VIFA EXPO 2024 will be held at the SKY EXPO VIETNAM Center, Quang Trung Software City, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, from February 26 to February 29, 2024. In addition, nearly 3,500 foreign furniture buyers have registered to attend VIFA EXPO 2024 in order to find potential suppliers. Additionally, VIFA EXPO 2024 has also strengthened its partnerships with top international furniture exhibition organizers, such as the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF), the International Famous Furniture Fair (3F), Interzum (China), the Indonesia International Furniture Expo 2024 (IFEX) (Indonesia), the Sofurn & Lifeshow (South Korea), the Hive Furniture Show (the UAE), the Index Plus (India), and the Momarik Expo (Turkey). In particular, international furniture buyers will have access to a specialized assistance programme during VIFA EXPO 2024. • Exclusive Savings on Hotel Accommodations at Hotels Listed for VIFA EXPO 2024: Give international buyers 20% to 50% off at 4-5 hotels.

HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) officially launched a walking campaign, called Triệu bước chân nhân ái (Million Steps of Kindness), in Hà Nội on February 25. The 56-day campaign is within the framework of a series of activities in response to National Humanitarian Month 2024. Speaking at the launching ceremony, VNRC President Bùi Thị Hòa said that the campaign aimed to spread the message of solidarity, kindness, creativity, determination and perseverance of Vietnamese people. In 2024, the VNRC strives to mobilise resources to reach VNĐ400 billion to implement activities in Humanitarian Month and be ready to meet humanitarian assistance requests in 2024. During National Humanitarian Month 2024, the VNRC from central to local levels plans to support 100,000 humanitarian addresses (individuals and groups).

In my queries, I came to know that the Pol Pot forces retreated from its defence line last night. We could not find our Political Commission to join its formation but had to go ahead on our own to Phnom Penh. The Pol Pot authorities ran away to the west before the arrival of the Vietnamese volunteer army and the Cambodian revolutionary forces. It is very dangerous to go out because the Pol Pot army remnants are still at large. I took the time to write down about what I saw in Phnom Penh in its first days of liberation.

HCM CITY — The inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City from February 28 to March 1. They will showcase their fabrics, yarns, fibres, garments, home textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens, and textile processing and printing technology. Wendy Wen, managing director of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “The reason we picked Việt Nam to launch our very first integrated textile fair in South East Asia is because we recognise its potential. “VIATT will be a hub for suppliers and buyers across the entire textile value chain to meet, source and harness the full potential of all categories. “By leveraging our 500,000 connections from our Texpertise Network's 50 plus global fairs, we will provide Việt Nam's most comprehensive textile trade platform."

He said that the bilateral cooperative relations will experience significant progress in 2024, matching the Vietnam – Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. To make a delicious sticky rice dish, Phu Thuong villagers put in a great deal of effort and dedication. The villagers have established their brand, introduced their sticky rice in various markets, festivals and events throughout the country. The village was officially recognised by the municipal People's Committee as the traditional sticky rice village on December 30, 2016. Phu Thuong sticky rice was selected as one of the 12 speciality dishes served at the Media Centre during the US-DPRK Summit in Hanoi in 2019.

HÀ NỘI — The Japanese Embassy in Việt Nam held a reception on February 23 to celebrate the 64th birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Foreign Minister Son stressed that the Vietnam – Japan relations, which have unceasingly developed, have become a bright spot in the international relations amidst rapid and complicated developments in the region and the world. Given the trong political trust, cultural similarities and historical connections of the two countries, Son believed that the Vietnam – Japan friendship and cooperative ties have entered a new chapter with boundless potential for development. He said that the bilateral cooperative relations will experience significant progress in 2024, matching the Vietnam – Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. On the occasion, the Japanese Embassy presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to former Vietnamese Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung.

HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái has signed a decision promulgating the national action plan to implement the Government's commitment to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The goal is to realise the National Action Plan to implement the Vietnamese Government's commitment with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), so as to soon remove the country from the Increased Monitoring List (Grey List) on the basis of ensuring to the maximum national interests. The plan sets out 17 specific actions to implement the commitment, including demonstrating that competent authorities have improved understanding of money laundering/terrorist financing risks and are taking actions to mitigate these risks through the implementation of related strategies and policies; and proving effective cooperation, coordination and communication between relevant agencies. Việt Nam will develop a legal framework to prohibit or regulate virtual assets and virtual asset service providers, and demonstrate enforcement of regulations to ensure compliance. Law enforcement and prosecution agencies will prioritise parallel financial investigations and demonstrate a significant and sustainable increase in the number of money laundering investigations and prosecutions, consistent with Vietnam's money laundering risk profile.

Therefore, satellite information services development must ensure sustainable market growth and the users’ rights, protecting personal information, and ensuring information safety and security. In Vietnam, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is the only unit that owns a satellite information network. This form of connection uses VSAT (very small aperture terminal) with antenna diameters of 1.2-3m and the Vinasat broadband satellite information system to provide services. Sub-committee on 14th National Party Congress documents convenes first meetingThe sub-committee in charge of documents for the 14th National Party Congress held its first meeting in Hanoi on February 23 under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is head of the sub-committee. The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place in January 2026.

Photo 2: Eric Or, Head of Partnerships, HKSTP, said: “This first-ever Asia Pacific EPiC semi-final in Singapore is another major milestone in our mission to take EPiC global. A total 222 of the Asia Pacific region’s brightest startups battled for 20 semi-finalist places at the EPiC 2024 Grand Finale in Hong Kong on 26 April 2024. About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks CorporationHong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. The three InnoParks are realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined for a new generation of industry. Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen, opened in September 2023 with a gross floor area of 31,000 square meters.

Illustrative photo (Photo: bnnbreaking.com)Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia aims to further reduce logistics costs to 8% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2045, from 14.29% in 2022, Coordinating Minister on Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on February 22. To increase the efficiency of national logistics, Airlangga said the Indonesian government will implement regulations including the establishment of the National Logistics Ecosystem (NLE) to promote collaboration in information systems between government agencies and companies. According to the minister, to enhance business efficiency, it is important to align national logistics management to achieve the target of reducing logistics costs by 2045 regarding the conditions and dynamics in both global and domestic markets. Previously, President Joko Widodo also mentioned the high logistics costs in Indonesia as a decade ago, its logistics costs accounted for 24% of GDP, compared to 9-12% in other countries. Indonesia's logistics costs have decreased to 14%, but still higher than those of other countries./.

According to the schedule, the V.League 1 season will return on August 23 before concluding on June 21, 2025. Local footballers will then have two months to prepare for the 2024/2025 season once the 2023/2024 season concludes up in June. The National Cup will also launch its qualifying round on November 1, with the tournament scheduled to end on June 26, 2025. The Vietnamese national men’s football team will compete in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup 2024 between November and December. The latest season marks a significant milestone for Vietnamese football as it adopts a new format, aligning its schedule with renowned leagues like the English Premier League.

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (Photo: bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on February 22 unveiled plans to boost the national economy, with key policies including tourism promotion and electronic vehicle development. The Prime Minister started with his vision for tourism, foreseeing tremendous growth over the next four years. The prime minister also promised to raise farmers' incomes and mentioned a plan to develop Thailand as a global food source. The prime minister promised to develop one-stop services for the export of agricultural products. He said aviation is a key area to boost national economy.

HCM CITY - A workshop and exhibition on botanical art will open on February 23 at An Nam Gallery. She has an MA in Biology from the University of Natural Sciences, National University of Hồ Chí Minh City. Starting as a botanist, Nhã entered the botanical art community in 2021, after an extended period of botanical illustration. She is the first Vietnamese representative to be shortlisted in the International Botanical Illustration Competition at the Margaret Flockton Awards in 2023 in Australia. Recent exhibitions she participated in include TABA Plantae Documentary, Taiwan (2024), Fields of Optics | Chapter I: Biocenosis, Đà Lạt, Việt Nam (2023) and Tropical Plants of the World in Thailand (2023).