5th Vietnam-Cambodia people's friendship and cooperation meeting held in Dak Nong
Art performance at the event (Photo: VNA)Dak Nong (VNA) - The 5th Vietnam-Cambodia people's friendship and cooperation meeting took place in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on November 7. Located to the south of the Central Highlands region, Dak Nong shares a 141km border with Mondulkiri. There is great potential for the two localities to promote comprehensive cooperation in economy, culture, trade, tourism and investment. In his speech, Colonel Bui Duc Chinh, Political Commissar of the Border Guard High Command of Dak Nong province, emphasised that over the years, the two sides have coordinated closely to maintain political security, social order and safety along the border of Dak Nong and Mondulkiri. The same day, the two sides visited the Dak Nong Aluminum Company under the Vietnam Coal and Minerals Industry Group in Dak R'Lap district./.
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November 08, 2022 02:11 UTC
US pledges support to Vietnam in just energy transition
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on November 7 affirmed support to Vietnam in just energy transition and climate change response At a meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on the sidelines of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Kerry said the US will boost cooperation with Vietnam and work together with the Southeast Asian nation to fulfill climate commitments.For his part, Ha reiterated Vietnam’s commitment made at COP26 to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and stressed that the country is rolling out comprehensive measures in energy transition to complete the target.However, he said, ensuring energy security to serve economic development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the same time require international support in terms of both resources and technology.The two sides compared notes on ways and solutions to cope with climate change and limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius as set in the Paris Agreement on climate change.The COP27 is taking place in Egypt from November 6-18./.
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November 07, 2022 21:14 UTC
State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs delegation visits Malaysia
Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Mai Phan Dung (Photo: VNA)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – A delegation of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs visited Malaysia from November 3-5 to learn more about the Vietnamese community in the country. While in Malaysia, the delegation, led by vice chairman Mai Phan Dung, visited the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community, and made field trips to business facilities run by Vietnamese people. Ambassador Tran Viet Thai said about 40,000 Vietnamese people are living, working and studying in Malaysia, adding that the embassy has paid attention to citizen protection and support. The committee stands ready to organise meetings, both online and in-person, to facilitate goods distribution by Vietnamese enterprises in Malaysia, he added. The official briefed the nationals on Vietnam’s foreign policy towards OVs, and took in opinions raised by them./.
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November 07, 2022 19:35 UTC
Indonesia approves home-grown COVID-19 vaccine
Illustrative photo (Source:ANTARA)- Indonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has issued emergency use authorisation ( EUA ) for IndoVac COVID-19 vaccine produced by state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Bio Farma Addressing a recent press conference, BPOM Head Penny K. Lukito said that the IndoVac vaccine was produced for use as a booster shot.Earlier, PT Bio Farma President Director Honesti Basyir said that the company is ready to produce 20 million doses of this vaccine in the initial stage. The figure can be further increased to 100 million doses per year by 2024.IndoVac's clinical trials showed that the vaccine had good efficacy in increasing antibody concentration and guaranteeing the body's safety.Moreover, during immuno-bridging trials with comparison vaccines, the IndoVac vaccine had better effectiveness than them, with an efficacy of above 80%./.
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November 07, 2022 10:26 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 7
Vietnam greatly values ties with BelgiumPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 6 for the newly-appointed Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche, during which the host affirmed that Vietnam always values its ties with the European nation. The PM thanked the Government and people of Belgium for providing 100,000 doses of Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine for Vietnam, considering it as a kind gesture in the bilateral ties. The Miss Tourism Mekong 2022 will have typical values of tourism in the new normal period including river tourism, heritage tourism, and green tourism. Vietnam, Japan restart tourism activities in post-COVID periodTourism activities between Vietnam and Japan have started to flourish after more than two years of “freezing” due to the adverse impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam attends 39th World Social Security ForumThe Vietnam Social Security (VSS) delegation led by Dao Viet Anh, deputy director general, recently participated in the 39th World Social Security Forum in Morocco.
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November 07, 2022 08:24 UTC
Pessimistic outlook for maritime transport firms amid weak demand
Business Bidding plan for North-South Expressway approved The Ministry of Transport has approved a bidding plan for packages of 12 subprojects under the Eastern North-South Expressway project in 2021-2025 (second phase). Business CIIE 2022: TH Group's strategic move in billion-people market TH Group's annual attendance at the China International Import Exposition (CIIE), the country’s largest fair, taking place from November 5-10, continues to affirm its position in the market of the world largest economy, therefore increasing the reach of TH dairy products and beverages in particular and Vietnamese-branded products in general to international consumers. Business Plenty of franchising opportunities in Vietnam: conference Vietnam has a lot of opportunities for franchising, with many businesses having the capability to become a franchisee, even a master franchisee, a recent conference has heard.
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November 07, 2022 06:30 UTC
Philippines: bomb attack kills one, injures 11
At least one passenger was dead while 11 others were injured in a bomb explosion inside a bus in Tacurong city in the Philippines Sultan Kudarat province on November 6.Major General Roy Galido, commander of the Filipinos Army's Sixth Infantry Division, said the bomb, believed to be an improvised explosive device, went off while traveling southwest from Kidapawan City to Tacurong City on Mindanao island.Galido added that the military has coordinated with the provincial police to investigate whether the attack was part of an extortion activity of criminal groups in the area.The bus company has been getting bomb threats, Galido said.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack./.
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November 06, 2022 19:21 UTC
New policies on COVID-19 fight needed: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 6 suggested adopting new mechanisms and policies on COVID-19 prevention and control, which, he said, should match the new situation.Chairing a meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID 19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi, the PM stressed that vaccination remains a strategic solution in the pandemic combat.Vigilance should be maintained to prevent pandemic resurgence, he said, urging the harmonious implementation of solutions regarding social welfare, and social safety and order, as well as the programme on socio-economic recovery and development, and the COVID-19 prevention and control programme.The PM asked ministries, agencies and localities to continue keeping a close watch on the pandemic situation, especially the appearance of new variants, and review the materialisation of relevant documents.He urged the steering committees for COVID-19 prevention and control at the provincial level to carry forward their role in accelerating vaccination, preparing drugs, medical equipment and human resources for the fight, and the research and production of vaccines, biological products, medicines and medical equipment.Obstacles relating to mechanisms, policies and procedures, especially administrative procedures in pandemic prevention and control, and socio-economic recovery and development, should be removed, Chinh emphasised.The PM asked press agencies to work harder to reflect Vietnam’s performance in pandemic containment, and socio-economic recovery and development.He said along with the COVID-19 fight, the Ministry of Health and other ministries, agencies and localities need to pay attention to the expanded immunisation programme and step up efforts to combat other diseases like dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth and monkeypox.The Ministry of Health reported that Vietnam has recorded more than 11.5 million COVID-19 cases so far, of whom over 10.6 have recovered. The death toll reached some 43,000.In October alone, the country detected 24,283 cases, down 64,8% from the previous month, with 15 deaths, down 16 cases.As of November 2, the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected was over 262 million./.
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November 06, 2022 15:12 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 6
Despite the growing desire for digital transformation, the lack of IT talents and high prices are preventing many businesses from implementing digital strategies. Currently, each enterprise can only solve a narrow corner in the digital transformation of the real estate market. Nguyen Tran Linh, general director of SSLAND Joint Stock Company, said technologies were comprehensively changing the operation of real estate businesses. The digital transformation for the real estate market was a long process, Doanh said, adding that developing an ecosystem was vital for the real estate market to follow the sustainable development trend. Digital transformation, inevitable trend of Vietnamese press: forumVietnam is in the process of digital transformation and the press is no exception.
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November 06, 2022 10:39 UTC
Vietnam targets ample vaccine supply for domestic use till 2030
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam recently signed a decision approving a programme to ensure vaccine supplies for vaccination till 2030. These include the expanded immunisation programme, vaccines used for service immunisation and for epidemic disease prevention and control. By 2025, Vietnam will master technology to produce 10 types of vaccines, produce at least three vaccines, including 5-in-1 vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus Influenzae (Hib) and either polio or hepatitis B. By the 2030, the country is expected to master production technology for 15 vaccine types and able to produce five types that are comparable to international-standard ones. Other suggestions include improving infrastructure to develop vaccine sci-tech and innovation centres, adopting new technology to produce vaccines against cancer, as well as combination vaccines.
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November 06, 2022 09:27 UTC
Fruit exports to bring home over 5 bln USD by 2025
These include dragon fruit, mango, banana, lychee, longan fruit, orange, pomelo, pineapple, rambutan, durian, jackfruit, passion fruit, avocado and custard apple. By 2025, the total fruit farming area nationwide will reach 1.2 million ha with an output of 14 million tonnes. By 2030, the country will have 1.3 million ha for fruit cultivation which will yield more than 16 million tonnes. There will be 1 million ha for growing the above fruits with some 13-14 million tonnes. The General Department of Customs reported that in eight months of this year, dragon fruit was the top currency earner among other fruits with nearly 463 million USD, followed by banana with 237 million USD and durian 158 million USD./.
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November 06, 2022 09:27 UTC
Indonesia targets producing 2 million electric motorbikes by 2024
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has said that the country is targeting to produce 2 million electric motorcycles by 2024. Speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ION Mobility and State-run electricity provider PLN on November 2, the minister said the Ministry of Industry needs to fulfill certain responsibilities on the supply side, while other ministries and agencies, including PLN, will need to carry out tasks related to infrastructure. Currently, Indonesia has 35 electric motorcycle factories with a production capacity of 1.1 million units per year, and their number is set to increase with Singapore’s ION Mobility planning to also build a factory in Karawang, West Java, he noted. With the efforts made by the government and other stakeholders, he said it is expected that Indonesia will be able to switch from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles as the potential is huge. Under the electric vehicle road map, the Indonesian Government is targeting to put 2 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2025./.
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November 05, 2022 17:39 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 5
Vietnam, Bulgaria ink judicial cooperation programmeThe Ministry of Justice of Vietnam and the Ministry of Justice of Bulgaria have recently signed a programme on judicial cooperation for the 2023-2024 period. Signatories to the document were Justice Minister Le Thanh Long of Vietnam and his Bulgarian counterpart Krum Zarkov. Vietnam and RoK hold copyright forum 2022Hanoi is set to host a Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) copyright forum on November 9 by the Copyright Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Commission (KCC). As many as 50 delegates from various competent agencies from both Vietnam and the RoK, including Vietnam Television (VTV) and the Vietnam Centre for Protecting Music Copyright (VCPMC), will attend the function. Vietnam and the RoK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on copyright protection cooperation in September, 2013.
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November 05, 2022 16:28 UTC
Vietnam’s meat import not expected to surge later this year
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s import of meat and meat products is not expected to increase dramatically later this year thanks to abundant supply at home that basically meets demand, according to experts from the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Import-Export Management. India, the US, Brazil, the Republic of Korea and Russia were the biggest exporters of meat and meat products to Vietnam in the period. India took the lead with 37,350 tonnes valued at 125.84 million USD, up 164.9% in volume and 180.7% in value year-on-year. In particular, import of pork continued with the downward trend due to slow demand recovery while that of beef, poultry and buffalo meat was on the rise. Brazil topped the list with 11,790 tonnes worth 25.6 million USD, up 8% in volume and down 2.2% in value./.
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November 05, 2022 11:54 UTC
Vietnam business delegation seeks investment, trade opportunities in Israel
At the Vietnam-Israel conference on production and trade cooperation (Photo: VNA)Tel Aviv (VNA) – A Vietnamese business delegation made a trip to Israel on November 3-4 during which they attended a Vietnam-Israel conference on production and trade cooperation in Tel Aviv. As part of the national trade promotion programme in 2022, the event was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel’s Vietnam Trade Office and the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), aiming to support Vietnamese firms in technological transfer and export to Israel. Deputy Director of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Promotion Agency Le Hoang Tai said Vietnam and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement with 11 rounds of talks held since March 2016. Israel is now the fifth largest trade partner of Vietnam in West Asia. During the trip, the Vietnamese delegation visited and held a working session with Green2000, a leading hi-tech agriculture company in Israel, to explore cooperation opportunities./.
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November 05, 2022 10:18 UTC