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The EU would assist Vietnam in improving capacity to fully and effectively deliver on commitments mentioned in the deal. The host leaders pledged to continue supporting Vietnam – EU comprehensive partnership, including the early signing, ratification and full implementation of the EVFTA. The Vietnamese side expressed readiness to help Belgium enhance cooperation with ASEAN and its member states. During his stay, Binh also visited and held a working session with the Vietnamese embassy in Belgium. The Greek leaders spoke highly of the visit by the Vietnamese Party delegation, believing that it will contribute to bolstering the bilateral relations.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 04:32 UTC
Ninh Thuan grants investment licences to nine solar power projects
Ninh Thuan grants investment licences to nine solar power projectsThe People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan province has granted investment licences to nine solar power projects worth over 12 trillion VND (527.4 million USD). So far, the province has counted 15 wind power projects and 27 solar power ones with designed capacity of nearly 800 MW and over 1,808 MW, respectively. Ninh Thuan is a typically hot and dry area in the south central part of Vietnam. It holds good solar energy potential with average sunshine hours of 2,600-2,800 per year. The province is finalising a master plan for solar energy from 2016 to 2020 with a vision to 2030, which aims to generate some 2,000MW of electricity by 2020.-VNA
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:45 UTC
Vietnam wins bronze medal at international volleyball tourney
Vietnam wins bronze medal at international volleyball tourneyVietnam bagged bronze medal at the first LienVietPostBank International Men’s Volleyball Tournament which wrapped up in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 31. At the award ceremonyVietnam came third at the event after defeating Kazakhstan 3-0. Earlier, Vietnam lost to Kazakhstan 1-3 in the qualifying round. Indonesia was crowned the champion following a 4-1 victory over Thailand, and walked away with 15,000 USD in cash. The one-week volleyball tourney drew the participation of six teams from China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:33 UTC
Japan pledges more support for Vietnam’s sustainable development
Japan pledges more support for Vietnam’s sustainable developmentJapan will continue its strong support for Vietnam’s sustainable development, focusing on constructing high-quality infrastructure, improving economic competitiveness and training human resources for the country, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Regarding regional and international issues, the two leaders agreed on the importance of a free, open, stable, rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region. President Quang affirmed: ”Vietnam consistently considers Japan a leading, long-term partner.”He appreciated the country’s effective cooperation and support for Vietnam in various realms. The visit of President Quang and his spouse is made at the invitation of the State of Japan. While in Japan, President Quang held talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and met with political and economic leaders of Japan.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:22 UTC
HNX nets $431mil. in auctions
HNX nets $431mil. in auctionsThe Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) said it has organised 19 auctions so far this year, including three for capital withdrawal, five for initial public offerings (IPO) and one for purchase rights. A total of more than 1 billion shares were auctioned, of which over 627 million shares were traded, equivalent to 63 percent. The auctions for capital withdrawal remained attractive to investors. Up to 14.99 million shares were ordered during the capital divestment auction as compared with only 10.5 million shares auctioned, which were sold out at the end of the auction.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:11 UTC
NA deputies debate revised Anti-Corruption bill
NA deputies debate revised Anti-Corruption billNational Assembly deputies gave opinions on reports on the verification and adjustments of the draft Anti-Corruption Law (revised) and a bill on the amendments and supplements to some articles of the Law on Physical Training and Sports on May 31 as part of their ongoing fifth session. They focused on issues related to physical training and sports in the community and schools, as well as land for physical and sport activities. In the afternoon, they discussed in group the draft Anti-corruption Law (revised). The 14th-tenure National Assembly (NA) continued its fifth session on May 31 morning with a focus on the draft amended Anti-Corruption Law. Presenting a report verifying the draft revised law, Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee for Judicial Affairs Le Thi Nga said the document has absorbed opinions raised by deputies.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:10 UTC
Ly Son to celebrate First Culture Tourism Week
Ly Son to celebrate First Culture Tourism WeekVietNamNet Bridge – Quang Ngai Province will hold the 1st Ly Son Culture Tourism Week from June 29 to July 3, the Ly Son District People’s Committee said recently. The 1st Ly Son Culture Tourism Week will include traditional boat race. An exhibition entitled Ly Son - Di San Van Hoa Bien Dao (Ly Son - Islands and Sea Culture Heritage) will be one of the highlights of the week. Be Island (Small Island) is one of three islands in the Ly Son Island District. "Different kinds of vehicles in Ly Son Island are also prepared to serve about 3,000 people every day.”The opening ceremony will be held at the Ly Son District centre at 7 pm on June 29.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:00 UTC
Discovering the beauty of Ba Lang An Peninsula
Discovering the beauty of Ba Lang An PeninsulaVietNamNet Bridge – Summer has come, and many tourists are flocking to Ba Lang An Peninsula to immerse themselves in the crystal clear water, listen to the musical sounds of nature, enjoy ancient rock formations, and eat fresh seafood. I’m going deeper underground: The entrance to Dam Toai Tunnel, a historical landmark in Ba Lang An Peninsula. Next to Ba Lang An Peninsula is the 30 sq.m crater of an inactive volcano. A day visiting Ba Lang An Peninsula can be concluded with a visit to the historical landmark Dam Toai Tunnel. The primitive beauty of nature has tempted an increasing number of visitors to Ba Lang An Peninsula in recent years.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 03:00 UTC
Man walking around world enjoys Vietnam
Man walking around world enjoys VietnamVietNamNet Bridge – While pushing his caddie around the streets of Vietnam for three months, Nicolas Queune took the time to observe its landscapes and its people. Walkin’ blues: Nicolas Queune in a café in Hanoi in March. He arrived in Vietnam in March as part of his journey on foot around the world, which he began in 2013. “In Vietnam, life is not expensive. Manga manga: Nicolas Queune has travelled around many regions of Vietnam, pushing his caddie, and wears a red T-shirt and a straw hat like his favourite comic character, called Luffy, from the Japanese manga, One Piece.
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June 01, 2018 02:48 UTC
Legal framework for SEZs nearly ready
Legal framework for SEZs nearly readyVietNamNet Bridge - The three special economic zones (SEZs) are on the horizon as Vietnam is setting a legal framework, preparing for the establishment of the zones. First, he wanted to know how many SEZs Vietnam planned to build and where the SEZs would be. Three SEZs are being drawn up, while the legal framework for SEZs is scheduled to be ratified at the upcoming National Assembly’s fifth session. And the transport infrastructure connecting Van Don and developed economic zones is ready. This means that from early July, it will take people less than three hours to reach Van Don, instead of five hours.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 02:48 UTC
Investors in education sector discouraged because of policies
Investors in education sector discouraged because of policiesVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is a promising market for education investors, but it is difficult to invest in the sector because of unreasonable policies. Vietnam is a promising market for education investorsThere are more than 110,000 overseas Vietnamese students in 47 countries, according to a report. However, Decree 73 on international cooperation and foreign investment in the education sector sets a limitation on the number of Vietnamese students that foreign education establishments can receive. To build a school, investors have to obtain three kinds of licenses, including investment , establishment and operation licenses. To build a school, investors have to obtain three kinds of licenses, including investment , establishment and operation licenses.
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June 01, 2018 00:56 UTC
From math-loving student to Microsoft security engineer and big boss
From math-loving student to Microsoft security engineer and big bossVietNamNet Bridge - After earning a bachelor's degree in computer science from one of the best universities in Australia, the University of New South Wales, Nguyen Duy Lan received a doctorate in cryptography at the University of Wollongong. As the project was later canceled, he found another position at Microsoft Research after attending international recruitment campaigns. VeramineAfter eight years of working for Microsoft, Lan and other colleagues at Microsoft established Veramine which includes one American, two Polish and two Vietnamese. Its clients include big names such as the US Air Forces, US Department of Homeland Security and Singaporean Ministry of Defense. According to Lan, Veramine is still focusing on developing products.
Source:VietNamNet News
June 01, 2018 00:56 UTC
Slender, rare primate species protected in Da Nang
Slender, rare primate species protected in Da NangVietNamNet Bridge - The red shanked douc langur became the symbol of the APEC meeting last year in Da Nang, where langurs live in certain areas. Rare & precious langurs need protectionA report by PanNature and GreenViet presented at a workshop discussing solutions to develop Son Tra Peninsula showed that the biggest threats for langurs are from development projects, under which SUF (special-use forest) will shrink. Son Tra Peninsula is not only a "green lung" of Da Nang, a shield to prevent storms, and an ideal ecotourism address, but also a kingdom of a rare primate species: red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus).This species is listed in 1B, the endangered category in Vietnam’s Red Book. RELATED NEWSHow many doucs live in Son Tra? Red-shanked doucs protected by locals in Quang Nam forestThien Nhien
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June 01, 2018 00:56 UTC
Vietnam condemns China’s violations of national sovereignty at sea
Vietnam condemns China’s violations of national sovereignty at seaForeign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang condemned Taiwan (China)’s violations of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago during a press conference in Hanoi on May 31. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu HangAll activities of Taiwan in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago, including its live-fire drill on Ba Binh island from May 23-25, seriously violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago, threatened peace, stability and maritime safety and security, caused tensions and complicated the situation in the East Sea, she stressed. Hang underscored that Vietnam resolutely protests the activities and requests Taiwan not to repeat such acts again. The acts have complicated the situation in the East Sea, and affected negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) between ASEAN and China as well as the maintenance of peace, stability and cooperation in the waters, she added. “Vietnam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence proving its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos,” she declared.-VNA
Source:VietNamNet News
May 31, 2018 13:41 UTC
Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula
Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace in Korean PeninsulaVietnam welcomes and supports related parties to continue promoting recent positive outcomes regarding the Korean Peninsula, and strengthening cooperation in building a nuclear-free area, laying firm foundation for peace, stability, cooperation and development on the peninsula and in the region and the world, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu HangHang made the statement in reply to reporters’ queries on Vietnam’s view on recent developments on the Korean Peninsula during a regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on May 31. Recently, the media reported that US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un are expected to have a meeting in Singapore on June 12. It is expected to create a breakthrough for the DPRK’s nuclear issue and bring everlasting peace to the Korean Peninsula.-VNA
Source:VietNamNet News
May 31, 2018 13:07 UTC