Vietnam to gain $4.8 billion from shrimp exports
Vietnam to gain $4.8 billion from shrimp exportsVietnam’s shrimp industry is expected to gain an export value of 4.8 billion USD in 2018 due to the many advantages of export promotion, experts said. Vietnam expects to earn 4.8 billion USD from shrimp export in 2018These advantages from existing mechanism and policies include a programme on sustainable development of the fisheries economy during 2016-20. Under the programme, the shrimp industry will actively produce varieties of black tiger shrimp and white leg shrimp to meet the demand of market demand. In 2017, Vietnam gained 3.85 billion USD in seafood export value, a year-on-year surge of 22 percent, with large contribution from white shrimps at 2.5 billion USD. Last year, Vietnam exported shrimps worth 1.48 billion USD to the European Union, 1.41 billion USD to the US, 1.3 billion USD to Japan, 1.2 billion USD to China and 780 million USD to the Republic of Korea.-VNA
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May 06, 2018 16:30 UTC
19th Asian Physics Olympiad launched in Hanoi
19th Asian Physics Olympiad launched in HanoiThe 19th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) kicked off at Hanoi’s University of Science and Technology on May 6, attracting the participation of 188 contestants from 25 countries and territories. Vietnamese students attending the 18th Asian Physics Olympiad welcomed when returning homeAPhO, held annually since 2000, is currently the premier physics competition for pre-university students aged below 20 from Asian countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha said that this year, Vietnam is honoured to be the host of the 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, after 14 years, which reflects the international community’s recognition of and belief in the Vietnamese education’s development. Vietnam sends eight contestants to the 19th APhO, which is taking place from May 6-13. The 18th Asian Physics Olympiad 2017 took place in Yakutsk, Russia, from May 1-9, with the participation of 153 contestants from 22 countries and territories.
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May 06, 2018 09:22 UTC
Skyscraper race heats up in Da Nang
Skyscraper race heats up in Da NangVietNamNet Bridge - Taller, larger and more imposing buildings are what real estate developers are striving for in the central city of Da Nang. The buildings with height of hundreds of meters are now commonly seen in Da Nang. These include the 166.8 meter Da Nang Administration Center; the 37-storey Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Muong Thanh hotel and high-end apartment complex, Son Tra high-end apartment complex, and the 34-storey Azura apartment building. In November 2017, the twin towers Movenpick Hotels & Residences – Risemount Apartment Da Nang, a complex of hotel, high-end apartment and condotels, kicked off with investment capital of VND1.8 trillion. The buildings with height of hundreds of meters are now commonly seen in Da Nang.
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May 06, 2018 07:52 UTC
Bai Choi singing receives UNESCO status
Bai Choi singing receives UNESCO statusA ceremony was held in Quy Nhon city, south central province of Binh Dinh, on May 5 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (R) receives the UNESCO certificate recognising Bai Choi singing as an Intangible Cutural Heritage of Humanity. He called on people to join efforts in maintaining and preserving Bai Choi singing as it is now the common asset of the humanity. On the occasion, 400 artisans and singers from nine central provinces with Bai Choi singing heritage joined an art performance programme, highlighting the establishment and development of Bai Choi sining. A card and a flag are used in a Bai Choi singing performance.
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May 06, 2018 04:41 UTC
Co Island, home of the storks in Hai Duong Province
Co Island, home of the storks in Hai Duong ProvinceVietNamNet Bridge – Co Island is a must-see place for travellers to the northern province of Hai Duong. Spot the storks: Co Island in Hai Duong Province. — VNS File PhotoNestled in the middle of An Duong Lake in Chi Lang Nam Commune, Co Island (Stork Island) is a stunning natural destination endowed with great bio-diversity and it is home to more than 10,000 storks, bitterns and many other bird species. Visitors to the island can see huge flocks of storks and bitterns flying away early in the morning to feed themselves and returning in the evening. Tourists often take boat trips to the islet to admire the birds and enjoy a tranquil time there.
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May 06, 2018 04:41 UTC
Vietnamese teachers now ‘have to compete with Google’
Vietnamese teachers now ‘have to compete with Google’VietNamNet Bridge - Many students are concerned about their future careers and want to improve the education sector to change society's perception of teaching careers. And nursery school teachers were found abusing children. And nursery school teachers were found abusing children. Huynh Thanh Phu, headmaster of Nguyen Du High School, commented that modern teachers ‘have to compete with Google’ in providing knowledge to students. However, teachers cannot be replaced by Google, because teachers communicate with students and transfer knowledge to them in an emotional way.
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May 06, 2018 03:33 UTC
Government News In Brief 5/5
Government News In Brief 5/5PM: Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with JapanVietnam treasures its strategic partnership with Japan and considers Japan an important and long-term partner, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Japanese companies are very interested in the Vietnamese market, Kishida said, adding that Vietnam and Japan should strengthen their cooperation in regional and international matters. The Deputy PM appreciated Japan’s support for socio-economic development and competitiveness improvement of Vietnam through official development assistance (ODA) and fruitful investment projects. The Vietnamese official noted the cooperation between the Vietnam-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance has been developing fruitfully. In Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh also employed and developed Marxism-Leninism in a creative manner to suit Vietnam’s situation.
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May 05, 2018 16:41 UTC
Social News In Brief 5/5
Singapore's new brand film, “Singapore-Where Passion is Made Possible” has received 192 million video views and attracted 3.19 million social media engagements since its launch. The ministry has proposed using interest from the social insurance fund’s deposits at banks or revenues from fines imposed on enterprises failing to pay social insurance premiums on time to support workers whose employers have fled the country. According to Vietnam Social Security (VSS), social and health insurance debts have amounted to VND12 trillion (US$527 million), with VND10 trillion of it social insurance. Vietnam currently has some 8,000 enterprises whose owners have left Vietnam, leaving behind social insurance debts of VND2 trillion. At a meeting of the National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs on the implementation of social insurance policies last year, deputies complained that there was no legal document which could help handle social insurance debts.
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May 05, 2018 16:18 UTC
Vietnam’s top tennis player enters F1 Futures semi-finals
Vietnam’s top tennis player enters F1 Futures semi-finalsVietnamese top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam beat Kazuki Nishiwaki of Japan in the quarter-finals of the men’s singles of the Vietnam F1 Futures tennis tournament in Hue on May 4. Vietnamese top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam beats Kazuki Nishiwaki of Japan in the quarter-finals of the men’s singles of the Vietnam F1 Futures tennis tournament. (Photo: VTF)Nam, No 1 seed and world No 461, beat Nishiwaki, world No 998 with the score of 6-1, 6-3. In the semi-finals, Nam will meet Lucas Vuradin of Australia, world No 1,155, who beat Takashi Saito of Japan in the other quarter-final match. The Vietnamese duo are to play Chun Hun Wong and Pak Long Yeung of Hong Kong in the final on May 5.-VNA
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May 05, 2018 16:07 UTC
HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue fever
HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue feverThe People’s Committees at districts, wards and communes must mobilise all resources and take drastic measures to prevent dengue fever, said Director of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Tan Binh. “Organisations, agencies and local people should set aside 10-15 minutes per week to find and kill mosquito larvae in their surroundings to prevent dengue fever”, he said. Binh urged strict sanctions for any organisation and individual that do not take actions to kill mosquito larvae. Thanks to effective measures against dengue fever, the number of dengue cases in the city in 2017 declined 11 percent from the previous year. In the first four months of 2018, the city reported 3,000 dengue patients, a year-on-year decrease of 31 percent.
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May 05, 2018 16:07 UTC
Vietnam exempts import tax for Emirates Airline
Vietnam exempts import tax for Emirates AirlineDeputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has agreed with the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to exempt tax on imported goods of Emirates Airline. The Airbus A380 aircraft of Emirates AirlineHue assigned the Ministry of Finance to implement the proposal and has instructed the customs forces to supervise and closely control the import and use of duty-free goods of the airline to ensure that they are used for right purposes and in line with the law. Under the direction of the Deputy PM, the import and use of duty-free goods by Emirates must be for the right purposes as described in Article 6 of the Agreement on Air Transport, signed between the Governments of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. It is the fifth airline to receive exemption from import tax. Previously, the Deputy PM had agree to exempt the tax for imported goods of Hong Kong Dragon, Cathay Pacific Airways, Federal Express Corporation and Japan Airlines.-VNA
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May 05, 2018 14:26 UTC
Quang Ninh mobilizes resources for Van Don island development
Quang Ninh mobilizes resources for Van Don island developmentThe northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has been working to mobilise resources for the building of a blueprint on the establishment of the Van Don Special Administrative-Economic Zone. The province mobilised 57.6 trillion VND to invest in infrastructure in Van Don district, creating an impetus for the area’s development. A series of key transport projects are scheduled to complete this year, including the Van Don airport, the Ha Long-Hai Phong and Ha Long-Van Don highways. Van Don district will be one of the first three special administrative-economic zones in Vietnam. Once the law is released, the general socio-economic planning and construction of Van Don economic zone will be adjusted to fit its status as a special administrative-economic zone.- VNA
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May 05, 2018 11:26 UTC
Mekong Delta shows best competiveness nationwide
Mekong Delta shows best competiveness nationwideThe Mekong Delta has consistently recorded the highest average provincial competitiveness index (PCI) among six regions nationwide since 2014, said the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Among 10 cities and provinces across the country showing the best governance, five are in the Mekong Delta, including Dong Thap, Long An, Ben Tre, Vinh Long and Can Tho, as heard a seminar discussing the PCI 2017 in the Mekong Delta and lessons on management and reform experience that took place in Can Tho city on May 4. It also boasts the easiest business registration conditions with fastest administrative procedures and least red tape. VCCI President Vu Tien Loc asked the regional localities to issue resolutions on PCI improvement, and build PCI at ward, commune and district levels to measure businesses’ satisfaction with public services, thereby fueling administrative reform. Participants listened to experience in administrative reform and business environment improvement by experts and firms shared by the northern province of Quang Ninh and the central city of Da Nang.-VNA
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May 05, 2018 11:15 UTC
European Book Days 2018 kicks off in Hanoi
European Book Days 2018 kicks off in HanoiThe European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in collaboration with Embassies of the EU member states opened the eighth European Book Days in Hanoi on May 5. The 8th European Book Days opens in Hanoi on May 5. The book festival has been in full swing with an array of activities such as book introduction, readings, workshops, exhibitions, films, quiz games, and discounted programme. Particularly, European writings about Vietnam will be introduced on the occasion, including “Les Jungles Moi” by Henri Maitre and “We have eaten the forest” by Georges Condominas. The European Book Days, which was previously called European Literature Days, has been organised annually in Hanoi since 2011 with the support from the Delegation of the European Union.
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May 05, 2018 10:18 UTC
Action month on environment to be launched
Action month on environment to be launchedAn action month on environmental protection will be launched in June under the theme “Resolving pollution caused by plastic and nylon” as part of activities to mark World Environment Day on June 5. An action month for the environment will be launched next month with the theme “Resolving pollution caused by plastic and nylon”. (Photo: vea.gov.vn)The launch ceremony will be organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) on June 4 in the central province of Binh Dinh. The action month will have three focuses, including conducting measures to protect natural resources and the environment, preventing natural calamity and adapting to climate change, and treating waste with a focus on plastics. Specialised teams on environmental protection should be set up to implement a process for collecting and treating waste.-VNA
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May 05, 2018 09:45 UTC