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The report, conducted by DHL Express, shows that, when assessed by the level of economic development, emerging economies are expected to generate 45% of the absolute amount of global trade growth between 2021 and 2026. “The good news, especially for Asia, ASEAN, and Thailand, is that Southeast Asia and South Asia perform very well. They perform very well in both speed and scale. Scale is the size of the economy and the amount of trade. Speed is the extent and speed by which they are growing, and I can tell you that the Philippines, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and I can also add to that list, Thailand, are growing impressively on a large scale,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. When talking about the outstanding performance in this report, Pearson made the point that he does not usually pick a winner or say who is doing better or worse. He said this report is purely from a factual point of view. Vietnam, however, was one of the winners. All these countries are on different … [Read more...] about ASEAN forecast to lead world in export growth in next 5 years

The congress is taking place in Matola city from September 23-28 with the participation of 1,500 delegates and 23 international delegations. The Vietnamese delegation delivered a congratulatory speech at the event; paid a courtesy call to President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Bias; and held working sessions with secretary in charge of foreign affairs at FRELIMO’s Central Committee Shakin Abubakar, Minister Augusto Moreno and Deputy Minister Ludovina Bernardo of Industry and Trade of Mozambique. At these meetings, the two sides informed each other of the current affairs of their parties and nations and discussed measures to beef up bilateral ties. On the sidelines of the congress, the Vietnamese delegation, accompanied by Ambassador Pham Hoang Kim also met with many international delegations. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Party delegation attends 12th congress of FRELIMO Party

He cited the United Nations report in 2021 as saying that Vietnam is on the way to completing SDG 1 on poverty elimination. Although the country is facing many challenges for SDG 2 on ending hunger, the country has shown certain improvements, he noted. According to the report, Vietnam is ranked 51th among 165 countries in the SDG index, with a country score of 72.8. The country’s spillover is 96.4. Overall, Vietnam, a developing country, has considerable experience in implementing the U.N. SDGs and can provide practical policy advice on issues affecting comprehensive human rights globally and regionally, Thayer underlined. He highlighted Vietnam’s major contribution in the fight against COVID-19, saying that the country has worked hard to respond to the pandemic and protect public health and ensure healthcare services, while maintaining economic growth and social stability, he said. Besides, as the Chair of ASEAN, Vietnam took the lead in organizing online meetings among … [Read more...] about Vietnam exerts great efforts in implementing SDGs: Australian scholar

Rescue workers recovered 26 more bodies on Monday after a boat carrying religious pilgrims capsized in Bangladesh, taking the death toll to 51 with at least a dozen people still missing, police said. In this picture taken on September 25, 2022, people gather along the banks of the Karatoya river after a boat capsized near the town of Boda. The small boat packed mostly with women and children on their way to a popular temple flipped over on Sunday in a river as onlookers screamed from the shore. The incident near the remote northern town of Boda was the latest in a string of similar tragedies blamed on poor maintenance and overcrowding in the low-lying delta country. Regional police chief Sirajul Huda said fire service and navy divers recovered 26 bodies in the Karotoa River downstream from where the boat tipped over. It was carrying around 90 people, of whom around 50 were pilgrims on their way to the centuries-old Hindu temple for a major festival, … [Read more...] about Bangladesh boat tragedy death toll hits 51

At a reception for Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Vice Chairwoman of the HCM City People's Committee Phan Thi Thang suggested the city and Cuba step up cooperation in tourism, exchanges between young people, and scholarship programs. HCM City stands ready to coordinate with Cuba to boost trade connections between the two sides and share its experience in construction, management and high-tech development, she continued. Thang thanked the Cuban Party, State and people for their support to HCM City in COVID-19 prevention and control, and asked Cuba to share its experience in health care and drug production. HCM City is also willing to intensify people-to-people exchanges with Cuba, contributing to enhancing mutual understanding, solidarity and friendship between the people of the two countries, she noted. For his part, Díaz thanked the HCM City authorities and people for their timely support in response to the fire at the Matanzas … [Read more...] about HCM City wishes to boost cooperation with Cuba: official

During the meeting, the Vietnamese leader expressed his deep sympathy over the passing of the late PM. He spoke highly of Abe’s special contributions to Vietnam-Japan relationship, and to promoting parliamentary cooperation between the two countries in recent years. He affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to and wishes to work with Japan to strengthen their extensive strategic partnership. President Phuc suggested the two sides continue to deepen multifaceted cooperation in accordance with the will of late PM Abe, including strengthening exchanges of delegations at all levels, and cooperation between the legislative bodies. He called on the House of Representatives of Japan to support the Japanese government’s assistance for Vietnam in building an independent, self-reliant economy that is extensively and intensively integrated into the world through the provision of official development assistance (ODA); and promote trade and investment cooperation, and cultural and … [Read more...] about President meets with Speaker of Japanese House of Representatives

Addressing the event, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the VBS’s Executive Council, and Most Venerable Bounma Simavong, President of the Lao Buddhist Coalition, affirmed the great, special friendship shared between the two parties, states and people of Vietnam and Laos formed a solid foundation for the close ties between their Buddhists. They said the two Buddhist Sanghas should promote their cooperation and exchanges across all fields such as culture, preaching, education, and social charity. Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung, meanwhile, expressed his delight at the development of the friendship and cooperation between the two Buddhist Sanghas. According to the VBS, it will join the Lao and Cambodian sides to organize the second Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia Buddhist Leaders’ Conference in 2023. The event aims to strengthen cooperation in promoting Buddhism in the three countries, after its first edition held in Vientiane, Laos, in 2018. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Buddhist Sanghas celebrate Vietnam – Laos friendship year

Apart from the 20 participating organizations and associations, the event also brought together Vietnamese people working and studying in France, and foreign friends. In his remarks, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang highlighted the role of the friendship and solidarity associations in the past struggle for national liberation as well as the present cause of national development. He urged them to participate in major events in the bilateral relations in the time ahead, including the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - France diplomatic ties, and 10 years of the signing of their strategic partnership. Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Van Doanh affirmed that Vietnamese always bears in mind the support of French people. He also lauded contribution of French organizations and associations, especially the France - Vietnam Friendship Association, to the solidarity and friendship between the two countries. On this occasion, … [Read more...] about Organizations, associations contribute to Vietnam – France relationship

Takashi said the company would proceed with a pre-feasibility study on investment in the coal-fired plant, which will be built in two stages: the first stage with capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW) to be commissioned in 2028, and the second stage with a 2,000 MW capacity for operation in 2030. The plant will use coal from Australia, Russia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Chairman of the Quang Ngai provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Dung, promised smooth sailing for the project. He said the province has been calling for investment in updated energy technology to achieve green growth and sustainable development. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Japan firm to build Quang Ngai power plant

In Nghe An province, the provincial Military Command has required its affiliated units to closely follow instructions of the Military Region 4 Command, maintain high combat readiness posture, update the developments of the storm, and build concrete plans to respond to the actual situations. The units have also been asked to ensure safety for barracks, warehouses, stations, vehicles, and troops’ activities while preparing enough food for troops and people. Units of Military Region 4 have also collaborated with the local authorities to help people harvest their crops. According to Tran Ngoc Quy, Commanding Officer of the Military Command of Lao Bao townlet in Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province, to reduce the damage of the storm, the local military command has mobilized over 30 troops to help people in Ka Tup village harvest their rice. To cope with the rainy and stormy season, the armed forces of Military Region 4 have actively built plans, fully prepared materials, vehicles, and … [Read more...] about Urgent measures tackled to respond to Storm Noru