Pham Thi Ngoc Quynh crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024
Top 3 Winners of Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024. On the evening of August 3rd, the Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024 pageant concluded in Quang Ninh. Among 40 contestants from across the country, Pham Thi Ngoc Quynh from Hai Duong emerged victorious, claiming the top title. Pham Thi Ngoc Quynh, Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024, was born in 1998 and graduated from Foreign Trade University in Hanoi, majoring in English. While attending Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted, Ngoc Quynh also won third prize in the provincial English competition.
Source:VietNamNet News
August 04, 2024 12:03 UTC
Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies 2024 announced
Top 10 prestigious companies in the banking, insurance, technology, and high-tech agriculture sectors in 2024 receive awards (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam Report and VietNamNet newspaper announced the Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies (VIX50) in Vietnam 2024 during a ceremony on August 2. Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) topped the ranking, followed by tech giant FPT Corporation, real estate developer Vinhomes, Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB), Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank), Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank) and Gemadept Corporation. Since 2021, Vietnam Report has annually revealed the VIX50 ranking, which recognises the prestigious and effective public companies. Vietnam Report acknowledges the Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies in 2024 to celebrate public enterprises with a robust financial footing, notable accomplishments in delivering products and services to customers, and establishing an impressive reputation among the public and investors. Notably, the announcement ceremony for the Top 50 prestigious and effective public companies this year was elegantly held concurrently with the Vietnam Top 500 CEO Golf Championship 2024 (VCG500).
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August 04, 2024 11:05 UTC
One more earthquake hits Kon Tum on August 3
HÀ NỘI — Another earthquake of 3.8 magnitude hit District, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, on Saturday, according to the Institute of Geophysics. Earthquakes have been recorded frequently in Kon Plông since 2021. Recently, the area was hit by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on July 28 with its disaster risk categorised as Level 2 - the strongest ever recorded in this area. Nguyễn Xuân Anh, Director of the Institute of Geophysics, stated that earthquakes are forecast to continue hitting Kon Tum Province in the near future, but are unlikely to be stronger than 5.5 degrees. Between 1903 and 2020, Kon Plông District recorded about 33 earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 or higher.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 03, 2024 19:27 UTC
New bookstore aims to introduce Vietnamese literature to the world
InBook has been originated from the small bookstore Blue Horizon established in 2017 and located within the premises of the The Gioi (World) Publishing House. Over time, through a passion for books and persistent efforts, the bookstore has earned the trust and enthusiastic support of readers. To stay up-to-date on the international book market and catch the latest trends, Blue Horizon has actively participated in major international book fairs such as the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Salon du Livre de Paris. In next three years, the InBook bookstore has a plan to expand their business to become a publisher and literary agent to support emerging Vietnamese writers. “During our working with foreign publishers and participating in international book fairs, we have recognised the ever-present potential for cultural development.
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August 03, 2024 18:48 UTC
Vietnam regrets US denial of its market economy status
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has expressed its regret over the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)’s decision that continues to classify Vietnam as a non-market economy country. Following the determination, the methodology used in calculating U.S. antidumping duties on imports from Vietnam remains the same, said the media release. In its announcement, the Vietnamese agency extended its thanks to 41 American organizations, business associations, trade associations and individuals for their strong advocates for recognizing Vietnam as a market economy country. The ministry said it will continue studying and analyzing the DOC’s assessments on the Vietnamese economy in order to supplement and complete its briefs and submit dossiers again to the DOC requesting another review to recognize Vietnam’s market economy status. Last year, the U.S. was Vietnam's largest export market, with export earnings from this market amounting to US$97 billion, representing 27.3 percent of Vietnam's total export turnover.
Source:Tuoitre News
August 03, 2024 14:45 UTC
Vietnam’s fresh pomelo allowed for import into S.Korea
Pomelo has officially become the third fresh fruit from Vietnam permitted for import into South Korea, following dragon fruit and mango, the Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced on Thursday. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea has issued import regulations for fresh pomelo from Vietnam after three months of consulting with relevant agencies. The department initiated the market expansion program for fresh pomelo, targeting the South Korean market, in 2018. After two years of information exchange and negotiations, the Plant Protection Department and APQA reached a technical agreement during a meeting in April this year. On July 18, the Plant Protection Department published draft requirements in plant quarantine and food safety for Vietnam’s fresh pomelo to be exported to South Korea on its website.
Source:Tuoitre News
August 03, 2024 14:43 UTC
School librarians tired of waiting for proper payment
Giving up halfwayBusy work and low income have discouraged many school librarians. Librarians must write professional essays introducing the role of the school library in serving teaching and learning, and numerous articles introducing books on various subjects to readers, requiring didactic skills. According to Vũ Minh Đức, PhD, director of the Department of Teachers and Educational Managers at MoET, the ministry has acknowledged the significant difficulties faced by school staff. These adjustments aim to improve income through salary enhancements and provide better career advancement opportunities for school staff. The stories of Hường, Chiêm and Ngọc reflect a broader issue facing school library staff across Việt Nam.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 03, 2024 14:20 UTC
Tragedy in industrial park in Lào Cai: 3 dead, 3 injured
LÀO CAI — A crane accident on Friday at a phosphorus slag-crushing plant in Tằng Loỏng Industrial Park, Bảo Thắng District, Lào Cai Province, has left three workers dead and three others injured. Initial investigations suggest the tragedy occurred at 11:30am when a cable hoist carrying the six workers suddenly snapped, sending the container they were in plummeting to the ground. The two workers who lost their lives have been identified as L.V.C., age unknown, and P.V.N, 34. The identity of the third worker who lost his life during hospital treatment has not been announced. The police have concluded that the construction company's use of a tower crane to transport workers violated labour safety regulations.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 03, 2024 10:17 UTC
In Ho Chi Minh City, dearth of radioactive drugs jeopardizes patients
Due to the dearth of radioactive drugs, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, Military Hospital 175, and Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital have written to the Ministry of Science and Technology asking for help to rectify the situation. The Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital reported a high demand for PET/CT scans. This makes the transport of the radioactive drugs from other localities to Ho Chi Minh City unfeasible. Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing a surge in patients registering for PET/CT scans. On July 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital saw long lines of patients waiting to register.
Source:Tuoitre News
August 03, 2024 02:51 UTC
New N.Korean ambassador to take long-vacant post in Vietnam
North Korea on Tuesday appointed Ri Seung Guk as the country’s new ambassador to Vietnam after years of delay due to North Korea's COVID-19-related border shutdown. This post had remained vacant since Ri’s predecessor Kim Myong-gil returned to North Korea in April 2019, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing North Korea’s foreign ministry. Ri has never before been mentioned in North Korea’s state-run media. North Korea on Tuesday also appointed Ri Kil-song as the country's ambassador to Singapore. It marked the first time in about more than three years that North Korea had named new ambassadors following the appointment of Ri Ryong-nam, North Korean ambassador to China, in 2021.
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August 02, 2024 20:26 UTC
Miss World Việt Nam launches educational project in hometown
HÀ NỘI Miss World Việt Nam 2019, Lương Thùy Linh, has launched a project to renovate school facilities and donate study materials to students in the northern province of Cao Bằng. The project, entitled Vẽ Tương Lai (Painting the Future), is the first in the series of activities that Linh has planned to make in 2024, which marks the fifth anniversary since she was crowned Miss World Việt Nam. “I’m very happy that I can return to Cao Bằng and carry out community activities on the occasion of the five-year anniversary of winning Miss World Việt Nam 2019,” Linh wrote on her Facebook page. Prior to this, the Painting the Future project were carried out in Nam Trà My District, Quảng Nam Province, where two schools were renovated and re-painted. Linh was crowned Miss World Việt Nam 2019 and represented Việt Nam at the Miss World 2019 beauty pageant when she was just 19 years old.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2024 08:01 UTC
Hội An coracle ride among world's best experiences
The basket boat tour in Hội An has been ranked 19th among the top most captivating boat tours for travellers worldwide in 2024. The small round bamboo boats gently ferry the visitors across the waters, navigating through the lush, verdant coconut palm groves. The price for the basket boat tour experience starts from just US$20 per person. Tourist Hayley from Australia commented on Tripadvisor: “Amazing experience!! The spinning of the boat is absolutely amazing, so much talent and catching the small crabs is fun.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 02, 2024 06:58 UTC
Strengthening intersectoral cooperation in preventing child drowning
According to a report from MOLISA, the drowning rate among Vietnamese children has been steadily decreasing, with an annual reduction of 3-5 per cent, equivalent to 100 fewer cases of children drowning each year. The child drowning rate in the country is higher than that of countries in the Western Pacific region and is ten times higher than that of developed countries. The child accident and injury prevention programme for the 2021-2030 period includes comprehensive, multi-sectoral interventions aimed at reducing child drowning fatalities. To accelerate the progress of the child drowning prevention programmes and achieve the goals set by the Prime Minister for preventing child injuries, the Inter-sectoral Coordination Plan for Child Drowning Prevention for the period 2022-2030 has been signed between the MoLISA and nine other ministries and relevant organisations. Research indicates that for every VNĐ1,000 (US$0.04) invested in drowning prevention, there is a benefit of VNĐ9,000.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 01, 2024 22:14 UTC
President hosts welcome ceremony for Timor-Leste leader
HÀ NỘI — President Tô Lâm on Thursday hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta who is paying a state visit to Việt Nam from July 31 to August 3. This is the second trip to Việt Nam by José Ramos-Horta following the first in 2010, and the fourth by a high-ranking leader of Timor-Leste. Việt Nam, together with other ASEAN nations and the ASEAN Secretariat, has always supported Timor Leste to fulfil the criteria necessary for ASEAN membership. Two-way trade between Việt Nam and Timor-Leste remains modest, mainly driven by Việt Nam's rice and garment-textile exports to Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste holds substantial potential for Việt Nam's exports like rice, processed food, milk and dairy products, footwear, beverages, household utensils, and machinery.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 01, 2024 06:36 UTC
China’s ‘new peasants’ return home to relax, prosper in villages
One of his new friends is Ren Yin, 27, who owns a coffee shop in Hongcun village located near Jingshan Temple. In early 2023, she opened the coffee shop, which is named Lai Yin. About 40 square meters in size, the coffee shop, designed by Ren, is a two-floor building constructed from two shipping containers. The coffee shop has a parking lot to cater for them. As Ren has settled back into a bucolic lifestyle, her once-racing mind has gradually attuned itself to the gentle rhythms of rural life.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 01, 2024 06:28 UTC