Vsign system provides more features to support businesses in declaring C/O of goods
HÀ NỘI — The E-commerce Development Centre, Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), has developed the Vsign system to help import-export businesses reduce the time looking up information to perform work easier and faster. Vsign (at www.vsign.vn) is a website that provides solutions to support businesses using digital signatures and printing Certificate of Origin (C/O) form AI according to the standards of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Goods with C/O form AI will enjoy preferential import/export tax policies under the AIFTA. The Vsign system recently has added more convenient management features for businesses when printing forms on A4 paper automatically, printing C/O applications or looking up the electronic C/O, C/O fees or fee payment receipts. In 2023, the E-commerce Development Centre supported more than 30,000 businesses with 100,000 declarations and printing of C/O forms from the Vsign system.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 22:20 UTC
Voluntary blood donation drives mark 30 years of development
In the 30 years since blood donation drives were first launched, more than 21.3 million people nationwide have made donations, with tens of thousands being exemplary donors, some of whom have donated 30, 50, or even 100 times or more. Vietnam made remarkable progress last year, receiving more than 1.5 million units of blood, with 99% of donors voluntarily taking part. Blood donation drives are not only a symbol of humanity, but also a demonstration of solidarity and sharing, helping build a strong and healthy community. Over the past three decades, Vietnam has witnessed the strong development of the voluntary blood donation movement. This has been a journey of sharing love, compassion, and solidarity among millions of Vietnamese hearts, bringing life and happiness to countless families of patients./.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 17:35 UTC
2024 - A promising year for Dien Bien tourism
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum has long been a popular destination on journeys to explore Dien Bien. It welcomed more than 150,000 visitors last year, with the panorama of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954 remaining its most appealing exhibit. The museum’s exhibition hall also displays more than 1,000 artifacts that vividly depict the Dien Bien Phu Victory. In addition to historical tourism, with relics from the Dien Bien Phu battlefield, Dien Bien province, with a diverse community of 19 ethnic groups and beautiful natural landscapes, is a vibrant and colourful tourism destination in its own right. In 2024, with the National Tourism Year coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, nearly 170 events are expected to take place around the province.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 17:21 UTC
Asia biggest market for Vietnam’s peppercorn: conference
Business Large commercial complex to be build alongside Vietnam - China border A complex of commercial, tourism, financial - banking, and advanced technology facilities worth over 350 million USD in total is set to be built in the vicinity of Tan Thanh Border Gate, the northern province of Lang Son. Videos Decree issued boost Vietnam-Cambodia trade The Government has just issued a Decree on special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods, as part of the implementation of the Vietnam-Cambodia trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period. Business Credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND signed to implement 500kV transmission line The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) on January 26 signed credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND (634 million USD) with five banks to implement projects to build the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line section from Quang Trach to Pho Noi. Business Hanoi plans to start construction of Thuong Cat bridge in October Hanoi announced the selected design for its Thuong Cat bridge project on January 25, with construction planned to start on October 10, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital city from French occupation (October 10, 1954-2024).
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 15:00 UTC
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All data of pre-school facilities in HCM City go online
HCM CITY — HCM City has completed and publicly integrated the list of all preschool education facilities in the city on axis data. The city’s Department of Education and Training on Thursday organised a workshop to evaluate digital transformation in preschool education management. The department reported that the list of 100 per cent of preschool education facilities is available online at https://pgdmamnon.hcm.edu.vn/CongKhaiCoSoGiaoDuc. Newly licensed preschool education facilities, and preschool establishments dissolved or suspended will be updated on the system by districts and Thủ Đức City. It has developed a standard for connecting data reporting and statistics on declaring calculations for the nutritional values from preschool education facilities, integrating it into preschool education management on the shared data system.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 14:52 UTC
Rice exporters cautious about selecting orders to avoid risks
The current problem is how to build a brand and identity for Vietnamese rice so that many Filipinos know they are using Vietnamese rice. Anh explained with the current high rice price, rice exporters will face many potential risks if they buy rice for reserve. Bình said many customers currently ask to buy rice but there are almost no transactions because Vietnamese rice exporters have no more rice to sell. With this high price, rice exporters will not dare to sign contracts with long delivery time, for fear of price fluctuations. Rice exporters currently sell right after buying and do not reserve much rice to avoid potential risks, Bình said.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 13:13 UTC
VN should consider removing monopolies in gold import and production
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam should consider removing the monopolies in gold imports and production to ensure the transparency, efficiency and sustainability of the gold market. Together with the general Vietnamese preference of keeping gold as a means of reserve to hedge against inflation and risks, the monopolies cause unbalance of supply and demand in the gold market, causing domestic gold prices to differ widely from world prices. The gold trading market should be developed with a diversification in methods rather than physical gold, such as gold derivatives and certificates, which would help ensure flexibility in management and prevent the hoarding of physical gold in safes. The equality of physical gold and the removal of SJC-branded bullion’s monopoly should be considered.”“Gold should be considered a normal product. Nguyễn Thế Hùng, Deputy President of Việt Nam Gold Trading Association, said that in major economies, central banks do not manage gold trading directly, as gold is considered a normal product.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 09:22 UTC
VN, UAE speed up negotiation for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
Representatives from Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy at the meeting. — VNA/VNS PhotoOfficials from Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy have agreed to speed up negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries. He also proposed UAE businesses invest in Việt Nam in areas of mutual interest. The two sides agreed to cooperate more closely to speed up the Việt Nam - UAE CEPA negotiation process and conclude it soon. Currently, the UAE is the largest export market and the second-largest trade partner of Việt Nam in West Asia (after Kuwait).
Source:VietNamNet News
January 26, 2024 04:36 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 26/2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse will make a state visit to Vietnam from January 29 to 30. Participants will engage in discussions on orientations and visions for the development of Vietnam and HCM City in particular in the future. The event was one among a series of activities to mark the 94th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930-2024). The Vietnamese official took the occasion to thank the AAFV for its support to Vietnam over the past 60 years. At the event, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, and the Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee presented 600 gifts to the groups.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 03:14 UTC
Spring vibes along Kon Tum’s border area
The Gie-Trieng people in the border village of Nong Kon in Dak Duc commune, Ngoc Hoi district, are excited with the inauguration of a Rong communal house in their village. The project, costing some 6,000 USD, was a cooperative effort between the local armed forces and community members in Kon Tum province last year. On this occasion, the Gie-Trieng people in the village came together around a campfire to celebrate the new year. Furthermore, exceptional individuals, including students, were recognised and honoured for their remarkable achievements and contributions. In addition to this recognition, financial and housing assistance was provided to local social policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged households./.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 26, 2024 02:01 UTC
Special preferential import tariffs issued to boost Vietnam-Cambodia trade
At Tinh Bien international border gate on the Vietnam-Cambodia border (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Government has issued Decree 5/2024/ND-CP on special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods as part of the implementation of the Vietnam-Cambodia trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period. The decree provides details on special preferential tax rates and conditions for being entitled to those rates, including being on the list in Appendix I to the decree, having C/O form S issued by authorised agencies of Cambodia, and being transported through pairs of border gates stipulated in Appendix III to the decree. Besides, the decree also stipulates tariff and import quotas specifically for rice and unprocessed tobacco leaves originating from Cambodia. Under the decree, rice products produced with the support of Vietnamese firms, households and individuals in Cambodian provinces bordering Vietnam, upon import into Vietnam, must comply with existing regulations on export and import taxes. For rice and unprocessed tobacco leaves originating from Cambodia and imported into Vietnam by Vietnamese enterprises for re-export to other markets, the decree mandates adherence to the temporary import and re-export mechanisms established by the Vietnamese Government and relevant regional and global agreements signed by both countries./.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 25, 2024 20:35 UTC
“Technology with heart" photo and video award launched
Delegates launch the award's official website. (Photo: VNA)General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Vu Viet Trang speaks at the event. The application of artificial intelligence and technology helps agencies and organisations better understand the targeted customers so as to create products that are both useful and suitable to the desires and preferences of the public, she said.The award is expected to encourage authors with their lenses and enthusiasm to record moments, meaningful actions and wonderful things that technology brings as well as spreading human values and making the life more worth living every day.Works sent to the contest should not violate Vietnamese customs and traditions and should not contain negative contents about politics, religions, belief, or cultural activities. They should not violate copyright and legal regulations.Vietnamese citizens living in the country and abroad are eligible to take part in the contest with entries sent to the organising board by April 30, 2024. Authors can submit works online at https://congnghetutraitim.com.The organisers will present three first prizes each worth 50 million VND (2,025 USD), six second, nine third and 15 consolidation prizes each worth 40 million VND, 30 million VND and 10 million VND to outstanding works./
Source:Viet Nam News
January 25, 2024 19:43 UTC
Vietnam introduces program for English-teaching foreigners
The program aims to improve the quality of foreign language teaching and learning in the country, with a particular focus on the English language. The program is open to native speakers and foreigners with a college degree in English, or those with a college degree and a minimum foreign language certificate level five, equivalent to C1 proficiency based on Vietnam’s English language proficiency standards. Comprising 11 topics and a total of 160 lessons, each lasting 45 minutes, the program covers essential knowledge about the social and cultural context of Vietnam, the Vietnamese education system, and relevant regulations for teaching and learning in the country. Participants will be trained for English language teaching methods, the development of four language skills, testing and assessment methods, and the integration of information technology into English teaching. Foreigners who already possess English competence and English teaching certifications such as TESOL, TEFL, CELTA and DELTA, are exempt from attending this certification program.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 25, 2024 17:48 UTC
Infrastructure and policy key to unlock LNG potential
He stressed the importance of addressing these issues to expedite Việt Nam's LNG development agenda in 2024, aligning with the government's Power Plan VIII objectives. Currently, 13 approved investment projects for LNG power plants are in progress, with five actively advancing, four looking for investors, and the remaining four under consideration by local authorities. Economists and industry insiders have long called for measures to address the country's infrastructure and policy-related issues to meet objectives set in the Power Plan VIII. Investors require well-thought-out plans for ports, liquefaction facilities, pipeline systems and gas power plants to assess their capital investments. A robust legal foundation is imperative to attract investments into LNG power projects.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 25, 2024 08:25 UTC
MPI's head highlights three strategic breakthroughs for economic development by 2030
Achieving Việt Nam's development goals for 2030 and 2045 involves overcoming significant challenges through strategic breakthroughs in institutions, infrastructure, and human resources. This aligns with the socio-economic development goal for 2024 and the five-year Plan 2021-2025 set by the Party Central Committee and the National Assembly. Strategic infrastructure projects, especially in highways, airports, ports, urban and inter-regional infrastructure, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, healthcare and education, are being expedited. A substantial focus is placed on restructuring the economy, improving labour productivity, and fostering innovation, digital and green transformations. Improved capacities in production, services and economic infrastructure significantly contribute to economic growth and social security.
Source:Viet Nam News
January 25, 2024 07:27 UTC