VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 14
The event entitled Digital Literacy: Digital Skills for the Communities was one activity in the framework of the Vietnam International Digital Week in Hanoi. Vietnam International Digital Week highlights global partnershipsThe Vietnam International Digital Week is taking place in Hanoi from October 11-14, highlighting global partnerships for the digital future. "Digital cooperation among ASEAN countries will contribute to forming a digital ASEAN," Hung said. The Vietnam International Digital Week features a series of activities, including the ASEAN conference on 5G, other conferences on digital transformation in industry and smart production, and a forum themed “Why Vietnam 2022” that will look into digital economy in Vietnam. He expressed his hope that Tasmania’s leaders and defence industry companies will participate in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 slate for December.
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October 14, 2022 08:03 UTC
☀️ Morning digest October 14
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged Ho Chi Minh City to focus on solving issues that has drawn great public concerns, especially those related to planning, during a working session with the municipal People's Committee on October 13. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) works with the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan delivers the speech at the event. Le Hoang Son, both from the Vietnam National University, Hanoi made the list./.Read full story
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October 14, 2022 07:18 UTC
East Asian nations commit to dealing with plastic pollution at sea
Cleaning up a beach in the Philippines. Accordingly, member states agreed to take urgent actions and seek effective solutions to deal with plastic pollution and challenges to marine and coastal ecological systems at present and in the future. The event also afforded Vietnam a chance to make active contributions to regional and global initiatives on marine plastic waste, the blue marine economy, marine and coastal spatial planning, and marine protected areas. During the two-day meeting, delegates heard a report on COBSEA’s activities, adopted an action plan on marine waste, established the EAS Regional Node within the framework of the global partnership on marine waste, and updated negotiations on achieving international legally binding tools to end plastic pollution. The 26th meeting will be hosted by Cambodia next year./.
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October 14, 2022 02:56 UTC
President asks HCM City to quickly address people’s urgent issues
Analysing challenges facing HCM City, the President stressed that the city's position as a growth engine for the southern region and the whole country is gradually declining due to its falling growth rate.Meanwhile, technical and social infrastructure is increasingly inadequate compared to the requirements of the new stage of development, especially planning ; and traffic infrastructure is more seriously overloaded, with no progress seen in efforts to reduce traffic jams and flooding. Especially, the city has recorded a low disbursement rate of public investment.Therefore, the President emphasised that ensuring the stability and good control of the macro-economy is of special importance for a mega-city with a large population like Ho Chi Minh City.He asked the city to continue supporting labour supply and training; restoring and developing the business sector; regularly holding dialogues with enterprises to help them address difficulties; and creating favourable conditions for businessmen to contribute more to the city's building and development process.According to the State leader, people in the city are under more severe inflation pressure than those in other localities, so it is necessary to pay due attention to programmes, projects and initiatives which serve social welfare and assist vulnerable groups.The city also needs to continue to reform both policies and public services to make positive changes in the business environment, while improving mechanisms, policies and infrastructure related to digital platforms and innovation; develop digital economy, green economy, and circular economy, he said.Agreeing with the opinion about the need for a new mechanism and policy to help HCM City develop quickly and sustainably in the coming time, the President said that a new policy framework is needed to help the city immediately remove its bottlenecks in infrastructure, congestion, flooding, and environmental pollution./.
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October 14, 2022 01:50 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
Torrential rain is forecast to fall again in central Vietnam for several days, starting on October 13. Along with the North - South railway, there are five railway lines connecting HCM City with other localities including Nha Trang – HCM City (high-speed rail), HCM City – Cần Thơ, HCM City – Lộc Ninh, HCM City - Tây Ninh and Thủ Thiêm - Long Thành. The HCM City – Cần Thơ high-speed railway project will pass through five localities including HCM City, Long An, Tiền Giang, Vĩnh Long and Cần Thơ with nine stations. On September 21, 92 Vietnamese also returned to Vietnam through Moc Bai International Border Gate after fleeing from a casino in Cambodia. She conveyed to her host an invitation to visit Vietnam from Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
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October 13, 2022 07:40 UTC
East Asian Seas countries cooperate to deal with marine plastic pollution
An exercise to stop oil spills in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Illustration. (Photo: VNA)East Asian Seas countries are currently in the process of negotiating a global agreement to put an end to plastic pollution and marine plastic litter, said Pham Thu Hang, Deputy Director-General of the Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands (VISI) on October 12.The regional countries are close to a new agreement on global biodiversity goals through the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to conserve and protect the nature and essential natural ecosystem services for humans, Hang told the 25th Inter-governmental Meeting of the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), Part Two, underway in Hanoi.The event brought together representatives from nine COBSEA member states, namely Cambodia, China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.It is a very promising joint initiative by countries in the East Asian Seas region, she said, noting that the marine and coastal ecosystems of the Seas of East Asia are at risk of habitat loss, pollution and climate change due to human activities.She went on to say that Vietnam has taken various measures to tackle these issues. It has adopted the 2020 Law on Environment Protection; and issued a national strategy for sustainable development of marine economy in tandem with protection of environment and ocean ecosystems and a national action plan for management of marine plastic debris by 2030, she noted, adding that it has also accelerated plastic awareness campaigns and pushed for scientific research, innovation, technology transfer and new public-private partnership in addressing plastic pollution.Vietnam maintains its political commitment to forming a global agreement on marine plastic pollution based on international laws and within the UN framework, for a blue ocean, green planet, peace, stability and prosperity, she stated./.
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October 13, 2022 02:18 UTC
Vietnam, Japan look to push digital transformation cooperation
Vietnam wishes to continue receiving close coordination and assistance from the Japanese Government and businesses in promoting their strategic partnership on digital transformation , Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Huy Dung said on October 12.He made the statement at a forum themed “Digital Transformation for an Inclusive Digital Society ”, which was co-organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC), the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Digital Agency of Japan and the Centre for International Cooperation for Computerisation (CICC).The event, part of the Vietnam International Digital Week 2022, provides an opportunity for participants to share experience in the field of digital transformation and digital society, thereby enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in the information and communications sector, contributing to building a digital partnership between the two countries.The Deputy Minister said that Japan has succeeded in the industrialisation process and caught up with many advanced countries. The East Asian nation has experience in solving social problems such as population aging, resources management and climate change, he noted.Dung said that valuable experience shared by Japan ese speakers was useful for the Vietnamese side.Addressing the event, Koichiro Urabe, CICC Director, affirmed that digital transformation is necessary for the further development of the economy and society in Japan and Vietnam.To make digital transformation beneficial to people, Japan is studying related issues, including a national initiative on building digital cities, he said.Urabe added the forum will help Japan and Vietnam deepen their understanding of digital transformation and promote further cooperation in the digital field./.
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October 12, 2022 23:54 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 12
Yesterday evening, 16 petrol stations announced they were out of stock, bringing the number of gas stations temporarily closed to 137, nearly a fourth of the total gas stations in the city. Binh Duong has 477 gas stations and nine distributors with fuel reserves of over 66,000 cubic meters. By yesterday afternoon, local people and workers flocked to the operational gas stations for refueling. The loss-making gas stations closed down in droves while the demand for fuel among local people remained high. Therefore, they swarmed into operational gas stations, resulting in congestion at these places, the representative explained.
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October 12, 2022 18:17 UTC
Vietnam, Finland share experience in water resource protection
Speaking at the event, Thanh said the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has drafted an amended Law on Water Resources, focusing on four groups of policies passed by the National Assembly, including ensuring water security, the equitisation of the water sector, a water resource-based economy, protecting water resources and preventing water-borne harm, while suggesting amendments to several policies. As Finland has experience and technology in underground water treatment, so Thanh suggested the European country share its experience in this area. In response, Kurvinen said the effective management of water in Finland is the foundation for outstanding successes of the water sector. A representative from the Finnish Water Utilities Association said effectively using water not only helps save water but also energy and other resources. The event afforded the two countries’ enterprises a chance to seek solutions to reasonable use and sustainable management of water resources./.
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October 11, 2022 19:07 UTC
India looks to boost trade ties with ASEAN
– India has so far signed 13 free trade agreements ( FTA s) with its trading partners, including those with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a bid to enhance international trade relation s.ASEAN is one of the focal regions for India. The trade and investment ties between India and ASEAN have also grown over the past decade thanks to India's Look East Policy. Two-way trade rose to 110.4 billion USD in the 2021-2022 thanks to a number of key agreements signed between the two sides. Since trade and investment are priority areas of economic cooperation between ASEAN and India, AITIGA, which was signed in 2009, has continually been at the forefront of engagement. Since AITIGA took effect in January 2010, trade between ASEAN and India has increased remarkably, with an increase of 23% in exports and 55% in imports over the past decade.
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October 11, 2022 10:52 UTC
Vietnam calls for comprehensive approach in addressing climate change challenges
Illustrative image (Source: kinhtemoitruong.vn)– Vietnam called for a comprehensive approach in addressing challenges relating to climate change, environment and bio-diversity , at a meeting of the Economic and Financial Committee of the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session on October 10. Le Thi Minh Thoa , Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam at the UN, suggested that ahead of the upcoming relevant meetings of the UN, countries should work to ensure pragmatic progress in the implementation of international commitments.People should be put at the centre in the response efforts, she said, stressing the need to ensure financial balance for climate change mitigation and adaptation.Thoa proposed countries continue to integrate climate, environment and biodiversity issues into their legal frameworks, policies and action plans; build and promote a green, sustainable economy; and raise public awareness of the matters.She emphasised the significance of science, technology and innovation to national sustainable development strategies, as well as scientific and technical cooperation, and technology transfer in this regard.The representative spoke of Vietnam’s efforts in implementing comprehensive and specific measures to fulfill its climate and environment commitments, saying the country has amended and adopted relevant legal documents and updated its National Climate Change Strategy to 2050 and the Nationally Determined Contributions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)./.
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October 11, 2022 08:41 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 11
Eighth Vietnam- Japan Festival to be held in HCMCThe Eighth Vietnam - Japan Festival will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. For her part, Tomoko highlighted the breakthrough developments of the Japan – Vietnam relations, especially in UN peacekeeping operations. Earlier, Pham was elected by the provincial People's Council as new Chairman of the Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee. Hanoi applies digital technology in road traffic controlThe Hanoi People's Committee will intensify the application of digital technology in traffic control and road infrastructure maintenance. Two wins against India and Singapore in the recent international friendly tournament in Ho Chi Minh City helped Vietnam gain a considerable advantage.
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October 11, 2022 08:03 UTC
Network helps connect Vietnamese, German experts in automobile sector
Participants at the event (Photo: VNA)– The Vietnam Germany Innovation Network (VGI Network) has held a conference in Wolfsburg, Germany, to foster connectivity among Vietnamese experts and businesses as well as those of the Vietnamese origin in automobile industry and relevant technical sectors.The VGI-Automobile conference aimed to link experts with Vietnamese businesses operating in the European market in technical sectors to support the firms in approaching and partnering with German enterprises where Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin experts are working.It also offered a chance for the experts to meet diplomatic officials and representatives from Vietnamese ministries and sectors to explore the demand of Vietnamese businesses at home, and introduce their capacity and possibility to bring German technologies to the firms.Participants at the event discussed opportunities to strengthen their connectivity and cooperation in automobile and related technical sectors.
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October 10, 2022 22:12 UTC
First Vietnam International Digital Week to open tomorrow
Illustrative image (Source: Internet)– The first Vietnam International Digital Week (VIDW) 2022 will open on October 11, expecting the participation of leaders of ministries, sectors and management agencies related to digital transformation from ASEAN countries, as well as international organisations, associations and digital firms from all around the world.According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, the event, part of the activities to respond to the National Digital Transformation Day (October 10), will be held under the theme of “Global Partnership for Sustainable Digital Future”.Running until October 14, the week will include a series of activities, such as conferences, forums on digital transformation, the development of digital economy, digital society, 5G network, cooperation in data protection, fake news prevention and combat, and the improvement of digital skills for the people.Vietnam has designed important strategies to speed up digital transformation and boost digital economy, digital society and digital government. Establishing bilateral and multilateral digital partnerships with countries in the region and the world has been defined as a key task in the next 10 years, in order to maximise resources for the acceleration of the construction of a digital Vietnam.The ministry underlined that the VIDW 2022 will focus on promoting and expanding digital partnerships, with priority to completing institution and management environment, developing digital technology industry and digital infrastructure, building a safe and reliable cyberspace and improving digital skills for people.The WIDW 2022 is also a chance for organisations, individuals and businesses from Vietnam, other ASEAN countries and the world to directly meet, share information and seek cooperation opportunities and partnership in trade, investment, market development, thus joining hands in promoting digital transformation ./.
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October 10, 2022 21:24 UTC
Winners of Vietnam Digital Awards 2022 announced
At the award ceremony (Photo: VNA)Forty-nine organisations, businesses, products and solutions were honoured at Vietnam Digital Awards 2022 in Hanoi on October 9 for their contributions to the process of national digital transformation The awards has accessed 10,000 businesses, attracted 1,000 entries and honoured a total of 300 units and individuals that offer outstanding digital transformation solutions through its five editions, according to Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung.Notably, apart from domestic firms, this year’s awards saw the participation of foreign enterprises, he added, expressing his hope that the winners will further contribute to Vietnam’s digital transformation.Nguyen Duc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission , said the awards has also created a playground for collectives and individuals to exchange experience in digital transformation, digital economic development, and high-tech application in management, production and business.Organisers said they received nearly 400 dossiers, many of which have used new technologies like AI, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain and Cloud, covering health care, education, banking, transport, energy and logistics, among others./.
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October 10, 2022 10:10 UTC