Vietnam News Agency, Yonhap forge information cooperation
– A delegation of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) led by General Director Vu Viet Trang is on a working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from November 7-10 at the invitation of President and CEO of the RoK’s Yonhap News Agency Seong Ghi-hong.While in Seoul, Trang met with RoK Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin on November 8, who stressed that Vietnam and the RoK elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022, and expressed his hope for stronger cooperation in the coming time.The minister highly valued close collaboration between the VNA and Yonhap, saying he hopes that the news agencies will play a more active role in promoting the Vietnam-RoK cooperation. VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang (L) and President and CEO of the RoK’s Yonhap News Agency Seong Ghi-hong exchange souvenirs. (Photo: VNA)Trang briefed the minister on the VNA’s role and functions, and emphasised the effectiveness of the long-term, comprehensive cooperation between the two news agencies.Information exchanges as well as the diverse forms of cooperation between the two news agencies have contributed to bringing information to the public in a timely manner, she said.The same day, Trang and Seong held talks, during which the Yonhap leader affirmed that cooperation with the VNA is at the highest point in the Korean news agency’s foreign relations with more than 100 news agencies and newspapers across the world.For her part, Trang reviewed cooperation between the two news agencies over the past nearly 30 years, saying the relationship has grown constantly and been maintained at both bilateral and multilateral forums.In the new situation, the two news agencies should put forth appropriate orientations to meet their own development requirements and tasks while contributing to enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the RoK, she said.Trang said that the VNA is pushing ahead with digital transformation in information production and dissemination. Meanwhile, Yonhap is one of the pioneering news agencies in digital transformation and information product restructuring.Therefore, the VNA hopes that Yonhap will share information about its model, organisational structure, and competitive information products, she continued, noting Yonhap's development experience will be very useful to the VNA's digital transformation.The two sides agreed to step up information exchange to raise mutual understanding between the two countries' people, and coordinate to quickly and promptly provide information of public concern, contributing to guiding public opinion and refuting fake news.
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November 08, 2023 12:24 UTC
Vietnam on fastest pace for digital economic growth in region
According to a recent report released by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, Vietnam is set to post a 31% growth in gross merchandise value from 23 billion USD in 2022 to 49 billion USD in 2025. VNAThe six major economies covered in the report, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, will achieve the milestone of 200 billion USD by 2025, three years earlier than scheduled.Vietnam ranks first in the group of six leading digital economies in Southeast Asia in terms of growth rate in 2022, of which its e-commerce has the highest growth rate in the region.Experts believe that despite existing difficulties in the world and region, Vietnam’s gross merchandise value will reach 50 billion USD in 2025./.
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November 07, 2023 20:55 UTC
Salary reform: expectations and concerns
The new salary regime is part of a bigger plan for comprehensive salary reform being drafted by the Government in accordance with Resolution No. Economically, salary reform will create the driving force for economic growth. This will help improve the quality and professionalism of the workforce, and reduce the number of incompetent public servants. Reasonable restructuring will help create more resources to carry out wage reform. However, this sum is just enough for a short period while the wage reform is meant to last long.
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November 07, 2023 14:13 UTC
US launches anti-dumping investigation of aluminum products from Việt Nam
HCM CITY — The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched an anti-dumping investigation on aluminum extrusions and products made from aluminum from 15 countries, including Việt Nam. Việt Nam accounted for approximately 7.6 per cent of total exports to the US in 2022, making it the fourth highest exporting country. The petitioners have identified around 14 Vietnamese companies believed to have dumped aluminum products into the US market. Currently, the US still considers Việt Nam a non-market economy. The Việt Nam Trade Remedies Authority advises companies to update information and submit documents through the DOC’s online portal https://access.trade.gov/login.aspx.
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November 07, 2023 13:18 UTC
Vietnam joins Defence & Security 2023 show in Thailand
At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)Bangkok (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan attended the Defence & Security 2023 show that opened in Thailand on November 6, with over 500 leading defence manufacturers from 45 countries globally taking part. Under the auspices of the Thai Ministry of Defence, the show is held biennially over the past two decades as a premier regional security and defence event in Southeast Asia. Running from November 6-9, the exhibition features a wide range of military products catering to combat solutions for land, sea, and air forces. Defence and security equipment on display include weapon systems, firearms, missiles, tanks, UAVs, transport and naval vessels, satellite and communications technologies, electronic defence technology, artillery control systems, launchers and other crucial military systems, both hardware and software.
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November 06, 2023 20:00 UTC
Việt Nam attends 6th China International Import Expo
SHANGHAI — A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà is attending the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) that kicked off in Shanghai, China on November 5. The expo attracts more than 150 countries and territories and international organisations worldwide, with a total area of 300,000sq.m. He suggested carrying forward existing cooperation mechanisms, especially those between Shanghai and HCM City and some other localities in Việt Nam such as Hà Nội and Hải Phòng. He also proposed enhancing the sharing of experience in urban development and management, innovation, investment attraction, and monetary financing. Both officials noted his hope for more cultural exchanges as well as exchanges between residents of the two countries, especially young generations.
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November 05, 2023 16:14 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 5/2023
A lack of systematic and sustainable cooperation has led to monotonous and overlapping tourism products, with limited competitiveness. This plan will also include new initiatives in areas of mutual interest, such as sustainable development, climate, and maritime solutions, he said. The event was jointly held by the Vietnam National Committee on the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB Vietnam) and the NBCA, with the support of UNDP Vietnam. She said that the ministry has been working on establishing policies and myriad legal frameworks to further strengthen the management of biosphere reserves in Vietnam. Up to date, Vietnam is home to 11 biosphere reserves, second only to Indonesia in the number of biosphere reserves in Southeast Asia.
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November 05, 2023 15:04 UTC
Vietnamese to enjoy one-week Tet holiday in 2024
People go to Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2023. (Photo: VNA)- The Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday will last seven days from February 8 to 14, 2024, per an official document approved by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.The decision was made at the proposal of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.The Lunar New Year festival or Tet is the largest Vietnamese traditional celebration and has been since ancient times. It is not only a spiritual event that marks the change from one year to the next, but it also embodies the national culture of the country by reflecting the values and beliefs of Vietnamese people.Vietnamese people believe that Tet marks the beginning of a new year, a day of hope and belief in new and good things and a farewell to the old./.
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November 05, 2023 14:38 UTC
True Vietnamese cuisine from fresh local ingredients
By Hamy NguyễnI have always thought that quality ingredients are the foundation of any decent dish, so was eager to experience Lamai, an upscale restaurant that only uses Vietnamese ingredients. Vietnamese ingredients are incredibly delicious, but it can be difficult to guarantee quality. Indeed, Lamai restaurant might be the only upscale eatery to have made such a bold decision. I decided to have set menu B (VNĐ1,500,000), which is the most expensive and has more courses than the winter set menu I had previously eaten. While the 20-item set menu is incredibly inventive, it will also force people to make comparisons.
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November 05, 2023 08:10 UTC
'Killers of the Flower Moon' reflects greed of the powerful
The guardian would always be a white man, which is a cause for concern in itself. The book dug deep into the ring’s crime, its mastermind and the 24 murders of the Osage that were never investigated. Tale of murderThe cinematic adaptation of the book turns the plot into a love story of greed and murder. The white man courted her, at the order of his uncle, who was also the ring leader and staged the murders of her sisters, and killed her mother. It reflects a truth that's hard to swallow: no matter how much people talk about gender equality, white superiority, so closely associated with greed, eats up everything around it.
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November 05, 2023 08:10 UTC
UKVFTA fosters prosperity, sustainability for both nations: envoy
In the three years since its signing, the United Kingdom – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has benefited both Vietnamese and British businesses. What impact has the UKVFTA had on Việt Nam and the UK? I was thrilled when the UK and Việt Nam finalised negotiations on the UKVFTA in 2020, marking a significant milestone in our nations' economic and trade relations. The UKVFTA stands as a testament to the power of diplomatic collaboration, fostering prosperity and sustainable development for both nations. This is excellent to see - it provides consumers in the UK with increased choice and also supports prosperity here in Việt Nam.
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November 05, 2023 07:39 UTC
Thailand appoints personnel to promote economic diplomacy
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara (Photo: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/)Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has been appointed to head the government’s new committee on promoting economic and investment stimulation measures and attracting high potential foreign investment Local media reported that the appointment was approved by the Thai cabinet in a meeting this week.Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai will serve as vice chairman of the committee.The meeting also voted Parnpree to chair the committee on boosting Thailand ’s competitiveness in target industries, which is currently chaired by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin with Parnpree acting as the vice chairman.This puts Parnpree, former president of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT, in charge of the government’s two committees on economic promotion and foreign investment. The move aims at improving the efficiency of the two committees and ensuring seamless operations in overlapping areas.According to its new economic growth plan starting from 2024, Thailand will focus on green growth, innovation-driven economy, and community-based growth.Parnpree said that to accomplish these goals, Thailand will engage in economic diplomacy to connect with allies around the world./.
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November 04, 2023 23:13 UTC
Vietnam calls for political will, int’l action to respond to sea-level rise
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)- Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has urged countries worldwide to implement commitments and enhance actions and finance for climate , including commitments made at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Climate Ambition Summit in September 2023, to effectively address impacts of climate change and sea-level rise.Addressing the Informal Plenary Meeting on Existential Threats of Sea-level Rise Amidst the Climate Crisis at the 78th UN General Assembly in New York on November 3, the diplomat said Vietnam welcomes the study of the International Law Commission on provisions and interpretation of international law on the issue of sea-level rise; and the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states with respect to climate change.He emphasised the need to consider the issue of sea level rise and all efforts and measures to address the impact of this phenomenon based on international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Mobilising the political will and action of the international community in supporting these countries is extremely important, he stressed.He called for the acceleration of the establishment of a fund for loss and damage agreed by countries at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).The diplomat also underlined the benefits of countries with special circumstances, including small island nations and countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, saying that their interests should be taken into account in all plans, programmes and actions.As one of the countries with a long coastline and severely affected by climate change , Vietnam is making great efforts to strengthen climate action, towards implementing its commitments, including establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and developing a resource mobilisation plan, Giang said.Vietnam is also willing to cooperate and share experiences and lessons with other countries and partners to promote common efforts in response to climate change and sea-level rise, he went on.Speakers and representatives of countries attending the event discussed challenges caused by climate change and rising sea levels on security, development and people's livelihoods, especially in small island countries and lowlands.Regulations and interpretations in international law on statehood, sovereignty and territory in the event of being affected by rising sea levels were also tabled./.
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November 04, 2023 14:58 UTC
Việt Nam's farm produce, processed food introduced in India
NEW DELHI – More than 30 Vietnamese enterprises have their agricultural products and processed food introduced at World Food India (WFI) 2023 that opened in New Delhi, India, on November 3. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Vietnamese pavilion, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyễn Thanh Hải highlighted the growing trade relations between Việt Nam and India in recent years. "The Indian food market is very large and there is still a lot of room for Vietnamese businesses to explore," he said. He expressed his impression of Vietnamese products. A seminar is scheduled to take place on November 5 to highlight the potential of Vietnamese agricultural products and processed food.
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November 04, 2023 13:29 UTC
Cabinet discuss measures for socio-economic development to year's end
Cabinet members focused their discussions on several key issues, including salary reform, disbursement of public investment capital, and the three national target programmes. To strongly step up driving forces of growth, he called for improving the efficiency of State-owned investment capital. To boost exports, the PM directed maintaining traditional markets while actively expanding new markets, particularly major and promising ones. Apart from industry, agriculture, tourism and services, he ordered developing services with potential and advantages such as transportation, logistics, education, health care, and banking. The PM also underlined the importance of expediting the disbursement of public investment capital, the socio-economic recovery and development programme, and the three national target programmes.
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November 04, 2023 10:12 UTC