Việt Nam shares experience in economic development, population affairs to achieve SDGs
NEW YORK — Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Trần Duy Đông highlighted Việt Nam's efforts and achievements in economic development and population affairs to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) while addressing the 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). He also mentioned solutions taken by the Government to reduce poverty and ensure gender equality. Đông and other delegates reviewed the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) over the past more than 30 years, and the SDGs, and proposed solutions to the present challenges. On the sidelines of the session, which took place on April 29-30, the Vietnamese delegation, together with Australia, Laos and Cambodia, co-chaired an event on optimising outcomes of the ICPD to boost sustainable development and growth. The commission gives advice to the council on population issues and trends, and monitors and assesses the implementation of the Programme of Action of the ICPD.
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May 01, 2024 19:57 UTC
Thailand has new foreign minister
World Thailand's exports down 10.9% in March Thailand's customs-based exports fell 10.9% in March from a year earlier, weaker than analysts' expectations while exports to China and Japan fell 9.7% and 19.3%, respectively, according to the Ministry of Commerce. World Thai expert raises alarm over rising COVID-19 admissions, dealths A lecturer from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine has warned Thais to be more vigilant against COVID-19, saying infection rates appeare to be worsening with higher hospital admissions, deaths and severe cases. World IMF makes new recommendations for Indonesia’s economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given some comments on Indonesia’s economy as the country is undergoing a government transition from President Joko Widodo to President-elect Prabowo Subianto, at a recent press briefing on the Asia Pacific Department Regional Economic Outlook April 2024.
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May 01, 2024 18:11 UTC
Condolences to Cambodia over ammunition base explosion
Smoke billows from a warehouse following an explosion at an army base in Cambodia. (Photo: AFP)Hanoi (VNA) – Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on April 30 sent a message of condolences to Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni over heavy losses of lives and assets from an ammunition base explosion in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia. On the occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also cabled a similar message to his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet. The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son extended his sympathy to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea. The April 27 explosion killed at least 20 soldiers and wounded several others, according to local media./.
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May 01, 2024 16:01 UTC
Vietnam's National Reunification Day marked worldwide
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Vu Trung My noted that Vietnam’s victory on April 30, 1975 is a great achievement in the cause of national liberation led by the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh. The same day, the Vietnamese Veterans’ Association in Russia also held a ceremony in Moscow to mark the event. On the occasion, Mexican and Argentinian media ran articles highlighting the April 30, 1975 victory of the Vietnamese people. Since then, Vietnam has been determined to move forward on the path of national reconstruction and development. It has achieved impressive economic growth and opened its door to the world over the past decades./.
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May 01, 2024 13:35 UTC
More practical policies for hybrid vehicles proposed
HÀ NỘI — It is necessary to study proposals from experts and businesses to have more practical policies for electric vehicles, particularly hybrid vehicles. Many are willing to spend more money to buy hybrid cars, but incentives for this market should also be considered. Strategy builders aim to have a roadmap for all types of environmentally friendly vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, and to evaluate the role of hybrid vehicles in the green transition period. Many businesses and associations have proposed amendments for incentive policies for electric vehicles based on CO2 emission criteria, a method many countries use. Currently in Việt Nam, hybrid cars are also a more convenient option than electric cars.
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March 16, 2024 16:36 UTC
Satellite cities a focal point for new development
In this strategy, the construction sector must gradually improve the quality of urban development in terms of economy, society, infrastructure, architecture, housing, and quality of life. The sector also has to gradually connect smart cities of Vietnam with others in the region and the world. It is important to build low-carbon and green cities that have their own characteristics, take the lead in innovation, and become development momentum by 2030. By 2045, the construction sector must be capable of designing and building modern structures in various fields. It must be able to compete and expand operations in foreign markets.
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March 16, 2024 12:57 UTC
Changes in regulations on ".vn" domain names proposed
HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has recently proposed a number of new regulations on Internet resource management, including the national domain name ".vn". Specifically, inheriting existing regulations, donating, contributing capital and inheriting the right to use the ".vn" domain name will be carried out in accordance with the law on property rights and other relevant regulations. The ".vn" domain name will be revoked if it is used against the State, violates national security, commits a violation of the law or does not pay maintenance fees. For the Vietnamese national domain name ".vn" granted by auction method of use rights, the compensation level is determined by the auction winning amount. Cumulatively registered ".vn" domain names reach 604,000, of which, nearly 19,000 ".vn" domain names have had their use rights transferred by the end of December last year.
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March 16, 2024 09:52 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 16/2024
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed that ensuring food security remains a top priority of countries, including Vietnam, especially in the context of climate change. The HDI is considered one of important criteria for assessing countries’ development and widely used by researchers and policymakers. According to Wesley Chua, Vice Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SCCV), administrative procedures in Vietnam are still complex and could pose obstacles for foreign investors. This is the latest tournament in the Topas Vietnam Trail Series, comprising the first ultramarathon in Vietnam – Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa in Lao Cai province, and races in Moc Chau in Son La province and Pu Luong in Thanh Hoa province. Vietnam works towards equal access to quality educationChief Representative of UNESCO Vietnam Jonathan Baker said on March 14 that it is crucial for Vietnam, home to many ethnic groups, to ensure equal access to education for minority students.
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March 16, 2024 09:24 UTC
Firms and users urged to avoid dependence on a single digital platform
HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese internet users need to avoid depending on a single digital platform for important services in life. Most users of social media platforms will be panic and fear of losing their accounts when encountering unexpected problems. This incident also brings opportunities for other social media platforms, including Vietnamese social media platforms. In particular, press and media agencies need to actively promote the benefits of and encourage people to use Make-in-Việt Nam platforms. Specialised units under the Ministry of Information and Communications will continue to promote strong development of the Make-in-Việt Nam digital platform.
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March 16, 2024 08:25 UTC
☕ Afternoon briefing on March 15
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the first meeting of the sub-committee in charge of the personnel work of the 14th National Party Congress. Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang (R) receives outgoing Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura. Read full story- VinFast Auto announced on March 15 that it will take part in the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2024) in Thailand. At BIMS 2024, the Vietnamese electric automaker will introduce its complete range of electric vehicles for the first time in Southeast Asia, including the mini-SUV VF 3; VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9, covering the A-SUV to E-SUV segments./.
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March 15, 2024 21:59 UTC
Indonesia encourages use of EV
- Indonesia continues to push the use of electric vehicles (EVs) with the dream of bluer skies and cleaner air with lower pollution in the country.Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is striving to realise the target as as the "conductor" in the "orchestra" of EV industry development in Indonesia.Nevertheless, he did not deny the fact that fossil fuel transportation is not the only contributor to air pollution in Indonesia.Pandjaitan ensured that various policies of ministries and institutions are in harmony, so that the dream of changing people's habits from using fossil fuel vehicles to EVs could be realised.The population of EVs in Indonesia has shown significant growth. In 2022, the number of electric motorcycles in Indonesia stood at 17,198 units, which rose to 62,409 units in 2023, according data from the Ministry of Transportation's Type Test Registration Certificate.Likewise, the population of electric cars also showed growth, albeit not as high as electric motorcycles. The number of four-wheeled EVs in 2023 rose by 43%, from 8,562 units in 2022 to 12,248 units in 2023.Despite the government having issued various incentive programs, the increase in the number of electric cars is not sufficient to boost the electric car industry in Indonesia.Hence, to this end, the government has devised a new incentive program, namely import duty and sales tax on luxury goods incentives. The incentives apply for the imports of electric cars in the Completely Built-Up (CBU) and Completely Knocked Down (CKD) categories./.
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March 15, 2024 21:08 UTC
Indonesia lifts oil exploitation
Indonesia lifts oil exploitation (Photo: reuters.com)Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) will strive to achieve oil lifting production in 2024 so as not to be less than 600,000 BOPD amid challenges at the beginning of the year. In 2023, SKK Migas recorded an oil lifting realisation of 605,500 BOPD. This number is down from the 2022 realisation of 612,300 BOPD and is still below the 2023 state budget target of 660,000 BOPD. Executive Director of the Reforminer Institute Komaidi Notonegoro said the main problem of unachieved oil production targets is because the existing fields are old in pattern or trend and are in a continuously declining condition. According to Komaidi, the main problem now is that the oil business system in Indonesia uses a contract system, where at the exploration stage when oil and gas reserves have not been found, 100% of the risk is attached to contractors.
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March 15, 2024 16:15 UTC
VinFast announces partnership with first EV distributor in Africa
Business Vietnamese organic products to make way to Australia A delegation of 19 Vietnamese businesses, the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA), and several organic farming trainers will go to Australia to popularise various kinds of organic products from March 18-25.Business Gia Lai urged to promote administrative reform The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai needs to focus on administrative reform and give support to local enterprises so as to promote socio-economic development, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said. Business Land Law boosts Vietnam’s investment appeal: Japanese expert Koizumi Kenichi, a Japanese real estate investment expert, has praised the amended Land Law that was passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly earlier this year, believing that one specific amendment will be very welcome to foreign companies. Business Mini Thailand Week to take place in Quang Ninh this month High-quality products of Thailand will be showcased at Mini Thailand Week 2024 in the northern province of Quang Ninh from March 28 to 31.
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March 15, 2024 12:58 UTC
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Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 Now Open for Nomination
QPFMA 2024 are now open for nominations until 3 May 2024. The goal of QPFMA 2024 is to contribute value to the community and make Hong Kong an even better place to live—a truly ideal community. "stated in his closing remarks: "This year, the QPFMA 2024 Launch Day cum Seminar received overwhelming support from over 40 Government departments, property management companies, institutional and academic organisations. The award aims to elevate the standards of Property and Facility Management (PFM) services, advocate for PFM professionalism, and transparently showcase the dedication and diligence of industry professionals to the public. About Quality and Property and Facility Management Award (QPFMA)Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (HKAPMC), QPFMA is a biennial award designed to recognise outstanding projects and practitioners in property and facility management and advance the industry standard of professionalism.
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March 15, 2024 11:34 UTC
VinFast announces partnership with first distributor in Africa
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 March 2024 -Under this agreement, Jospong will distribute VinFast's entire range of vehicles, including electric cars, e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric buses, throughout Ghana and West Africa. Jospong will also plan to deploy public charging infrastructure across the country to support EV penetration. Fueled by government support for achieving net-zero emissions in transportation, demand is forecast to surge rapidly. About VinFastVinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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March 15, 2024 11:00 UTC