Thousands of workers remain at home as fire guts South Korea-invested factory in southern Vietnam
Over 2,000 workers at the 8,000-square-meter factory, which specializes in manufacturing footwear, have been staying home in the wake of the fire, disrupting its production. Forces cordon off the factory destroyed by a massive fire in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam for investigation. On Tuesday afternoon, local authorities collaborated with relevant units to find ways to support the workers temporarily jobless because of the fire. The factory owner expressed hopes of resuming production as soon as possible to bring the employees back to work. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!
Source:Tuoitre News
October 08, 2024 17:22 UTC
Legal framework needed to control counterfeit and low-quality cosmetics on e-commerce platforms
Hải Yến HCM CITY — The management and control of counterfeit and low-quality cosmetics, which are being sold widely on e-commerce platforms, has become an urgent issue. These figures show the rapid growth of the cosmetics industry on e-commerce platforms. L.’s case is just one among many cases of patients who have suffered complications after using counterfeit cosmetics. The focus of these inspections is on businesses operating on e-commerce platforms and social media. In addition to regulatory measures, raising consumer awareness about the dangers of counterfeit cosmetics plays a crucial role in addressing this issue.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 08, 2024 14:36 UTC
France becomes first EU country to have comprehensive strategic partnership with Việt Nam
With this decision, France is the 8th country in the world to have such a level of relationship with Việt Nam, after China, Russia, India, South Korea, the United States, Japan and Australia. Việt Nam and France have aligned on major directions and measures to ensure this partnership deepens and becomes more practical, fitting the new context of Việt Nam-France cooperation. Lâm congratulated France and President Macron on successfully hosting the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, and especially 19th Francophonie Summit in October. They pledged to continue promoting concessional loans and Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Việt Nam and encouraging businesses to fully realise the benefits of the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). On this occasion, Lâm invited Macron to visit Việt Nam soon and the French leader accepted the invitation with pleasure.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 08, 2024 11:36 UTC
Việt Nam sees surge of tourists from visa-exempt countries in 2024
According to the General Statistics Office, Việt Nam welcomed nearly 1.3 million international visitors in this September, a 20.9 per cent increase from last September. South Korea led the way with 3.3 million visitors, followed by China with 2.7 million. According to the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, the primary drivers of this growth were the major markets in Northeast Asia. In terms of recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, India led with an impressive 305 per cent growth. Overall, international tourism to Việt Nam experienced solid growth in the first nine months of 2024.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 08, 2024 08:31 UTC
Vietnam to become economic power in 20-30 years: WEF founder
Vietnam’s economy may reach a value of US$2 trillion by 2050, allowing the country to become an economic power in 20-30 years, according to Prof. Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF). “More than anyone else, young people are the core force that plays a decisive role in forming and developing the knowledge-based economy in Vietnam," Mai said. The WEF leader assessed Vietnam's economic growth as a dependent on industries and exports, especially electronics and goods manufacturing, believing its economic and social structure will change significantly and transition into the era of intelligence by 2050. In the education sector alone, the WEF founder deemed Vietnam's system a long-standing pillar of the country's success, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The WEF chairman emphasized that people who are passionate and ready to adapt, develop, and learn new skills can succeed.
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October 07, 2024 17:21 UTC
PM orders removal of temporary, dilapidated houses
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Sunday issued an official dispatch on accelerating the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses across the nation. He expressed his belief that the movement will continue creating strong and widespread motivation among the public, helping realise the set goal. He called for concerted efforts and drastic actions of sectors and localities to complete the set goal by December 31 next year, with housing support for people who rendered service to the nation, housing assistance under the national target programmes and one under the removal of temporary and dilapidated houses for local residents. The committee will be responsible for proposing the Prime Minister solutions and specific ways to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses across the nation, assuring the work’s progress. The Government’s Office was ordered to keep close tabs on the implementation of the official dispatch and report to the Prime Minister on any issues that exceed its authority.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 07, 2024 15:07 UTC
Đồng Dương Buddhist monastery needs emergency restoration
QUẢNG NAM — The central province of Quảng Nam has called for an emergency restoration plan to save the ruins of the Đồng Dương Buddhist monastery, a tower complex and pedestal altar built by the ancient kingdom of Champa, from complete collapse. “However, any restoration plan or architectural repairs related to the national relic must be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It also needs a huge fund from the State budget to restore the Chăm complex to its original design from previous centuries,” he added. He said land clearance for the site restoration project would begin in 2025. The provincial department said a conference on restoring the ancient site will be scheduled for 2025.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 07, 2024 13:40 UTC
Việt Nam has slow adoption rate of genetically modified crops, gap with world widening: Ministry
“Unfortunately, Việt Nam's adoption of biotechnology has been slow, and the gap between Việt Nam and the rest of the world is widening. It is necessary to remove barriers to the adoption of GM crops in Việt Nam. Việt Nam is one of the countries with the most advanced legal frameworks for GM crops. However, Dr Phương expressed concern about the lack of clear regulations for gene-edited crops in Việt Nam. Since 2015, Việt Nam has imported over 13,000 tonnes of GM maize seeds, covering 662,000 hectares, with official cultivation starting in March 2015.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 07, 2024 12:13 UTC
Vietnam Airlines opens 1st direct air route to Munich
National flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines has launched the first and only direct air service between Vietnam and Munich, Germany. Following the inaugural flight, Vietnam Airlines plans to open a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Munich on Monday. The airline will offer a weekly flight departing Ho Chi Minh City for Munich on Mondays. Two decades ago, Vietnam Airlines started operating an air route between Vietnam and Germany. Particularly, Vietnam Airlines and Germany’s Lufthansa are offering direct air services from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt.
Source:Tuoitre News
October 07, 2024 08:38 UTC
Why children under 6 are not wearing helmets on motorbikes in Vietnam
However, in Vietnam, the law permits children to ride on motorbikes from birth and does not mandate helmets for those under six years old. Even as late as 2012, when I first arrived in Vietnam, it was commonplace to see people riding around without helmets. Children need to be on motorbikes and there is no product available to apply to the law to improve the safety of riding for children. Motorbikes in Vietnam go slow and they go even slower when carrying children. Indeed, stopping children from riding on motorbikes breaks the very fabric of this culture that I love so much.
Source:Tuoitre News
October 07, 2024 07:25 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines October 7/2024
Besides, members of the committee include leaders from the Ministries of Construction, Finance, Planning and Investment, National Defence and Public Security and State Bank of Vietnam and General Director of Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam and Vietnam News Agency. He said that Việt Nam always remembers the valuable support and assistance that the Government and people of Mauritania gave Việt Nam in the struggle for national independence. For his part, Ghazouani congratulated Việt Nam on the country's achievements so far, regarding Việt Nam as a success example for African countries, including Mauritania. Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Vietnam and the Francophone community, particularly in economic, trade, investment, and sustainable tourism cooperation. Meanwhile, Amherd noted that Vietnam is an increasingly important economic partner for Switzerland in the region, and a high-priority partner for development cooperation.
Source:VietNamNet News
October 07, 2024 03:39 UTC
Michael Learns To Rock back to Vietnam for November concert
The three members of Michael Learns To Rock at present (Photo: MLTR FB)The concert is part of the band’s Asia tour of the same name, which will visit six countries Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Notably, the artists will introduce new songs for the first time in Vietnam. This is the fourth time Michael Learns To Rock has performed in Vietnam, following concerts in 1997, 2015, and 2016. At a previous press conference in Vietnam, Michael Learns To Rock revealed that since English is not the band’s native language, they use plain English when composing and singing. Founded in 1988, Michael Learns To Rock is a Danish band known for their gentle pop and rock ballads, captivating millions of listeners around the world for over 25 years.
Source:VietNamNet News
October 07, 2024 03:39 UTC
Global Việt Nam - La Francophonie forum 2024 takes place in Paris
PARIS — More than 100 experts, scientists and partners in various fields from 10 countries gathered at the Global Việt Nam - La Francophonie 2024 (OGVF 2024) in Paris from October 5-6 to explore the prospects of the Francophonie in today's world, especially the important role of Việt Nam in the development of this dynamic partnership after 54 years of being an active member of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đức Minh, Vice President of the Việt Nam Academy of Social Sciences, welcomed the initiative to organise the OGVF, affirming the significant role of the intellectual community abroad in connecting Việt Nam with the world. At the event, experts shared their ideas on the frameworks for unity within the Francophonie community and on economic, health, and educational progress within the North-South and South-South cooperation. AVSE Global is a non-profit organisation based in Paris, bringing together intellectuals, senior experts and prestigious scientists in many fields on a global scale. With about 300 resources present in more than 20 countries and working regularly on strategic projects, along with more than 2,000 supporting experts and 10,000 connectable people, AVSE Global has implemented strategic programmes and projects to promote sustainable development and prosperity of Việt Nam.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 06, 2024 20:30 UTC
Inferno guts electronics store, causes $364,000 loss in southern Vietnam
A blaze engulfed a Dien May Xanh electronics store in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam in the wee hours of Saturday, charring the entire facility and causing a loss of over VND9 billion (US$364,000). The 1,500-square-meter store is located on Tran Hung Dao Street in My Phuoc Ward, local media reported. At around 2:30 am on Saturday, a fire erupted from the inside of the store, which was locked then. After discovering the inferno, some locals shouted out for help to extinguish the flames and reported the case to local authorities. The blaze destroyed the facility and burned hundreds of TVs, fridges, washing machines, laptops and, smartphones inside the store.
Source:Tuoitre News
October 06, 2024 20:18 UTC
Fire destroys 3,000 electric vehicles in Vietnam
A huge fire at a factory in northern Vietnam destroyed 3,000 electric bikes and motorbikes Friday, state media said. Thick smoke rose from a warehouse belonging to the DK Vietnam-Japan Electric Vehicle Company in Lang Son City after the fire reportedly broke out around 7:00 am on Friday. The fire started on the second floor of the parts warehouse and spread to other floors and adjacent workshops, according to state-owned VTV. The DK Bike electric vehicle production facility spans over 3,000 square metres (32,300 square feet) and includes areas for production, assembly, parts and a showroom for finished vehicles. The company specialises in manufacturing bicycles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and 50cc small-displacement motorcycles.
Source:Tuoitre News
October 06, 2024 15:23 UTC