Vietnam, RoK look to increase two-way trade
Vietnam, RoK look to increase two-way tradeMinister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Paik Un-gyu sought measures to complete the two countries’ trade goal of 100 billion USD by 2020 during their talks in Hanoi on March 22. They agreed on the need to continue working closely in building joint action programmes in industry, trade and energy while coordinating in designing and carrying out effective policies and measures to promote bilateral economic and trade partnership. The RoK will continue assisting Vietnam to train high-quality human resources for industry, oil and gas, and renewable energy. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, trade between Vietnam and the RoK jumped from 500 million USD in 1992 to 61.5 billion USD in 2017, making the RoK the second largest trader of Vietnam after China. In 2017, two-way trade reached 61.5 billion USD, up 41 percent year on year, including Vietnam’s exports of 14.8 billion USD, a rise of 30 percent over 2016 and its imports of 46.7 billion USD, up 45.3 percent year on year.
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March 23, 2018 03:00 UTC
U15 PVF enter quarter-final of ASEAN event
U15 PVF enter quarter-final of ASEAN eventVietnam’s U15 PVF team entered the quarter-final of the U15 ASEAN Dream Football Tournament, held at the SCG Muangthong United Practice Field on March 21. Vietnam’s U15 PVF team (Photo: zing.vn)The team topped Group C with nine points after three wins. Earlier, they bested Thailand’s Police Tero 5-1 and Kamatamare Sanuki of Japan 5-0. The Vietnamese side were in Group C with Police Tero, Nakhon Ratchashima and Kamatamare Sanuki of Japan. U15 PVF finished third in the same event last year.-VNA
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March 23, 2018 02:48 UTC
RoK President Moon meets Vietnam’s U23 football team
RoK President Moon meets Vietnam’s U23 football teamPresident of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam engaged in an exchange with Vietnam’s U23 football team - the runner-up of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship, and its RoK head coach Park Hang-seo in Hanoi on March 22. This is the first official visit to Vietnam by President Moon Jae-in. Welcoming President Moon and his spouse’s meeting with the team, Deputy PM Dam underscored that cooperation between the two countries in sports has been encouraging over the past years. For his part, President Moon expressed his impressions of the Vietnam U23 team’s high record at the AFC U23 Championship under the training of head coach Park Hang-seo. U23 Vietnam surprised the world when they only lost out in the last minute of the final match to Uzbekistan at the AFC U23 Championship in China.
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March 23, 2018 02:26 UTC
Skytrax ranks Noi Bai among top 100 global airports
Skytrax ranks Noi Bai among top 100 global airportsNoi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has been ranked 82nd among 500 airports worldwide surveyed by the UK–based aviation consultancy Skytrax. Terminal T2 of Noi Bai International Airport in HanoiThis was the third time in a row Noi Bai has been listed in Skytrax’s top 100 best airports in the world. At present, the airport receives 25 million passengers a year. The figure is estimated to grow to 34.5 million passengers in 2020, 54 million in 2025, and 65 million in 2030. The upgrade of Noi Bai’s domestic terminal T1 will be completed this year.-VNA
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March 23, 2018 02:15 UTC
Former PM Khai – pioneer in int'l integration
Former PM Khai – pioneer in int'l integrationFormer Prime Minister Phan Van Khai passed away on March 17 in his home in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. “Phan Van Khai is our comrade, a great brother of the Cuban Party, Government and people. Im Hen, Consul General of Cambodia in Ho Chi Minh City, also lent his deepest condolences at PM Phan Van Khai passing, saying: “Former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai left a great imprint during his leadership tenure. The former Prime Minister deserves credit for boosting Vietnam’s international integration. Former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai was one of the leaders who laid the foundation for Vietnam’s international integration.
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March 23, 2018 02:03 UTC
Domestic fashion brands seek foothold in $3.5 billion market
Domestic fashion brands seek foothold in $3.5 billion marketVietNamNet Bridge - Domestic brands are expected to have opportunities to prosper in the local market amid the massive arrivals of foreign brands. The Vietnamese fashion market is worth $3.5 billionPessimistic forecasts have been given about the fate of Vietnamese fashion brands which have to compete with powerful brands like Uniqlo, Zara and H&M. Vietnamese brands, such as Blue Exchange, Ninomaxx, PT 2000, Couple TX and Canifa, once dominated the domestic market. The value of the Vietnamese fashion market (clothing & footwear) is estimated at $3.8 billion in 2018, of which expenditures on clothing are $3.5 billion. The value of the Vietnamese fashion market (clothing & footwear) is estimated at $3.8 billion in 2018, of which expenditures on clothing are $3.5 billion.
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March 23, 2018 01:07 UTC
Vietnam universities use software to uncover plagiarism
Vietnam universities use software to uncover plagiarismVietNamNet Bridge - To deal with the increasingly serious problem of plagiarism, several top-tier universities in Vietnam have begun to use software to discover plagiarized work. DoIt has been used by the Hanoi National University since 2016The universities include state-owned Hanoi National University, Hanoi Foreign Trade University, Hanoi Economics University, Hanoi University of Education, HCMC Economics University, and non-state owned universities such as Ton Duc Thang and Hoa Sen.DoIt, the software used by Hanoi National University since 2016, can discover identical paragraphs in different documents. According to Hieu, software is being used by all the member schools of Hanoi National University to discover plagiarism, and its database has been updated and developed. DoIt, the software used by Hanoi National University since 2016, can discover identical paragraphs in different documents. Turnitin, a popular software used around the world, has also been used by many Vietnam schools.
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March 23, 2018 00:11 UTC
Technology sector sees rising number of startups
Technology sector sees rising number of startupsVietNamNet Bridge - With nearly 3,000 startups, Vietnam is entering a startup boom similar to Europe’s in the 2010-2011 period, according to Max Scheichenost, the co-founder of 15 startups. Most startups are in the technology sector as Vietnam has many technology talents. However, this is also a barrier because startups focus on technology rather than solutions to life issues. Mai Huong, the founder of Coco Sin, Fibér and 8870 Link brands, also showed interest in technology, especially Big Data. “With huge information about users, you need Big Data to better understand clients.
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March 23, 2018 00:11 UTC
Work begins on Vietnam-RoK institute of science, technology
Work begins on Vietnam-RoK institute of science, technologyVietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on March 22 co-organised a ground-breaking ceremony for Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Institute of Science and Technology in Hanoi-based Hoa Lac High-Tech Park. RoK President Moon Jae-in, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24, and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, at the ceremony. The enhancement of cooperation to spur Vietnam’s economic development through science and technology is evidence of the RoK’s New Look South Policy towards prosperity of both sides, he stressed. In her remarks, Vice President Thinh noted with pleasure the breakthrough development of Vietnam-RoK cooperative ties over the past 25 years, especially after the two countries established the strategic cooperative partnership in 2009. Vietnamese Minster of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh said his ministry, which has been assigned to construct and manage the operation of the institute, hopes that the institute will soon become a model for the Vietnam-RoK friendship.
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March 22, 2018 14:26 UTC
Finding peace in Loc Yen village
Finding peace in Loc Yen villageSituated in Tien Phuoc District in the central province of Quang Nam, Loc Yen village is characterized by a slow pace of life and a tranquil atmosphere. Travelers might be captivated by centuries-old houses in the village. The village has more than 10 old houses that are up to 200 years old, surrounded by stone pathways, small gardens and paddy fields. The village is around 40 kilometers from Tam Ky City. Upon arrival at the village, visitors can get a feel of peaceLoc Yen village looks like a hidden gem of Quang Nam Province, with a dozen of centuries-old housesVietNamNet/SGT
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March 22, 2018 14:15 UTC
Plastic patch in Pacific Ocean growing rapidly, study shows
Plastic patch in Pacific Ocean growing rapidly, study showsA collection of plastic afloat in the Pacific Ocean is growing rapidly, according to a new scientific estimate. Discarded fishing nets were part of the haul -- Photo: THE OCEAN CLEANUPPredictions suggest a build-up of about 80,000 tonnes of plastic in the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" between California and Hawaii. One trawl in the centre of the patch had the highest concentration of plastic ever recorded. "Plastic concentration is increasing - I think the situation is getting worse," said Laurent Lebreton of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation in Delft, Netherlands, which led the study. Waste accumulates in five ocean areas, the largest being the patch located between Hawaii and California.
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March 22, 2018 14:03 UTC
Sovico registers to buy 13.7 million Vietjet shares
Sovico registers to buy 13.7 million Vietjet sharesSovico Holdings Company registered to purchase nearly 13.7 million shares of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VJC) between March 26 and April 25. If the transaction is successful, Thao and her related companies and individuals will likely hold nearly 52 per cent of Vietjet’s capital. If the transaction is successful, Sovico will increase its ownership to 34.3 million shares, equivalent to 7.59 per cent, and become a major shareholder in Vietjet. Currently, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet’s general director and chairman of Sovio, holds 8.76 per cent of Vietjet’s capital. Thus, after the transaction, Thao and her related companies and individuals will likely hold nearly 52 per cent of Vietjet’s capital.
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March 22, 2018 13:52 UTC
Diem village festival honours creator of love duet singing
Diem village festival honours creator of love duet singingDiem village festival which honours the creator of quan ho (love duet singing) opened in the northern province of Bac Ninh on March 22 (the sixth day of the second lunar month). Diem village festival opened in Bac Ninh province on March 22 (the sixth day of the second lunar month). A house dedicated to Diem village’s quan ho was inaugurated in the province on the occasion, aiming to preserve traditional house and create a new space for the art of quan ho in the locality. The art of love duet singing was inscribed in UNESCO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage in September 2009. Many have become national intangible cultural heritage, such as Lim Festival, Diem Village Festival, Dong Ky Village Festival.
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March 22, 2018 13:30 UTC
Vietnam protests Chinese Taiwan’s live-fire drills on Ba Binh Island
Vietnam protests Chinese Taiwan’s live-fire drills on Ba Binh IslandTaiwan (China)’s repeated launch of live-fire drills in the waters surrounding Ba Binh (Itu Aba) Island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago seriously violated the territorial sovereignty of Vietnam over the archipelago, stated Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. Ba Binh (Itu Aba) Island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago (Source: scmp.com)That action also threatened peace, stability, maritime safety and security, caused tensions, and complicated the situation in the East Sea, the spokesperson said at the ministry’s regular press conference on March 22while responding to reporters’ question about the recent live-fire drill of Taiwan in Ba Binh island area. “Once again, Vietnam resolutely opposes Taiwan’s moves and requests it to not repeat similar actions,” Hang said. “Vietnam has sufficient legal foundation and historical evidence testifying to its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos,” she stressed.-VNA
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March 22, 2018 12:11 UTC
Government News 22/3
Commenting on the potential of bilateral ties in the near future, Thien stressed the need to further lift bilateral relations and fully tap each one’s potentials. Economic and trade cooperation has played a key role in bilateral ties. He expressed his delight at the development of bilateral cooperation since ties were set up in 1973. Economic and trade cooperation has played a key role in bilateral ties. Rear Admiral Denis Bertrand pledged to contribute more to enhancing defence ties between Vietnam and France, especially via navies.
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March 22, 2018 11:26 UTC