President Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space discussed
A meeting to discuss a President Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space is held in HCM City on June 2. (Photo: VNA)- A meeting to discuss a President Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space was held in HCM City on June 2, discussing the influence of the late president’s ideology, morality and style among local women.In her remarks at the event, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy said the Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space in the southern city includes special values that cannot be seen elsewhere. It is not just about monuments of the late leader, or literary and art works about him, but a combination of various factors such as the lifestyle, demeanour and morality of people learning from him, she said.Ngo Van Luan, deputy head of the municipal Party Committee’s Department of Mass Mobilisation, emphasised the city named after the late President holds great responsibility in preserving and promoting cultural heritages left by the leader to provide people with a deeper understanding about the leader.He urged local women’s unions to develop intangible and tangible cultural space s about the president, such as small libraries, photo exhibitions and quizzes. Women’s unions must also promote the campaign of building Vietnam ese women of the new era in association with the drive on studying and following the ideology, morality and style of President Ho Chi Minh ./.
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June 02, 2022 18:45 UTC
Vietnam to use new passport form from July 1
VNAThe Ministry of Public Security will use a new passport form from July 1, 2022, reported the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP).The move aims to implement Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security on passport specimens.The new passport form will be printed with Vietnamese spectacular sceneries and cultural heritages, namely Ha Long Bay, Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Nha Rong Habour, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and so on.Apart from promoting the images of Vietnam to the outside word and uphold the tradition, history, geography and culture of the country, the new passport form is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent counterfeiting.From June 6 to 31, the Ministry will only issue ordinary passports for urgent cases, including those with medical treatment certificates, working decisions, or plane tickets.The same day, the Ministry of Public Security started launching online issuance of ordinary passports (without electronic chips) to Vietnamese citizens from June 1, according to the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Vietnam ese citizens can access http://dichvucong.gov.vn or http://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn to make an online declaration, pay the fee and receive their passports by post or collect them at immigration offices.Previously-issued passports are still valid until the dates of expiration which are printed on the passports./.
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June 02, 2022 15:49 UTC
Vietnam shows best-ever performance at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad
Society Vietnam, Sweden step up partnership in sustainable development The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), held a conference titled “Pioneer to the Possible” in the southern city on June 2 as part of efforts to boost their partnership in sustainable development. Society President Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space discussed A meeting to discuss a President Ho Chi Minh-inspired cultural space was held in HCM City on June 2, discussing the influence of the late president’s ideology, morality and style among local women. Society Lang Son speeding up customs clearance for fresh fruit Large volumes of mangoes, jackfruit, longans, dragon fruit, and lychees have been transported to the Tan Thanh border gate in the northern province of Lang Son for export to China. In a bid to ease congestion and facilitate fruit exports, relevant local authorities are working to accelerate customs clearance procedures. Videos Precious documents on ancient Vietnamese returned to the homeland An old book depicting mechanics and crafts of the Vietnamese people and other precious documents regarding the 1973 Paris Peace Agreement were handed over at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 1.
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June 02, 2022 09:32 UTC
Experiential tours helping Dak Lak’s tourism recover
While at Gia Long, Dray Nur, and Dray Sap Waterfalls, 25 kilometres from Buon Ma Thuot city, visitors can also take part in exhilarating activities such as riding a bike from Dray Nur to Gia Long, rowing a boat along the Serepok River, and trekking and camping. Tours also help visitors gain a better insight into the cultures of the Ede and M’nong ethnic groups. Meanwhile, when taking a trekking tour to Chu Yang Lak and discovering Bim Bip Waterfall, visitors will be taken to other interesting sites by local people, such as a M’nong village, a cocoa plantation, and Lak Lake, among others. Together with developing experiential tours, travel companies in Dak Lak are also building better accommodation and branching out tourism in tandem with agriculture. Such moves are being accelerated with a view to recovering the local tourism sector./.
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June 02, 2022 08:13 UTC
The risk of a widespread monkeypox outbreak in Asia is low: WHO official
- Dr. Socorro Escalante, Acting WHO Representative in Vietnam, granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the impact of monkeypox and the risk of a monkeypox outbreak in Asia. Dr. Socorro Escalante: Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning that it is transmitted from infected animals to humans. Human-to-human transmission can occur via face-to-face exposure, direct physical contact, including sexual contact, or contact with contaminated materials such as clothing or bedding. Dr. Socorro Escalante: Monkeypox and COVID-19 spread in different contexts and in different manner. The risk of a widespread monkeypox outbreak in Asia is low, based on what we currently know about the virus and its mode of transmission.
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June 02, 2022 00:12 UTC
Vietnam treasures traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation with Austria
- Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Austria, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on June 1.Son made the statement during his phone talks with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg.As Vietnam and Austria are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2022, the two sides expressed their pleasure with the positive developments in the bilateral relationship, with delegation exchanges and high-level meetings continuously maintained.Currently, Austria is among the 10 largest trading partners of Vietnam in the European Union (EU) with two-way trade turnover in 2021 reaching nearly 3.5 billion USD. Bilateral connections in science - technology, culture and development cooperation between the two countries continue to record positive progress.In order to make the Vietnam-Austria cooperation more dynamic, practical and effective in the coming time, Son and Schallenberg agreed to maintain delegation exchanges and meetings at all levels, and coordinate in organising activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations The two sides will strengthen trade-investment promotion activities, and expand cooperation in fields of Austria’s strengths and Vietnam’s needs such as renewable energy, climate change response, waste treatment and processing industry.They also agreed to closely coordinate to successfully organise the upcoming session of the Vietnam-Austria Joint Committee on Economic-Trade Cooperation, while taking advantage of opportunities and benefits brought by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).Minister Son suggested that the Austrian Government raise a voice to urge the Austrian Parliament to early ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).The two sides affirmed to continue to work closely and support each other at multilateral forums and organisations such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEAN-EU./.
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June 01, 2022 21:20 UTC
ASEAN countries discuss response to food security concerns
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)- The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), on June 1 organised a forum themed “Transforming the Food System in ASEAN post COVID-19: Responding to Food Security and Inclusiveness Concerns”.The forum was part of the Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration (ATMI) in ASEAN countries: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns” programme funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).The programme, which mainly targets Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of ASEAN member states, facilitate the integration of smallholders in agriculture, participate in the market and formulate and implement policies to support inclusive transformation and market integration. SEARCA Director Glenn B. Gregorio said that with rapid development and transformation of food systems, ASEAN countries have made significant progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ending hunger and food insecurity and malnutrition.However, challenges remain, including some worsening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, he stressed the need to synchronise food transformation models in each country.Speaking at the forum, Director of Vietnam’s Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Cong Thang said that Vietnam has a developed agricultural sector that plays an extremely important role, especially during the pandemic.Agricultural transformation is leading to an improvement in the quality of agricultural products, he said, adding that exports hit a record high of 48.6 billion USD last year.However, the country still faces several shortcomings such as the quality of farm produce yet to meet international standards and low incomes for farmers.Therefore, the Government approved the Strategy on Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050./.
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June 01, 2022 17:23 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 1
Two days later, eight of them were supported to return to Vietnam on a Qatar Airways flight. Miss Sea Tourism Vietnam Competition beginsThe 2022 Miss Sea Tourism Vietnam Competition officially began in Hanoi on May 30 following a three-month period of receiving entries from contestants across the country. Hence, Long Thanh District has been coordinating with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam to localize these areas. Movies include Vietnamese Tea Talk (Vietnam), Molecore (Italia), Fairy Tales in Rao Tre Village (Vietnam), The Uncertain Kingdom (the UK), Hanoi Old Street Storyteller (Vietnam), De Chaque Instant (France), Behind the Aura (Vietnam), Petit Samedi ( the Wallonie- Bruxelles Delegation (of Belgium)), Northern Village Temple (Vietnam), Helmut Lachemann-My Way (Germany), Unlimited battle (Vietnam), New shift (Czech), Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh (Vietnam), Save The Village (Austria), Guerilla Girl of Huong River (Vietnam), Omega (Spain), Reviving Lands (Vietnam), A Common Goal (Israel), Two Hands (Vietnam), and Nobel Citizen (Switzerland). The event aims at promoting cultural exchange between Vietnam and other countries and giving audiences a chance to learn about the cultures, people, and communities in Vietnam and other countries, and explore different territories and contemporary issues.
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June 01, 2022 15:26 UTC
Two endangered animals handed over to national park
Sunda pangoli. (Photo: SVW)Cuc Phuong National Park staff take into care a Sunda pangolin founded in Hai Phong. (Photo: VNA)Two critically endangered animals have been put under protection of the Cuc Phuong National Park in northern Ninh Binh province after they were found near residential areas, the national park announced on June 1.The park has coordinated with Save Vietnam’s Wildlife SVW ) to take into care a Sunda pangolin that was previously discovered by a local in Du Hang Kenh commune, Le Chan district, the northern city of Hai Phong. The pangolin, in good health now, is being cared for under the Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Programme at Cuc Phuong National Park A pig-tailed macaque has been also handed over to the national park by a woman living in Nhac Lap Village, Trung Trac commune, Van Lam district, the northern province of Hung Yen. She said she found the macaque in her neighbourhood and took it home more than a month ago.Both animals are listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book of rare and endangered animals./.
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June 01, 2022 14:32 UTC
Embassy in Russia helps repatriate Vietnamese evacuees from Ukraine
Vietnamese evacuees at Russia's Sheremetievo airport (Photo: VNA)– The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia , in collaboration of the Vietnamese Association in Russia, welcomed and repatriated Vietnamese people who had evacuated from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine to Russia, from May 29-31.There were 11 evacuees, including four children, travelling from Donestsk to Rostov on Don city.The group was welcomed at Kazan train station on May 29. Two days later, eight of them were supported to return to Vietnam on a Qatar Airways flight.During their stay at the Vietnamese embassy, they were received by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi who wished them to soon overcome difficulties and stabilise their lives when returning the homeland.Nguyen Tung Lam, head of the embassy’s Desk for Consular Affairs, said that the desk has maintained contact with Russian authorities at border gates as well as the Vietnamese communities in Rostov on Don, Voronezh and Krasnodar to promptly support Vietnamese evacuees from eastern Ukraine ./.
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June 01, 2022 10:55 UTC
All Vietnamese contestants secure prizes at 2022 Asian Physics Olympiad
The winning Vietnam ese contestants (Photo: VNA)All eight Vietnamese students participating in the 2022 Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) have won prizes, bringing home one silver, two bronze medals and five certificates of merit, according to the Ministry of Education and Training 12th-grader Le Minh Hoang from the Hanoi University of Science (HUS)’s High School for Gifted Students earned the silver medal. Also from the school, 10th-grader Vo Hoang Hai and 11th-grader Vu Ngo Hoang Duong, secured the bronze medals, while 11th-grader Nguyen Tuan Minh and 12th-grader Cao Van Dong each received a certificate of merit.The remaining three certificates went to students from high schools for the gifted in the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc and Bac Ninh, and the south-central province of Phu Yen.Hosted by India, the online competition lasted from May 23 to 31 and drew 28 contingents with 218 contestants.Concluding their participation, the Vietnamese team ranked 8th after those from China, Russia, Australia, Taiwan (China), Kazakhstan, India, and Thailand./.
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June 01, 2022 03:13 UTC
Fourth Vietnam Economic Forum to take place in HCM City
The press meeting about the fourth Vietnam Economic Forum on May 31. (Photo: Vietnam Government Portal)– The fourth Vietnam Economic Forum is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5 with a focus on how to build an independent and self-reliant economy with extensive integration in the new context.The forum will be held by the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, the Government, and the HCM City People’s Committee.It will serve as a platform for ministries, sectors, localities, scientists, researchers, enterprises, and representatives of some international organisations to share opinions and viewpoints which will be considered in the Party Central Committee ’s drafting of socio-economic policies, Vice Chairman of the Economic Commission Nguyen Thanh Phong told a press meeting in Hanoi on May 31.The event’s plenary session will look into the global economy and major trends in international economic cooperation, opportunities and challenges to Vietnam in the global economy, digital technology manpower, and risk governance.Meanwhile, three panel discussions will look into how to form a stable labour supply chain after the COVID-19 pandemic; the development of capital and real estate markets; and technological reform, digital transformation, and supply chain diversification.Phong noted this will be the first time the forum takes place in HCM City, which is the country’s economic locomotive and was also hit hardest by the pandemic last year. It will convey a message about the strong recovery and development of the metropolis and Vietnam as a whole./.
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May 31, 2022 23:09 UTC
Children’s Day festivities
Videos IQ tests: Vietnamese ranked 9th Of the more than 100 countries and territories participating in IQ rankings conducted by Finland’s Wiqtcom, Vietnam was ranked 9th, with an average IQ of 109.37, followed by Finland. Videos Vietnam more attractive investment destination Due to China's strict zero-COVID policy and disrupted supply chains, more and more German companies in Asia are looking for alternatives and neighbouring Vietnam has become a new target, the German weekly business news magazine WirtschaftsWoch wrote in an article published on May 29. Videos Hai Duong’s GlobalGap lychees exported to EU The northern province of Hai Duong exported 3 tonnes of lychees from the first batch of the 2022 crop to the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands on May 30. Videos Tourists to Hanoi surge in first five months of 2022 The capital city of Hanoi welcomed 6.53 million tourists in the first five months of 2022, more than double the figure in the same period last year.
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May 31, 2022 17:35 UTC
More room to develop Vietnam's international shipping fleet
There were 1,502 ships under the Vietnamese flag as of December last year. (Photo: VNA)- The potential is great, but the development and operation of Vietnamese cargo shipping has not been commensurate with the role and position of the country.In the project to develop Vietnam's international shipping fleet by the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Ministry of Transport), the administration said that the country's seaport system in recent years has developed relatively synchronously and modernly and is able to welcome some of the world's largest ships.However, containers of goods imported and exported to/from Vietnam are mainly handled by foreign shipping lines, especially on long-distance sea routes from/to developed countries such as Europe and the US.The domestic fleet currently mainly undertakes domestic transportation and short international routes in Asia. The international shipping market share of Vietnam's shipping fleet has been on a downward trend in recent years.The fleet structure is not as good as it could be with mainly small tonnage ships carrying dry and bulk cargo. There is a lack of container ships and large tonnage ships operating on international routes.There were 1,502 ships under the Vietnamese flag (excluding data of ships under construction) as of December last year, with a total tonnage of about 7.15 million GT and 11.7 million DWT.The number of ships ranged from 1,000 to over 1,200 ships in the 2016-2020 period.The number of ships has decreased by over 200 last year compared to 2016, equivalent to a decrease of 17.2 percent.Compared with the 2010-15 period, Vietnam's transport fleet has decreased by over 400 ships. The Vietnam Maritime Administration recommends calling for private investment in human resource training, including domestic and foreign training.There are policies and special incentives for employees of the shipping industry in order to encourage workers to stick with the work for a long time.Speaking at a seminar on developing the Vietnamese international shipping fleet last week, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Xuan Sang said that the ministry had been completing a project to develop the Vietnamese international shipping fleet with many synchronous solutions and a specific roadmap to submit to the Government to facilitate the development of not only the international shipping fleet but also the domestic fleet.The deputy minister affirmed that he would continue to gather suggestions and opinions from businesses and associations to complete this important project in detail./.
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May 31, 2022 16:39 UTC
Meeting raises public awareness of prevention and control of tobacco harms
Vu Dang Minh, Chief of the Office and Deputy Head of the Steering Committee for Tobacco Control of the Ministry of Home Affairs speaks at the meeting. He said that the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a series of practical solutions toward a living environment without smokes. He emphasised the need for everyone to join hands in the fight against smoking, for the health of the whole community, and for a greener and cleaner environment. According to the national tobacco harm prevention and control programme, 40,000 Vietnamese people die each year from tobacco-related diseases. It is estimated that in 2021, the number of Vietnamese people dying from tobacco use exceeded the total number of deaths from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, traffic accidents and suicide./.
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May 31, 2022 09:47 UTC