Expressing readiness to welcome the WB President to Vietnam, the Vietnamese leader hailed the proposed 11 billion USD in WB lending for Vietnam over the next five years, focusing on large-scale infrastructure, energy and agriculture. Ferro, for her part, noted that the WB has shown trust by establishing its regional office for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Hanoi. He affirmed that Indonesia wishes to further promote its strategic partnership with Vietnam for the benefits of the two countries' people as well as the development and prosperity of Indonesia and Vietnam. Congratulating Lam, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that he believes Vietnam will make many socioeconomic development achievements. Luo presented the CPECC's achievements in energy planning, infrastructure development, consulting, and technical expertise across China, the globe, and specifically within Vietnam.

May 28, 2024 06:33 UTC

This partnership will be instrumental in boosting cross-border trade while significantly broadening the spectrum of payment methods available to SMEs., said, "This partnership is a significant milestone for XTransfer, as it greatly enhances our global payment capabilities. By leveraging TerraPay's extensive global payments network, XTransfer has achieved significant cost savings and accelerated our market entry time, eliminating the need for local rebuilding efforts. This collaboration further exemplifies our dedication to empowering SMEs in their global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness through innovative trade payment solutions"., expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with XTransfer to enhance cross-border payment solutions for SMEs globally. By collaborating with XTransfer, TerraPay strengthens its position as a key player in the global payments industry, enhancing its ability to serve a diverse range of clients across various regions.Hashtag: #XTransfer #TerraPay #CrossBorder #Payment #SMEsThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About XTransferXTransfer, World's Leading & China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing SMEs with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment & fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness.

May 28, 2024 05:26 UTC

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2024 - The sponsors, speakers and exhibitors who have committed to attend and participate at the ground breaking first international veterinary conference and exhibition sponsored by China's leading veterinary associations and America's leading conference organizer at the inaugural annual International Asia Veterinary Conference & Exhibition that will be launched at Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong, on August 13-15, 2024, were announced at a press briefing held at the Foreign Correspondents Club. "The IAVC is another Hong Kong first," said Dr. Pauline Taylor, director and principal of Pets Central Veterinary Academy ("PCVA"), the organizer of the conference and exhibition. "Conference and Exhibition sponsors and exhibitors include the American-based Veterinary Information Network (VIN), a 55,000 plus global veterinary network. "We are excited to see the inception of industry-leading annual veterinary conference and exhibition staged in Hong Kong. We look forward to working with PCVA, China veterinary associations, and Viticus Western Veterinary Conference, to further develop cooperation, education and understanding between Chinese and foreign veterinary associations.Hashtag: #IVAC #veterinary Wechat: IAVCThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

May 28, 2024 01:59 UTC

Eligibility : Full-time students aged 12 to 18 years old, enrolled in any secondary school in Singapore. : Full-time students aged 12 to 18 years old, enrolled in any secondary school in Singapore. Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 students if they are enrolled in IP (Integrated Programme) secondary schools with 6-year IP programmes. First Prize Winning Team S$10,000 worth of Samsung products S$7,000 cash prizeSecond Prize S$7,000 worth of Samsung products S$5,000 cash prizeThird Prize S$5,000 worth of Samsung products S$3,000 cash prizeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 May 2024 - Samsung Solve for Tomorrow returns for its eighth edition in Singapore. "Solve for Tomorrow is more than just a contest; it's a platform for young minds to explore their potential and turn their ideas into tangible solutions.

May 27, 2024 21:35 UTC

The provincial youth union is also in charge of running the digital tourism website: dulichso.bacgiang.gov.vn. Deputy Chairman of the Ninh Sơn District People's Committee Nguyễn Đức Hòa said that to ease difficulties for the people, the district has proposed the provincial People's Committee consider investing in irrigation pipelines. HCM City to build 4,500 classroomsThe HCM City People’s Committee has released a plan to build 4,500 classrooms in response to a shortage of educational facilities. Immediately after receiving information about the fire, leaders of the Government, National Assembly, municipal Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee and Fatherland Front came to the scene to direct firefighting, rescue and recovery work. Last year, the Republic of Korea (RoK) welcomed 420,000 tourist arrivals from Vietnam while 3.6 million Koreans spent their holidays in Vietnam.

May 27, 2024 05:38 UTC

In 2024, as Malaysia and China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, BEST Express Malaysia enhances Melaka's logistics landscape with cutting-edge solutions and community-focused services. BEST Express Malaysia, established in Melaka four years ago, has been at the forefront of providing efficient, reliable, and customer-centric logistics services. BEST Express Malaysia is committed to leveraging local talent, contributing to the economy, and fostering community development. "He stated that BEST Express Malaysia is dedicated to establishing the BEST brand in Melaka, with a commitment to long-term investment in strengthening relationships with the community. "To further promote the development logistics sector in Melaka, BEST Express Malaysia is actively seeking new talents and partners to join our team.

May 27, 2024 03:14 UTC

Mypocket Funds expanding to Thailand and BeyondSINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire - 27 May 2024 - MPFunds, Asia’s First Trading Performance Programme, announces its strategic expansion into Thailand, solidifying its position as the leading modern prop trading firm in Asia. With a large and active trading community, Thailand presents a strategic growth opportunity for MPFunds. By tapping into Thailand's vibrant trading community, MPFunds aims to increase its trader base, gain invaluable insights into trading behaviors, and raise awareness across Asia. Traders can now access a dedicated Thai Community Discord channel, fostering collaboration, sharing of trading tips, and community support. "With its expansion into Thailand, MPFunds is poised for continued success in empowering traders and driving innovation in the trading performance sector.

May 27, 2024 03:10 UTC

The event was an opportunity for government leaders and labourers to discuss bottlenecks and solutions to improve Việt Nam’s labour productivity. According to the General Statistics Office, the country’s labour productivity has seen an upward trend in recent years, with an increase of 4.8 per cent in 2022 and 3.65 per cent in 2023. However, the average national labour productivity in 2021-2023 fell short of its goal of 5.5 per cent on average. Addressing the event, PM Chính called for the national labour confederation, its members and all workers to implement three ‘enhancements’, three ‘pioneer actions’ and three ‘breakthroughs’ to excel in labour productivity. PM Chính also stressed that economic growth and labour productivity must align with macroeconomic stability, inflation control as well as institutional and infrastructure strategies.

May 26, 2024 21:57 UTC

The script is inspired by the novel Tình Sử Nam Phương Hoàng Hậu (Queen Nam Phương's Love Story) by Trần Thị Hảo, and a history book by Lê Lan Khanh. "Queen Nam Phương always shone with intellect, virtue, talent, and agility to survive amid the turmoil of her time." The Last Queen has been prepared and invested in since 2020, drawing from a vast historical archive about Queen Nam Phương and the Nguyễn Dynasty. The Last Queen will mainly be shot at Kiến Trung Palace - the living and working space of King Bảo Đại and Queen Nam Phương and their children. Queen Nam Phương, born Marie-Thérèse Nguyễn Hữu Thị Lan, was the first and primary wife of the last King Bảo Đại of Việt Nam from 1934 until her death.

May 26, 2024 19:48 UTC

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Sunday asked for more efforts to further improve the quality and effectiveness of coordination between the Government and the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) for a strong and modern working class. Accordingly, the Government leader required the promotion of researching, developing and perfecting labour-related laws, mechanisms and policies, and the dissemination of the Party's guidelines and resolutions, and the State's policies and laws to union members and workers. He also emphasised the effective organisation and implementation of emulation movements; the building and development of a modern and strong working class to meet the country's development requirements in the new era, including improving labour productivity; and enhancing the role of trade unions, which is an important bridge between the Party and the state with the working class and Vietnamese workers. Trade unions at all levels need to strictly manage public financing and assets, including the effective exploitation of trade unions’ accommodation and resort facilities, under the leadership of the Party, and the management of the Constitution and laws, the PM said. He also noted that the increasingly close-knit, quality and effective coordination between the government and the VGCL has contributed positively to the overall success of the country.

May 26, 2024 19:33 UTC

HÀ NỘI — Some legislators on Saturday proposed the two per cent reduction in value-added tax (VAT) under a resolution of the National Assembly (NA) be extended to continue supporting the country's socio-economic recovery and development. 43/2022/QH15, dated January 11, 2022, on the fiscal and monetary policies supporting the socio-economic recovery and development programme, and of the NA’s resolutions on some nationally important projects through 2023. Participants shared the view that Resolution 43 is a right and timely move significantly contributing to the COVID-19 fight and socio-economic recovery and development. He held that the 2 per cent VAT rate cut under this resolution has shown positive and direct impacts on society, helping reduce production costs, guarantee social security and assist with people’s life. Echoing that view, Trần Anh Tuấn, a deputy from the HCM City delegation, said the VAT rate cut is among the successful policies that have benefited the economy.

May 26, 2024 10:26 UTC

Vietnam and Australia co-host online course on sustainable tourismThe Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) are co-running an online course aimed at earning a micro-certificate on sustainable tourism. Vietnam posts nearly 11 billion USD in tourism revenueThe number of international visitors increased by 68% over the same period last year, according to statistics of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). However, the center reported that South Korea's quota for workers from Vietnam is only 15,400 people in 2024. "In recent years, Vietnamese workers going to Japan have always accounted for more than half of the annual number of Vietnamese guest workers." Meanwhile, for new markets such as Hungary, the ministry has asked partners to clarify legal issues to support the deployment of Vietnamese workers.

May 26, 2024 08:12 UTC

HÀ NỘI — The National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has received 1,567 complaints from consumers last year. The commission reports that 5.5 per cent of the complaints were related to e-commerce. The MoIT has proactively co-ordinated closely with e-commerce platforms to promptly detect and support the handling of problems arising on the platforms. In the coming time, the ministry will strengthen inspection activities, promptly detect and strictly handle violations in the e-commerce environment. During the process of handling violations, problems related to handle mechanisms and governing legal regulations will continue to be reviewed and evaluated to propose to competent authorities to continue improving and enhancing legal effectiveness.

May 25, 2024 23:10 UTC

The Vietnamese side praised the technical capabilities of Zarubezhneft and its affiliated petroleum research exploration institute VNIINeft. PVEP and VNIINeft have significant potential for future joint projects, given the latter’s history of supplying products to Vietnam, Viet said. At the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed between VNIINeft and PVEP’s technical centre (PVEP - ITC) to concretise their cooperation opportunities. On the same day, the delegation met with leaders of RusVietPetro, the most successful overseas oil and gas joint venture of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam). RusVietPetro exploits about 3 million tonnes of oil annually, contributing substantial foreign exchange earnings of Vietnam.

May 25, 2024 19:06 UTC

Vietnam, alongside Brazil, India, and Turkey, has been identified as a key source country for this initiative, he said. The Secretary-General affirmed that the UN will continue to be a reliable partner of Vietnam in its cause of national development. According to him, through multilateral frameworks, regional economies need to increase information sharing, coordinate macro policies, and promptly promote regional and inter-regional economic cooperation initiatives. They affirmed their high regard and priority for the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia. Gan underscored the potential for further economic cooperation, expressing a desire to expand collaboration not just in quantity but also in quality.

May 25, 2024 05:51 UTC