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The number of cases handled by courts at all levels has increased about 6% annually while the quality of courts’ judging and settlement of cases has also recorded progress. The rate of the verdicts cancelled or amended due to subjective causes was low, under 1.5%, according to a report delivered at the meeting. The application of information technology to hold online trials has helped save a large amount of money for the state budget and also won high evaluation from the public, said Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee. Applauding the court sector’s achievements, President Vo Van Thuong highlighted a high rate of cases settled, a gradual decrease in the rate of cancelled or amended verdicts, improved quality of hearings, the timely and stringent settlement of economic and corruption cases, as well as the promoted IT application. However, he also pointed out some problems and noted … [Read more...] about State leader requests courts to further improve judging quality

The chartered vessel, MT Kristin, had 17 crew on board and was carrying 5,900 kilolitres of fuel when the fire started at 2:50 p.m. local time (0650 GMT) on Sunday. Pertamina said so far no oil spills had been detected after the fire, though a 300 metre (984.25 ft) oil boom had been set up around the ship. The vessel was being towed to the nearest safe port, Pertamina's shipping unit said on Monday. The state oil company said there were sufficient fuel stocks at the Ampenan terminal on Lombok and the Sanggaran terminal on Bali to secure supplies on the popular tourism destinations, while fuel supplies from other areas were also being diverted. … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Pertamina says two crew killed after fire on tanker

Noting that Binh Thuan is referred to as a "transportation hub" that connects the North central and central coastal regions with the southern key economic region, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said with existing potential and advantages as well as socio-economic achievements in recent years, Binh Thuan will have all the important conditions to make a strong breakthrough when the eastern section of the north-south expressway is open to traffic and Phan Thiet airport is put into operation. He asked the province to promptly submit its master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, stressing that it needs to identify new growth drivers and production capability in the development process as well as try harder to draw investment in industrial parks. Further attention should be paid to cultural-sport-tourism activities, health care, education, social welfare and sustainable poverty reduction, he said. In the morning the same day, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue offered incense and paid … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman holds working session with Binh Thuan leaders

The event was co-organized by the EfD (Environment for Development)-Vietnam, the Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). Dr. Nguyen Quang from the UEH said, heavily affected by climate change, Vietnam has become one of the pioneering countries in Southeast Asia in green transition. He noted that Vietnam has come up with many outstanding financial policies concerning taxes, fees and economic tools to help enterprises develop green production, with many local firms switching from traditional business models to smarter and more sustainable, environmentally friendly ones. Dr. Nguyen The Chinh from the EEPSEA pointed a number of existing barriers that make it difficult for companies to implement their green transition, notably a lack of specific and legalized regulations on criteria to identify green businesses, green production processes, and green materials, among others. The expert suggested a need … [Read more...] about Seminar seeks experts’ advice for Vietnam’s green transition

Accordingly, 35 Vietnamese contestants, divided into 18 groups all competing in the Leanbot category, brought home the championship title, one first, one second, eight third and six consolation prizes. Notably, the championship went to Binh Thuy Primary School in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. The STEM Robotics toolkit Leanbot was introduced in this year’s competition for the first time after it was developed by a team of experts and engineers of DTT Vietnam Technology Joint Stock Company. Themed “Second Earth,” this year’s event drew the participation of 258 contestants from primary and secondary schools in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The Malaysian team won the title at the Lego EV3 category, while the championship in the VEX IQ category came to the Philippine team. Robothon, a thematic challenge competition platform for students to explore real-world issues of today, with creative solutions, was first held 17 years ago. This year, it was resumed after … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023

The event attracted the participation of 150 delegates from foreign embassies, and international organizations, and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Vietnam. This is an annual activity held by VUFO to create a chance for international friends to visit historical and cultural relic sites and landscapes, and exchange with local authorities and people to learn more about the land, people and culture of Vietnam as well as cooperation opportunities with its localities. Within the framework of this year’s event, delegates climbed up to the top of Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. VUFO President Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, said that the union has been providing support for around 400 foreign NGOs which are operating in Vietnam to carry out programs and projects for humanitarian and development purposes, with the aid budget disbursed in recent years reaching 220-280 million USD per year. In Lao Cai, there are currently 34 organizations which are … [Read more...] about International Friendship Exchange – Spring 2023 held in Lao Cai

At a working session with a Lao delegation led by Secretary of the Attapeu Party Committee and Governor of the province Let Xaynhaphon, Luu and his guest informed each other of their local socio-economic developments, administration and Party building work, and cooperation results over the past time. They also discussed cooperation opportunities in the coming time, and affirmed the two sides will further coordinate to finalize a draft cooperation agreement for the 2023-2027 period. They will effectively implement an agreement to manage and protect the borderline, prevent and fight against all kinds of cross-border crimes, focus on promoting and diversifying trade promotion activities and export product structure, and continue to organize cultural and art exchange activities. Luu called on the Attapeu administration to continue creating favorable conditions for workers of Thua Thien Hue province to do business and live in the province based on strictly implementing the legal … [Read more...] about Thua Thien Hue, Laos’ Attapeu province strengthen cooperation

The act aims to strengthen exchange, coordination, and mutual support in their activities, especially learning. Under the documents signed at the event, the two sides will jointly organize annual exchange activities on the occasion of the founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26). Addressing the event, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Tang highlighted the significance of the event, praising the students in the country for their efforts to overcome difficulties and gain good achievements in their studies. Students in the two universities have engaged themselves in activities held by the embassy and the Vietnamese Defense Attaché agency in Cambodia, and significantly contributed to activities within the Vietnam - Cambodia and Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Year, and the 55th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two nations, the diplomat said. He expressed his hope that Vietnamese students will make more contribution to developing and further … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students in Cambodia enhance solidarity through exchange activities

The four itineraries were listed in an article published on March 11, by Heidi Sarna - the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, which is designed to share reviews and news about small-ship cruises around the world. According to Heidi Sarna, during the 10-day itinerary to explore the Red River and Ha Long Bay, a small ship covers several hundred miles between Ha Long Bay and Hoa Binh province in Northern Vietnam, spending a few days in the picturesque and otherworldly limestone karst–studded Ha Long Bay, which is the dramatic backdrop to films like Indochine (1992) and The Quiet American (2002). Except for a day in frenetic and fascinating Hanoi, which is notable for its colonial architecture, war heritage, and foodie culture, the rest of this route is spent on the Red River and its tributaries, which reach into the rural landscapes and small towns of Vietnam’s heartland. The author also revealed several rewarding ways to spend time off the ship, including village walks, kayaking in Ha … [Read more...] about Small ship itineraries in Vietnam among best Southeast Asia cruises

There was no immediate official word on a possible motive for the gun violence, which unfolded on a warm, sunny spring morning not long after classes had begun at The Covenant School, whose students consist mostly of elementary school-age children. But the suspect had drawn detailed maps of the school, including entry points for the building, and left behind a "manifesto" and other writings that investigators were examining, Police Chief John Drake told an early evening news briefing. Drake identified the suspect as a woman by the name of Audrey Elizabeth Hale, 28, a resident of the Nashville area and referred to the assailant by female pronouns. But in response to reporters' questions the chief said, "She does identify as transgender." Whether the suspect identified a man or woman was not made clear. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department began receiving calls at 10:13 a.m. of a shooter at the school, and arriving officers reported hearing gunfire coming from the … [Read more...] about Woman shoots dead 3 children, 3 adults at Christian school in Tennessee