ExactlyHa Long Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage twice, in 2 and 1994. Specifically:On December 17, 1994, at the 18th session held in Phuket (Thailand), the World Heritage Committee recognized Ha Long Bay as a World Heritage Site with natural heritage criteria. On December 2, 2000, Ha Long Bay was recognized as a World Heritage Site with geological criteria, at the 24th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Cairns (Australia).
Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, is poised to lead the nation's green transition. Backed by substantial resources, top talent, and cutting-edge technology, Vingroup is well-equipped to overcome the challenges and drive sustainable growth. By October 2024, VinFast has become the top-selling automotive brand in Vietnam, affirming its potential and promising prospects for future growth. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2024 - Driven by the vision of "Creating a Green Future," Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, is strategically positioned to lead the nation's journey toward sustainability. As a corporation that operates on both local and global stages, Vingroup understands the responsibility large companies have in addressing environmental challenges.
There are now 267,391 people living with HIV in Việt Nam, following the discovery of the first case of HIV infection in HCM City in 1990. Over 40 per cent of total new HIV infections every year in Việt Nam are among MSM. Tâm said: "In Việt Nam, drug use and HIV infection are linked together. Mental, physical and sexual health services should be friendly enough for people to reach and available for the community to access, she said. Representatives from community-based organisations also suggested that Việt Nam needed to create a supportive environment for accessing harm reduction services.
The well-wishers are General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. As members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), both countries have substantial cooperation opportunities. Regarding economic, trade, and investment cooperation, Vietnam highly values Peru's role and considers it one of the key partners and a top investment destination in Latin America. Vietnam can share its experiences in economic development, international integration, and climate change adaptation with Latin American countries, contributing to building sustainable, practical, and effective cooperative relationships, he noted. Guillen, for his part, thanked the Vietnamese Party, State, ministries and agencies for their unwavering support during his tenure.
The World Tourism Organization has recognized the nearly-400-year-old Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An, a tourist city in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, as the world’s best tourism village, making it the second village in the country to secure the title, the provincial administration reported. Tra Que Village attracts 20,000-30,000 visitors per year. Foreigners sniff the fragrance of herbs in Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam. Most of Tra Que vegetables are supplied to Hoi City and Da Nang City, both in central Vietnam. An aerial view of Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam.
Fred Burke, lawyer and senior advisor at American law firm Baker McKenzie in Vietnam, has warned Vietnamese enterprises to avoid being assessed as intermediaries for Chinese exports as calculated protection once Donald Trump takes office. Burke spoke with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, agreeing with other experts who were evaluating the future of Vietnam’s trade relations with the U.S. on Wednesday. However, as Donald Trump has won the presidency, he will lead potentially big changes in U.S. trading policies, including new tax schemes. Hanoi's efforts will help deal with important issues, including Washington's denial of Vietnam’s market economy status and the missing bilateral tax agreement between the sides. On Wednesday, U.S. media predicted that Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election after defeating Democrat Kamala Harris.
Employees in the Tuas port operations roomSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 November 2024 - Singapore is strengthening its position as a global hub for supply chain management (SCM), providing international businesses with a reliable and efficient base to manage their regional and global supply chains. With top-notch infrastructure, a skilled talent pool, and forward-looking policies, Singapore invites businesses worldwide to establish or expand their operations in the city-state.From, the inauguralbrought together around 400 senior supply chain and business leaders to discuss the ongoing shifts in global supply chains. Organised by the, in collaboration with key industry and government partners, this landmark event highlighted Singapore's growing role in global supply chain management Industry leaders shared best practices on how companies are leveraging Southeast Asia (SEA) and Singapore to drive growth and diversify their supply chains within the region. Companies can leverage these resources to establish innovation teams or Centres of Excellence (COEs) to adopt advanced technologies for digital and sustainable supply chains.Singapore's top ranking in the World Bank's 2023 Logistics Performance Index reinforces its role as a global logistics management hub. Singapore Economic Development BoardThe Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore's position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.
HÀ NỘI — For decades, Việt Nam has remained resolute in its fight to eliminate hunger and alleviate poverty, setting an example of sustainable development. Transforming lives In Buôn Đôn, a border district in Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Đắk Lắk, the focus on poverty reduction has yielded encouraging results. Once struggling with poverty, they were given two goats worth VNĐ13 million (US$512) in 2017 under a local poverty reduction initiative. In Lai Châu, a mountainous northern province, the National Target Programme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction has invigorated rural and isolated communities. Through these initiatives, Việt Nam has established the Central Steering Committee on Sustainable Poverty Reduction, which oversees a broad legal framework to guide poverty reduction projects and regularly evaluate households’ poverty status, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated.
Discrepancies in timelines for transitioning to electric vehicles have arisen, with nine provinces seeking to postpone the full adoption of electric buses until after 2025. Moreover, the operational range of public or personal vehicles relies heavily on the battery capacity of electric vehicles. For example, British Columbia and Quebec in Canada offer subsidies for personal electric vehicle purchases ranging from $500 to $14,000, along with a fixed national incentive of $6,000 for each personal electric vehicle sold over the next 20 years. Despite these international efforts, Hung noted that direct support policies for individuals transitioning to electric vehicles are not widely embraced by many governments. They would rather focus on financial support solutions and market protection for electric vehicle manufacturers and charging station providers.
Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have arrested five suspects who stole over 100 dogs in a single month starting early October, an officer said on Wednesday. These dog thieves were identified as Le Van Hop, Nguyen Ba Thanh, Le Van Thanh, Nguyen Ba Luc, and Le Van Khanh, aged between 24 and 50. All of them reside in Hai Hoa Commune, Nghi Son Town. Hop, Ba Thanh, Van Thanh, and Luc, who have a previous conviction for dog theft, stole dogs and sold them to Khanh, according to a preliminary investigation. From early October to the date when they were apprehended, the group stole over 100 dogs in Nghi Son Town and Nong Cong District.
State President of Vietnam Luong Cuong is scheduled to visit Chile from November 9 to 12, then travel to Peru for an official visit and attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week from November 12 to 16. President Cuong’s visit marks the first time in 15 years that a Vietnamese state president has traveled to Chile. During his stay in Chile and Peru, Cuong will engage in key meetings with high-ranking leaders in each country. In Peru, the head of the Vietnamese state will also take part in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which will be held in Lima from November 9 to 16. The high-level Vietnamese delegation, led by Cuong, is scheduled to attend all major events of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
HÀ NỘI — Residents of Hà Nội increasingly yearn for a metro line linking Nội Bài International Airport to reduce the costs and travel times for both locals and tourists. If she took the bus from Nội Bài International Airport, she needed to change twice, and it took almost four hours to reach home. Lê Trung Hiếu, Deputy Director of the city’s Planning and Investment Department, said: “In my view, Metro Line No. “Therefore, the investment and construction of the metro line is seen as a pressing priority for the capital,” he said. This would serve as a primary metro line connection between Nội Bài International Airport with the city's second airport in Ứng Hòa District.
This strategy was put into action through Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s visit to four Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, in April 2023. Economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and China has continuously deepened and become more substantial. Ambassador Mai said that over the years, Vietnam and China’s Yunnan province have shared strong cooperation, especially in economy and trade. The locality is where President Ho Chi Minh used to live in and has welcomed many Vietnamese Party and State leaders. Vietnam proactively raises initiatives within CLMVSince the establishment of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) cooperation mechanism, Vietnam has consistently acted as an active and responsible member, making significant contributions to the mechanism.
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BÌNH ĐỊNH — Authorities have established contact with both of the two pilots involved in a military aircraft crash, which occurred during a training flight over Tây Xuân Commune in the south central province of Quảng Bình’s Tây Sơn District on November 6. Earlier, at approximately 4:30pm, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Hồng Quân, the chief flight instructor from the same regiment, had contacted his unit using his mobile phone. Currently, the search and rescue teams are employing advanced technology to locate both pilots and expedite the rescue efforts. The Yak-130 military aircraft took off from Phù Cát airport at 9:55am for a long-distance and cloud-crossing training session. They were able to parachute from the plane at 10:51am at TB2 shooting range in Tây Sơn District.
