Slovak Constitution Day marked in HCM City
VSFA HCM City President Bui Quang Hai addresses the event (Photo: VNA) VSFA HCM City President Bui Quang Hai addresses the event- A get-together was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 28 by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the municipal chapter of the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association (VSFA HCM City) to mark the 30th anniversary of Slovak Constitution Day (September 1).Addressing the event, VSFA HCM City President Bui Quang Hai reviews the ties between the two countries since they set up diplomatic relations on February 2, 1950.He highlighted Slovakia's support to Vietnam throughout the history, especially in personnel training.Particularly, Slovakia's recognition of Vietnamese-Slovakian community as its 14th ethnic minority group has created favourable conditions for the community to make more contributions to the host society, he stressed.He also underlined the sound partnership among localities of both sides, as well as bilateral cultural cooperation.For his part, Deputy Ambassador and Trade Counsellor of the Slovak Embassy in Vietnam Marian Veres said that for Slovak people, Vietnam is an attractive country with great potential. He said that he has worked to recover and further beef up bilateral ties, especially in economy.He noted that before COVID-19 broke out, many Slovak firms showed interest in Vietnam, holding that this positive trend will return, so that the business communities of both sides will foster their partnership.According to the VSFA HCM City, Slovakia has been an important partner of Vietnam in Central and Eastern Europe, with two-way trade rising through the years.Statistics from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) showed that two-way trade hit 1 billion USD in 2020. As of the middle of this year, Slovakia had ranked 45th out of 135 countries and territories investing in Vietnam with 12 projects worth 140.8 million USD./.
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August 28, 2022 23:22 UTC
Firms urged to cooperate to accelerate 5G in Vietnam
Speakers at the conference: “Accelerating 5G connections in Vietnam." The conference was also a place for representatives from stakeholders to share their insights on how to scale up 5G in the country.O.H. By bringing everyone together, we believe that we can establish a partnership between companies and organisations and work together to help Vietnam get closer to its set 5G plan and targets. By 2025, the population basically will have 5G coverage and by 2030, all people will have 5G coverage. With the available broadband telecoms infrastructure via fiber optic and mobile, 5G technology will be the premise for all industries and sectors in the economy to implement digital transformation, ready for Industry 4.0 .
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August 28, 2022 20:26 UTC
Vietnam should boost mechanisation of fruit cultivation: experts
A longan orchard equipped with an efficient irrigation system in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA)- Using machines to cultivate fruits in the country still has limitations and the harvesting stage is done mostly by hand, experts said.Fruits are one of the country’s key agricultural products for export and the country has 1.18 million hectares of fruits as of last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development.Speaking at a recent seminar held in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, Vu Van Tien, deputy head of the department, said mechanising the country’s fruit cultivation is focused on land preparation, tending, harvest, transportation and processing, and post-harvest preservation.Mechanisation for land preparation is used on more than 90% of the country’s total fruit area and 70-80% for tending, he said.In the harvesting stage, most fruits are harvested manually, he said.To increase yield and quality, reduce labour and production costs, and enhance competitiveness, it is necessary to increase mechanisation in harvesting, he added.Nguyen Duc Long, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post–Harvesting Technology, said machines used in the country’s fruit cultivation are focused mostly on the land preparation and tending stages such as irrigation and spraying pesticides. Mechanisation for the country’s fruit cultivation is only implemented in each separate cultivation stage and has not been implemented synchronously for all the cultivation stages,” he said.Small scale cultivation, scattered growing areas, and fruit growing areas mostly owned by households who have limited mechanisation capacity are major reasons hindering the process of mechanisation, he said.Meanwhile, there are not many types of machines and facilities that meet the requirements of mechanisation and suit the cultivation situation in the country, he said.In addition, investment in researching mechanisation for the country’s agriculture production is still modest, he said.To increase mechanisation, the country needs to identify the potential and advantages of each locality to choose types of machines and facilities suited for each kind of fruit, he said.In addition, it is necessary to establish large-scale growing areas and upgrade transport infrastructure for agriculture production in rural areas, he said.Besides researching and using agricultural machines and facilities, the country should prioritise applying smart devices to manage information and data for agricultural production, according to participants at the seminar.It is also necessary to develop human resources for modern agricultural production, including workers who operate modern agricultural machines, they said.The Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have implemented various policies to boost mechanisation in agricultural production in recent years.Fruit growers in the country, especially in the Mekong Delta, have used more machines in cultivation.The delta has 400,000ha of fruits with an annual output of 4.3 million tonnes, accounting for 60 % of the country’s total output.Vo Huu Thoai, head of the Southern Fruit Research Institute, said mechanisation for fruit cultivation in the Mekong Delta has yielded positive results.In a specialised durian growing area covering more than 15,000ha in Cai Lay district, which is Tien Giang province’s largest durian producer, farmers have strengthened mechanisation in tending orchards.In the area, stages such as pumping irrigation water into orchards, irrigating trees and spraying pesticides are done by machines.Some large farms have applied mechanisation in harvesting fruits to reduce harvesting cost, reduce depending on harvest workers and meet harvest requirements, he said.Vo Van Lap, head of Tien Giang province’s Sub-department of Rural Development, said the province has strengthened mechanisation in agricultural production.In fruit cultivation, the use of machines for land preparation is 84.3% of the province’s total fruit growing area; for pumping water and spraying pesticides, 100%; and using efficient irrigation systems, 59%.Tien Giang is the country’s largest fruit producer./.
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August 27, 2022 20:50 UTC
Vietnam develops in all fields: Cambodian official
A corner of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)– Over the past 77 years, Vietnam, under the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Government, has grown in all spheres, bring progress, prosperity, and better prestige to the nation in the region and in the world, said a Cambodian official.Governor of Cambodia’s Preah Sihanouk province Kouch Chamroeun made the remarks at a ceremony held by the Vietnamese Consulate General here on August 26 to celebrate Vietnam’s 77th National Day (September 2).The official affirmed that 55 years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Cambodia have consolidated and enhanced their solidarity, traditional friendship, and mutual gratitude.Vietnam is grateful for the sacrifices of the Cambodian people for its cause of national harmony and reunification in the 60s and 70s, while Cambodia remembers and is grateful for the sacrifices of Vietnamese soldiers and people for its cause of liberating the people from the Pol Pot genocidal regime in the 70s and 80s of the last century, he added.The bilateral ties have recorded myriad important achievements across sectors for the sake of their people and for peace, stability, and development in Southeast Asia, he noted.The official also highlighted the two sides’ efforts to improve the effectiveness of their cooperation mechanisms via the Party and Government channels and to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels as the basis for developing their comprehensive collaboration.For his part, Vietnamese Consul General Vu Ngoc Ly expressed his confidence in the further growth of the cooperative relations between the two nations./.
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August 27, 2022 17:31 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 27
The UN will further support Vietnam in energy transition, resource mobilisation and technology transfer to achieve the commitments, he pledged. We are very pleased to sign the MOU with UNFPA in Vietnam and feel that UNFPA is truly acting as a bridge between Japan and Vietnam". Ring smuggling people into Vietnam busted in Lao CaiPolice in the northern border province of Lao Cai recently busted a ring that smuggled people into Vietnam. Since 2015, from an energy exporter, Vietnam has become a net energy importer. Dung held that in order to turn potential into reality, there is much for Vietnam to do from now to 2030.
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August 27, 2022 11:38 UTC
Vietnam contributes to promoting NPT’s role in global security
– The 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded in New York, the US, on August 26 night (local time), after nearly four weeks of working, during which Vietnam contributed to promoting the NPT’s role in global security The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, emphasised Vietnam's consistent stance on supporting radical nuclear weapon disarmament to prevent nuclear weapon proliferation, and upholding the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, while highlighting the need for the international community to make every effort to solve common nuclear challenges.The delegation also shared opinions on issues of great international concern, including upholding the role of the NPT, and stressed the humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons. As the vice president of the conference, Vietnam and other countries actively promoted and managed its working agenda.The Vietnamese delegation also worked closely with ASEAN countries and non-aligned countries to promote the priorities of these countries.The conference’s discussions focused on all three elements of the treaty – non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.Although member states could not reach consensus on a final document, they all stressed the importance of the NPT to the global non-proliferation and disarmament mechanism and the need to intensify efforts to strengthen this mechanism in the coming time./.
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August 27, 2022 10:16 UTC
Vietnam issues national plan on aquaculture development for 2021-2030
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)VNA– Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision to promulgate a national plan on aquaculture development in the 2021 – 2030 period.The scheme’s overall aims is to develop aquaculture sustainably in response to climate change . The plan is also being set in place to improve productivity, quality, value, and competitiveness of aquatic products. This will help meet demand from domestic and international markets as aquaculture develops further in Vietnam.As per the plan, by 2025, the total aquaculture production and export value will reach 5.6 million tonnes and 7.8 billion USD per year, with an annual rate of value growth averaging 4%.It set the goal for the domestic production to be capable of supplying a large volume of products and sufficient breeding facilities for aquatic animals with high value.Meanwhile, more than 30 concentrated aquaculture rearing and breeding areas will be invested and upgraded serving production requirements.The plan also sets out a target of building a supply chain, processing and consumption to ensure a stable output for over 30% of the total aquatic production.By 2030, the yield of the sector is expected to hit 7 million tonnes annually, and contribute to better job creation and income improvement for workers.Tasks set for the sector to press ahead include building and developing aquaculture areas to ensure food safety as well as increasing the use rate of domestic raw materials to reduce costs.All economic sectors will be encouraged to invest in technology transfer, build facilities for the production of materials and equipment, improve competitiveness, and provide domestic services serving production and cost reduction./.
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August 27, 2022 08:57 UTC
Ring smuggling people into Vietnam busted in Lao Cai
Men arrested for smuggling people into Vietnam (Photo: VNA)– Police in the northern border province of Lao Cai recently busted a ring that smuggled people into Vietnam.In early July, the Security Unit under Lao Cai city’s Police Department detected a ring using social network applications to induce Vietnam ese people living in border areas to organise illegal entry for Chinese people to Vietnam via Lao Cai province to go to a third country.On August 20, the police arrested Tran Van Hop and Le Quy Ngoc, residing in Bao Thang district; and Wangjiang, Xiaojun, and Tang Caiyong, residing in China’s Sichuan province.They then arrested Vu Trong Hung, Giang Su Din and Hoang Van Manh, said to be “important links” in this ring./.
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August 26, 2022 21:53 UTC
UNDP official praised for contributions to Vietnam’s development
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen (Photo: VNA)– Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam hailed outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiese n for her initiatives and contributions to supporting Vietnam in promoting socio-economic development and international integration, during a reception for her in Hanoi on August 26.Dam expressed his joy at the fruitful cooperation between Vietnam and the UN over the last decades, affirming that the Vietnamese Government highly values the role played by the UNDP in supporting development worldwide.He also praised Wiesen for her support to help Vietnam improve its role and position in the international arena, and further bolster its cooperation relations with the UN and the UNDP in particular.According to the Vietnamese leader, UNDP and Wiesen personally actively promoted the support of medical equipment and supplies for Vietnam during its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; promptly made reports on socio-economic impacts caused by the health crisis on poor households in Vietnam; and proposed measures for and supported Vietnamese ministries and sectors in building policies to swiftly respond to the pandemic and speed up socio-economic recovery.The Vietnamese leader also spoke highly of UNDP’s assistance for Vietnam in accelerating the country's administrative reform and green and inclusive economic recovery; unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance; and facilitating women to join UN peacekeeping operations.Dam expressed his hope that the UNDP will continue to help Vietnam improve its readiness to respond to future diseases, and review and speed up the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); as well as share experience and good practices in the world with the Southeast Asian nation on solving socio-economic impacts on vulnerable groups during its green transition scheme.The Deputy PM also suggested UNDP enhance technical support for Vietnam in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and increasing resilience and adaptive capacity of communities, economic sectors and ecosystems.For her part, Wiesen promised to make more practical contributions to the cooperation relations between Vietnam and the UNDP in the framework of the Vietnam – UNDP Country Programme in the 2022 – 2026 period which aims to help Vietnam promote circular economy and multidimensional poverty reduction; respond to climate change; strengthen resilience to natural disasters; and ensure environmental sustainability, among others./.
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August 26, 2022 11:50 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 26
The win pushed Nam to the quarter-final where he will face No 1 seed Alastair Gray on August 26. The festival will be co-hosted by the German Business Association (GBA) and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam). Since its rollout in Vietnam in 1992, GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam has become an annual event bringing unique German cultural and traditional experiences to Vietnamese people. The events on August 25 and 26 are held by the Da Nang Department of Natural Resources and Environment in coordination with the Vietnam Urban and Industrial Zone Environment Association, the Vietnam Environmental Industry Association, and the Vietnam Waste Recycling Association. Secondly, Vietnam is reaping the rewards from its efforts to position in the shift of the global supply chain.
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August 26, 2022 08:16 UTC
Think tank points out reasons for Vietnam being increasingly desirable partner to Australia
A container vessel at Hai Phong Port (Photo: VNA)– A report recently released by Australia’s Perth USAsia Centre has pointed out some factors making Vietnam an increasingly desirable partner to Australia and other countries.The report, entitled “Engaging a proactive Vietnam: A pragmatic economic agenda for Australia”, wrote that firstly, Vietnam’s economic size and sophisticated response to COVID-19 makes it one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic nations. Alongside maintaining its political stability, safeguarding territorial integrity, and maintaining social order, the country’s main aim is economic growth. For this reason, Vietnam has been not only a participant in multilateral trade efforts but also a leading champion of regional trade integration.Vietnam’s international role has been increasingly active and consequential within the ASEAN framework and in regional and international forums more broadly. As the 2020 Chair of ASEAN during a pandemic year and a non-permanent UN Security Council member, it played an active role at a time of geopolitical uncertainty, reinforcing its image as a responsible player on the international stage.Regarding Australia - Vietnam relations, the report said Australia has been a valued partner of Vietnam, particularly due to early joint efforts on several major infrastructure projects, including My Thuan Bridge (completed in 2000) and Cao Lanh Bridge (completed in 2018). Vietnam also values Australia as a regional partner.
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August 25, 2022 21:15 UTC
Authorities working to protect Vietnamese citizens tricked to work illegally in Cambodia: official
The Binh Ghi River section through which 40 Vietnamese nationals escaped from the Rich World casino, located in Kaoh Thom district of Cambodia's Kandal province, to return to Vietnam on August 18. (Photo: VNA)– Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang on August 25 updated the media on the issue that many Vietnamese people had been tricked to work illegally in Cambodia.Addressing the ministry’s regular press meeting, she highlighted that the Vietnamese Government pays close attention to this issue.The media in the two countries recently reported many Vietnamese nationals have been tricked to work illegally in Cambodia and faced difficulties.Facing that fact, the Foreign Ministry and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia have worked closely with domestic minitries, sectors, and localities, especially the provinces bordering Cambodia, as well as Cambodian authorities to collect and verify information, carry out many citizen protection measures, and repatriate those in distress.More than 500 Vietnamese citizens have been helped to return home safely while thousands of others received assistance in handling procedures, Hang said, noting that the Ministry of Public Security cracked down on many gangs and arrested many for sending people to work illegally in Cambodia in the first half of this year.The spokeswoman said in the time ahead, the Foreign Ministry and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia will keep coordinating with domestic authorities and localities and Cambodia to increase citizen protection measures, help the tricked citizens return home, and ensure their rights and legitimate interests.Localities will also step up monitoring and issue warnings to locals about working abroad, she stressed.Regarding the 11 Vietnamese nationals who are stranded in Cambodia while trying to flee to Vietnam and could be expelled by local authorities due to lacking passports, Hang said after receiving the information, the Foreign Ministry had instructed the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia to work with local authorities to ask for early investigation and stronger examination of working sites, especially those providing entertainment services, so as to detect, prevent, and deal with any cases of illegal employment of workers.The Foreign Ministry also requested the embassy to work with the host country’s agencies to protect and rescue the foreign workers, including Vietnamese ones, who are exploited by employers, work closely with Vietnam’s authorities to increase the management of exit and entry in the two countries’ land border areas to prevent and minimise illegal exits, according to the spokeswoman.She added that on August 22, the Cambodian police arrested the manager of the place where 40 Vietnamese citizens escaped from on August 18, and handled procedures for 25 other Vietnamese who were also tricked to work illegally in Cambodia to return home.The ministry’s Consular Department has worked with relevant agencies to verify information and take the next citizen protection measures, Hang went on, saying that the department and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia will keep a close watch on the case and coordinate with domestic and Cambodia n agencies to solve related issues and carry out citizen protection measures when necessary./.
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August 25, 2022 20:20 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 25
The initiative will be carried out by the Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) in collaboration with Sweden-based food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak and Circular Action. Cambodia agrees to border casino inspectionsCambodia and Vietnam are co-operating on border casino inspections following the escape of 42 trafficked Vietnamese workers. Initially, the project will focus on 5 provinces and cities of Vietnam including Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hanoi. The second round match saw the Ho Chi Minh City native face off against 15th top seed Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark on August 24. Speaking at the event, Nga congratulated Wiesen on fulfilling mission during her tenure in Vietnam and expressed deep thanks to her contributions to Vietnam on its way to sustainable development.
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August 25, 2022 08:32 UTC
Vietnam’s tank team finish 4th in Army Games semifinals
The Vietnamese tank team (Photo: VNA)The team cross the anti-tank trench (Photo: VNA)- The Vietnamese team came fourth behind strong rivals from China, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in Group 2 of the “ Tank Biathlon ” semifinals at the ongoing Army Games 2022 on August 24 in Russia.This was the first time the Vietnam People's Army tank team have advanced to the semifinals in the category.Overall, the team ran 13 rounds in 2 hours 10 minutes and defeated 19/24 targets, becoming the squad with the most goals shot down in the race.China finished first in 1 hour 51 minutes and 55 seconds, followed by Kazakhstan with 1 hour 53 minutes and 13 seconds, and Azerbaijan with 2 hours 1 minute 20 seconds. All the three teams shot down 16 targets.According to the organiser's rules, each participating team consist of three pools with three members each. Starting at the same time, they race, clear obstacles, and shoot at targets. It is not until a pool returns to the starting line can the next pool of that team begin its turn.On this occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi came to cheer for the Vietnamese team in the semifinals at the Alabino training ground in Moscow region.Talking to the Vietnam News Agency's resident correspondent, the diplomat affirmed that Vietnam's participation demonstrated the close cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in all fields, especially in security and defense, especially when the two nations are celebrating their 10th founding anniversary of comprehensive strategic partnership. This also shows that the Vietnamese military is integrating into the world, and striving to ensure peace, security and stability in the region and around the world, he noted./.
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August 25, 2022 08:25 UTC
Three Vietnamese street foods listed among 50 bests in Asia by CNN
Regarding iced coffee, CNN said, served by street vendors and cafes alike, iced coffee can be enjoyed many ways - drink it black, with condensed milk, a touch of sugar or mixed with coconut milk. Sit down and make new friends on a plastic stool or keep exploring with your chilled refreshment in hand, it recommends the Vietnamese street food to travelers around the world. The third Vietnamese street food in the list of CNN is “pho”. The news channel confirmed that few street foods can compete with the international fame of pho. It said roadside stalls and cafes serve up bowl after bowl of this hearty noodle soup, which is known for its aromatic and nuanced broth, springy rice noodles and tender protein (usually beef or chicken).
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August 25, 2022 00:19 UTC