The islands' soldiers have found a method to harvest rainwater that effectively removes salt content. On Song Tử Tây Island, soldiers nurture seedlings from seeds or branches to supply other islands and bring greenery to the island. Thanks to the class, local people could learn knowledge and access the State's legal documents and regulations to gradually eliminate outdated customs. A banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) making contest was organised, with materials including dong leaves, white glutinous rice and pork brought from Vietnam. They then presented the foreign friends several gifts, and invited them to try traditional dishes of Vietnam.

The inaugural edition of the AFC eAsian Cup, in conjunction with the ongoing Asian Cup, runs from February 1 to 5 in the capital city of Doha. Việt Nam will play Japan first and then Indonesia in Group D on February 1. They overcame many strong rivals to win the National Efootball Championship's qualifications by the Việt Nam Football Federation and the Việt Nam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA)"The tournament shows AFC's goal in pushing the popularity of efootball and tightening its association with traditional football. It can be seen through the rules of this competition where organisers require efootballers to be players of the national football teams," said coach Dương Vi Khoa of Việt Nam. All eAsian Cup 2023 matches will be livestreamed on youtube https://www.youtube.com/AFCAsianCup.

On February 1, Vietnam will meet Japan at 4 pm (local time) and Indonesia at 5 pm (local time). The project is expected to become a symbol of solidarity and friendship between the governments and people of Uruguay and Vietnam, Cosse said. Vietnam Airlines carries disadvantaged workers back to their hometownsA reunion flight, designated flight number VN218, was organised by Vietnam Airlines on the evening of January 29. Vietnam Airlines also arranged transportation from Nội Bài airport to various locations in order to help the workers reach their hometowns quickly. This emotional response served as the motivation for Vietnam Airlines to continue organising the annual Dream Flight - Reunion Journey programme.

Business operations teams automated 27.7% of all processes in 2023 - more than any other subgroup across IT or business teams. 11% of automated processes in 2023 include humans "in the loop": A large percentage of automated processes are designed for human interactions, such as approvals or exception handling. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 February 2024 - Workato , the leading AI-powered automation and integration platform, unveiled its third annual Work Automation Index. One of the main takeaways from the report is the use of generative AI in business processes skyrocketed by 400%. While it's still reported that generative AI is less than 1% of enterprise spending, over the last year alone processes with generative AI grew by 400%, and generative AI endpoints grew by 500%.

From the viewpoint of a lawmaking agency, what are the new points of the 2023 Law on Water Resources? Law No 28/2023/QH15 on Water Resources was approved with many new points that will greatly change the way water resources are currently managed in Việt Nam. The law stipulates that the priority is urbanisation and professionalisation of water resources management, aiming to monitor the country’s water resources on digital platforms through the national water resources information system and database, as well as other instruments that aid the decision-making process. What are the expectations of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment when the 2023 Law on Water Resources is passed and put into application? The issuance of the new water resources law will be a crucial transformation in the thinking, approach and management of water sources, bearing special significance.

HÀ NỘI — The USD/VNĐ exchange rate has seen notable developments in the first month this year when it increased significantly in both official and free markets. However, analysts from KB Securities Company (KBSV) believe the recent increase in the USD/VNĐ exchange rate has not forced the SBV to intervene to stabilise the exchange rate. The interbank exchange rate is also still far from the SBV’s selling rate of around VNĐ25,187 per dollar. In case the USD/VNĐ exchange rate increases more than 3 per cent from the beginning of this year - corresponding to Dollar Index (DXY) around 108 - KBSV believes that the possibility of the SBV intervening to stabilise the exchange rate is feasible. In addition, the Fed's interest rate cut this year will help narrow the negative interest rate gap between dollar and đồng.

HÀ NỘI — Shares inched lower on Wednesday as pillar stocks faced a strong sell-off, while foreign investors continued to net buy on the market. Specifically, the index closed the trading day at 1,164.31 points, down 15.34 points, or 1.3 per cent. The breadth of the market returned to a negative zone as 241 stocks declined while 82 ticker symbols inched higher. "As a result, it is appropriate for the market to move towards finding a re-equilibrium point for accumulation," SHS said. Foreign investors were still net buyers on the market as they net bought VNĐ122.43 billion on HoSE.

HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam and the Philippines have issued a joint press statement on the occasion of the State visit to Việt Nam by Philippines’ President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, paid a State-visit to Viet Nam from 29 - 30 January, 2024. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam, and H.E. Both sides took note of strong security and defence cooperation, which contributes to enhancing the strategic cooperation between Viet Nam and the Philippines. The President of the Philippines further invited the Leaders of Viet Nam to visit the Philippines at a mutually convenient time.

Three Vietnamese players attend the first Asian e-football tournament. (Photo: vff.org.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – A team of three e-football players from Vietnam on January 30 headed to Qatar to attend the first Asian e-football tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from February 1-5. The tournament brings together 20 teams representing 20 out of 24 Asian countries with national football teams participating in the 2023 Asian Cup final. Based on the draw results of the 2023 Asian Cup Final, at the 2023 eAsian Cup version, the Vietnam team is in the same group with Japan and Indonesia. All matches of the eAsian Cup 2023 are live-streamed at youtube.com/AFCAsianCup.

Of over 1.5 million foreign tourists visiting Vietnam in January, nearly 1.3 million, or 85%, traveled to Vietnam by air, 12% on road, and 3% by sea. According to statistics announced by the General Statistics Office on January 29, in the month, revenue from accommodation and catering services was estimated at 2.4 billion USD, up 10% over the same period last year, while travel and tourism revenue increased 18.5%. The office attributed the increases to the country’s efforts to promote tourism, and affirm itself as a safe and friendly destination. Vietnam had 25 destinations and establishments named in different categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos on January 26./.

HCM CITY — Masan's net revenues for fiscal year 2023 were up 2.7 per cent at VNĐ78.25 trillion (US$3.2 billion). MCH had net revenues of VNĐ29.06 billion in 2023 and EBITDA of VNĐ7.43 trillion. On an LFL basis, Masan MeatLife achieved VNĐ6.98 trillion in FY2023, up 10.9 per cent, with revenues increasing across all segments, except farm chicken. The projected Core NPAT Pre-MI is expected to be within the VNĐ2.29-4.02 trillion ($93.68-164.46 million) range, up from VNĐ1.95 trillion ($79.64 million) in 2023. Masan Consumer Holdings is back to a growth phase.

HÀ NỘI — The number of international visitors to Việt Nam in the first month of 2024 reached over 1.5 million, an increase of 10.3 per cent compared to the previous month and a 73.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Visitors from India continue to increase significantly with 46,136 visitors, rising to eighth position among the top 10 source markets for visitors to Việt Nam in January 2024. In 2024, Việt Nam sets the goal of receiving 17-18 million international visitors, serving 110 million domestic tourists, and achieving total tourism revenue of around VNĐ840 trillion ($34.18 billion). The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism stated that the entire tourism industry has actively provided recommendations on policies to facilitate the attraction of tourists. This is a crucial policy aimed at making a breakthrough in attracting international tourists to Việt Nam in the near future.

According to the Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association, garment and textile exports last year reached 39.5 billion USD, down 10% year-on-year. In 2023, Vietnam's textile and garment products were exported to 104 countries and territories – a record number. The main markets of Vietnamese garment and textile exports were the US, Japan, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, China, and Southeast Asia, together with some new markets such as Africa and Russia. The Association said that 2024 will still see many challenges for the industry, pointing to the extended producer responsibility and the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, as well as the strategy of “sustainable fashion” instead of “fast fashion”. To achieve its set goal, the industry is implementing various solutions, with a focus on diversifying customers, markets, and products; speeding up digital transformation; and greening production./.

HCM CITY In a historic medical breakthrough, Việt Nam witnessed the first successful delivery of a baby over three weeks after having undergone foetal heart surgery. This birth marks a significant milestone not only in Việt Nam, but also stands as the first instance of successful foetal heart surgery in Southeast Asia. According to experts, the technique of foetal heart surgery has only developed in the last five years, with successful procedures performed in Brazil and Poland. These teams will be prepared to perform foetal surgery and childbirth if complications arise. On January 4, doctors initiated foetal heart intervention at 9:05am, utilising an 18G needle for nearly 40 minutes.

There was a 10.6% increase in patent application registrations, and an 11.8% increase in industrial design registration applications. In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the issue of intellectual property rights is not only important in Vietnam but also in many other countries around the world. A series of guidelines for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property were introduced in 2023. This has made the process of obtaining protection titles or trademark registration certificates much more convenient than previously. It calls on businesses to design, create, and manufacture products in Vietnam instead of outsourcing them, to help resolve the country’s problems and boost its global presence./.