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Việt Nam aims to use organic fertiliser for 50% cultivation area by 2050
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam aims to use organic fertiliser for 50 per cent of the total cultivation area nationwide by 2050, and have at least 80 per cent of centrally-run cities and provinces build organic fertiliser-using farming models as part of value chains for major and specialty products. At the same time, the amount of industrial organic fertiliser is expected to account for at least 30 per cent of the total amount of fertiliser used in agricultural production. The amount of organic fertiliser produced on a household scale used in agricultural production is hoped to reach at least 20 million tonnes per year. The agricultural sector also aims to build effective cultivation models using organic fertilisers for nine key groups of crops, namely rice, coffee, rubber, cashew, pepper, tea, fruit trees, vegetables, and cassava. The ministry sees the production and use of organic fertiliser based on utilising agricultural by-products is an inevitable trend of Việt Nam's agricultural sector.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 13, 2023 15:47 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 13/2023
Currently South Africa has 19 investment projects in Vietnam, while Vietnam has three investment projects in South Arica. According to the city People’s Committee, despite challenges, the city's socio-economic development recorded bright spots in 2023. The city has performed well on digital transformation, building a smart city along with start-up innovation, according to the report of the city People’s Committee. The company will also preserve and display the seal and coordinate with the Vietnam National History Museum to protect and promote the value of the antique. PM Hun Manet, for his part, stressed that the Cambodian Government of the seventh term will continue with the consistent policies of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP).
Source:Viet Nam News
December 13, 2023 14:56 UTC
Promoting overseas Vietnamese resources for national development: Deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng, chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, talks to Vietnam News Agency, giving a general assessment of overseas Vietnamese resources and key tasks to promote this great resource for the country's development. About 10-12 per cent of the nearly six million overseas Vietnamese, roughly 600,000 people, hold university degrees or higher. Representative overseas Vietnamese delegations regularly visit Trường Sa Island, organised by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs since 2012, attracting special attention and enthusiastic participation from the community. Secondly, emphasis will be placed on enhancing research and synthesising information about the situation of overseas Vietnamese resources. Fourthly, projects related to overseas Vietnamese affairs will be continued, including the projects: building overseas Vietnamese database; mobilising overseas Vietnamese to introduce, consume Vietnamese products, and develop distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad, in the 2020-24 period; and honouring the Vietnamese Language in the overseas Vietnamese community in 2023-30 period.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 13, 2023 14:50 UTC
Vietnam, China sign 36 agreement documents for cooperation
Following the high-level dialogue, Trong and Xi listened to the introduction of 36 agreement documents for cooperation on various fields, which have been signed between the two countries’ ministries and localities. Among the documents, four had to do with politics and foreign affairs, and they were signed between the two countries’ Party and foreign affair ministry entities. Trong believed that China’s Party, state and the people would achieve the goals set forth by the 20th National Congress. He affirmed that China’s Party, government and people highly regard relations with Vietnam, and consider Vietnam as a priority when it comes to neighbor diplomacy policies. China is Vietnam’s largest trade partner for several consecutive years, while Vietnam is China’s largest partner in ASEAN.
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December 13, 2023 11:45 UTC
No one can predict the next pandemic
This is my first time in Việt Nam, and I suppose it's a very emotional trip because when I was a small child in the UK growing up, my father, who is a teacher, talked about Việt Nam. When you came here, what was for you the most substantial difference between the Việt Nam in your picture and the Việt Nam that you have seen for yourself? In light of the recent global pandemic, what lessons have we as humans learned about pandemic preparedness? We would probably say it was the most severe pandemic since the influenza pandemic of 1918. And you can't predict, if you could predict the next pandemic, if you could just predict the timing of it, you'd be very, very, very rich indeed — because everybody would want your knowledge.
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December 13, 2023 11:36 UTC
First-ever White Book on Social Impact Business launched
HÀ NỘI The first-ever White Book on Social Impact Business in Việt Nam 2023 was launched, enabling SIBs to be clearly identified, thereby raising the possibility of them benefitting from support programmes of the government and other stakeholders. The White Book on Social Impact Business in Việt Nam was developed within the framework of the project “Leveraging Việt Nam’s Social Impact Business Ecosystem in Response to COVID-19” (ISEE-COVID), co-implemented by UNDP and the Agency for Enterprise Development (AED) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) with support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Social impact businesses (SIBs), government agencies, investors and intermediaries gathered at the SIB Connect 2023 event in Hà Nội on Tuesday. This is the annual festival of the SIB Ecosystem to exchange initiatives, lessons learned, and discuss challenges and opportunities in the ecosystem’s development. “The White Paper enables Social Impact Businesses to be officially identified, helping them access government support programmes and other programmes.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 13, 2023 07:56 UTC
Endangered migratory bird species found in Binh Dinh
Five black-faced spoonbill s migrating from Northeast Asia were discovered in the Tra O Lagoon in Phu My, the central province of Binh Dinh. (Photo: https://vnexpress.net/)Five black-faced spoonbills migrating from Northeast Asia were discovered in the Tra O Lagoon in Phu My, the central province of Binh Dinh after a survey conducted by the environmental protection sub-department under the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment.They were found in the area for the first time.The sub-department reported on December 12 that it has cooperated with the Central Coast Museum of Nature to conduct an ecological investigation on the habitat around the lagoon.The black-faced spoonbill is an endemic bird species in East Asia. It is currently listed in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and in the Red Data Book of Vietnam Black-faced spoonbills feed on fish and shrimp in shallow water such as tidal-flats, swamps, ponds and flooded areas in fresh, salt and brackish waters. In winter, they migrate southward to their wintering grounds where they are protected./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 13, 2023 04:19 UTC
Market expands in 2023 despite strong turbulence
HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese stock market experience a bumpy road in 2023, following the general developments of the global market. Chi affirmed that the bright spot of this year was the resolute restoration of market order, with no exceptions, forcing market participants to comply with market rules. In 2024, there are concerns about the global, regional, and domestic economies, including the stock market. This also presents an opportunity for Việt Nam's stock market to address its weaknesses, purify the market, and develop a safe and sustainable market. The goal is to create a strong and fair market that serves as an efficient channel for economic growth.
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December 13, 2023 03:49 UTC
Vietnam, Laos seek to boost digital economy via innovation cooperation
Illustrative image (Photo: Internet)Hanoi (VNA) - A workshop on promoting technology and innovation cooperation between Vietnam and Laos to serve the development of digital economy in the two countries took place in Hanoi on December 11. Both nations determine that promoting digital economic development is one of the important factors to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of their economies, he stressed. For his part, Minister Vongdara emphasised that the two ministries will continue to promote cooperation in terms of science, technology and innovation, and effectively implement signed agreements in the future. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy affirmed that Vietnam is willing to share experiences and help Laos in developing its draft law on innovation, and the strategy for developing science, technology and innovation. On the occasion, the Department of Application and Development of Technology of Vietnam and the Lao Technology Promotion and Transfer Centre exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the time to come./.
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December 12, 2023 13:28 UTC
Survey reveals status of wildlife in Việt Nam
The survey, carried out by USAID’s Biodiversity Conservation Activity, represents the most comprehensive and systematic biodiversity survey ever conducted in Việt Nam and builds on previous USAID-supported projects in the country to monitor biodiversity and forest cover. Nick Cox, Chief of Party, USAID Biodiversity Conservation, implemented by WWF, stated: “For the first time we have the data to confirm Việt Nam’s wildlife populations are in dire straits. At the same time there are signs that investments by the Việt Nam Government, and by local and international NGOs, have had a positive impact. Last year, the USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity launched a US$1.4 million Species Conservation Fund (SCF) in Việt Nam to support locally-led conservation efforts initiated by Vietnamese NGOs and other independent organisations. SCF is a part of the $38 million USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity and aims to strengthen biodiversity conservation in Việt Nam, especially through local organisations.
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December 12, 2023 09:12 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 12/2023
Vietnam always treasures and wants to ceaselessly strengthen its friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, the President said. Méndez Jiménez, for her part, affirmed that Spain values cooperation with Vietnam and considers it a priority in the development of their cooperation. The ties between Vietnam and Canada have seen positive changes since the two sides established a Comprehensive Partnership in 2017. The event, organised by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, was among activities celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Australia diplomatic relations this year. It has a mission to gather Vietnamese knowledge in Europe and collaboratively provide sustainable solutions to challenges faced by Vietnam.
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December 12, 2023 04:47 UTC
Proposal to transfer management of petroleum reserve to finance ministry
The proposal was raised in the ministry’s report to the Government about the national petroleum reserve. In Việt Nam, petroleum reserves are kept in two forms: reserve by businesses and the national reserve. This has caused a shortage of resources for investing in infrastructure for petroleum reserve, the industry and trade ministry said. In addition, the Ministry of Finance has not issued the criteria for the national reserve of petroleum products, which has caused difficulties in management. It was previously estimated that Việt Nam would need around VNĐ4.1 trillion per year to increase the national petroleum reserve.
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December 12, 2023 02:41 UTC
Vietnam Rice Industry Association makes debut
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)The Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) made its debut at its first congress for the 2023 - 2028 tenure held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 11.Addressing the event, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan expressed his hope that the association will successfully complete its set tasks, helping increase incomes for rice farmers, ensure food security, promote exports, and mobilise all resources and economic sectors to engage in developing Vietnam's rice industry.The association is expected to create sustainability and closer connection in the relationship between rice farmers, businesses and authorities, helping to affirm the “Vietnamese rice” brand in the international market, Hoan said.The Vietnam Rice Industry Association is a socio-professional organisation of Vietnamese organisations, businesses, cooperatives, farms and individuals operating in researching, producing, processing, and trading rice and by-products and products from rice; producing and trading agricultural materials; and operating in mechanisation, high technology, digital technology, and logistics services, to serve the rice industry.It serves as a bridge connecting the State and stakeholders operating in the rice industry, thus building and developing the industry towards modern, effective and sustainable development, meeting market requirements and adapting to the new context of socio-economic development, international integration, environmental protection and climate change.The association will also help link organisations and individuals operating in fields related to the rice industry to form a rice value chain, and develop large-scale rice framing areas meeting requirements, towards promoting innovation of Vietnam's rice industry./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 12, 2023 01:50 UTC
Make-in-Việt Nam movement key to digital transformation and semiconductor growth
"Việt Nam not only assembles and processes products, but also innovates and solves Việt Nam’s problems, going global from here," Hùng emphasised, highlighting that self-reliance is unattainable without products being made in Việt Nam. He affirmed that the most crucial aspect of digital economic development is digital applications and the digital transformation of various sectors and networks. "Vietnamese digital technology businesses now have a new mission: industrialisation and modernisation of the country through the innovation of digital applications and digital transformation for various sectors," Hùng said. The semiconductor industry is the core of the digital transformation industry, the largest market for semiconductor chips. Deputy PM underscored global trends shifting towards a knowledge-based economy, combining human knowledge with digital transformation, and a green transformation, both reliant on digital technology.
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December 11, 2023 15:25 UTC
Going green crucial for growing agricultural exports
HCM CITY — Adopting high sustainability standards puts pressure on the agricultural sector but also creates opportunities to gain a competitive edge, experts have said. Nguyễn Thi Thanh An, country manager of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research in Việt Nam, spoke about the experiences acquired while helping vegetable farmers in Mộc Châu get Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) certification. This could help enhance and promote Vietnamese agricultural brands, he said. The company’s farm in Nghệ An is the first of its kind to receive a PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification. Hùng, senior programme manager for logistics and supply chain management at RMIT Vietnam said: “When all companies strive to compete on costs, quality and delivery, being green can help a company win sales orders and achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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December 11, 2023 14:04 UTC