Russia-US summit likely to take place in Vietnam: official
Vietnam is one of the countries that could host a high-profile meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Konstantin Sukhoverkhov, program manager at the Russian International Affairs Council. Sukhoverkhov released the comment as Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a recent speech in Sochi, declared his readiness to resume a comprehensive dialogue with the United States, but stressed that such a dialogue initiative must come from Washington. However, there’s also a strong possibility the meeting could take place in Vietnam or in an African country, such as Egypt, South Africa, or Brazil,” the official said. Trump and Putin met in Vietnam in 2017 when they came to central Da Nang City to attend the APEC Summit hosted by the Southeast Asian country. In 2019, Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was chosen to host the second U.S.-North Korea Summit between then U.S. President Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.
Source:Tuoitre News
November 16, 2024 13:19 UTC
Rural clean water supply faces several challenges
HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam currently has 18,109 rural water supply facilities providing standardised clean water to 9,374,264 rural households, said Lương Văn Anh, deputy director of the Water Resources Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development). Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Hoàng Hiệp stated at the conference that, despite achieving encouraging results, rural clean water supply faces numerous challenges. First, the policy framework for water supply remains incomplete, with no specific water supply law, while existing regulations are insufficient, inconsistent and lack practical effectiveness. Second, there is a significant need for investment in rural clean water to meet the target of 80 per cent of rural populations having clean water by 2030. This impacts the reliability of clean water supply, with many facilities forced to operate below capacity or even shut down due to insufficient water resources, affecting the sustainable and safe provision of clean water for rural residents.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 16, 2024 03:22 UTC
Resilient buildings: a necessity for Việt Nam
Ommid Seberi was speaking at the workshop 'Enhancing Resilience for Buildings' on Friday. He said the Building Resilience Index (BRI) is an IFC innovation that is online and globally available to users free of charge. Trần Phương, a specialist from the Việt Nam Institute for Building Science and Technology, cited Typhoon Yagi as a natural disaster that dealt a heavy blow to northern Việt Nam. He underlined several types of structures that were heavily damaged by the storm, including high-rise buildings, factories, and column and tower structures. The specialist recommended measures to mitigate natural disaster damage to buildings, including keeping wind data up to date, organising training programmes on typhoon damage mitigation, and strengthening equipment attached to buildings.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 15, 2024 21:21 UTC
Vietnam’s Buddhist ‘phenomenon’ Thich Minh Tue requests privacy to focus on spiritual practice
Thich Minh Tue, a Buddhist devotee whose real name is Le Anh Tu, has requested that the public stop filming, photographing, and sharing his image on social media, citing concerns about its impact on his spiritual practice. He requested that authorities take action against those who publish his information online without his consent. Among these followers, a man named Luong Thanh Son from Ho Chi Minh City passed away from heatstroke, multi-organ failure, and gastrointestinal bleeding. In response, local authorities met with Tu, affirming their support for religious freedom and his practices while addressing the impact of his growing following. Like us on Facebook or follow us on X to get the latest news about Vietnam!
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November 15, 2024 15:07 UTC
Nearly 100 int’l firms join export-import networking forum in Vietnam’s Long An Province
The forum offered a chance for foreign and local companies to sound out cooperation and investment opportunities. At the forum, Vietnamese commercial counselors from Singapore, Japan, India, China, and South Korea spotlighted export opportunities and market requirements in the respective countries. Meanwhile, representatives from Thailand’s Central Retail, Japan’s Aeon, and various exporters from Long An Province introduced their activities, criteria, and orientation for investment connection at the forum. Its export revenue totaled some $335 billion during the 10-month period, a year-on-year increase of 15 percent. In addition, Long An Province took the lead in exports in the delta.
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November 15, 2024 14:12 UTC
Poet Tran Dang Khoa: VN will have Nobel Prize winners in literature
Vietnamese poet Tran Dang Khoa (right) and Australian poet, translator Kuman Subedi (Photo courtesy of Tran Dang Khoa)According to Khoa, Vietnamese youth nowadays, in addition to being equipped with a rich language foundation, have inherited the open and dynamic spirit of modern times. This is a favorable environment for new literary talents to reach out to the globe and live with passion. Khoa mentioned his days studying at the Maksim Gorky Literature Institute in the former Soviet Union. The poet then realized that his Russian had become too poor and he could no longer communicate with them in Russian. To win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Khoa said young writers need one percent talent, fluent foreign language skills, and 99 percent effort.
Source:VietNamNet News
November 15, 2024 12:09 UTC
Correcting and Replacing: Cake digital bank launches its fully cloud-based card management system using Visa solutions, the first of such deployment in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 November 2024 – Cake by VPBank (Cake), Vietnam's largest digital bank by user base, revenue and product variety, announced the launch of its first fully cloud-based Card Management System (CMS) in collaboration with Visa. The new cloud-based CMS utilizes Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud infrastructure as its access model to the Visa network. A cloud-based solution enhances operational efficiency and promotes cashless payments, aligning with our vision for a digital future in Vietnam. "Cake is the first issuing bank globally to have implemented Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud Infrastructure. About Cake Digital BankCake by VPBank digital bank (Cake) was launched in January 2021 in Vietnam.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 15, 2024 08:42 UTC
Season 3 of BIGO’s Most Talented Reaches its Peak: Celebrity Judges, Global Talent, and Live Audience Engagement
Bigo Live continues to serve as a launchpad for creators worldwide, amplifying diverse voices and connecting them to global audiences. By fueling the creator economy, Bigo Live empowers creators to succeed on a global scale. Bigo Live has more than 400 million users in over 150 countries. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology, which is based in Singapore. For more information, the BIGO LIVE app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play or Microsoft App Store.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 15, 2024 08:24 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines November 15/2024
He assessed that the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Peru has made impressive progress in recent years, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. Congratulating Vietnam on being chosen to host APEC 2027, Adriazén affirmed Peru’s backing and close coordination with Vietnam to ensure its success. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), to which Vietnam and Peru are signatories, provides a vital framework for even closer economic integration, he noted. Following the talks, the host leader presented the Grand Cross of the Order of “the Sun of Peru” to the State President of Vietnam./. Swedish companies, with their advanced expertise and technology, are poised to assist Vietnam in realising its sustainable future.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 15, 2024 04:27 UTC
Chinese vehicles flood into Vietnam, keep market on tenterhooks
Among the Chinese automakers to hit the Vietnamese market are BYD, Geely, Chery, Great Wall, SAIC, and Wuling. The GB/T charging standard is a set of GB/T standards for AC and DC fast charging electric vehicles used in China. In Vietnam, electric vehicles use CCS2 (combined charging system combo 2) charging adapters. Vo Minh Luc, CEO of BYD Auto Vietnam, said that the firm had yet to plan the development of a separate charging system. Some auto experts said that the inconvenience of charging infrastructure could deter customers from buying Chinese cars.
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November 14, 2024 20:43 UTC
Week of Italian cuisine combines health and tradition
HÀ NỘI - A week of Italian cuisine will take place in Hà Nội with a series of event to foster dialogue between culinary practices of Việt Nam and Italy. Launched in 2016 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the week of Italian Cuisine is an annual initiative taking place worldwide to celebrate the essence of Italian culinary heritage, emphasising its values, flavours and cultural significance. An exhibition of Italian products will open the week at MM Mega Market Thăng Long at 9am. The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (ICHAM) will introduce the dairy products of the 'Pecorino Toscano' cheese Consortium at Italian house Casa Italia on November 19. The week also includes a workshop on cold chain technologies and their development potential in Việt Nam.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 14, 2024 15:23 UTC
Vietnamese, Peruvian Presidents hold talks in Lima
LIMA — Vietnamese State President Lương Cường held talks with President of Peru Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra in Lima on Wednesday afternoon (local time), with the framework of his official visit to the Latin American country. Peru is currently Việt Nam’s sixth largest trading partner and the most important investment destination for Việt Nam in the Latin American region. Dina Boluarte also expressed her hope that Việt Nam will establish a diplomatic representative agency in Lima soon. President Cường took this occasion to invite the Peruvian leader to pay an official visit to Việt Nam and the latter accepted the invitation with pleasure. Following the talks, the two leaders announced the joint statement on strengthening the bilateral relations, witnessed the signing of trade promotion agreements, and met with the press.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 14, 2024 09:15 UTC
Vietnamese President Strengthens Ties With Peru During Historic Visit
Vietnamese President Strengthens Ties With Peru During Historic Visit State President Luong Cuong’s official trip marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple fieldsVietnamese State President Luong Cuong made history as the first sitting head of state from Vietnam to visit Peru, arriving in the capital city of Lima on November 12, 2024. Cuong met with numerous dignitaries including the President of the Supreme Court of Peru, Javier Arévalo Vela, and the President of the Peruvian Congress, Eduardo Sanjuana. Reiterated throughout the discussions was the significant progress made between Vietnam and Peru across various sectors, most prominently trade and investment. Cuong noted, "At present, Peru is Vietnam's largest investment partner in Latin America, whereas Vietnam stands as Peru's foremost trading partner within ASEAN." Cuong presented Vietnam as prioritizing relations with Peru, emphasizing the nation's engagement amid the shifting dynamics of global politics.
Source:Viet Nam News
November 14, 2024 08:52 UTC
Vietnam, Sweden connect port in Vung Tau with Port of Gothenburg
The initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed between the Port of Gothenburg and the SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT) of Vung Tau. Vice President Xuan said Vietnam is transitioning toward a digital economy, green growth, and sustainable development in response to climate change. According to her, Vietnam is undertaking institutional reform to improve business environment, create favourable conditions for both global and domesiic companies, particularly those with long-standing cooperation like Sweden, to invest in Vietnam. Jacob Wallenberg, Vice President of Ericsson Group, underscored the transformative potential of 5G technology and Vietnam's growing interest in it. He expressed his confidence in the prospects for continued partnership in this area, stressing that adopting 5G technology is crucial for Vietnam to become a more attractive investment destination.
Source:VietNamNet News
November 14, 2024 08:22 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines November 14/2024
Việt Nam and California still hold vast potential for further cooperation, particularly in sci-tech and innovation, he said. According to him, Việt Nam attaches importance to cooperation with California, the leading economic, financial and sci-tech hub in the US. Party General Secretary Tô Lâm on Wednesday chaired a working session with the sub-committee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress. The defence will feature key players, including captain Que Ngoc Hai and experienced central defenders Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Nguyen Thanh Chung. "Several places in China still bear his mark, serving as powerful symbols of the friendship between Việt Nam and China."
Source:Viet Nam News
November 14, 2024 08:22 UTC