement and environmental awareness.The efforts of Vinpearl and other hospitality brands have fueled a strong rebound in Vietnam's travel industry. The brand was recently recognized as one of the "Top 3 Strongest Brands" in Southeast Asia by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation firm. Highlights include the launch of a Vinpearl Horse Academy in Vũ Yên, and Vinpearl Harbour, an all-day entertainment, dining, and shopping complex.

BANGKOK — Việt Nam ranked 72 out of 146 countries in the gender equality index this year, while the rate of female representatives in the National Assembly is always high and currently stands at 30.26 per cent. Over 1200 participants joined the conference and 27 side events on a wide range of topics related to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In addition, programmes on communication and promoting gender equality in various fields have been implemented nationwide by the Government. Though encouraging results have been achieved, like many other countries in the region, Việt Nam is facing a number of difficulties and challenges in this process. They discussed emerging challenges and priority actions for accelerating gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.

Close to 700 soldiers, including 563 from the Royal Cambodian Army, 64 from the Lao People's Army and 71 soldiers from the Vietnam People's Army, joined this year's exercise. They are Pham Van Vong, former member of the Party Central Committee, secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Party Delegation, and chairman of the provincial People's Council; Phung Quang Hung, former vice secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Affairs Board and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; and Ha Hoa Binh, former member of the provincial Party Committee’s standing board, member of the Party Affairs Board and vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. He said that the world is undergoing transformative changes, making educational reform a global trend, and Vietnam cannot remain outside this. The survey was conducted from October 2 to 4 by the provincial Party Commission for Mass Mobilisation and People’s Committee. The provincial Women's Union was in charge of collaborating with the provincial Party Commission for Mass Mobilisation to oversee the gathering of opinions during the survey period.

Supported by the Ministry of Education, Faber-Castell's Score A annual programme continues to revolutionize education, inspiring students nationwide through creative learning techniques and inclusive opportunities. Empowering Students and Educators with Creative LearningThe Score A program has introduced 11 transformative creative learning techniques such as mind maps, emojis for symbolizing concepts, and river-flow notes, making classroom learning more vibrant and inclusive. Through dedicated workshops, teachers learn to integrate these tools into lessons, bridging learning gaps and supporting students of diverse learning styles. By fostering inclusive education, Score A helps teachers and students bridge learning gaps, creating a platform that empowers students of all learning styles to succeed. In Malaysia, a collective agreement was signed between its staff union and Faber-Castell Malaysia in October 2004.

HCM CITY — The ‘Plastic Rehab Camp’ communication project has been initiated by Choice, a Vietnamese non-profit company, in HCM City to wean the community off using single-use plastic (SUP). “The ‘Plastic Rehab Camp’ emphasises the harm of ‘addiction’ to single-use plastic and practical solutions for ‘plastic rehab’ to change plastic consumption habits, contributing to reducing plastic pollution and protecting public health and the environment.”The Plastic Rehab Camp event, which took place at the AEON MALL, in Tân Phú district of HCM City, offered an experiential space for self-assessing the level of ‘plastic addiction’, exploring information about plastic pollution and hands-on testing of ‘plastic rehab’ solutions. I am delighted to witness the Plastic Rehab Camp inspiring people to take action and build a greener planet together." It also shares regularly information and stories for ‘plastic rehab’ on Facebook. The Plastic Rehab Camp project is expected to call for cooperation for a greener future, helping people recognise the problem and work together to find solutions.

Over the years, efforts to replace temporary and dilapidated houses with sturdy homes have yielded positive results. From 2000 to 2023, more than 1.7 million homes have been either newly built or repaired to support poor households and those facing difficult circumstances. The goal is to swiftly eliminate all temporary and dilapidated houses, especially in remote, ethnic minority-inhabited, border, and island areas. The Prime Minister said: "We have just 450 days left to complete the task of doing away with all temporary and dilapidated homes. They identified challenges and solutions, setting clear tasks and action plans to complete the goal of eliminating all temporary and dilapidated houses by the end of 2025.

Thich Minh Tue, a Buddhist devotee whose real name is Le Anh Tu, has announced that he would suspend alms-receiving activities as many people have surrounded his spiritual practice venue, disrupting security and social order in the area. He wrote that he would resume alms-receiving activities only when conditions are appropriate and traffic and social safety are ensured. According to Tu, such gatherings cause chaos and disrupt social order, affecting his spiritual practice. A representative of the authorities in Ia To Commune, Ia Grai District told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that they had yet to receive Tu’s letter. Tu later returned to his hometown in Ia Grai District, Gia Lai Province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Brazilian firms to promote investment in Vietnam during his receptions for leaders of four Brazilian corporations in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil. The prime minister suggested Embraer work with Vietnamese partners, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo to boost its cooperation and investment. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) highly values Embraer’s plan to boost cooperation in Vietnam. Photo: Doan BacMeeting with the Vietnamese prime minister, Marcio Rodrigues, CEO of JBS, the world’s largest meat producer, said that JBS has been cooperating with several Vietnamese partners. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Marcio Rodrigues, CEO of JBS, in Brazil, November 17, 2024.

President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil acknowledged contributions of the Vietnamese community to the Czech Republic and Vietnam. So far, they have donated and sent more than 5.7 billion VND to the storm-affected people in Vietnam./. Several architectural landmarks opened their doors to the public for the first time, including the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (former University of Hanoi) and the Government Guesthouse (former Tonkin Palace). It featured a variety of art performances and a fashion show by many singers and representatives from the Vietnamese community in Western Australia. Le Thi Hong Loan, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF Vietnam, shared the organisation's priorities both regionally and in Vietnam.

At these key meetings, President Xi emphasized China's commitment to fostering an inclusive, balanced, innovative and green global economy.This year's APEC adopted the theme "Empower. Against a backdrop of global uncertainties, Xi highlighted pressing challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region and presented China's proposals to enhance the region's development while building a shared future for its nations. "Asia-Pacific cooperation is confronted with challenges, such as rising tendencies of geopolitics, unilateralism and protectionism. These steps are designed to foster a more inclusive economic landscape, enabling diverse countries, communities and social groups to share in development outcomes. These initiatives aim to create a more sustainable and innovation-driven growth model for the Asia-Pacific region.Hashtag: #CGTNThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Vietnam’s State President Luong Cuong met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Lima, Peru on Saturday. President Yoon congratulated Cuong on his election as state president of Vietnam, affirming that Vietnam is a key partner of South Korea in deploying the ASEAN-South Korea Solidarity Initiative and Seoul’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. State President Cuong extended an invitation to President Yoon to visit Vietnam and expressed gratitude for the latter's invitation to visit South Korea at a suitable time. Vietnam’s State President Luong Cuong (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Peru, November 16, 2024. Photo: Vietnam News AgencyOn the same day, State President Cuong also met with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba.

Ly Xuong Can, a 31st-generation descendant of Emperor Ly Thai To, spoke about the historic bond between Vietnam and Korea at a recent seminar in Ho Chi Minh City. This message was embodied by Can’s stories of Prince Ly Long Tuong, whom he affectionately referred to as 'the forgotten prince.' He came of age as the Ly Dynasty entered into a period of decline, shortly before it ceded power to the Tran Dynasty (1225–1400). Over time, the Ly family integrated into Korean society, contributing to a centuries-long bond between Vietnam and Korea. Through the generations, the Ly family in South Korea has preserved its Vietnamese cultural heritage.