Satellite cities a focal point for new development
In this strategy, the construction sector must gradually improve the quality of urban development in terms of economy, society, infrastructure, architecture, housing, and quality of life. The sector also has to gradually connect smart cities of Vietnam with others in the region and the world. It is important to build low-carbon and green cities that have their own characteristics, take the lead in innovation, and become development momentum by 2030. By 2045, the construction sector must be capable of designing and building modern structures in various fields. It must be able to compete and expand operations in foreign markets.
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March 16, 2024 12:57 UTC
Changes in regulations on ".vn" domain names proposed
HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has recently proposed a number of new regulations on Internet resource management, including the national domain name ".vn". Specifically, inheriting existing regulations, donating, contributing capital and inheriting the right to use the ".vn" domain name will be carried out in accordance with the law on property rights and other relevant regulations. The ".vn" domain name will be revoked if it is used against the State, violates national security, commits a violation of the law or does not pay maintenance fees. For the Vietnamese national domain name ".vn" granted by auction method of use rights, the compensation level is determined by the auction winning amount. Cumulatively registered ".vn" domain names reach 604,000, of which, nearly 19,000 ".vn" domain names have had their use rights transferred by the end of December last year.
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March 16, 2024 09:52 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 16/2024
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed that ensuring food security remains a top priority of countries, including Vietnam, especially in the context of climate change. The HDI is considered one of important criteria for assessing countries’ development and widely used by researchers and policymakers. According to Wesley Chua, Vice Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SCCV), administrative procedures in Vietnam are still complex and could pose obstacles for foreign investors. This is the latest tournament in the Topas Vietnam Trail Series, comprising the first ultramarathon in Vietnam – Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa in Lao Cai province, and races in Moc Chau in Son La province and Pu Luong in Thanh Hoa province. Vietnam works towards equal access to quality educationChief Representative of UNESCO Vietnam Jonathan Baker said on March 14 that it is crucial for Vietnam, home to many ethnic groups, to ensure equal access to education for minority students.
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March 16, 2024 09:24 UTC
Firms and users urged to avoid dependence on a single digital platform
HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese internet users need to avoid depending on a single digital platform for important services in life. Most users of social media platforms will be panic and fear of losing their accounts when encountering unexpected problems. This incident also brings opportunities for other social media platforms, including Vietnamese social media platforms. In particular, press and media agencies need to actively promote the benefits of and encourage people to use Make-in-Việt Nam platforms. Specialised units under the Ministry of Information and Communications will continue to promote strong development of the Make-in-Việt Nam digital platform.
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March 16, 2024 08:25 UTC
☕ Afternoon briefing on March 15
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the first meeting of the sub-committee in charge of the personnel work of the 14th National Party Congress. Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang (R) receives outgoing Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura. Read full story- VinFast Auto announced on March 15 that it will take part in the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2024) in Thailand. At BIMS 2024, the Vietnamese electric automaker will introduce its complete range of electric vehicles for the first time in Southeast Asia, including the mini-SUV VF 3; VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9, covering the A-SUV to E-SUV segments./.
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March 15, 2024 21:59 UTC
Indonesia encourages use of EV
- Indonesia continues to push the use of electric vehicles (EVs) with the dream of bluer skies and cleaner air with lower pollution in the country.Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is striving to realise the target as as the "conductor" in the "orchestra" of EV industry development in Indonesia.Nevertheless, he did not deny the fact that fossil fuel transportation is not the only contributor to air pollution in Indonesia.Pandjaitan ensured that various policies of ministries and institutions are in harmony, so that the dream of changing people's habits from using fossil fuel vehicles to EVs could be realised.The population of EVs in Indonesia has shown significant growth. In 2022, the number of electric motorcycles in Indonesia stood at 17,198 units, which rose to 62,409 units in 2023, according data from the Ministry of Transportation's Type Test Registration Certificate.Likewise, the population of electric cars also showed growth, albeit not as high as electric motorcycles. The number of four-wheeled EVs in 2023 rose by 43%, from 8,562 units in 2022 to 12,248 units in 2023.Despite the government having issued various incentive programs, the increase in the number of electric cars is not sufficient to boost the electric car industry in Indonesia.Hence, to this end, the government has devised a new incentive program, namely import duty and sales tax on luxury goods incentives. The incentives apply for the imports of electric cars in the Completely Built-Up (CBU) and Completely Knocked Down (CKD) categories./.
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March 15, 2024 21:08 UTC
Indonesia lifts oil exploitation
Indonesia lifts oil exploitation (Photo: reuters.com)Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) will strive to achieve oil lifting production in 2024 so as not to be less than 600,000 BOPD amid challenges at the beginning of the year. In 2023, SKK Migas recorded an oil lifting realisation of 605,500 BOPD. This number is down from the 2022 realisation of 612,300 BOPD and is still below the 2023 state budget target of 660,000 BOPD. Executive Director of the Reforminer Institute Komaidi Notonegoro said the main problem of unachieved oil production targets is because the existing fields are old in pattern or trend and are in a continuously declining condition. According to Komaidi, the main problem now is that the oil business system in Indonesia uses a contract system, where at the exploration stage when oil and gas reserves have not been found, 100% of the risk is attached to contractors.
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March 15, 2024 16:15 UTC
VinFast announces partnership with first EV distributor in Africa
Business Vietnamese organic products to make way to Australia A delegation of 19 Vietnamese businesses, the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA), and several organic farming trainers will go to Australia to popularise various kinds of organic products from March 18-25.Business Gia Lai urged to promote administrative reform The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai needs to focus on administrative reform and give support to local enterprises so as to promote socio-economic development, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said. Business Land Law boosts Vietnam’s investment appeal: Japanese expert Koizumi Kenichi, a Japanese real estate investment expert, has praised the amended Land Law that was passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly earlier this year, believing that one specific amendment will be very welcome to foreign companies. Business Mini Thailand Week to take place in Quang Ninh this month High-quality products of Thailand will be showcased at Mini Thailand Week 2024 in the northern province of Quang Ninh from March 28 to 31.
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March 15, 2024 12:58 UTC
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Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 Now Open for Nomination
QPFMA 2024 are now open for nominations until 3 May 2024. The goal of QPFMA 2024 is to contribute value to the community and make Hong Kong an even better place to live—a truly ideal community. "stated in his closing remarks: "This year, the QPFMA 2024 Launch Day cum Seminar received overwhelming support from over 40 Government departments, property management companies, institutional and academic organisations. The award aims to elevate the standards of Property and Facility Management (PFM) services, advocate for PFM professionalism, and transparently showcase the dedication and diligence of industry professionals to the public. About Quality and Property and Facility Management Award (QPFMA)Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (HKAPMC), QPFMA is a biennial award designed to recognise outstanding projects and practitioners in property and facility management and advance the industry standard of professionalism.
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March 15, 2024 11:34 UTC
VinFast announces partnership with first distributor in Africa
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 March 2024 -Under this agreement, Jospong will distribute VinFast's entire range of vehicles, including electric cars, e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric buses, throughout Ghana and West Africa. Jospong will also plan to deploy public charging infrastructure across the country to support EV penetration. Fueled by government support for achieving net-zero emissions in transportation, demand is forecast to surge rapidly. About VinFastVinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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March 15, 2024 11:00 UTC
Vietnam strongly committed to promoting gender equality, women's rights: Ambassador
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan delivers a speech at the opening session of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York. (Photo: VNA)Delivering a speech at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women ( CSW ) of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed Vietnam's high-level commitment to ensuring gender equality and women's rights as well as its multifaceted engagement and contributions to this priority area, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has assessed.In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency in New York, Giang elaborated the four proposals by the Vietnamese leader aimed at accelerating swift and effective actions in this field.According to the diplomat, the first involves the enhancement of women's participation in decision-making mechanisms in politics, economy, culture, and society, and the prioritisation of resources to support women and girls in humanitarian crises.The second highlights the empowerment and provision of access opportunities for the group in science, technology, and digital transformation, coupled with efforts to combat discrimination and violence in the cyberspace.The third focuses on elevating the role of women in building a peaceful, stable, comprehensive, and sustainable international environment, and addressing non-traditional security challenges, particularly in climate change response.Last but not least, it is necessary to promote partnership for sustainable development, to enhance financial support and consultation for institutional and policy building in developing countries, and to share, disseminate, and leverage effective models to enhance the role of women in socio-economic and sustainable development.About Vietnam's efforts at the UN in promoting global gender equality, Giang noted that gender equality and women's rights have always been the fields that Vietnam values and actively contributes to at the national, regional, and global levels.Vietnam was among the first countries in the world to sign the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on July 29, 1980, and ratified it on November 27, 1981. It is also a member of the Group of Friends on Gender Parity, promoting women's holding of positions at the UN, especially leadership ones. The Southeast Asian country recently adopted its national action programme on women, peace, and security for 2024 - 2030 with specific objectives.Vietnam has been evaluated by the international community as one of the top ten countries implementing Goal 5 on promoting gender equality and women empowerment in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the ambassador highlighted.The country is in the top one-third in the world concerning the proportions of female parliamentarians and of women participating in the workforce. Notably, its human development index for men and women is nearly equal, with women earning 81.4% of estimated male income.Giang concluded that these meaningful results reflect Vietnam's commitment and efforts that can be shared with international friends to promote the cause of gender equality and empower women and girls, thereby contributing to the construction of a world of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development./.
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March 15, 2024 09:09 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 15/2024
Vietnam hopes Canada will share experience, methods, and carbon pricing tools to support Vietnam in building a carbon market, Ha said. She said Canada considers cooperation with Vietnam in implementing the JETP as a model to continue fostering cooperation in environment and climate change. About the third one, Happy Society, we want to bring the best things to Việt Nam and its people," said Kaneda Hiroki, Acecook Việt Nam General Secretary. Elevating Việt Nam football is the dream of the entire nation and also Acecook Việt Nam." After that, it has been held around Việt Nam in cities such as Huế, Đà Nẵng and Phú Yên.
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March 15, 2024 07:46 UTC
UNDP Administrator congratulates Việt Nam on human development achievements
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has remained a high human development country through the difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and human development continues to be a focus of the country’s development strategy. That was the message from UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi, as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced its new report. Achim Steiner, administrator of the UNDP, congratulated Việt Nam on the many important achievements in human development it has obtained over the recent past. The Human Development Index (HDI) has bounced back and stood at the highest-ever level since the HDR was first released in 1990. The UNDP’s Human Development Report, released every two years, is compiled basing on contributions by many experts from UN agencies, member states, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations.
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March 15, 2024 06:06 UTC
Extreme weather looms over Indonesia
Floods affected more than 16,700 people in at least 11 areas in Indonesia’s Central Java and East Java last week, of them 280 forced to flee to safer places, the country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported.The flood-hit localities included Salatiga city and parts of Demak, Grobogan, Brebes, Bantul, and Mojokerto districts, the agency said. The death toll from floods and landslides in West Sumatra province has risen to 32. At least two people have died and hundreds been displaced by severe flooding in several regions of Central Java and East Java.Two foreign tourists were found dead on March 14 on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after heavy rain triggered a landslide that swept away their villa in Jatiluwih village.The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency warned that some areas could experience more extreme weather in the coming days, and the northern coast of Central Java may be hit by tidal floods.The Semarang city Disaster Management Agency reported 361 disasters nationwide in the first two months of this year, which left 47 people dead, 1.6 million displaced, and more than 13,000 houses damaged./.
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March 15, 2024 04:23 UTC
List of high-quality Vietnamese product businesses announced
Representatives from businesses receive certificates of high-quality Vietnamese products in 2024. (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – The Business Association of High-Quality Vietnamese Products on March 14 held a ceremony in HCM City to announce and award certificates to 529 high-quality Vietnamese businesses in 2024. Among the businesses, 32 have been on the list for 28 consecutive years since the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Programme was launched, while 16 have entered the list for the first time. Outstanding names in the list include Asia Bakery-Confectionary Co. Ltd., Tho Phat Food Processing One Member Company Limited, Ha Long Canned Food JSC, VISSAN JSC, Cholimex Food JSC, Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), Van Thanh Mattress Company Ltd., An Phuoc Garment Embroidery Shoes Co. Ltd, My Hao Chemical Cosmetics JSC, and Saigon Cosmetics JSC. The vote for high-quality Vietnamese products this year received feedback from over 70,000 consumers across the country.
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March 15, 2024 02:35 UTC