Japanese conductor to lead young musicians at Hồ Gươm Opera
HÀ NỘI — Conductor Yutaka Sado will lead young musicians from Japan Super Kids Orchestra (SKO) and Việt Nam Youth Orchestra (VYO) to perform at Hồ Gươm Opera on January 4. Under the baton of the conductor, the orchestras will play a repertoire of pieces by Vietnamese composer Trần Mạnh Hùng, Japanese composer Yasushi Akutagawa, and others. In 2011, he took his first turn conducting the Berlin Philharmonic with music from Takemitsu and Shostakovich. The concert is the first project in the VYO Exchange Programme with the desire to bring the world to Việt Nam and Việt Nam to the world. It will bring the opportunity for everyone in Việt Nam to experience the quintessential virtues of cultures around the world, according to the concert organisation.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 29, 2023 00:45 UTC
PM affirms digital transformation progress in 2023
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has affirmed the tangible results of digital transformation in 2023 that have a positive impact on overall socio-economic development at the seventh meeting of the National Committee for Digital Transformation on Thursday. The PM asked the committee along with steering committees for digital transformation of ministries, agencies and localities to urgently issue digital transformation plans for 2024, which should focus on developing the digital economy across four pillars, namely information technology industry, digitalisation of economic sectors, digital management and digital data. He requested the effective development of digital platforms, applications, and services, particularly artificial intelligence platforms, virtual assistants, the VNeID digital citizen application, digital payment applications, electronic invoices and contracts, and personal digital signatures. The national digital transformation index rose by 48 per cent after three years from a value of 0.48 in 2020 to 0.71 in 2022, and is forecast to reach 0.75 in 2023. The Ministry of Information and Communications proposed that digital transformation in 2024 should go in the direction of universalising digital infrastructure, creating digital applications to serve the development of the digital economy as a new driver for economic growth and productivity enhancement.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 17:04 UTC
Vietnam stays committed to developing clean and renewable energy
Wind turbines at the off-shore Dong Hai wind power plant in southern Tra Vinh province. For offshore wind projects, the implementation period is around 6-8 years from the survey phase. "Except for hydrogen, the current sectors related to the implementation of Power Plan VIII under PVN's responsibility are being implemented. "As for offshore wind power, due to similarities with offshore oil and gas activities globally, such as seabed surveys and investigations, Petrovietnam is fully capable. Therefore, MoIT , as the leading advisory agency for the Government, needs to propose to the National Assembly a comprehensive resolution on equal rights to deploy all sources of electricity, such as offshore wind power, gas power, and LNG power./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 16:28 UTC
Thai government destroys record narcotics haul
Part of the government’s “Set Zero” campaign, the incineration will mark the largest-ever cache of narcotics destroyed in Thailand. (Photo: The Nation)- Thailand is set to conclude its year-long anti-drug campaign by destroying a record-breaking 340 tonnes of seized narcotics. The operation is part of the government’s “Set Zero” campaign against drug trafficking.The narcotics, transported from the Ministry of Public Health in Nonthaburi to the Bang Pu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan, include over 156 tonnes of methamphetamine pills, crystal meth, heroin, and other illegal drugs. The Thai government has allocated 9 million baht for this large-scale operation.In a move to prevent seized narcotics from re-entering the market or falling into the wrong hands, the government plans to conduct drug-burning ceremonies every month throughout 2024. The drugs are intended for both domestic consumption and international distribution, with experts noting that the seized quantities represent only a fraction of the overall illicit trade./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 14:20 UTC
Energy transition to help Vietnam realise net-zero emissions goal
Energy transition, replacing traditional fossil fuel sources to using cleaner and low-emission forms of energy and moving towards carbon neutrality is an important part of Vietnam’s future energy landscape. The country’s National Power Development Plan to 2045 also focuses on a greener orientation and development of electricity sources. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam’s energy demand has continued to grow strongly, in which, the primary energy demand in the 2010- 2019 period increased by 6% per year. In the next five years, the annual electricity demand is predicted to grow at about 8.5%. Therefore, using energy economically and effectively is a practical solution to help improve economic efficiency, conserve national energy resources, protect the environment, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 13:04 UTC
Deposit interest rate hits record low
This is the new bottom of deposit interest rates in the market. Among the four largest State-owned banks, including Agribank, Vietcombank, VietinBank and BIDV, Vietcombank currently applies the lowest deposit interest rate. Agribank follows with a deposit interest rate of 2.2 per cent per year for short-term deposits of 1-2 months. Vietcombank Securities Company (VCBS) said deposit interest rates have dropped deeply and there is little room for further reduction. However, in the period when the economy is recovering, the current low deposit interest rates need to be maintained to pull lending interest rates down further.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 08:42 UTC
Việt Nam a bright spot in global panorama
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has recorded many encouraging results amid complex and unexpected developments in the world situation in 2023. Many experts and international organisations perceived that the country remains a bright spot in the global panorama. Việt Nam has continued to emerge as an attractive destination for foreign investors and supply chains. The stability and growth of Việt Nam’s economy have also provided an important basis for other countries to place their confidence in and bolster partnerships with Việt Nam. Despite the global economic contraction, Southeast Asia is considered a bright spot with Việt Nam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore posting fast growth.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 07:38 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 28/2023
The expansion of Highway 13 through Ho Chi Minh City encountered many difficulties due to many project adjustments. With the Resolution 98, Ho Chi Minh City will gradually remove traffic bottlenecks at the city's gateway. First of all, the trend of couples having one child is now becoming popular in Ho Chi Minh City. He was brevetted General of the Vietnam People's Army in 1959, the second General of the Vietnam People's Army after General Vo Nguyen Giap. Remarkably, the People’s Committee of District 5 will collaborate with Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) and the Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Federation of Ho Chi Minh City to organize this year’s tournament.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 28, 2023 04:06 UTC
VN shares slump from two-day increase
HÀ NỘI — Shares declined on the two national exchanges on Wednesday as large-cap stocks were hit by profit-taking after the market advanced for two consecutive sessions. Nearly 777 million shares were traded on the southern bourse, worth VNĐ19.3 trillion (US$794 million). Investors’ profit-taking was blamed for the decline of the stock market as it strongly hit large-cap stocks. Wednesday witnessed a decline in shares on both national exchanges as profit-taking activities targeted large-cap stocks, following two consecutive sessions of market advancement. The profit-taking phenomenon occurs when investors decide to sell their shares to secure profits after a period of price appreciation.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 19:24 UTC
Việt Nam aims to increase export turnover by 6% by 2024
Now, a number of Việt Nam's key export industries have set growth targets for 2024. Trương Văn Cẩm, vice chairman and general secretary of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), said that with 2023 export turnover reaching $40.3 billion, the industry sets an export target of 2024 to reach $44 billion, an increase of 9.2 per cent. Trade promotion is one of the important activities to promote export growth. Green export is an inevitable trend, so Việt Nam is not out of this game. They also need to proactively apply green production, green consumption, and circular business models to improve efficiency in production and export.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 13:18 UTC
Six dead in floods in southern Thailand
A woman carries her belongings as she walks through floodwaters following heavy rain in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on Dec. 25, 2023. (Photo: AFP/Madaree Tohlala)Bangkok (VNA) - Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27. The floods, which began on December 22, have hit more than 70,000 homes across the provinces of Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, regional officials said. Relief teams worked by night to hand out bottled water and snacks and check buildings for damage or casualties. Some rail services in Narathiwat province, which borders Malaysia, had resumed following days of closure due to track subsidence, according to Preecha.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 11:43 UTC
Domestic gold prices hit record-breaking VNĐ80 million per tael
HÀ NỘI — The domestic SJC gold price on Tuesday morning continued its upward trajectory, reaching VNĐ80.22 million (US$3,280.05) per tael and surpassing all previous records. Currently, the price of SJC gold is nearly VNĐ19.6 million per tael higher than the global gold price. As of 11:15 a.m. in HCM City, SJC gold in HCM City was quoted at VNĐ78.9 million per tael for buying and VNĐ80 million per tael for selling. In response to the rising prices, gold trading businesses adjusted the prices of 9999 gold rings, raising them by VNĐ300,000 to VNĐ500,000 compared to earlier in the day. Notably, this price is lower than the domestic SJC gold price by approximately VNĐ19.6 million per tael and also lower than 9999 gold by VNĐ3.65 million per tael.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 07:13 UTC
Vietnam enforces numerous policies to ensure human rights
In particular, the 2013 Constitution can be considered the pinnacle of constitutional activities on protecting human rights in Việt Nam, affirming consistency in the issue of human rights and citizen rights mentioned in the Constitutions of 1946, 1959, 1980 and 1992. The 2013 Constitution has 120 articles, with as many as 36 articles stipulating human rights, and basic rights and obligations of citizens. Contents related to human rights are also included in other chapters of the Constitution to create the highest legal basis for all citizens to enjoy, exercise and protect their human rights. Ensuring human rights in all fieldsWith efforts to make and enforce human rights-related laws, Việt Nam has gained a lot of remarkable achievements in ensuring human rights in all aspects of social life. Actively participating in promoting human rights around the worldNot only has Việt Nam gained many achievements in ensuring human rights, it also actively and proactively contributes to promoting and protecting human rights in the region and the world.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 03:43 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 27/2023
Vietnam was one of the first 30 countries to join this important international convention on September 5, 2005. ASEAN countries cooperate to promote regional festival tourismThe Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 26 organised a workshop on ASEAN festival tourism. As a coordinator of the project, the VNAT proposed solutions to effectively develop festival tourism for ASEAN, including Vietnam. Recommendations were suggested for relevant parties to effectively manage and exploit festival tourism, ensuring tourism development in line with preserving and promoting cultural and heritage values. Both sides expressed their satisfaction with the coming organisation of a specific skills exam for apprentices in Vietnam.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 03:40 UTC
VinFast to introduce new EV concept, technology at CES 2024 in US
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese auto maker VinFast has announced its participation in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, one of the biggest tech events in the world, taking place from January 9 - 12, 2024 in Las Vegas city, the US. At CES 2024, for the first time, VinFast will introduce its latest electric vehicle (EV) concept and the mini eSUV VF 3 to global customers. VinFast will also display its all-electric VF 9 full-size SUV which incorporates a new streaming service into the vehicle, providing CES 2024 attendees with a unique firsthand in-car experience of the new technology. Tran Mai Hoa, VinFast Global Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing said CES is a highly influential consumer technology exhibition in technology and particularly in the EV industry. VinFast's presence at CES 2024 with new products and technology is expected to bring unique and impressive experiences to the public, affirming its commitment to a green future for everyone, she continued./.
Source:Viet Nam News
December 27, 2023 03:13 UTC