30 businesses receive assistance to continue social impact missions
They will receive a tailored six-month, one-on-one coaching service along with VNĐ100 million as seed funding under the project “Leveraging Việt Nam’s Social Impact Business Ecosystem in Response to COVID-19” (ISEE-COVID), UNDP announced on Thursday. The project aims to enhance the resilience of Vietnamese SIBs and contribute to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable groups, with a particular focus on women and girls. Shawn Steil, Canadian Ambassador to Việt Nam, said: “SIBs’ dedicated efforts play a vital role in addressing social and environmental gaps, making a positive difference in Việt Nam. The herbal detergent production company using biotechnology of Nguyễn Minh Hồng is among 30 SIBs granted support on Thursday in Hà Nội. Hồng said: “The assistance from ISEE-COVID acts as a life-saving buoy that help us recover from COVID-19 and economic downturn.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 04, 2023 07:33 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 4/2023
This is considered a groundbreaking shift in the tourism industry in the locality, linking tourism development with OCOP product development, and preserving and promoting local traditional culture values. He stressed that it is essential to promptly develop a comprehensive programme to support community-based ecotourism development, towards promoting sustainable and professional tourism development in the locality. Son stressed that there remains a huge room for bilateral cooperation so that both sides need to step up bilateral economic ties. Son suggested that bilateral cooperation focus on such priority areas as education-training, energy transition, digital transformation, processing-manufacturing industry, high technology, locality-to-locality cooperation, and people-to-people exchange. The delegation is led by Le Ngoc Tuan, Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and Chief of the Vietnam ASEAN Office, the MoNRE said.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 04, 2023 05:32 UTC
Shares volatile, but liquidity increases
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's stock market is experiencing a notably volatile phase with continuous fluctuations in the indexes. Similarly, the VN30 Index which tracks the top 30 shares by market cap and liquidity saw a decline of 0.86 per cent, with 22 stocks experiencing a drop. Liquidity increased, however, with more than one billion shares worth VNĐ21.6 trillion (US$911.4 million) being traded, up 10 per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value over Wednesday’s levels. In addition, the electricity and food & beverage industries also displayed a relatively balanced correlation between increases and decreases. More than 101 million shares worth VNĐ1.8 trillion were exchanged here, up 5 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value compared to the previous session.
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August 04, 2023 03:44 UTC
Kyodo News, photo exhibition, Vietnam, Japan, Vietnamplus, Vietnam News Agency
The photo exhibition entitled "Vietnam - Japan: Towards the Future, Reaching out to the World" displays 50 large-sized photos carefully selected from the archives of both the VNA and Kyodo News, featuring the panorama of the friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Japan over the past five decades. Speaking at the event, VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang affirmed that the year 2023 holds special significance as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. Kyodo President Mizutani Toru said that the photos on display symbolise the exchange and friendship between the two countries in various fields, affirming their extensive and diverse cooperation. As the theme of this event goes, he said he hoped that Japan and Vietnam will jointly move towards the future and further deepen their friendship and cooperation for peace and stability in the world. Visitors to the exhibition will have an opportunity to look back on the significant milestones and prominent events over the past five decades in all bilateral cooperation areas captured by photographers from the VNA and Kyodo News./.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 04, 2023 00:40 UTC
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New Partnership In The Hospitality Sector In Gabon
Baie des Rois is part of the urban development program for the Baie des Rois Special Investment Zone (ZIS), led by FMCT. Furthermore, through this project, we aim to set a new standard for sustainable development in Gabon, in line with the country's initiatives to address climate change.”Hashtag: #FGISThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. www.fmct-gabon.comAbout LGRLuxury Green Resorts (LGR) is a tourism operator whose mission is to revitalize the tourism industry in Gabon while promoting the country's natural heritage. www.luxurygreen-resorts.comAbout KASADAKasada is an independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in Africa, advised by Kasada Capital Management, part of the Kasada group. In April 2019, Kasada held a close of its maiden fund, Kasada Hospitality Fund L.P., with equity commitments of over US$ 500 million.
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August 03, 2023 22:48 UTC
Vietnam condemns tearing of Vietnamese national flag in Philippines
Hanoi (VNA) - The act of damaging the national flag of Vietnam is an insult to the feelings of the Vietnamese people and must be strongly condemned, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang. She made the statement during the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on August 3 in reply to reporters’ question regarding Vietnam’s response to an incident on August 1 when a group of Filipinos held a protest and tore down the Vietnamese flag in front of the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The red flag with a yellow star in the centre is the sacred national flag of Vietnam, she said. The spokesperson demanded that the Philippines handle the incident seriously, take effective measures to prevent such action which could affect the fine and growing strategic partnership between the two countries, from recurring./.
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August 03, 2023 16:42 UTC
Correcting and Replacing: AIA Singapore tackles the nation’s growing elder care needs with market’s first personal accident plan to provide coverage for multi-stage dementia
AIA Centurion PA Plan provides comprehensive coverage including value added services such as home care, health screening and teleconsultations. [1] https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-at-the-Singapore-Ageing-Issues-and-Challenges-Ahead-Book-Launch[2] https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/public-sector-report-life-expectancy-spor-covid-19-570646[3] AIA Centurion PA Plan is eligible for customers aged between 40 to 80 years old. "SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 August 2023 - AIA Singapore will be launching AIA Centurion PA on 10 August, a personal accident (PA) insurance plan that aims to holistically address the growing needs of Singapore's increasingly ageing population. "An AIA Personal Accident Insurance Survey [4] was recently conducted to further understand the key concerns of growing old among Singapore residents. The eligible plans are: AIA Centurion PA plan, AIA Solitaire PA (II) and AIA Star Protector Plus .Hashtag: #AIASingaporeThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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August 03, 2023 10:53 UTC
Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards back for a second year and nominations now open to customers and suppliers too
In addition to partners, Schneider is extending submissions to customers and suppliers for the second edition. HONG KONG SAR - Media Outreach - 3 August 2023 - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that applications are now open for the second installment of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. At Schneider Electric, we are proud to open our annual Sustainability Impact Awards for the second year running to include our customers and suppliers, in addition to our partners. The 2024 Sustainability Impact Awards continues the momentum of Schneider’s Partnering for Sustainability initiative aimed at empowering Schneider’s extensive partner ecosystem to deliver a more sustainable future. The latest milestone of this was the launch of the Schneider Electric Sustainability School , a free educational resource available for companies worldwide to accelerate their decarbonization journeys.
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August 03, 2023 09:21 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 3/2023
He repeated his invitation to President Mattarella to visit Vietnam and hope to welcome the Italian leader to Vietnam soon. According to the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre, all 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in Vietnam are contaminated with UXO, with 5.6 million hectares of land in total (17.71% of the country’s acreage) affected. The event was organised by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Vietnam - Singapore Friendship Association, and the Singaporean Embassy in Vietnam. Vietnam, Philippines hold first political consultationThe first political consultation between the foreign ministries of Vietnam and the Philippines took place in Hanoi on August 1. Vietnam, Indonesia vow to strengthen defence cooperationDeputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut.
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August 03, 2023 06:09 UTC
Vietnamese veteran actress judges AIFFE Film Festival
She has performed in dozens of award-winning films and TV shows produced by State-owned and private film companies, including Việt Nam Film Studios and HCM City Television’s Film Studio. Ánh won two Best Actress awards at the Golden Kite Festival and Việt Nam Film Festival in 2001 and 2008, launched by the Việt Nam Cinematography Department and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It won Best Film at AIFFA 2017. Two Vietnamese movies Memento Mori: Đất (Memento Mori: Earth) and Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ (The Brilliant Darkness) will vie for the AIFFA Awards. Memento Mori: Đất has been nominated for the New Current Award at Busan International Film Festival and Best Film at BaliMakarya International Film Festival.
Source:VietNamNet News
August 02, 2023 18:56 UTC
Vietnam to fuel economic growth with more interest rate cuts
The directive, issued on August 1, addresses challenges facing the real estate market and support economic growth. It includes measures to boost economic growth through making available various credit packages. These include accelerating the disbursement of a VND40 trillion credit support program with reduced interest rates, a VND120 trillion package for social housing loans, and a VND15 trillion package for the forestry and fishery sectors. The Government aims to maintain a balanced approach between interest rates and exchange rates, as well as between inflation and growth, to stabilize the macroeconomy, control inflation, and address production and business constraints. The Government will also focus on providing practical solutions to stimulate economic growth, while adhering to relevant regulations.
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August 02, 2023 15:40 UTC
Park Hyatt Saigon introduces new mooncake collection inspired by persimmon
HCM CITY — Inspired by the soulful beauty of persimmons in the midst of autumnal hues, Park Hyatt Saigon presents 2023 mooncake collection – Moonglow Persimmon to extend its sincere wishes for a love-filled and graceful Mid-Autumn Festival. Adorned with key colour tones of white and orange to exalt elegance and luxury, Moonglow Persimmon introduces three special box versions curated by exquisite craftsmanship. The premium box, with four varieties of mooncake, costs VNĐ1,650,000 per box. The deluxe box, consisting of four varieties of mooncake and two boxes of tea from Dammann Frères, costs VNĐ2,250,000 per box. The limited Imperial box, with four varieties of mooncake, two boxes of tea from Dammann Frères and one bottle of Hennessy Very Special Cognac, costs VNĐ6,800,000 per box.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2023 14:35 UTC
City gears up to implement resolution granting it increased autonomy
HCM CITY — HCM City is gearing up to implement a National Assembly resolution that will grant it increased autonomy starting this month. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday, Phan Văn Mãi, chairman of the People’s Committee, said Resolution 98, which takes effect on August 1, would grant the city increased autonomy to address the persistent challenges it faces. “With increased autonomy, the city is better equipped to tackle infrastructure development and institutional governance,” he said. With increased autonomy, the city can prioritise and expedite the implementation of these projects, which is crucial to improving transportation systems and connectivity. Institutional governance is another area where increased autonomy will prove beneficial.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2023 13:42 UTC
Vietnam sends sympathy to China over flood losses
A number of Chinese localities, including Beijing, Tianjin cities and Hebei province have been affected by flood causing by storm-triggered rains (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 2 sent a message of sympathy to Premier Li Qiang of China over the big losses of human lives and property caused by storm-triggered rains and floods in a number of Chinese localities, including Beijing, Tianjin cities and Hebei province. Mentougou district in Beijing city is hardly hit by rains and flood s (Photo: AP/VNA)On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Steering Committee for Vietnam-China Bilateral Cooperation Tran Luu Quang, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son also conveyed their sympathies to Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and Chairman of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation./.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2023 10:44 UTC
Vietnam wishes to strengthen ties with International Trade Centre: ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai speaks at the 57th session of the International Trade Centre ’s Joint Advisory Group on July 20. (Photo: VNA)– A Vietnamese diplomat has highlighted the country’s wish to enhance cooperation with the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) while addressing the recent 57th session of the ITC’s Joint Advisory Group.In her remarks, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, highly valued the ITC’s assistance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the past years, especially for their digital transformation, green transition and access to foreign markets, along with its trade facilitation.Vietnam hopes to strengthen ties with the ITC in the time ahead on the basis of its trade and development achievements obtained during the transformation from an underdeveloped country into a lower-middle-income one, she went on.The country is working hard to implement the climate change response strategy and shift to a circular economy, she said, noting that green growth is not only an inevitable choice but also an opportunity for Vietnam to keep up with the global development trend and reach the target of net zero emissions by 2050.Therefore, Vietnam and some other countries’ participation in the new ITC project of “Climate competitiveness: Building opportunities in the green economy for emerging and developing countries”, funded by the European Union for 2023 - 2026, will create favourable conditions for them to capitalise on assistance during the adjustment of policies and trade practices in adaptation to climate change , and discuss trade and environmental issues at WTO to boost trade and sustainable development.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2023 10:09 UTC