Five suspects in Đắk Lắk deadly terrorist attacks wanted
ĐẮK LẮK — Police on Saturday morning issued special arrest warrants for five suspects allegedly involved in the recent fatal armed attacks on the headquarters of two communal administrations in Cư Kuin District in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk. The provincial Police Department announced that the five suspects are wanted for allegedly committing acts of “terrorist activities against the people’s administration”. The wanted individuals are all residents of Đắk Lắk Province. The provincial police announced that anyone has the right to arrest the wanted individuals and hand them over to the nearest police station, prosecutor's office, or People's Committee headquarters. Those who apprehend the wanted suspects must promptly report to the security investigation agency of the Đắk Lắk Police located at 58 Nguyễn Tất Thành Street, Buôn Ma Thuột City in Đắk Lắk Province or via the phone number: 0694 389 133.
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July 02, 2023 18:36 UTC
Vietnam names 23 players for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Coach Mai Duc Chung and his assistants have agreed on the list of 23 players who will depart for New Zealand to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). The Vietnamese women's national team will have two more days for training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre before departing for New Zealand on the afternoon of July 5. The team will have nearly two weeks to adapt to the conditions at the venue for Group E matches in the tournament. They will also have two friendly matches to test the lineup, against the host nation, New Zealand, on July 10, and Spain on July 14./
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July 02, 2023 16:35 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 2/2023
"With the introduction of the Strategy for the development of science, technology and innovation (STI) in Vietnam until 2030, the Government of Vietnam has affirmed the pivotal role of STI in addressing emerging economic, societal and institutional challenges," he said. The US will continue paying attention to and reserve appropriate resources and budget for strengthening cooperation with Vietnam in education, health care, and science - technology. Oh, for her part, said the RoK side highly appreciated of the success of the Vietnam visit by President Yoon. Speaking at the event, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said the two countries’ innovation cooperation is substantial, efficient, and full of trust. Vietnam welcomes nearly 5.6 million international visitors in H1Vietnam welcomed nearly 5.6 million international visitors in the first half of this year, accounting for 66% of the figure the country recorded in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Vietnam National Authority of Tourism – the new name of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism from July 1.
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July 02, 2023 14:32 UTC
Three individuals involved in literature question leak
The Police Department in northern Cao Bằng Province made the announcement regarding the leak of the test, which has caused public concern over the past few days. However, due to strict invigilation during the exam, H. did not use the phone to look at the answers. After receiving the exam paper from H. via Messenger, T. solved and sent answers for question 1, question 4 in the reading comprehension section, and question 1 in the essay section. A few minutes later, T. deleted these images, but the exam paper had already spread online. The leak of the exam paper has been determined to involve only three individuals.
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July 02, 2023 12:37 UTC
Vietnam attends 43rd Session of Ministerial-level FAO Conference
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)Rome (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), is attending the 43rd Session of the Ministerial-level FAO Conference in Rome, Italy, from July 1-7. The event, held biennially, is to approve the working agenda and budget of FAO for the next two years, as well as provide recommendations on food and agriculture, and consider global governance policy issues. Addressing the opening session, Singaporean Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted the need to improve the effectiveness of water resource management to achieve the global goals related to poverty reduction, climate change response and global environment. He also commended Vietnam's successful innovations in reducing water usage in agriculture through the use of sensors and innovative irrigation practices, citing the VnSAT project as a successful model in water-saving irrigation. The election of the new FAO Director-General for the 2023-2027 tenure will take place through a secret ballot on July 2./.
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July 02, 2023 11:06 UTC
Lotus Field Homestay: a dream cottage away from home
The province boasts beautiful mountain ranges with winding lazy rivers where rice fields nestle by lotuses on rugged marshland. As it is summer, and still not too late to catch the rice harvesting season, we decided to book at the Lotus Field Homestay. Our companion also likes fishing and Lotus Field has its own natural pond you can fish from. Different lotus species from Japan have been planted, and the lotus fields are vast and wrap around the tiny local roads. VNSLotus Field Homestay, Ninh BìnhKhê Thượng Hamlet , Hoa Lư District, Ninh Bình Province 430000Tel: 098 356 3066Comment: Vast views of the valley and mountains with rice paddies and lotus pond intertwined
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July 02, 2023 06:55 UTC
Party chief meets voters in Hà Nội
HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng met with voters in Hà Nội’s Hai Bà Trưng, Ba Đình and Đống Đa districts on July 1 to inform them about outcomes of the recent fifth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA). The voters expressed their absolute confidence in the leadership of the Party and the State, and their delight at the results of Party building and rectification, especially the fight against corruption and negative phenomena. They spoke highly of collecting public opinions on the draft revised Land Law, and voiced their hope that people will be put at the centre during the amendment of the legal document. In reply, Trong said he hopes that the Hanoi Party Committee, authorities and people will make more contributions to the nation, firstly to the city’s development. He also urged Hà Nội’s delegation of NA deputies to raise more practical opinions and promote the spirit of criticism.
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July 02, 2023 01:53 UTC
No time to waste in the fight against deforestation
By Lê Việt DũngHÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is ready to enlist as an ally in the EU's fight against deforestation to showcase its dedication to environmental responsibility. He said the landmark EU deforestation regulation (EUDR), formally adopted on May 16, would pose new challenges to Vietnamese smallholder farmers in regard to due diligence procedures. "I'm really happy to see that Việt Nam shares this high ambition on biodiversity and climate," Florika Fink-Hooijer said. The deforestation risk linked to Vietnamese coffee when assessed by a global heavyweight was only half that when assessed by the Global Forest Watch," Chi said. "PPP will play a vital role in the country's effort to fight deforestation, given the predominance of smallholders in the sector," Tuấn said.
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July 01, 2023 18:49 UTC
President hails RoK Ambassador's contributions to promoting bilateral ties
Oh, for her part, said the RoK side highly appreciated of the success of the Việt Nam visit by President Yoon. She said following the visit, President Yoon asked Korean agencies to implement the cooperation agreements signed between the two countries. The ambassador reiterated President Yoon's invitation to President Thưởng and his spouse to soon visit the RoK. President Thưởng accepted the invitation with pleasure, saying that the visit will be arranged at a suitable time. The State leader also asked the ambassador to convey his best regards to President Yoon and his spouse.
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July 01, 2023 13:48 UTC
Switzerland wishes to sign FTA between Việt Nam and EFTA members
He said that Switzerland will continue to give priority to Việt Nam in terms of development assistance and cooperation in human resources training. He said it is necessary to call for international solidarity and promote multilateralism and that Việt Nam and Switzerland need to cooperate more closely. Thanking Switzerland for providing ODA for Việt Nam, the PM suggested the two sides work closely and effectively implement the cooperation programme of Việt Nam and Switzerland for 2021-2024 (worth nearly US$76 million). President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas affirmed that Việt Nam has a strategic role in Switzerland's relations with Southeast Asia. He said Switzerland wishes the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Việt Nam and the European Free Trade Association States will soon to be signed.
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July 01, 2023 13:48 UTC
“Internet of Trust” required to combat rising cyber threats: conference
HCM CITY — Experts have emphasised the need for “robust measures” and “enhanced authentication systems” to effectively combat the increasing cyberthreats at the 2023 VNNIC Internet Conference held in HCM City on Friday. Nguyễn Hồng Thắng, director of the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), proposed the concept of an “Internet of Trust,” which emphasises robust measures and enhanced authentication systems to ensure cybersecurity. To achieve this, it is vital to enhance collaboration between governments, organisations and individuals to establish a “secure digital ecosystem,” he said. The city prioritises cyber resilience and would establish principles and strategies for “Internet Governance in the Smart Era” to ensure transparent governance structures, he promised. Jia-Rong Low, vice president of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), highlighted the role of global internet governance in ensuring an inclusive and secure digital world.
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July 01, 2023 12:54 UTC
Rome seminar talks path towards socialism in Vietnam
People join the roundtable seminar in Rome. (Photo: VNA)– Vietnamese and Italian experts looked into theories on the path towards socialism in Vietnam at a roundtable seminar in Rome on June 30.The event was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries.Speaking at the seminar, Associate Prof. Dr. Pham Van Linh, Vice Chairman of the Central Theory Council, presented theories on socialism and the path towards socialism in Vietnam.He said developing a socialist-oriented market economy is a fundamental, innovative theoretical breakthrough of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which is an important theoretical achievement after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal).Linh also emphasised the parallel between economic and social policies, and economic growth and social progress and equality in Vietnam, saying thanks to Doi Moi, Vietnam has posted an average economic growth rate of 7% over the past nearly four decades.Last year, its GDP reached about 400 billion USD, and per capita income stood at 4,100 USD, he added.General Secretary of the Italian Communist Party Mauro Alboresikl spoke highly of outcomes of 13th National Congress of the CPV, saying Vietnam is creative in national development.The path to socialism in Vietnam has revived ideals and perspectives of socialism on a global scale, helping raise the country’s reputation in the international arena, he continued.Other Italian participants lauded Vietnam’s strong economic growth and Doi Moi, stressing that Vietnam is on the right path towards socialism./.
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July 01, 2023 11:34 UTC
Vietnam News in Brief: Week Ending June 30, 2023
Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup June 30Vietnam Briefing keeps track of what’s happening in Vietnam’s business and economic news so that you don’t have to. This gives Vietnam a GDP growth rate for the first half of the year of 3.72 percent. Specifically, social insurance and health insurance caps for private firms will be revised up when the new policy takes effect on July 1. This should give consumers and businesses some reprieve from the broad economic challenges facing businesses and consumers in Vietnam. It is hoped these changes will stimulate more international arrivals that stay in Vietnam for longer and spend more money.
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June 30, 2023 15:20 UTC
PM’s China visit enhances Vietnam’s position
Xu Liping, director of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences said China and Vietnam signed various bilateral cooperation agreements in the fields of maritime cooperation, market supervision, and border gate construction. The two sides reached common understanding on controlling disagreement in the sea issue, speeding up consultations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea, thereby enhancing political mutual trust between the two countries. Regarding Vietnam’s position at the World Economic Forum meeting, Xu held that Vietnam has a prominent position at this meeting. This has strengthened confidence for countries around the world, especially developing countries, in overcoming the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, soon recovering and developing further, which shows Vietnam’s international influence, he added./.
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June 30, 2023 14:41 UTC
Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy suits all times: Lao official
– Vietnam’s “bamboo diplomacy” is suitable for all times, said senior reporter Khamvisan Keosouphan, former Assistant to the Chairperson of the Propaganda and Training Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.As a veteran journalist who always keeps a close watch on the Vietnam situation, Khamvisan said he was impressed with a speech of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong about the country’s foreign policy.According to him, in this speech, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong clarified the nature and direction of Vietnam's diplomacy, which has been drawn up during thousands of years of the Vietnamese people's nation building, safeguarding and development, based on the immutability principle and cross-cutting thought of “independence, self-resilience and ensuring national interests at the highest”.The journalist also expressed his impression with Trong’s opinions and analyses on President Ho Chi Minh's thought on diplomacy, an inheritance from the philosophy and diplomatic tradition of previous generations which had been absorbed, summarized and developed by the late President, who was also the first Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.Citing Trong's speech, Khamvisan said it was a smooth combination of patriotism, national culture and diplomatic tradition of Vietnam with the world's cultural quintessence and diplomatic experience. This type of diplomacy always upholds the goal of national independence and the spirit of peace and friendship, uses diplomacy to repel conflicts, and closely follow world realities to bring Vietnam into the flow of the times.He stressed that the “bamboo diplomacy” is imbued with the Vietnamese identity, and is soft and wise but still resilient and resolute; flexible and creative but steadfast, persistent and valiant against all challenges and difficulties facing national independence and people’s happiness; and united and humanitarian but resolute and patient in safeguarding the national interest, as described by the Party chief.This type of diplomacy will not only suit Vietnam's conditions and meet the country's development needs in the current period, but also is suitable for all times, he added./.
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June 30, 2023 14:03 UTC