The minister also noted his support for the cooperation project between Việt Nam, Australia, and Laos, and his wishes for stronger cooperation with Việt Nam in all fields. The 184-page book gathers more than 200 photos and documents related to the victory collected from the Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Vietnam Art Photograph Archives and Exhibition Centre and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists. Exhibition features Dien Bien Phu Victory in moviesAn exhibition entitled "Dien Bien hallmarks in movies" was opened on May 3 in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien to mark the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 -2024). On display are 250 photos featuring the historic Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory in cinematic works, writers and artists with the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and Dien Bien today. The book includes three main contents, namely President Ho Chi Minh's letter to soldiers on the Dien Bien Phu battlefield; Dien Bien Phu, and articles about Dien Bien Phu.

HCM CITY — The annual HCM City Export Fair to be held in HCM City from May 8 to 11 is expected to help Vietnamese firms get new export orders and customers, the city Department of Industry and Trade has said. Việt Nam's reputable export firms will be in attendance. Buyers in major markets such as the US, China, South Korea and Japan have run out of inventories and are placing orders again, he said. He suggested firms to seek new export markets such as the Middle East, Australia and Canada. By participating in the fair, his company and others hope to seek opportunities for expanding into new markets, he added.

HCM CITY — Rental rates for industrial land in Việt Nam are forecast to slightly increase in the coming time, experts said. For the industrial land market, industrial land rental rates in tier 1 markets of the northern region experienced a slight increase of 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 7.8 per cent year-on-year, averaging US$133 per sq.m. Meanwhile, industrial land rental rates in tier 1 markets of the southern region remained stable at $189 per sq.m, showing year-on-year growth of 2.4 per cent. However, in the southern market, due to relatively limited industrial land availability, the occupancy rate remained stable at 92 per cent with an absorption area of just over 20 hectares. The average rental price for ready-built warehouses and factories in tier 1 markets reached $4.7 and $4.9 per sq.m per month, respectively.

Could you please elaborate on the importance and the current situation of labour productivity in Việt Nam, given its deep integration into the global economy? To achieve the target of labour productivity growth of 6.5 per cent during the period from 2021 to 2025, labour productivity must increase by 9.8 per cent in the two years from 2024 to 2025. Labour productivity is an important indicator, but it's indirectly calculated, heavily influenced by Total Factor Productivity. The low labour productivity in Việt Nam stems from several factors. Việt Nam has many potentials, resources, and opportunities to enhance labour productivity.

Photo exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s strength in Dien Bien Phu CampaignVeterans visit the exhibition (Photo: VNA)Ho Chi Minh City is hosting a photo exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s strength during the Dien Bien Phu battle in the northern province of Dien Bien 70 years ago. The 10-day exhibition starting from May 3, is part of events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. The Dien Bien Phu Victory 70 years ago was a triumph that resonated across continents and shook the world. The exhibition is part of events that are getting underway to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024). Through the event, visitors will have the chance to tour around sightseeing spots which are associated with the Dien Bien Phu Victory, such as Muong Phang Forest, a relic of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign; and Fansipan peak, the roof of Indochina.

HÀ NỘI — April 2024 marks the second consecutive month the automobile industry reported significant growth since the beginning of the year, according to a report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO). Last month, 25,700 vehicles were produced and assembled in Việt Nam, an increase of 4 per cent compared to the previous month (24,800 vehicles), marking a comeback from a sharp decline in sales before Tết. The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said its members had been reporting improved sales in March and April. The previous three implementations have produced positive outcomes for the industry with owners enjoying a 5-6 per cent reduction in total costs. The industry set a sales record in 2022 with half a million vehicles sold throughout the year.

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The HKSAR government actively leverages Hong Kong's unique advantages in philanthropy, asset management, and its role as a bridge between China and the world to promote Hong Kong as a regional philanthropic hub. Angel Chia, Executive Director, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL), stated, "Hong Kong, as an international financial centre and one of Asia's main asset and wealth management hubs, has a well-established financial system and a sound regulatory framework. Coupled with the government's active promotion of Hong Kong as a global family office hub and the implementation of measures such as tax concessions for family offices, Hong Kong has unique advantages to become a global philanthropic hub. The Hong Kong Council of Social ServiceThe Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) is a statutory body established in 1947. The HKCSS has over 510 Agency Members, with service units throughout Hong Kong, providing high-quality social services to those in need.

The victims were all transported to Cau Treo International Border Gate in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam, on May 2. The Vietnamese banh mi baguette, filled with cold meats, pâté, and vegetables, is a popular snack in Vietnam. Quỳnh won her Asian Games bronze medal last September in China in the women's 75kg class while Linh is the SEA Games defending champion. Sơn is two-time SEA Games 56kg champion while Huệ is defending champion in the women's 45kg. The Ministry of Information and Communications, Radio Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television, Vietnam News Agency, and other media agencies were urged to continue effectively disseminating information about forest protection and forest fire prevention and control.

After its acclaimed original run in 2022, "I and You" returns by popular demand this May at the Gateway Theatre Black Box. says Samantha Scott-Blackhall, Director of the play and Artistic Director of Gateway Arts.Priscilla Khong, Producer of the play and Executive Director of Gateway Arts, elaborates on how the production embodies the charity's mission and unwavering support for the community. "Gateway Arts believes that the arts serve as a catalyst for societal transformation, and that inspired young individuals can propel this change forward. Gateway ArtsGateway Arts is a not-for-profit Singapore-registered charity. We believe in nurturing emerging artists, attracting new audiences, and providing underserved communities with meaningful arts programmes.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was named the world’s 97th smartest city, moving up three places from its ranking in 2023, according to the 2024 Smart City Index. Hanoi has eyed fast and sustainable development in the direction of green urban area and smart and modern city by 2025. Together with accelerating the building of the e-administration, it has applied scientific and technological advancements to handle urgent issues, forming elements to develop a smart city. The 2024 Smart City Index was produced by the World Competitiveness Centre under the Swiss business school Institute for Management Development. In collaboration with the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization, it listed 142 cities and graded them on the basis of how they use advanced technology to improve the lives of their citizens./.

These new businesses registered a total of 353,800 workers, a growth of 6.8 per cent over the same period last year. The average registered capital of a new enterprise in the first four months of 2024 rose by 5.7 per cent year on year to VNĐ9.9 billion. In April, Việt Nam had more than 15,300 newly established enterprises with a registered capital of VNĐ175.8 trillion, up by 8.4 per cent in number of businesses and 55 per cent in registered capital month on month. The average registered capital of a new enterprise in April stood at VNĐ11.5 billion, up 42.9 per cent over the previous month. Of which, 7,618 businesses registered in April to temporarily suspend business, an increase of 84.1 per cent compared to the previous month.

Illustrative image (Photo: nst.com.my)Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysia's air passenger volume rose 16.1% year on year to 22.6 million in the first quarter, showing a recovery trajectory from COVID-19. The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) said in a statement on May 2 that the increase was primarily driven by international air transport, which surged by 39.9% year on year to 11.9 million passengers. Quarterly domestic air passenger volume, however, dipped 2.3% year on year to 10.7 million. MAVCOM Executive Chairman Saripuddin Kasim said the aviation sector is on a robust path to recovery. Airlines have shifted their attention to restoring and adding new international destinations in their networks, and the establishment of 30-day visa exemptions for tourists from China and India has provided a conducive environment for the accelerated return of international air travel./.

The Government has proposed extending the cut in value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% on specific groups of goods and services. (Photo: baodautu.vn)The Government has proposed extending the cut in value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% on specific groups of goods and services from July 1 until the end of the year to support business and production activities.In its proposal sent to the National Assembly, the Ministry of Finance held that it is necessary to study and propose relevant measures for 2024, including extending the 2% reduction in VAT, the payment deadline for corporate income tax, special consumption tax and personal income tax, and reduction of several fees and land rental, which were applied in 2023.With the 2% tax cut in the second half of the year, the State budget will be slashed by some 24 trillion VND (nearly 994.7 million USD), or around 4 trillion VND per month.The tax incentive reduced the government revenues by more than 23.48 trillion VND in H1.Highlighting the formidable challenges to the economy brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disasters, the Government said that a wide range of financial measures were implemented during 2020-2023, worth some 700 trillion VND, to prop up the economy./.

At the consultation workshop on Cambodia’s proposed Funan-Techo canal project in Can Tho on April 23 (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has expressed its hope that Cambodia will soon provide information on Cambodia’s Funan-Techo canal project and join hands in assessing its impacts and seeking solutions to them. Vietnam asks Cambodia to share detailed information about the project, including the project feasibility report, conduct joint research on its impacts, and apply the International Mekong River Commission (MRC)'s guidelines for transboundary impact assessment to achieve common understanding of the project's transboundary impacts and appropriate mitigation measures. The Funan - Techo canal will transfer water from the Bassac River, a tributary of the Mekong River, to Kep port located outside the basin. As information about the operation of the three planned sluices in the project is lacking, Vietnam hopes that Cambodia will early share detailed information about the purpose, design and operation of the project. Vietnam also wishes that Cambodia will participate in joint research on the project's impacts and reach agreement on suitable impact monitoring and mitigation measures.