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The MOU aims to advance EU-Vietnam sustainable development cooperation through comprehensive dialogue, investment coordination, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer. The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency partners with the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam to boost sustainable development initiatives, contributing to the implementation of Vietnam’s National Green Growth Strategy. An overview of the signing ceremony. Photos: EuroCham Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two sides in Hanoi on October 3, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) will support European businesses in seeking Vietnamese companies and exhibitors for the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2022 and its Vietnamese National Pavilion. “The MOU will help create more opportunities for the resource sharing necessary to make transformative changes. This is the only way forward. We need to pool our resources to fill the current gaps,” … [Read more...] about Vietnam, EU target sustainable development cooperation

Vietnamese companies have enjoyed fruitful opportunities in an open digital economy. However, weak management of intellectual properties has hindered their chance to be more competitive in the global market. An open digital economy has allowed Vietnamese creative businesses to introduce innovative ideas to the world, however, limited understanding of intellectual property protection (IPP) has put them at a disadvantage against foreign players. Vietnamese firms must undertake measures to protect their brands before introducing the products to international markets. Photo: Minh Son The recent conflict between the Hanoi-based content creator Sconnect Vietnam Investment Technology and Services Co. Ltd. (Sconnect) and the London-based Entertainment One UK Ltd. has proved that Vietnamese companies have not prepared to deal with the unlicensed use of the images and brands that are their creations. Sconnect introduced Wolfoo, an animated wolf character, in 2018. The … [Read more...] about Local firms urged to stay proactive in intellectual property protection

Resuming collaboration with CNN will allow Hanoi to bring in more foreign tourists to the city described by the US network as “a world of wonder and intrigue.” The US-based news network CNN will continue to promote Hanoi’s tourism amid the city's efforts to boost inbound traveling after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen (R) and Robert Bradley, Senior Vice President, CNN at a meeting on Oct 4. Photo: Cam Anh/ The Hanoi Times Robert Bradley, Senior Vice President of CNN, shared the idea at a meeting in Hanoi today [October 4] with Deputy Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen. Hanoi in Autumn, which is the best season of the year. Photos: Khanh Huy/ The Hanoi Times A man drives through an old gate. Hoan Kiem Lake on an Autumn afternoon. Century-old Long Bien bridge in autumn sunshine. … [Read more...] about CNN continues to promote Hanoi tourism: Robert Bradley

Chu Lai Airport According to decision No.236 issued on February 23, 2018, signed by the Prime Minister, Chu Lai Airport will be developed into a 4F standard international airport with a capacity of 5 million passengers per year by 2030, an international air freight hub, and a center of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Under a master plan for airport development in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 that the Ministry of Transport submitted to the Prime Minister in 2019, the airport will greet 10 million arrivals per year by 2030 and 30 million passengers per year by 2050, become an international air freight hub, and a center of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in the region. Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan speaks at the working session. On May 6, 2022, according to announcement No.135/TB-VPCP issued by the Government’s Office, the Prime Minister agreed with the socialization project of investment and … [Read more...] about Transport Ministry, Quang Nam asked to complete Chu Lai Airport project

Customers do transactions at a bank. (Photo: SGGP) Credit capital is hard to flow strongly According to the SBV, by mid-September, the whole economy's credit increased by 10.47 percent compared to the end of 2021 and 17.19 percent over the same period in 2021. Regarding credit management, Mr. Dao Minh Tu, Standing Deputy Governor of the SBV, said that based on the 2022 economic growth target of about 6-6.5 percent and inflation of about 4 percent set by the National Assembly, the Government and the SBV orient the credit growth in 2022 at about 14 percent, with adjustments in accordance with developments and actual situations. Accordingly, credit is managed to actively support economic recovery but not to be subjective to inflation risks. The SBV has directed credit institutions to safely and effectively increase credit, direct credit to production and business sectors and priority fields according to the Government's policy; strictly control credit in potentially risky … [Read more...] about Unblocking capital sources for the economy

A wind power farm in Ben Tre (Photo: VNA) With a combined coastline of more than 130km, the two provinces have made the most of their potential and advantages to comprehensively develop the maritime economy, from aquaculture, fishing, aquatic product processing, and fisheries logistics services to sea tourism. In recent years, Ben Tre province has focused on nearly 46,000 hectares of aquaculture, with a total output of more than 298,000 tons. Notably, the high-tech shrimp farming model in Ben Tre is developing strongly, with the area expanding continuously. The province's fishing is growing as well, with an output of about 210,000 tons a year. In addition, fisheries logistics services and infrastructure have improved, with three fishing ports and two storm shelters. Dinh An - one of Vietnam’s eight key coastal economic zones. (Photo: VNA) Meanwhile, Tra Vinh province can serve high-tonnage ships which enter the Hau River through the territory of Tra Vinh province to the … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh, Ben Tre develop sea-based economy

The debris at the scene after forest destruction Specifically, the People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province required the Head of the People’s Committee of Lam Ha District to direct the relevant agencies of the district urgently to verify, investigate and complete the documents, papers to handle the violation soon. The forest owner was requested to clean up debris at the scene, promptly complete the documents and immediately perform forest restoration and replanting before October 15 of 2022. Additionally, it is important to review and clarify the responsibilities of relevant agencies, units, localities and individuals to handle in accordance with the regulations. Previously, the Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper had an article about pine forest destruction in sub-zone 274A managed by Lam Ha Protection Forest Management Board. It was reported that 165 ancient pine trees being planted almost 20 years ago had been sawed. According to the forest owner, the subjects took … [Read more...] about Lam Dong directs investigation of pine forest destruction

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son In a question-answering report sent to the National Assembly deputies to prepare for the fourth session of the fifth National Assembly, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son said that in 2022, approximately 1,002,432 candidates registered the high school graduation and 989,863 of them took the exam, reaching the rate of 98.75 percent. This is the first year that students in twelfth graders register for the high school graduation exam online on the exam management system. The enrollment support system or the National Public Service Portal has fully supported candidates during the registration process, at the highest time, more than 6,000 candidates entered the system, but there was no overload or technical errors. According to statistics, the number of candidates applying for admission in 2022 decreased by 20 percent compared to 2021 and only 3.4 percent compared to 2020. Education Minister Son said that Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s education leaps in 2022: Minister

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly delivers a speech at the ceremony hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa to mark the fifth anniversary of the Vietnam – Canada Comprehensive Partnership on October 3. (Photo: VNA) Delivering a speech at a ceremony hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa to mark the fifth anniversary of the Vietnam – Canada Comprehensive Partnership, the diplomat further said official visits, online and offline meetings, and phone talks between the two governments’ leaders and minsters have provided a strong foundation for the two countries to further expand bilateral ties and reinforce common priorities. He said the Vietnam – Canada economic linkage, as a driver of the Comprehensive Partnership, should be further stepped up by making the most of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Progress (CPTPP). The diplomat urged the two sides to push for a sustainable and reliable supply chain and advance cooperation in science, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada eye stronger comprehensive partnership

Delegates pose for a group photo. (Source: VNA) Addressing the “South-South Consultation Workshop on Addressing Son Preference, Undervaluing of Girls, and Gender-Biased Sex Selections”, organised in Hanoi by UNFPA Asia and the Pacific, Andersson described the country's track record on the work as "very good", adding that many good practices have emerged. The official cited those in the area of policy and legislative reform like the impact of the Law on Population and the Law on Social Insurance and innovative programmes like the fatherhood programme which puts Vietnam as a model good practice country for the purposes of south-south collaboration. Today, around 140 million women are believed to be “missing” around the world, as a result of son preference and gender-biased sex selection, which is a pervasive form of gender inequality and discrimination, according to Andersson. The rise in sex selection is alarming as it reflects the persistent low status and devaluing of … [Read more...] about Vietnam has good track record against sex selection: UNFPA