‘House with Many Leaves’ builds sustainable green lifestyle
HCM CITY — Over the past four years, a small corner of HCM City has been filled with green trees, books, environmentally friendly items and has become a stopover for people who love green living. The house, which now has 36 members, has morphed into a social organisation, aiming to promote a green, sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. In addition to recycled waste, old clothes are also one of the products that the community often brings to the house. I heard that the house also collects old clothes, next time I will definitely bring some." The House with Many Leaves also raises funds to open libraries for children in many other provinces and cities.
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October 14, 2024 15:26 UTC
2,500 police officers join health for national security festival in Vietnam
As many as 2,500 police officers showcased their strength, martial arts expertise, and survival skills at the Health for National Security Festival held in Da Lat City, located in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on Sunday. The opening ceremony for the ninth Health for National Security Festival and the sixth People Security Forces’ regulations, military, and martial arts competition brought together officers from 20 cities and provinces in southern Vietnam. The fire scenario at the opening ceremony for the Health for National Security Festival held in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 13, 2024. / Tuoi TrePolice officers demonstrate how to approach a target at the opening ceremony for the Health for National Security Festival held in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 13, 2024. / Tuoi TreThe opening ceremony for the Health for National Security Festival attracts crowds of residents in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 13, 2024 .
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October 14, 2024 14:21 UTC
Vietnam to start offering commercial 5G services tomorrow
While further details about its upcoming 5G network rollout remain unknown, Viettel has already allowed users to register for the first 5G plans through some internal channels. The 5G network offers speeds significantly faster than 4G, with theoretical speeds reaching up to 10Gbps. Users can choose a 5G data-only plan or a combo that includes voice calls, data, and other free 5G services. As for VinaPhone, another major Vietnamese mobile network operator, it is offering free 5G trials to customers in 5G-covered areas. 5G technology is expected to unlock new services like smart cars, AI-driven features, and seamless online experiences.
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October 14, 2024 08:23 UTC
Việt Nam enhances awareness of gender equality and girls’ rights
HÀ NỘI - Nearly 300 delegates, including educational managers, students and representatives of UN agencies, gathered at an event in Vĩnh Long on October 12, which focused on promoting gender equality and girls’ rights in Việt Nam. Organised by UN Women and UNESCO with the collaboration of the provincial Department of Education and Training, the event aimed to promote gender equality and empower girls in education. Students joined in a special "Beijing 30 Bus Tour" which recognised Việt Nam’s progress in gender equality in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action over the past 30 years. UN Women Representative Caroline Nyamayemombe emphasised the importance of equipping girls with STEM skills for success in the fast-evolving digital and green economy. Through the event, the organisers expected to enhance awareness of the importance of investment in education for girls and honour the contributions of educators in supporting girls' comprehensive development.
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October 13, 2024 17:36 UTC
New night street ready to serve tourists to Vietnam’s Central Highlands town
A glimpse of the Mang Den night street in Mang Den Town, Kon Tum Province, Vietnam. Hence, the newly-opened Mang Den night street will allow tourists to explore and enjoy the area at night, while giving locals a platform to promote their unique products and generate more income. A bird’s-eye view of the Mang Den night street in Kon Tum Province, Vietnam. Photo: Ha NguyenEco-friendly bamboo and rattan stalls at the Mang Den night street in Kon Tum Province, Vietnam. Photo: Ha NguyenTourists relax at a cafe on the Mang Den night street in Kon Tum Province, Vietnam.
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October 13, 2024 15:23 UTC
Image of snub-nosed monkey wins wildlife photo contest in Vietnam
An image of a snub-nosed monkey by photographer Chung Van Thanh, a resident of Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam, has been named the winner of the Wild Birds and Mammals of Vietnam 2024 photography competition. "The snub-nosed monkey is one of the symbolic wild and rare species in Vietnam’s conservation efforts," Bao said. A photo of two red-winged laughingthrushes secures the second prize at the Wild Birds and Mammals of Vietnam 2024 photography competition. An image of a black-winged stilt and a painted-snipe is the runner-up at the Wild Birds and Mammals of Vietnam 2024 photography competition. An image of two pied kingfishers by Pham Trung Kien is one of the three photos winning the third prize at the Wild Birds and Mammals of Vietnam 2024 photography competition.
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October 13, 2024 11:33 UTC
Check out enchanting forest tours in southern Vietnam
Tourists who visit Mui Ca Mau National Park are treated to a stunning fresh-air mangrove forest ecosystem which spans 20,000 hectares. Tourists take a speedboat through the spectacular forests at Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park. A tour through forests in Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park attracts throngs of tourists. A visitor sits on a boat watching the sunset at Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Huyen / Tuoi TreTourists catch clams at a floodplain of Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam.
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October 13, 2024 01:26 UTC
Vietnam premier makes proposals for Asia net zero emissions at AZEC Leaders’ Meeting
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set out a series of proposals at the second Asia Zero-Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Laos, while urging countries to take more drastic actions toward achieving net-zero emissions across Asia soon. He proposed that AZEC member countries accelerate research, development, and transfer of new-generation energy technologies to help minimize greenhouse gas emissions in all economic sectors. AZEC countries should strengthen policy coordination through the ‘Asia Zero Emissions Center’ and enhance cooperation in training high-quality human resources and smart governance for the green and energy technology sector in every country, Chinh suggested. The meeting wrapped up by adopting the AZEC Leaders’ Joint Statement as a foundation for member countries to proceed with cooperation activities. As a platform for cooperation towards carbon neutrality/net-zero emissions in Asia, AZEC currently has 11 partner countries, including Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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October 13, 2024 00:52 UTC
Việt Nam shines at ASEAN Summits, strengthens regional ties: Deputy PM
Themed "ASEAN: Promoting Connectivity and Resilience", the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings featured nearly 20 activities, brought together more than 30 leaders from ASEAN countries and partners, more than 2,000 delegates, resulting in the adoption of nearly 90 documents. Key achievements included the adoption of the ASEAN Vision Statement on the Indo-Pacific, aimed at establishing a regional framework with ASEAN at its centre. Throughout the four-day summits, PM Chính and the Vietnamese delegation engaged in over 60 bilateral and multilateral activities. In bilateral meetings with high-ranking Lao leaders, PM Chính reiterated Việt Nam's commitment to its great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos. The successful summits and bilateral engagements underscored Việt Nam's proactive, positive, and responsible image, bolstering its relations with partners and contributing to ASEAN's solidarity and consensus, Sơn said.
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October 12, 2024 18:15 UTC
PM urges implementation of 3 digital strategic breakthroughs
HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on October 12 stressed the need to promote three strategic breakthroughs of digital institutions, digital infrastructure, and digital human resources to enable Việt Nam to catch up with other nations, advance, and thrive in the new era. Chairing an event to celebrate the National Digital Transformation Day 2024 held at the Government headquarters and connected online with 63 provinces and cities, Chính, who is Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, emphasised that digital transformation was an inevitable trend, an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority for rapid and sustainable development. Việt Nam has made significant progress in international digital transformation rankings. Revenue from the digital technology industry in the first nine months of this year was estimated at US$118 billion and that from software and digital services at $6.64 billion. Regarding human resources training, Chính emphasised the need to diversify training methods, with focus on digital skills that align with market demands, and support national digital transformation and the development of the digital economy and society.
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October 12, 2024 17:56 UTC
Việt Nam wants to learn from China’s railway construction experience: Deputy PM
HÀ NỘI - Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà met with leaders from the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and the China Railway 16th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (CRCC16) in Hà Nội on October 11, expressing interest in learning from China’s extensive experience in railway construction. Hà also pointed out that once cooperation projects between CRCC and Vietnamese companies are completed, they will lay the groundwork for CRCC’s future investments in Việt Nam, following China’s top standards, regulations, and design models. CRCC Chairman Đới Hợp Căn expressed his eagerness to work closely with the Vietnam Railways Corporation and Trường Sơn Construction Corporation on infrastructure projects in Việt Nam. Beyond railway projects, he also expressed interest in expanding cooperation in areas such as seaport and airport construction, green energy development, and the use of environmentally friendly technologies and materials. In Việt Nam, CRCC has been involved in projects such as the modernisation and renovation of the country’s railway signalling system, the supply of railway materials, and the planning of the Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng railway route through its Design Institute 5.
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October 12, 2024 13:07 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines October 12/2024
It provides young Vietnamese scientists with opportunities to learn, expand international cooperation in basic and applied research, and engage with businesses. In mid-September, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) officially issued and provided the National Digital Transformation Day 2024 identity set for free on the National Digital Transformation Portal at https://dx.gov.vn. Nguyen Quang Thanh, Director of the Da Nang Department of Information and Communications said the city has received two prizes at the Vietnam Digital Awards 2024. Pierre Du Ville, head of the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam, noted that the event would enhance the fine cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium. Ho Chi Minh City to host Vietnam Bakery Cup 2024The Vietnam Bakery Cup 2024, the first international cake making contest in Vietnam, is scheduled to take place from December 11 to 14 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
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October 12, 2024 10:23 UTC
Vietnam seeks foreign funding for infrastructure development
At his meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, PM Chinh proposed that South Korea continue to provide preferential loans for Vietnam to implement large-scale, symbolic infrastructure projects such as railways and expressways. President Yoon agreed with Chinh’s proposals, adding that he wishes Vietnam would make it easier for Korean investors to join not only infrastructure projects but also those in urban development, energy, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Vietnam. PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam will continue to create favorable conditions for Korean investors to do long-term business in Vietnam. He asked the WB to continue to provide Vietnam with preferential loans for key projects to build high-speed railways, subways, seaports and large airports. Ferro agreed with Chinh about giving priorities to such key, large-scale infrastructure development projects that contribute to boosting the national economy development.
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October 12, 2024 07:51 UTC
Girl takeover 2024 empowering girls to lead and shape the future
HÀ NỘI — Girl Takeover 2024, an initiative to empower young women to step into leadership roles and promote gender equality, was launched on Friday by the Embassy of Sweden and Plan International Việt Nam. Through this initiative, girls will take over key leadership positions for a day, symbolising their capacity to lead and influence the world around them. Girl Takeover 2024 showcased the incredible potential of girls and young women to lead and instigate positive change, she said. Research shows that when young women are given the chance to realise their potential, they inspire others, create collective strength, and contribute to more resilient economies. Migena Shulla, Country Director of Plan International Việt Nam, said “Empowering young people is essential for long-term, sustainable solutions.”Initiatives like Girl Takeover amplified their voices and equipped them to effect real change.
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October 11, 2024 21:15 UTC
Hà Nội gets major opportunities for strong development
HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội stands on the cusp of significant opportunities to evolve into a 'civilised, cultured and modern' capital, characterised by a high standard of living and quality of life, seventy years after its liberation. According to Hoài, the resolution serves as a new manifesto for the capital’s development in the new era. Exceptional effortsHowever, to turn the plans into a reality that defines the future of Hà Nội as a 'Red River miracle' exceptional efforts are necessary. “Without this, it will be challenging to envisage how Hà Nội can leverage its millennium-old cultural heritage within a modern context," he added. Thiên, said that Hà Nội had not fully harnessed its substantial developmental potential over the past time.
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October 11, 2024 17:50 UTC