Vietnam objects to UN human rights experts’ press release
Vietnam objects to UN human rights experts’ press releaseVietnam strongly opposes a press release on 20 March by several UN human rights experts, said Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, the WTO and other international organisations in Geneva. He affirmed dialogues between Governments and concerned individuals and organisations as well as those between Governments and human rights mechanisms are fundamental in the promotion and protection of human rights, saying that the Vietnamese Government regrets the lack of constructive attitude of these experts. Ambassador Dung reiterated that the Vietnamese Government always does its utmost to promote and protect human rights and has consistently demonstrated its good will and willingness in dialogue and cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms. Samsung refuted the document's content, which was based on interviews with 45 out of more than 100,000 Samsung workers, while raising concerns about its objectivity and unscientific methodology. Samsung is one of the world's largest manufacturers of mobile phones and tablets with many fierce competitors, with the most notable being Apple.-VNA
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March 29, 2018 06:00 UTC
March ablaze with flush of bombax ceiba blossom
Apart from a banyan tree, a water well, and the yard of a communal house, bombax ceiba flowers are cherished parts of childhood in Vietnam’s northern villages. Even in the bustling streets of urban areas, the March bloom of vibrant bombax ceiba flowers evokes a strong feeling of nostalgia for the happy freedom of childhood.
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March 29, 2018 04:52 UTC
Tan Son Nhat to go south: PM Phuc
Tan Son Nhat to go south: PM PhucPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday had the final word in the prolonged debate on how to expand the overcrowded Tan Son Nhat airport, deciding to build another terminal south of the airport. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday had the final word in the prolonged debate on how to expand the overcrowded Tan Son Nhat airport, deciding to build another terminal south of the airport.— Photo baoxaydung.com.vnPhúc said the decision was based on the expansion scenario proposed by the French consultant company ADPI during a Government meeting. m-wide passenger terminal capable of serving 20 million travellers will be constructed to the south of the HCM City’s sole airport to address overcrowding. “The selected proposal was discussed publicly in a transparent manner and HCM City has also agreed,” PM Phuc said. The extended Tan Son Nhat airport is expected to serve at least 50 million passengers a year.
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March 29, 2018 04:41 UTC
HCM City rubbish at treating its waste
HCM City rubbish at treating its wasteVietNamNet Bridge – Holding bidding for trash collection contracts is a positive step in theory for HCM City, but the city’s administration has struggled to turn the idea into reality. HCM City is still struggling in treating with domestic waste everday. – VNA/VNS PhotoTo reduce environmental pollution and improve efficiency of garbage collection, all districts in HCM City were asked to open bids for contracts in May last year. I think it should have been done a long time ago to improve quality in waste collection and cut costs,” he said. Private firms involved in garbage collection will help reduce the workload while the city is overloaded with garbage, Tuan said.
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March 29, 2018 04:41 UTC
Motorbike market sees slow sales
Motorbike market sees slow salesThe Vietnamese motorbike market has seen slow sales over the recent period. Motorbike market faces slow salesAccording to agents of Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Vespa in HCM City, they have seen fewer customers despite wider availability of models. A staff member from a Honda agent in Hanoi said that prices of many Honda motorbike models have considerably fallen, but their sales remain slow. The price of a Honda Blade or Honda Future motorbikes stands at VND600,000-VND1 million lower than previously. Suzuki Vietnam has launched a promotional programme to offer VND1.5 million in cash for customers who buy Suzuki GD 110 motorbikes.
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March 29, 2018 04:30 UTC
Dak Lak school principal arrested for graft
Dak Lak school principal arrested for graftVietNamNet Bridge – Police said they have arrested Huynh Be, a principal of a secondary school in the Central Highlands province, over allegations of misappropriated assets. Huynh Be, principal of the Ngo May secondary school in Krong Pak District of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. He was arrested by the local police yesterday over allegations of taking a bribe from a family to secure a teaching post for their daughter. — VNA/VNS PhotoPreviously, police in the rural district of Krong Pak received a complaint from Chu Thi Long in Ea Yong Commune. She alleged that her family gave Huynh Be VND300 million (US$14,300) to ‘buy’ a teaching post at a college in Dak Lak Province for her daughter.
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March 29, 2018 04:07 UTC
Doping test to be conducted in cycling tournament
Doping test to be conducted in cycling tournamentA doping test will be conducted for the first time at the HCM City Television Cycling Tournament, which will begin today. Doping test will be carried out at the HCM City Television Cycling Tournament. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn“The world of sports is facing a serious problem of doping, and cycling is no exception. We have asked the National Sports Administration to support us in carrying out the doping test,” said Le Van Phu, head of the organising board. The HCM City Television Cycling Tournament is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country.
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March 29, 2018 04:07 UTC
GMS-6, CLV-10 begins in Hanoi with senior official meetings
GMS-6, CLV-10 begins in Hanoi with senior official meetingsSenior official meetings of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10) are scheduled to open in Hanoi on March 29. The Senior Officials' Meeting of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) in Hanoi on March 29The GMS-6 and CLV-10 taking place on March 29-31 are among the biggest multilateral events hosted by Vietnam this year. It is also a chance for Vietnam to increase cooperation and connectivity, serving the country’s socio-economic development. GMS was established in 1992 as an initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The CLV Development Triangle Area was established in 1999, covering Vietnam’s Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong provinces; Laos’ Sekong, Attapeu and Saravan provinces; and Cambodia’s Stung Treng, Rattanak Kiri, and Mondul Kiri.
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March 29, 2018 03:56 UTC
Ministry of Transport cuts rules for transport firms
Ministry of Transport cuts rules for transport firmsThe Ministry of Transport has proposed the Government to cut and simplify 314 of the 500 business conditions and regulations related to transport operations. The Ministry of Transport plans to cut business conditions in the areas of maritime and multi-modal transportation services, dangerous goods carriage, railways, roads, waterways and aviation. — Photo viettelcargoThe reduction focuses on areas of maritime, multi-model transportation services, dangerous goods carriage, railways, roads, waterways and aviation. Reform of business conditions of the transport sector will have a great impact not only on transport enterprises but also on the economy. With cheap transport costs and good transportation services, Viet Nam’s services are expected to benefit more.
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March 29, 2018 03:33 UTC
Social News 29/3
After the deadly Carina Plaza fire, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been stepping up efforts to inspect and tackle fire safety issues. Thọ, 37, received the death penalty in May when the Hà Nam Province People’s Court found him guilty of dealing with narcotics, murder and theft. The result helped U19 Việt Nam, coached by Vũ Hồng Việt, grab nine points to match the U19 Seoul team. Then farmers will catch up fast, as Việt Nam farmers are hard working and very entrepreneurial. The police in Ho Chi Minh City have just launched a criminal investigation into alleged violations behind the fire.The Urban Traffic Management Board No.
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March 29, 2018 03:22 UTC
Vietnam team close to world top 100
Vietnam team close to world top 100Vietnam will place No 103 in April’s world ranking after their 1-1 draw against Jordan at the 2019 Asian Cup qualifier in Amman on Tuesday. Vietnam are close to world top 100 after their competition at the Asian Cup qualification. — Photo VFFThe draw brought Vietnam 38 points for a total of 331 points and helped the team close in on the top 100, a leap of 10 steps forward. Head coach Park Hang-seo promised to make Vietnam one of the 100 strongest squads in the world when he took charge of the team last October. The new position places Vietnam in group three of seeds, together with Iraq, India, Uzbekistan, Qatar and North Korea, at the Asian Cup final next January in the United Arab Emirates.
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March 29, 2018 03:22 UTC
President Tran Dai Quang holds phone talks with Russian President
President Tran Dai Quang holds phone talks with Russian PresidentPresident Tran Dai Quang had a telephone call on March 28 with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, congratulating him on his successful re-election. President Putin affirmed that Russia always regards Vietnam as one of its prioritised partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Russia approves of the active role Vietnam in the region and commits to continue cooperating with the country to further promote bilateral ties in the coming time, he said. They also agreed on the increase of contacts and delegation exchanges, especially at high level. President Tran Dai Quang invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Vietnam.
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March 29, 2018 02:03 UTC
19,800 Vietnamese enterprises involved in National Single Window Portal
19,800 Vietnamese enterprises involved in National Single Window PortalAs many as 26,693 electronic C/O form D (e- C/O form D) were implemented on ASEAN Single Window from January 1 to March 15, 2018, according to statistics from the General Department of Viet Nam Customs. From January 1 to March 15, the total number of C/O form D sent from Viet Nam were 8,641 (667 sent to Singapore; 1,898 sent to Malaysia; 965 sent to Thailand; 5,101 sent to Indonesia). The total number of e- C/O forms D received from the ASEAN countries was 18,052. A total number of 11 ministries and sectors were connected to the system; 47 administrative procedures were implemented. The total number of dossiers processed on the National Single Window Portal reached 1.050 million and 19,800 enterprises are involved.
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March 29, 2018 01:52 UTC
Vietnam promotes creative, high-quality tourism
Vietnam promotes creative, high-quality tourismVietnam’s tourism industry is expected to maintain a high growth rate this year but remaining sustainable while still achieving such growth rate is a big challenge. In the policy system, we have a comprehensive tourism development strategy to 2020 with a vision to 2030, together with regional development plans. In the last two years, Vietnam has witnessed rapid growth of five-star hotels and resorts as well as improvement in the quality of tourism services. Tourism promotion can be done through many channels like TV, social networks and fairs. Complying with the Prime Minister’s direction, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in co-ordination with other relevant authorities has called for the establishment of a tourism development fund whose main function is to promote national tourism.
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March 29, 2018 01:52 UTC
What is a suitable growth rate of foreign trade for Vietnam?
What is a suitable growth rate of foreign trade for Vietnam? However, some analysts argue that foreign trade is not a good economic indicator to use for assessing development or economic potential. With a low production level, Vietnam’s foreign trade growth is different from that of China. Foreign trade doesn’t offer Vietnam a trade surplus and forex reserves big enough to increase the stability of the economy while Vietnam just exports to third countries what it imports. Vietnam hopes the trade agreements will help boost foreign trade activities.
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March 29, 2018 01:30 UTC