Nearly 1,100 delegates to attend ninth National Buddhist Congress
Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Council speaks at the press conference (Photo: VNA)- Nearly 1,100 delegates from across the country will attend the ninth National Buddhist Congress , scheduled for November 28-29 in Hanoi, heard a press conference on November 23 to introduce the event.According to Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Council, the congress will be themed "Discipline - Responsibility - Solidarity - Development".During the congress, participants will review Buddhist activities over the past five years and sketch out tasks for the VBS in the next five years.One of the important contents of the congress is adjusting the VBS Charter.Participants will discuss the implementation of 12 targets and programmes, focusing on fostering Buddhist rules in line with the implementation of responsibilities of Buddhist dignitaries and followers.The congress will seek to enhance solidarity and develop the VBS in the international arena.In the past five years, despite many difficulties, especially those cause by the COVID-19 pandemic, the VBS has shown strong performance in completing its targets.Notably, the Sangha successfully hosted the UN Vesak Day in 2019, which drew more than 5,000 delegates from 112 countries and territories. The ceremony commemorating the 40th founding anniversary of the VBS was held in 2021 online.Earlier, provincial Buddhist congresses were held in all 63 localities nationwide./.
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November 24, 2022 01:39 UTC
Positive results seen in transition of financial resources for HIV/AIDS fight
Illustrative image (Photo: Internet)– Encouraging results have been recorded in the transition of financial resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Vietnam over the last 10 years, heard a conference in Hanoi on November 23.On October 15, 2012, the Prime Minister issued a decision approving a plan on ensuring finance for anti-HIV/AIDS activities for the 2013 - 2020 period.Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong said HIV/AIDS prevention and control is the only medical programme in Vietnam to have a particular decision made by the PM to give guidance on finance guaranteeing mechanism. The plan created an important legal corridor for taking measures to ensure sustainable funding for the HIV/AIDS fight.Thanks to the strong political commitment of all-level administrations, the close coordination in policy making among ministries and sectors, as well as technical and financial support from sponsors, Vietnam has reaped many impressive results during the transition of financial resources for the work, she noted.The proportion of domestic financial sources has risen to over 51%. In particular, localities’ allocation of their budgets for HIV/AIDS prevention and control has continually increased, from 8% to nearly 17% during 2012 - 2020.The health insurance fund is a breakthrough step in the anti-HIV/AIDS programme in Vietnam as 95% of the HIV-infected persons have been covered by health insurance, doubling in five years, Huong said, adding that the fund pays an annual average of 400 billion VND (16 million USD), including about 200 billion VND for medical check-ups and treatment and the rest for antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.The proportion of the fund to total spending on HIV/AIDS has increased to 9% from 4%, accounting for 25% of domestic resources for the HIV combat.Through the national programme on HIV/AIDS prevention and control and the anti-HIV/AIDS project under the national health care and population target programme, allocations from the central budget for provinces and cities in this regard have made up nearly 10%. The share of other private sources has also reached 8%, according to the official.However, Huong also pointed out difficulties facing Vietnam in the transition of financial resources for the HIV/AIDS combat. For example, resources set to be mobilised during 2021 - 2030 have met just 60 - 70% of demand, the number of HIV-infected persons has increased in the last three years, and nearly 50% of the funding for anti-HIV/AIDS activities still depends on international projects./.
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November 23, 2022 22:56 UTC
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Vietnam to host int’l forum on youth development policiesAn international forum to share experience in sketching out and implementing youth development policies will take place in Vietnam in both virtual and face-to-face form on November 29. The information was announced by the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam (NCYV) at a press conference in Hanoi on November 22. Participants will also discuss and forecast the current situation's impacts on the implementation of youth development policies in countries, thus proposing coordination mechanisms in formulating and implementing youth development policies in association with strengthening youth cooperation among countries. From November 23-24, northern and central Vietnam will start experiencing rainstorms with the lowest temperature in the plain and mountainous regions ranging from 19-21 degrees Celsius, and 16-19 degrees Celsius, respectively. Vietnam and other nations anonymously agreed to a draft resolution on a report by the AIPA Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs without any supplements and amendments.
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November 23, 2022 21:51 UTC
Vietnam treasures friendship with Cambodia: NA Chairman
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ pays a courtesy call to King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh on November 19. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn TấnViệt Nam always treasures and stays determined to consolidate the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive, long-term and sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, said National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ. Paying a courtesy call to King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh on November 19, Chairman Huệ expressed his honour to pay the official visit to Cambodia on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which is concurrent with the 100th birth anniversary of late King Norodom Sihanouk. Speaking highly of Cambodia’s achievements under the sound rule of King Sihamoni, the Vietnamese guest wished that the King would continue supporting the strong, substantive and effective development of bilateral friendship and cooperation. He expressed gratitude to Việt Nam for helping Cambodia in the resistance war against imperialists and the escape from the genocidal regime.
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November 20, 2022 21:34 UTC
Vietnam logs 274 new COVID-19 cases on November 20
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA)– The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,511,452 with 274 new cases recorded on November 20, according to the Ministry of Health.With 155 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,606,901.Meanwhile, there are 107 patients needing breathing support.No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,169.With 22,043 doses administered on November 19, the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine s injected rose to 263,287,066./.
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November 20, 2022 16:47 UTC
Vietnam calls on Francophone Community to continue with reforms
The Francophone Community should continue with reforms and set long-term goals to carry forward its role, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said while addressing the 18th Francophonie Summit in Djerba, Tunisia, on November 19 afternoon (local time).She presented major proposals regarding operational orientations of the community in the time ahead, saying the French language should continue to be its foundation, and support should be provided to community members in popularising the language, and providing French training courses for UN peacekeeping forces.The Vice President also proposed enhancing cooperation in economy, trade and investment, creating a favourable environment for French to become a business language, and building a global Francophone digital economic space.She called for promoting efforts for peace, stability and development in the world, strongly supporting the maintenance of peace, stability, safety and security of navigation in the East Sea, and calling on sides to address disputes by peaceful measures and international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS). Vietnam has actively participated in and made responsible contributions to build a united, strong Francophone Community with a significant voice in the international arena, for the sake of people, and for a world of peace, stability and development, the Vice President affirmed.On the sidelines of the summit, Xuan had meetings with Senegalese President Macky Sall, President of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Vice President of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova, aiming to boost cooperation in diplomacy, politics, economy and trade with the countries, both bilaterally and multilaterally.The 18th Francophonie Summit themed “Connectivity in diversity – the digital vector of development and solidarity in the French-speaking world,” is taking place on November 19 and 20 in Djerba, Tunisia, with discussions on political and economic situation in the world.Founded in 1970, the Francophone Community groups 88 member states with the goal of sharing French language and universal values for the sake of peace, cooperation, solidarity and sustainable development. The members are from five continents, with about 220 million French speakers out of a population of 890 million./.
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November 20, 2022 16:08 UTC
Dak Lak province attends 41st India International Trade Fair
(Photo: VNA)New Delhi (VNA) - A business delegation of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has brought many local products to the 41st India International Trade Fair (IITF) in the capital New Delhi. At the event, Dak Lak presented key local products such as coffee, pepper, macadamia, cashew nut, sacha inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis), rice wine, and high-quality rice. With the support of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, the Dak Lak delegation engaged in meetings with delegations from Indian states to seek investment and business opportunities. Trade Counselor Bui Trung Thuong stated that the Vietnamese embassy in India always supports and accompanies Vietnamese companies in researching and expanding the market in this South Asian country. He stressed that in the context of international economic integration, India is one of the potential destinations that Vietnamese companies in general and Dak Lak, in particular, should pay attention to./.
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November 20, 2022 10:43 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 20
Hailing the developments of bilateral cultural-education and health cooperation over the past years, he thanked the French Government and people for their valuable support for Vietnam during COVID-19 pandemic. Son affirmed that Vietnam stands ready to serve as a bridge promoting ties between Papua New Guinea and ASEAN. US and Vietnamese partners work together to conserve Vietnam's Cultural HeritageThe US Embassy in Vietnam, in cooperation with the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum and the Centre for Research and Promotion of Cultural Heritage will organise an exhibition and a workshop in Hanoi to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day. The photo exhibition “The US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Two Decades of Cooperation with Vietnam” will be held from November 23-26 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum. The workshop “US and Vietnam: Working Together to Conserve Vietnam's Cultural Heritage” will take place from 8am- 12 pm on November 23 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.
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November 20, 2022 08:14 UTC
Vietnam reports 259 new COVID-19 cases
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – There were 259 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the lowest in the past four days, including one fatality from the south central province of Binh Thuan, reported the Health Ministry on November 19. Since the pandemic broke out, Vietnam has recorded 11,511,178 infection cases, ranking 13th out of 230 countries and territories. The same day, 113 patients were given all-clear from the virus, bringing the total recoveries to 10,606,746. So far, the total fatalities have amounted to 43,169, accounting for 0.4% of the total infections. On November 18, as many as 107,210 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered, raising the total to 263,166,365./.
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November 19, 2022 18:12 UTC
Gathering commemorates deceased victims of COVID-19
At the event (Photo: VNA)A gathering in commemoration of deceased victims of COVID-19 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 19 with the participation of local officials, religious dignitaries, families of the victims, and people from all walks of life.Addressing the event, President of the municipal Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Tran Kim Yen recalled the dark time when the pandemic claimed the lives of more than 23,000 people in the southern metropolis.She said the authorities will make further efforts to prevent and control the epidemic and minimise the number of related deaths.Attention will also be paid to fully implementing policies in support of affected families, ensuring social security with no one left behind, the official affirmed.To remember the victims, participants joined an incence and flower offering ritual.So far, the total fatalities in Vietnam have amounted to 43,169, accounting for 0.4% of the total infections./.
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November 19, 2022 12:24 UTC
Ministry enhances professional, strategic cooperation with Thai partners
– A high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Public Security led by Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung has had a series of meetings with leaders of Thailand’s judicial and security bodies to foster related joint works, while accompanying President Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his November 16-19 trip to the nation.At the working session with Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsuthin, Hung said that Vietnam always considers Thailand an important partner in ASEAN. The two sides reviewed past collaboration and set out orientations for their future engagements, focusing on drug crime, terrorism, human trafficking, and prison management, among other matters. Meeting with secretary-general of the National Security Council Gen Supot Malaniyom , the Vietnamese official said via the meeting of the joint working group for political-security cooperation, the sides have so far discussed a series of issues of common concern, including politics, security, intelligence, terrorism prevention and combat, transnational crime, environmental crime, and legal cooperation.On such basis, they agreed on a number of measures to strengthen ties in information exchange, and capture and handover of fugitives fleeing from one country to another following the principle of reciprocity, each country's laws, and international practices.They said they will promote negotiations towards the signing of an extradition treaty between the two countries, and commit to continuing their coordination to prevent individuals and organisations from taking advantage of the territory of one country to conduct activities against the other.The sides agreed to hold their 12th joint working group meeting in Vietnam next year.At the working session with deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Police Roi Ingkhaphairoj , the sides concurred to strengthen joint works in preventing and combating transnational crimes such as drug crime, illegal migration, human trafficking, terrorism, and money laundering. They agreed that their second high-level dialogue on crime prevention and control will take place in Vietnam./.
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November 19, 2022 12:24 UTC
Young military officers of Vietnam, Laos hold exchange
General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)– Forty Vietnamese and Lao young military officers attended an exchange in the northern Lao province of Luang Prabang on November 18, held as part of a visit by General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army (VPA).Addressing the event, Gen. Cuong emphasized that young military officers of both countries have always been the pioneer force in all missions, from protecting the Party’s ideological foundation to responding to unconventional security challenges, especially in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.He expressed a wish that young officers of both countries continue to face up to challenge and accept difficult tasks with youth spirit, thus contributing to national development as well as the cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of defence.Sen. Lt. Gen. Thongloi Silivong, Deputy Defence Minister and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics, affirmed that defence-security is one of the most important pillars in the special ties between Laos and Vietnam and their two armies.For this reason, young officers of the two countries play a significant role in preserving and development the special ties , he said.At the exchange, participating officers shared views on their duties and responsibilities, and suggested contents for cooperation between the two sides.The same day, Gen. Cuong received Vongsanvane Thepphachanh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council of Luang Prabang./.
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November 18, 2022 20:47 UTC
Uganda President to pay official visit to Vietnam
Politics NA Chairman starts Cambodia visit, attendance in AIPA-43 Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Pochentong International Airport in Phnom Penh on November 19 morning, beginning his official visit to Cambodia and attendance in the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43). Politics President holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of APEC economic leaders meeting President Nguyen Xuan Phuc engaged in bilateral meetings with many foreign leaders while attending the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok on November 17 and 18. Politics President attends dialogue between APEC leaders, ABAC President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked committees and working groups of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to enhance dialogues, actively realise the long-term vision for trade and investment in Asia-Pacific, and strengthen multilateral trade system. Politics Official: Vietnam’s attendance at AIPA-43 to show support for Cambodia Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha has said the attendance of the Vietnamese delegation, led by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, at the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly, will be a voice of support for Cambodia in its role as AIPA Chair.
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November 18, 2022 20:27 UTC
Vietnam bird's nests to enter Chinese market through official channel
Refined bird's nest products produced in a farming site in Ha Tinh province. China opens its market for Vietnam's bird's nest. (Photo: VNA)- Vietnam bird’s nests will be officially exported to China after the protocol on allowing the exportation of this product was signed by both countries.Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan on November 16 signed this protocol after it was signed by China’s side.Hoan said the ministry will start preparing the promotion strategy to export bird's nests to China soon.China is the world's largest market for bird's nests, accounting for more than 80% of the global market share. According to the specialised data on bird's nest imports, demand for this product has risen steadily in this market with the import volume rising from 180 tonnes in 2019 to 220 tonnes in 2020 and more than 300 tonnes in 2021.Meanwhile, Vietnam has many favourable conditions for swiftlet farming with its long coastline, many islands, bays and lagoons. The quality of Vietnam bird's nest products is also considered superior to other countries in the region and favoured by Chinese consumers.At the same time, Vietnam has a long border with China which is very convenient for trading and transporting goods to the Chinese market, creating a more competitive advantage for Vietnamese products.Given its economic value and export potential, since 2019 the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has negotiated and submitted to the General Department of Customs of China for the official export of this product to China.“After three years of tenacity, we signed the protocol, starting the official export of bird’s nest products to China.
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November 18, 2022 09:47 UTC
Vietnam calls for UN Security Council reform
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA)New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has asserted that Vietnam consistently supports the reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to ensure its representation, democracy, transparency and efficiency so that it can better respond to global challenges. Addressing a debate at the UN General Assembly on Security Council reform on November 17, the Vietnamese diplomat praised the UNSC’s great efforts over the years to act on challenges, and maintain a large workload even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The official stressed that the UNSC also needs to strengthen discussions and decision-making on emerging security issues that directly threaten international peace and security, including climate change. In 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 47/62 on “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council” and other related issues. Since 2008, according to Decision 62/557 of the General Assembly, every year countries also discuss this topic under the IGN mechanism./.
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November 18, 2022 04:51 UTC