Vietnam supports int’l-law-complying measures against terrorism
The Sixth Committee of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly gathers on October 2 to discuss measures to eliminate international terrorism. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)Vietnamese Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa at the debate (Photo: VNA)– Vietnam supports counter-terrorism measures that are in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the obligations under the international human rights and humanitarian laws, said Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa Thoa, who is Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, made the statement while addressing a debate on measures to eliminate international terrorism held by the Legal (Sixth) Committee of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on October 2.In her speech, she affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of resolutely condemning all acts of terrorism, irrespective of their forms and motivation.The country objects to the application of “double standards” in the fight against terrorism, she added.Talking about measures for effectively coping with terrorism, the diplomat emphasised the importance of resolving root causes of terrorism, reducing economic, social and political inequality, improving the resilience of communities, and promoting international cooperation at the national, regional and global levels with the engagement of the parties concerned.With regard to the terrorist attacks in Cu Kuin district in Vietnam's Central Highlands province of Dak Lak in June 2023, Thoa thanked partners for condemning the attacks. She also took this occasion to ask relevant countries and international organisations to continue assisting and cooperating closely with Vietnam during the investigation and judging of the culprits who are still hiding.At the meeting, representatives of most countries shared the view that terrorism remains a prominent threat to international peace and security, as well as the stable and sustainable development in many countries.They stressed the necessity to enhance international cooperation in fighting terrorism and promote the UN’s efforts in this issue, and that counter-terrorism measures need to comply with the principle of respecting national sovereignty, and not apply double standards or unilateral counter- terrorism sanctions.The Legal (Sixth) Committee, one of the six main committees of the UN General Assembly, gathers representatives of all the 193 UN member states and considers legal issues. At the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the committee is set to discuss 27 items, including the one on measures to eliminate international terrorism./.
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October 04, 2023 08:45 UTC
Vietnam urges comprehensive, breakthrough measures for sustainable development
Minister Counsellor and deputy head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations Nguyen Hoang Nguyen (Photo: VNA)– Minister Counsellor and deputy head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations Nguyen Hoang Nguyen has called for comprehensive and breakthrough measures to realign the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development back on track.Addressing the discussions of the Economic and Financial Committee of the 78th-tenure United Nations General Assembly that took place in New York on October 3-4, Nguyen said the global issues continue hurting the progress of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with only 15% of the goals being in place according to their set timelines.The Vietnam's representative urged for stronger actions in three main aspects. In economy and finance, he said there is a need to accelerate the reform of the international financial structure and deploy the SDG Financing Package to pool resources in support of developing countries.On social issues, he suggested continued focus on poverty eradication by strengthening food security, investing in education and ensuring sustainable employment and social welfare for all citizens.Regarding environment concerns, he proposed a push for climate action and increased climate finance, supporting developing nations in transitioning to clean energy, realising the Loss and Damage Mechanism under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change at the upcoming 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), and expediting the fulfillment of biodiversity targets set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.As a member of the core group advocating for the Resolution on UN Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development for 2023-2034, Vietnam called on developed countries to step up technology transfer, financial and technical support to enable developing nations to leverage the opportunities of the digital age.The diplomat affirmed that Vietnam always wishes to continue partnering with the international community to achieve the SDGs by 2030.Delegates at the event looked into difficulties and challenges facing the international community, stressing the need for collective efforts and coordinated actions to effectively roll out economic, financial and sustainable development measures./.
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October 04, 2023 07:53 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 4/2023
Vietnam will continue to cooperate with the international community in promoting gender equality and progress of women, the diplomat affirmed. The program was hosted by the Standing Board of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council in collaboration with the Voice of Ho Chi Minh City. A report should be prepared and sent to the provincial People’s Committee by October 10. Work on the five-kilometer road, funded by the People's Committee of Soc Son District, started on July 28, 2020. Speaking at the traffic opening ceremony, the Chairman of Soc Son District People's Committee, Pham Van Minh, highlighted the concerted efforts made by the district's authorities and the broader political system following the approval of the project by the Hanoi People's Committee.
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October 04, 2023 06:02 UTC
VN-Index hits more than 3-month low on strong sell-off
HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese stock market fell more than 3 per cent on Tuesday, erasing nearly VNĐ149 trillion of the southern exchange's value. The market's benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) tumbled 37.15 points, or 3.22 per cent, to finish the trading day at 1,118.1 points. The strong correction led to an evaporation of nearly VNĐ149 trillion (US$6.1 billion) from HoSE's market value, according to cafef.vn. As of October 3, the market value of HoSE dropped to nearly VNĐ4.5 quadrillion. Liquidity on the southern bourse soared above VNĐ20 trillion today, with the trading value up 83.5 per cent from the previous session to VNĐ21.1 trillion.
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October 04, 2023 01:58 UTC
September PMI falls slightly despite increase in new orders
HCM CITY — The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted 49.7 in September, compared to 50.5 in August, despite the second successive monthly increase in new orders. Despite the continued pick-up in demand, manufacturers signalled that new order receipts remained relatively modest, leading to a scaling back of production. Purchasing was up for the second month running in response to growth of new orders and plans to increase output in the coming months. On a positive note, firms continued to see demand pick up, with a particularly encouraging rise in new orders signalled. If the recovery in new orders loses steam, however, firms will remain reluctant to expand capacity too quickly.
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October 04, 2023 01:44 UTC
Tracodi uses 35 million shares at BCG Land as collateral for credit loan
Both Tracodi and BCG Land are subsidiaries of Bamboo Capital Group (BCG). According to Tracodi, 35 million shares of BCG Land JSC are worth VNĐ427.2 billion, which means each share of BCG Land is worth VNĐ12,000. Pegas Company Limited was established in October 2021 and used to be a subsidiary of BCG Land. At the end of August 2023, Việt Nam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation issued a securities registration certificate to BCG Land. On the stock market, Tracodi stock (TCD) price is trading at VNĐ8,060 per share.
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October 03, 2023 22:34 UTC
Vietnam expects to welcome 13 million foreign visitors this year
The proposal is based on positive signs in September as the country welcomed more than 1.05 million foreign visitors, marking the third consecutive month the figure has surpassed the one million mark. In the first nine months of this year, the tourism industry served 8.9 million foreign holidaymakers, and 93.5 million domestic tourists, pocketing over 22 billion USD, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. The Republic of Korea (RoK) remained the biggest source of tourists to Vietnam in the nine-month period with nearly 2.6 million, followed by China and Taiwan (China). The tourism sector has continued promoting tourism products and destinations, and major events. Meanwhile, localities have diversified tourism products, and stepped up promotion activities to attract both domestic and foreign holidaymakers in the remaining months of this year./.
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October 03, 2023 20:50 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 3/2023
It will traverse 32 provinces and cities, connecting four key economic regions, including the two major economic hubs – Hà Nội and HCM City. Vietnam Design Week (September 26-29) is the first and largest annual design event in the country, organized by Vietnam Design Group, Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts (VICAS), the Department of Copyright, and the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports to find and honor outstanding Vietnamese products and designers. Tatsumisago said the Osaka Metropolitan University considers the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and VNU-HCM as strategic partners. Members of the Party Central Committee voted to let Dieu K'ré, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Dak Nong provincial Party Committee, cease holding his position as member of the 13th Party Central Committee. HCM City plans for urban railway developmentThe HCM City Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) has introduced to the municipal People’s Committee a plan for the development of an urban railway system in the city.
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October 03, 2023 16:04 UTC
Hundreds of foreign investors arrive to explore Vietnam's investment opportunities
This year’s event witnessed the largest number of investors since the first conference held in 2005. The annual event is part of efforts to introduce attractive investment opportunities in Vietnam to international investors. It offers a venue for participants to inquire about perspectives and viewpoints from various experts about Vietnam’s investment attraction policies. The increase in the number of attendees this year demonstrates that Vietnam is becoming a more attractive investment destination than ever, he said, adding that this is a chance for VinaCapital experts to share deeper insights into attractive investment opportunities in the Vietnamese market. The US is expected to increase its foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam as a result of these developments, he said./.
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October 03, 2023 13:22 UTC
AFF President hopes Việt Nam qualify for World Cup
The congress elected Mariano Araneta Jr, president of the Philippine Football Federation, Vice President of AFF, an additional position for the organisation. "Southeast Asian football has made strong development steps, contributing to elevating regional football on the international football map," said Tuấn. "The VFF is very pleased with the overall progress of Southeast Asian football, including the positive contribution of Vietnamese football. "The VFF has experienced as well as demonstrated professionalism when successfully hosting many important events of Southeast Asian and Asian football. Your success is also the pride of Southeast Asian football."
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October 03, 2023 12:57 UTC
ADB increases support for energy transition in Asia
Illustrative image (Photo: https://www.thestar.com.my/)– A new financing tool that allows Asian governments to force coal-fired power plants to shut down early is set to launch its first project in Indonesia following months of negotiations, according to the Asia Development Bank (ADB).ADB's senior climate advisor Warren Evans said the bank’s energy transition mechanism (ETM) makes use of private and public capital to refinance investments in coal-fired power plant s, allowing power purchase agreements to be shortened and plants to be shut as much as a decade earlier than planned.Negotiations on the “Cirebon One” project in Indonesia were now on schedule, and talks were also underway to launch a similar project in the Philippines, he said.This is the first that has ever been done, so there are a lot of challenges and uncertainties to be resolved, but the negotiations are proceeding, he noted.The mobilisation of climate finance to help developing countries adapt to climate change will be a major theme at COP28 climate talks in Dubai this year, Evans added.ADB recently launched its Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a donor-backed guarantee facility allowing the bank to free up billions of USD of capital for loans to climate projects in the region./.
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October 03, 2023 09:57 UTC
Thailand prepares response plans to flood-hit areas
Sandbags placed along the bank of the Chao Phraya River in Sathon district to cope with possible flooding. (Photo:bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on September 30 asked a prompt response to floods now occurring in several provinces in upper Thailand. The PM emphasised the need for all state agencies concerned to reach out to flood victims as fast as possible to ensure their safety and flood relief. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang rushed to Udon Thani province where two districts, Phen and Si That, were being inundated. He said he has instructed a number of military medical teams to be deployed in flood-hit areas to ensure flood victims receive proper care./.
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October 01, 2023 12:38 UTC
Việt Nam’s women volleyball team enter quarter-finals of Asian Games
Asian GamesHÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese women's volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the former Asian champions, South Korea, and secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in China on Sunday. In a thrilling match, Việt Nam emerged victorious with a 3-2 (16-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-11) win. This victory against South Korea mirrored a similar comeback that Việt Nam achieved against the same team during the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship 2023 in August. In the second set, Việt Nam displayed improved performance and battled fiercely with South Korea. With the pressure mounting after losing the first two sets, Việt Nam exhibited resilience and determination to mount a strong comeback.
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October 01, 2023 11:04 UTC
HCM City to build second blood bank
According to the plan, the new blood bank will be able to receive and store 1 million blood units per year until 2050. The first blood bank has sometimes operated at its maximum capacity, a representative from the blood bank said. According to HCM City's authorities, Vietnam had a population of 96 million and received 1.4 million units of blood donated by individuals six years ago, with one-third of the figure collected in the city. The country's population has risen to around 100 million, which means the demand for storing blood has increased./.
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October 01, 2023 10:31 UTC
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The event was jointly organised by the National Children's Hospital (NCH), the Vietnam Paediatrics Association (VPA), the Vietnam Nutrition Association, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asahi Group Foods JSC and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam. If approved, Hoi An would be the second city in Vietnam, following Hanoi, to join the network. The visit showed the world that Vietnam was not alone in its struggle and affirmed the unconditional support of the Cuban people for Vietnam, she said. Vietnam has been named by HSBC as an attractive destination for foreign businesses, while the ADB predicted that Vietnam will fully recover in a short time. Vietnam helps Laos’ police build academy of politicsA handover ceremony of the Academy of Politics of the Lao People's Public Security, the gift of Vietnam for Laos, took place in Vientiane on September 29.
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October 01, 2023 07:07 UTC