Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists held in RoK
Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists held in RoKThe fifth annual Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists (ACVYS 2018) took place in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Sejong University in Seoul on May 20. Organised by the Vietnamese Students’ Association in the RoK (VSAK), the event was in response to Vietnam Day of Science and Technology (May 18). VSAK Chairman Vu Duc Luong said the conference offers a channel connecting Vietnamese young scientists with Korean scientists and managers, thereby facilitating technological transfer between the two countries. He added that Vietnamese young scientists publish thousands of scientific research works on prestigious international magazines each year such as SCI, SCIE, ISI and some of them play crucial roles in the RoK’s key national projects. The Vietnamese student community in the RoK is the second largest with over 20,000, nearly 7,000 of them are pursuing tertiary education.
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May 20, 2018 11:37 UTC
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc talks with workers at IZs in Red River Delta
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc talks with workers at IZs in Red River DeltaPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a dialogue in Ha Nam on May 20 with nearly 1,000 workers at industrial zones (IZ) in the Red River Delta. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the dialogueHe said the activity needs to be made regular to promptly deal with workers’ concerns following two similar dialogues in the southeastern and central regions. About health care for workers, the PM urged the Health Ministry to work with departments and localities to improve workers’ health, firstly by establishing a network of hospitals and medical stations near industrial zones. Businesses must pay attention to improving working conditions, offer regular health check-ups and lunches to workers, he said. The VGCL signed agreements with 18 corporations to bring products and services to workers with 5-25 percent discount.
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May 20, 2018 10:41 UTC
Vietnam attends second Asia-Europe Political Forum
Vietnam attends second Asia-Europe Political ForumVietnam actively joined in discussions of the second Meeting of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF) and the 30th Meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Standing Committee, which took place on May 17-19 in London, the UK. At the second Meeting of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF) held on May 17-19 in the UKThe Vietnamese delegation was led by Vice Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Nguyen Manh Cuong. Representatives from political parties focused their discussions on the Asia-Europe partnership and the role of political parties in regional cooperation and connectivity. They stressed that political parties’ collaboration will contribute to solving regional and global challenges, including those on security, development and climate change. The AEPF adopted the London Statement while the ICAPP Standing Committee approved an action plan for the ICAPP.-VNA
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May 20, 2018 10:41 UTC
Yen Bai: 'Crystal cloud' exhibition, paragliding festival open
Yen Bai: 'Crystal cloud' exhibition, paragliding festival openThe northern mountainous province of Yen Bai opened two special events in the stunning Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields on May 19, featuring an exhibition with crystal clouds and a paragliding festival. The colourful crystal clouds create a garden of 400m2 in the middle of the magnificent terraces, providing an attractive experience for tourists visiting Mu Cang Chai. The event is held by the Vietwings Hanoi Paragliding Club and Mu Cang Chai authorities from May 19 to 20. Terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai are beautiful all year round. During the harvest in October, the golden rice fields stand out amidst green forests.
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May 20, 2018 09:33 UTC
Vietnam protests use of force in Gaza Strip
Vietnam protests use of force in Gaza StripVietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, the WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, has stressed that Vietnam protests the use of force in the Gaza Strip. Concluding the session, with 29 votes in favour, two against and 14 abstentions, members of the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning the disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against civilians, requesting the end of violence. The council decided to form an independent commission of inquiry to investigate violations of human right and humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially the Gaza Strip. Reports on investigation results should be delivered in the UN Human Rights Council’s 39th and 40th sessions slated for September 2018 and March 2019 respectively. On May 14, 60 demonstrators in Gaza were killed by Israeli forces, marking the highest one-day death toll in the territory since the 2014 hostilities.
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May 20, 2018 03:00 UTC
More capital to be poured into Mekong Delta to address erosions
More capital to be poured into Mekong Delta to address erosionsPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to the provision of 1.5 trillion VND (65.9 million USD) from the standby 2018 State budget for Mekong Delta localities to address urgent dyke erosion threatening life and property of local residents. The leader agreed with a proposal to use 36 million USD from official development assistance (ODA) capital for the WB9 and GMS1 projects to establish the Mekong Delta climate change prevention fund. The information was highlighted in the Government Office’s announcement on the outcomes of the Prime Minister’s meeting with representatives of 13 Mekong Delta localities in Hanoi on May 9. The Mekong Delta holds an important strategic position and is home to over 20 million people. The allocation of capital from the State budget to Mekong Delta localities aims to help them build urgent and important facilities.-VNA
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May 20, 2018 03:00 UTC
School student lives his passion for physics
School student lives his passion for physicsWhen the organisation board of the 19th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) announced the names of the contestants receiving special prizes, Tran Duc Huy stepped up to receive the award. Trần Đức Huy (centre) was awarded with a gold medal presented by Asian Physics Olympiad President Leong Chuan Kwek (second from left). Trần Đức Huy, a student of Hanoi-Amsterdam Gifted High School, won gold medal in the 19th Asian Physics Olympiad. He also plans to appear for the university entrance exams in Việt Nam before seeking opportunities of studying abroad to further pursue his passion for physics. The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), held in Việt Nam on May 6-13, attracted the participation of 188 contestants from 25 countries and territories.
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May 20, 2018 02:26 UTC
Economists oppose golf course proposals, say investors are engaging in land speculation
Economists oppose golf course proposals, say investors are engaging in land speculationVietNamNet Bridge - Local authorities have proposed adding tens of golf course projects to the program on golf course development, a move many economists oppose. Investors still want to build golf courses though golf courses don’t bring high profits as it is very difficult to attract players. Doan said that scandals related to golf course development in Phu Yen, Vinh Phuc and Ninh Thuan, in which investors used the land allocated to develop golf courses for other purposes. Doan doubts that the large land plots investors expect to be allocated are what they target when registering to develop golf courses. RELATED NEWSConditions to replace state planning in golf course developmentDozens of golf projects proposed by local authoritiesMai Chi
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May 20, 2018 02:03 UTC
Taking on the Ironman challenge
Taking on the Ironman challengeVietnam News talks to Anne-Catherine Schaub-Jones about her experience of taking part in Ironman, the largest international multi-sport event in the country, recently held in Da Nang. What do you think is the key to this challenge and how long did you train? My bigger challenge was to learn how to swim freestyle. — Photo courtesy of Schaub-JonesWas your family supportive? But time management and discipline are very important to be able to train long term and be consistent.
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May 20, 2018 01:52 UTC
Vietnam, Mexico build new partnership in 21st century: Ambassador
Vietnam, Mexico build new partnership in 21st century: AmbassadorFor over four decades, the traditional friendship and all-round cooperation between Vietnam and Mexico have been reinforced and developed in many fields from politics-diplomacy, economy-trade to culture, education and health care, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong. Mexico is now the third largest trade partner of Vietnam in Latin American region, while Vietnam is the seventh most important partner of Mexico in Asia, noted the ambassador. He declared that Vietnam always creates optimal conditions for foreign investors, including those from Mexico, to run long-term and stable business in Vietnam. He held that the bilateral economic and trade ties will be elevated through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in which both countries are signatory members. On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy also launched a photo space introducing the nation and people of Vietnam to local and international friends.-VNA
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May 19, 2018 11:37 UTC
Vietnam Festival 2018 opens in Tokyo
Vietnam Festival 2018 opens in TokyoThe Vietnam Festival 2018 kicked off at Yoyogi park in the Japanese capital of Tokyo on May 19 on the occasion of the 128th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Besides Tokyo, the Vietnam Festival will be organised in other localities across Japan, including Fukuoka, Aichi, Osaka, Kanagawa, and Saitama, within this year, Cuong added. Deputy head of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association Motoyoshi Ryoikichi told the Vietnam News Agency that the bilateral ties are in a flourishing period. The Vietnam festival was first held in Japan in September 2008, becoming the biggest-ever festival of Vietnam held in the country, attracting 150,000 visitors in just three days. Since then, the festival has been organised annually and become the largest cultural exchange event between the two countries.
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May 19, 2018 11:37 UTC
Bien Hoa Industrial Park to close
Bien Hoa Industrial Park to closeThe southern province of Dong Nai has been working with agencies on a project to turn Bien Hoa I Industrial Zone into a commercial and service centre. Dong Nai province’s authorities expect to turn Bien Hoa I Industrial zone into a commercial and service area. The Bien Hoa I Industrial Zone has 80 businesses, 40 of which have a land-lease contract until 2051. According to Sonadezi, the total cost of the project is 15 trillion VND (658 million USD), including 2.4 trillion VND for construction and equipment, 7.5 trillion VND for compensation and clearance, and 1.3 trillion VND for supporting businesses and labourers. Millions of people in Bien Hoa city and neighbouring southern provinces are affected by the polluted water from the Dong Nai River.
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May 19, 2018 11:37 UTC
Various activities mark 128th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh
Various activities mark 128th birthday of President Ho Chi MinhVarious activities were held nationwide to mark the 128th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh who devoted his whole life for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and national reunification. An art performance at the Sen Village Festival 2017In the late leader’s hometown at Sen village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district of the central province of Nghe An, the “Le hoi Lang Sen” (Sen Village Festival) took place from May 16-19 to express the local people’s love and respect for the leader. Meanwhile at the Nha Rong port in Ho Chi Minh City, where Ho Chi Minh boarded a ship to begin his journey to seek a way to savage the country in 1911, an exhibition was held, showcasing nearly 200 photos and documents highlighting President Ho Chi Minh’s role in patriotic emulation movements. President Ho Chi Minh, known as Nguyen Tat Thanh then, spent about one year teaching at Duc Thanh school from 1910 to early 1911. President Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), was the founder of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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May 19, 2018 11:37 UTC
Mexico’s Honorary Consul makes debut in Ho Chi Minh City
Mexico’s Honorary Consul makes debut in Ho Chi Minh CityThe Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam held a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on May 18 to introduce the Honorary Consul of Mexico to HCM City, Vu Minh Anh, and inaugurate the Honorary Consul’s office in the city. Honorary Consul of Mexico to HCM City Vu Minh AnhMexican Ambassador to Vietnam Sara Valdes Bolano emphasised that the Honorary Consul’s Office is important in boosting the bilateral relationship between Mexico and Vietnam, including the ties in trade, investment, culture and tourism. She underlined the potential for cooperation between the two countries, and urged the Honorary Consul to work as a bridge connecting localities of Mexico and Ho Chi Minh City, while supporting Mexican citizens in the Vietnamese city in consular matters. Vu Minh Anh, a Vietnamese German entrepreneur, said the top priority during his term is to promote trade links and cultural-tourism exchanges between Mexican localities and Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular. According to the city’s Department of External Affairs, there are around 120 Mexico citizens residing in Vietnam, half of them in Ho Chi Minh City.
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May 19, 2018 10:52 UTC
National Assembly to convene 5th session on May 21
National Assembly to convene 5th session on May 21The 14th-tenure National Assembly’s fifth session will open in Hanoi on May 21, with eight draft laws and one draft resolution expected to be passed during the event which will last for 20 working days. Phuc said that the fifth session takes place in the middle of 2018 – an important year of the 2016-2021 tenure. Therefore, the session’s working agenda is of significance, contributing to continued successful implementation of the Party, National Assembly and Government’s resolutions, as well as rapid and sustainable socio-economic development. According to the NA General Secretary, the legislative body will continue to reform the question-&-answer activity at the upcoming session in the direction of increasing dialogue and face-to-face debate. A new feature of the upcoming session is that the NA will issue a general resolution covering all issues discussed and decided at the session, he added.-VNA
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May 19, 2018 09:33 UTC