Briefing on a plan for the construction of the village, Park asked the Embassy of Vietnam in the RoK for support to the project which aims to mark the 30th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (December 22, 1992 – 2022), to expand people-to-people exchange, and to promote Vietnam’s cultural experience in the RoK. According to Park, the village will be developed on a ground of 38,350 sq.m. It is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors and generate some 3.7 billion won (2.8 million USD) in revenue annually. Local authorities also hope that project will create jobs for nearly half a million of local residents. The Vietnamese village in Bonghwa forms part of a project planned to step up cultural exchange and accelerate cooperation between Bonghwa and Vietnam in tourism, culture and education. The Korean province is home to a temple dedicated to the Ly Hoa Son (Lee Hwasan) clan, who are descendants of Ly Long Tuong, a prince of the Ly Dynasty ruling Vietnam between the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cultural village to be built in RoK
French experts share experience in data digitization
The event, jointly held by the Vietnamese Government Office and the French Embassy, is part of a program on cooperation in administrative modernization in combination with digital transformation in 2022-2023 within the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the Office and the French Ministry of Economy and Finance on e-government development and administrative modernization. The cooperation program focuses on technical assistance to streamline administrative procedures, improve the business environment, e-governance and digital transformation. Speaking at the workshop, Vice Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Xuan Thanh briefed the French side on programs and projects on administrative reform at State agencies being carried out by the Office and ministries, agencies and localities. Cécile Vigneau, First Counselor of the French Embassy in Vietnam, noted that digitization and administrative modernization form important contents of cooperation between the two … [Read more...] about French experts share experience in data digitization
Awarding ceremony of “Green Screen” short film contest to take place in Quang Ninh
The “Green Screen” short film contest this year was launched in January, 2022 with the theme “Protecting the environment for sustainable development.” Since its launch, the contest has attracted the active participation of film lovers, especially young people. In March, the organizing panel established a council to select the best screenplays and film projects. 21 projects have been chosen to participate in the project presentation round in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Nine best projects received investment from the organizers. Speaking at the press meeting, VFDA’s President Ngo Phuong Lan highly evaluated the diversity of participating projects and creativeness of young film makers. She said that film projects’ contents show participants’ different perspectives on environment and environmental protection. The awarding ceremony will be held in Quang Ninh province from August 26 to 28 with a series of activities to honor excellent films on environmental protection toward … [Read more...] about Awarding ceremony of “Green Screen” short film contest to take place in Quang Ninh
Danish seminar shares agricultural experience with Vietnamese firms
The deputy minister was speaking at the seminar "Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production" on August 17. Tien underscored Denmark as one of the leading countries in agriculture and sustainable development. Denmark's experiences, he believed, would help Vietnamese firms speed up on the road to high-tech and climate-smart agriculture. Sanne Hoj Andren, Sector Counselor for Agri-Food at the Embassy of Denmark, revealed that strategic sector cooperation (SSC) is a partnership between Danish public authorities and Vietnamese ministries. The two countries have SSC in four areas comprising education, health, food safety and statistics. The overall objective of the food safety SSC is to improve feed quality and food safety in Vietnam's pork value chain. To that end, Danish authorities have been assisting Vietnamese partners in pork origin-tracing, controlling veterinary medicines, controlling food safety in meat processing and capacity building in risk-based … [Read more...] about Danish seminar shares agricultural experience with Vietnamese firms
Mexico becomes bright spot for Vietnam’s tra fish exports
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first seven months of this year, tra fish exports to Mexico grew by 73%, reaching 73.5 million USD and accounting for 4.5% of Vietnam's total turnover. Over 90% of tra fish shipped to the market were frozen fillets. In July alone, the country spent more than 11 million USD on the Vietnamese product, doubling that of the same period last year. Le Hang, Deputy Director of the VASEP Training and Trade Promotion Center, said with the advantage of competitive prices, plus preferential tax benefits under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Vietnamese seafood remains a good choice for Mexican importers. In the first half of this year, 30 Vietnamese seafood enterprises exported tra fish to Mexico. Many processing enterprises in the Mekong Delta localities of Dong Thap, An Giang, Ben Tre, Can Tho and Vinh Long are also increasing their shipments to the … [Read more...] about Mexico becomes bright spot for Vietnam’s tra fish exports
MR2 inspects people’s air defense work in Dien Bien Phu city
Since 2021, the Steering Board on People’s Air Defense of Dien Bien Phu city has well performed its advisory duty for the standing board of the city’s Party Committee, People’s Council and Committee to direct the effective implementation of the work in the locality. In addition, relevant departments, agencies, and units have closely coordinated with one another, issued documents, regulations, and action plans on the work and assigned grassroots-level units to seriously carrying out the work. Moreover, the city’s air defense force has been strengthened and conducted training and exercises in an orderly manner. Concluding the inspection visit, Colonel Trung emphasized that the locality should continue embracing all levels-issued resolutions, decrees, and circulars on the people’s air defense work so as to improve the leadership and management capacity of the party committees and authorities as well as the coordination among departments on the work performance. The officer also … [Read more...] about MR2 inspects people’s air defense work in Dien Bien Phu city
VPA delegation visits Special Sprint Contingent
The Vietnamese Special Sprint team is participating in the ongoing Army Games 2022 hosted by Russia. Talking with the team members, General Tien hailed them for their active and proactive practice over the past days. He asked them to continue completing the preparations for the competition, keep good health conditions, and good spirit to achieve highest possible results. The deputy chief of the General Staff also reminded them to strictly observe the organizer’s regulations and ensure safety during the competition. Earlier the same day, General Tien and his entourage attended the opening ceremony of the Special Breakthrough event of the Army Games 2022 held in the city. Addressing the event, General Tien expressed his belief that the event will be successful with absolute safety. He wished the participating contingents good outcomes. This year’s Special Sprint event sees the competition of ten contingents from the host Russia, Belarus, Cambodia, Armenia, Abkhazia, Mali, … [Read more...] about VPA delegation visits Special Sprint Contingent
General Staff’s Chief works with Saigon Newport Corporation
Reports revealed that the Saigon Newport Corporation has effectively carried out the defense and security consolidation in combination with socio-economic development. The unit has always fulfilled production and trade missions excellently and obtained sustainable achievements in port operations, logistics services, and marine economy while effectively carrying out military and defense mission. So far, the military business has invested in building a synchronous and modern infrastructure system in all three regions of the country and at key areas holding a strategic position both in terms of defense and security and economy. The Saigon Newport Corporation has been listed in the world’s top 19 container terminal operators in terms of throughput and held the No.1 position in Vietnam in terms of port operations. The unit is currently undertaking port services for over 55% of the market share of import and export containers through seaports nationwide. Every year, Saigon Newport … [Read more...] about General Staff’s Chief works with Saigon Newport Corporation
Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children
Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia said: “We’re proud and happy to see the continued expansion of the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program , which is aligned with our long-term corporate social responsibility agenda and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s mission to help needy communities around the globe. Following this launch, we will work closely with the Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center to help the children under this shelter to access nutritious meals on a daily basis and adopt active lives to grow healthily and reach their full potential.” Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia, President of Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center said: “We’re impressed with the valuable support that the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program has brought to disadvantaged children in Vietnam over the past several years . Therefore , we’re very delighted that this meaningful program has been introduced to Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children
Phu Quoc, WWF-Vietnam launch plastic waste reduction model at tourist destinations
The model is expected to be gradually replicated in other entertainment venues in the city after its initial success. The Phu Quoc District People’s Committee and WWF-Vietnam launched a model project of reducing plastic waste at tourist destinations, as part of the drive to become a plastic-free island. The launch of tourist trash cans is expected to encourage the habit of sorting and disposing of garbage on-site. Photo: VOV Under the project, there are 12 sets of tourist trash cans and two public drinking water fountains have been made available in some venues on the island, of which four trash cans were installed in Dinh Cau Temple and Bach Dang Park, and another eight were placed in Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Ward, with a total cost of nearly VND800 million (US$34,296) sponsored by WWF-Vietnam. Dinh Cau Temple and Bach Dang Park are among the most favorite destinations for tourists and locals, so these places receive the largest amount of single-use … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc, WWF-Vietnam launch plastic waste reduction model at tourist destinations