– President Vo Van Thuong on September 12 attended the opening ceremony of the 2023-2024 academic year of the National Defence Academy - the leading military scientific research and training centre of the army and Vietnam at large.Thuong requested the academy to continue working to increase the quality of education and training and actively contribute to improving the capacity of officers to meet requirements of the nation building and safeguarding in the new situation.He stressed the need for the academy to develop military, defence and security theories, especially new awareness and new thinking on nation safeguarding.It is also important to analyse, research, evaluate and accurately forecast situations related to national defence and security, with a view to promptly giving advice to the Party, State, Central Military Commission, and Ministry of National Defence on policies and preventive measures to protect the Fatherland early and from afar, he added.The president asked the academy to pay due attention to building a team of lecturers and scientists with strong political will and absolute loyalty to Marxism-Leninism, the Ho Chi Minh thought, and the Party, State, people and army, and high qualifications.President Thuong also emphasised the importance of promoting cooperation with defence and military academies and universities around the world to open more training classes for international defence officers, adding that this is a very important task, contributing to implementing the foreign policy of the Party and State in the current situation./.

After receiving the requirement from the Vietnam National Coordinating Center for Human Organs, Vietnam Airlines promptly performed the bookings for the medical staff along with carry-on luggage--the medical box containing the liver. Mai spoke highly of the contributions of the group and Deroche herself to the sound development of Vietnam - France ties. The Mozambican side agreed and committed to promoting the early signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on coal trade with Vietnam. Addressing the conference, Do Quy Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam - Turkey Business Association said that both Vietnam and Turkey boast great potential and attractiveness to each other's investors. As of May 2023, Turkey invested in 34 projects in Vietnam worth 974.26 million USD, ranking 26th out of 143 countries and territories investing in Vietnam, she noted.

The Joint Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) political statement establishes an equitable energy transition partnership. The international partners are interested in and highly appreciate Việt Nam's efforts regarding the establishment of an equitable energy transition partnership. The Prime Minister approved the National Power Development Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 (Power Plan VIII) on May 15. Additionally, the Comprehensive National Energy Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was approved on July 26. There is also an action plan for the implementation of the political statement establishing an equitable energy transition partnership.

For the second time in a row, Sun Group has been honoured by the World Travel Awards as Asia's Leading Integrated Tourism Group 2023. And the member brand of this group - Sun Hospitality Group - has also been named Asia's Leading Hospitality Development Company 2023 by WTA for the second year. Sun Hospitality Group is currently the only resort hotel brand in Vietnam that owns the most prestigious collection of hotels and resorts in the region. At the same time, Sun Hospitality Group, which holds the position of a Group with numerous world-class hotel management and operation partners, places Vietnam on the map of the international hospitality industry. Capella Hanoi - Asia's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2023, designed by architect Bill Bensley, is the Capella brand's first facility in Vietnam.

From diplomatic, economic, cultural, social to historical cooperation, Việt Nam and Japan have witnessed diverse and successful cooperation. The two sides signed an agreement for the Japanese Government's war compensation in the name of non-refundable aid to Việt Nam. In 1994, Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama came to Việt Nam, becoming the first Japanese Prime Minister to visit the country. Economic cooperationWith Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocated to Việt Nam since 1992, Japan is currently Việt Nam’s biggest ODA provider. 2023 marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic relations with the theme “Việt Nam-Japan: Towards the Future, Reach out to the World".

He said that the Vietnam-US comprehensive strategic partnership represents new thinking, new vision, and new motivation, and creates new strength and new values. He proposed both sides cooperate, share, learn from, and support each other in the spirit of harmonising benefits and sharing risks. Agreeing with Chinh's opinions, Biden stressed he believes that it is time for the US and Vietnam to promote relations in all fields to bring about common prosperity. The US President emphasised that cooperation and sharing are not only during the times of favourable development, but also those of difficulties and risks. He stated the US will cooperate and support Vietnam to seize opportunities and make the most of its potential./.

Ample room for Vietnam – Switzerland economic cooperationMore than 150 delegates, including policymakers, economic experts and businesses examined the potential for economic cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland, at a roundtable discussion held in Zurich on September 8. The event, part of Vietnam Day 2023, was organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, the Swiss-Asia Chamber of Commerce, Bellecapital, Keep It Beautiful Vietnam (KIBV) and the Association of Vietnamese Experts in Switzerland (AIEVS). During the seminar, delegates discussed measures to further promote bilateral cooperation and develop sustainable startup ecosystems in Vietnam, and investment opportunities in Vietnam. Exports, investments remain Vietnam’s economic growth driver: InsidersExports and investments will continue driving Vietnam's economic growth in the remainder of this year, helping the nation realise the growth target of 6-6.5%, according to insiders. After 32 years of formation and development, Vietnam News has grown into an indispensable source for a wide range of topics both domestically and internationally for embassies, international organisations, foreign companies, and many large hotels in Vietnam.

Siemens ASEAN and Việt Nam CEO Dr Phạm Thái Lai spoke to Việt Nam News on how digitalisation can help alleviate the energy crisis and accelerate the energy transition. Grid software solutions will help to substantially diminish those costs by making the grid smart without massive investment. As a part of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Siemens Grid Software Suite enables our customers to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. Siemens software has enabled them to monitor its energy production, the energy emission into the grid, and the performance and economic revenues generated. To sum up, we strongly believe that digitalisation can help alleviate the energy crisis and accelerate the energy transition in the world and in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam has great potential for renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind power, solar power and biomass power. For HCM City, Sơn also suggested the city's leaders to review the progress and problems when implementing renewable energy projects, thereby contributing to complete the policy framework on national renewable energy development. Many enterprises produce solar power to sell to EVN, while EVN's commercial price of solar power is only 7.2 cents/kWh. The State needs to have more open and adequate guidelines and policies to create a stable investment environment for renewable energy projects, he said. It also is necessary to have more appropriate solutions and mechanisms for developing renewable energy projects.

Hosting the conference affirms the active, responsible, and proactive participation of the Vietnamese National Assembly in the IPU. By 2050, Vietnam is expected to raise its national water security index to be among the countries that effectively ensure water security in the world. Vietnam and Africa in general, as well as Vietnam and Mozambique and South Africa in particular have maintained fine relations over the years. Currently, Vietnam has three projects operational in South Africa, while South Africa has 19 operating projects in Vietnam. The project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam.

(Photo: Vietnam News)- A seminar themed "Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Towards Green Growth", co-organised by Vietnam News, the country's English language daily newspaper, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), is to take place on September 12 in Hanoi on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.The seminar is expected to saw the attendance by leaders from various Vietnamese ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, as well as top officials from the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). Additionally, representatives of several provinces and cities in Vietnam, along with many experts and businesses from both nations, will participate in this significant event.During the seminar, participants will discuss perspectives on green growth from both sides, opportunities and challenges in realising Vietnam's Green Growth Strategy for the 2021-2030 period and the vision for 2050, the impact and significance of Japan's support for green growth in the Southeast Asian country, suggestions for attracting investment from Japan for green growth, and recommendations from businesses to help implement the strategy.First published on June 17, 1991, Vietnam News was the first English-language daily newspaper in the country under the Vietnam News Agency. After 32 years of formation and development, Vietnam News has grown into an indispensable source for a wide range of topics both domestically and internationally for embassies, international organisations, foreign companies, and many large hotels in Vietnam. It is also frequently found on flights of domestic and international airlines.Today, Vietnam News remains the only daily English-language newspaper in Vietnam and is one of the country's credible newspapers on foreign affairs. In addition to the print edition, the newspaper also runs an English-language homepage https://www.vietnamnews.vn, along with two other English-language websites: www.bizhub.vn (specialising in business and finance) and www.ovietnam.vn (culture and tourism)./.

Hue, once Vietnam’s imperial capital and now the provincial capital of central Thua Thien-Hue province, has become an appealing tourist destination, attracting rising numbers of domestic and foreign tourists. Thua Thien-Hue’s tourism sector has set a target of welcoming 3-3.5 million visitors this year. The project has also involved painting murals to raise awareness about plastic waste and to change behaviour towards buying products that generate plastic waste. Resolving the challenges posed by plastic waste is among the important factors in increasing the value of Vietnam’s tourism sector and creating a beautiful image for the country, especially in the context of green tourism becoming an inexorable trend. With just small actions, local residents and tourists can become environmentally-friendly ambassadors, contributing to building Hue into a heritage site free of any plastic waste./.

This is the first time a US President has made a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. The visit takes place when the two countries are marking the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Partnership. The outstanding outcomes of the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship over the past nearly three decades provide the basis to affirm that the State visit of President Biden to Vietnam will be another significant milestone in the two countries’ joint journey for peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development for the region and the world./.

At the workshop, there was a strong emphasis on the need for the CPV's Politburo to promptly consider issuing a new resolution titled 'Strategic Directions for Development of Việt Nam's Oil and Gas Sector by 2030, with a Vision to 2045'. This collaborative workshop, organised to assess the implementation of strategic policies for Việt Nam's oil and gas industry as per Politburo Resolution No. 41-NQ/TW, achieving its goals and objectives, and exploring Việt Nam's oil and gas potential. It also delved into new approaches for the sector's development strategy in the current context, improving regulatory mechanisms, laws, and policies for oil and gas development by 2030, with a vision to 2045. Additionally, the workshop addressed strategic oil reserves and enhancing the operational mechanisms of the fuel market to meet domestic demand while integrating national defense, security, and foreign affairs into Việt Nam's oil and gas sector.

HÀ NỘI — A seminar themed "Việt Nam-Japan Cooperation Towards Green Growth", co-organised by Việt Nam News, the country's English language daily newspaper, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), is to take place on September 12 in Hà Nội on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the seminar, participants will discuss perspectives on green growth from both sides, opportunities and challenges in realising Việt Nam's Green Growth Strategy for the 2021-30 period and the vision for 2050, the impact and significance of Japan's support for green growth in the Southeast Asian country, suggestions for attracting investment from Japan for green growth, and recommendations from businesses to help implement the strategy. First published on June 17, 1991, Việt Nam News was the first English-language daily newspaper in the country under the Vietnam News Agency. After 32 years of formation and development, Việt Nam News has grown into an indispensable source for a wide range of topics both domestically and internationally for embassies, international organisations, foreign companies, and many large hotels in Việt Nam. Today, Việt Nam News remains the only daily English-language newspaper in Việt Nam and is one of the country's credible newspapers on foreign affairs.