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It provided a forum for Vietnam and Germany to look back on what they have achieved over the last 10 years, identify opportunities and challenges in the coming time for both sides to deepen their strategic ties, and make policy recommendations on bilateral cooperation, thus contributing to the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan for the 2022 – 2023 period. In his opening remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung said the establishment of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership marked a milestone in the two countries’ relations. After a decade, the two nations have made significant progress in many areas and there is still plenty of room for the bilateral ties to thrive further, he said. Economic cooperation has become a main pillar in the bilateral ties as Germany remains Vietnam’s top trade partner in the E.U. while Vietnam has evolved into Germany’s largest trade partner in Southeast Asia. They have also made various achievements in other major areas, such as …

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Quy, who is Chairman of the committee, highly spoke of the political-security progress in South Sudan since the transitional government was established, setting the scene for the protection of vulnerable people, including children. South Sudanese children still face many challenges, he said, calling the country’s government and concerned parties to continue implement its joint action program on child protection with the U.N. The diplomat also urged concerned parties in South Sudan to ensure children’s access to food, education and health care, and to further promote the reintegration program for children recruited by armed groups. He voiced his hope that the U.N., its members, regional organizations and other international partners will continue providing support for South Sudan in its transition process, particularly in protecting the children. Committee 2206, established pursuant to the UNSC’s Resolution 2206, is mandated to supervise the implementation of measures of the …

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As reported, the program was launched on August 15. During the two-month program, 21 works passing the preliminary rounds were posted on the contest's homepage. Diverse in content, they works are about protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems, protection of the marine environment through reducing plastic pollution, providing marine environment education and development of sustainable livelihoods and reducing overfishing. The organizing panel then selected outstanding works to honor. Accordingly one first, two second and three third prizes, worth VND five million each, VND three million VND each, and VND two million each, respectively, were awarded. Also, the organizers also awarded six prospect awards to individuals and organizations participating in the contest with works of appropriate quality. Other finalists also received meaningful gifts and recognition of participation. At the awarding ceremony, representative of the Directorates of Fisheries Le Tran Nguyen Hung …

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PANO - The Artillery Corps has held a conference to review its emulation movement in 2006 and launch a movement to fulfill tasks in 2007. With an aim to fulfilling assigned tasks, the Artillery Corp’s emulation movement in 2006 closely followed the political mission in each unit and the whole corps, focusing on building a strong unit in all aspects and implementing two basic tasks: enhancing the quality of training and education, and combat readiness. In 2006, the State presented the Golden Star Order to the Artillery Corps, and the Order for Fatherland Defence to its four units. The emulation movement of the Artillery Corps in 2007 will focus on key political tasks, making firm progress in quality and enhancing combat readiness. Translated by Vu Hung …

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At the talks, Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, said the MoU helps identify the centers of the sides’ cooperation in the time to come. HCM City will offer more scholarships and vocational training for personnel and people from Vientiane studying in the city, he said, adding that assistance for the Lao city in e-government building and trade-investment promotion will also continue. Nen stated HCM City will do its best to foster its friendship with Vientiane in contribution to protecting the Vietnam – Laos special relations as well as developing the city’s ties with Lao localities. For his part, Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the Vientiane People's Council, said the talks contribute to strengthening the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states and people in general and between the two cities in particular. He appreciated HCM City’s support for Vientiane to combat the …

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While presenting a letter of credentials to President of Moldova Igor Dodon in Chisinau capital city on May 18, Tuan congratulated Moldova on its achievements since economic reform in 2015 and receiving observer status at the Eurasian Economic Union. The ambassador expressed his wish that the President and ministries and agencies of Moldova will assist Vietnamese nationals and students in the European country to serve as a bridge between the two nations. The guest hoped that the President and Government of Moldova will create favorable conditions for him to fulfill assigned tasks. Dodon, for his part, said Moldova always treasures ties with Vietnam – a promising partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Highlighting the important role of bilateral economic, health care and education, he said Moldova has welcomed many Vietnamese students to Chisinau and hoped that both countries will further strengthen education collaboration in the near future. The host committed all possible …

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Vietnamese technology enterprises have showcased many Make-in-Vietnam solutions and products at the 2D and 3D online booths of the ITU Digital World 2021. As part of the ITU Digital World 2021, the Digital World Exhibition 2021 is held on an online platform, where organizations and businesses demonstrate 2D and 3D online booths. These online booths are maintained for a month from October 12 to November 12, 2021. This is an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to promote their brands, expand markets, and approach customers and partners from ITU's 193 member countries. At this exhibition, Viettel built a virtual space with 3D Platform, 100% Make in Vietnam technology customized by Viettel engineers. Viettel's booth includes 8 Digital Ecosystems: Digital Government, Digital Health, Digital Education, Digital Enterprise, Digital Family, Digital Traffic, Digital Infrastructure & Security System; Digital Finance Logistic & E-Commerce. With a feature called "Live tour", …

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Revenue to state budget increases over 10 percent The revenue to the state budget in the first 9 months of this year amounted to 1,084.7 trillion VND, representing 80.75 percent of the projection and an increase of 10.75 percent over the figure recorded in the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry. Meanwhile, the expenditure from the state coffer was estimated at 116.3 trillion VND, with the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic being prioritised. By the end of September, 29.1 trillion VND from the state budget was spend on the fight and support to those adversely affected by the pandemic. Despite the serious impacts of the pandemic, the revenue still increased year on year thanks to the economic growth momentum in the last month of last year, the ministry said. For the rest of the year, the ministry will continue accelerating administrative procedure reforms on taxation, simplifying business conditions, and joining other forces in fighting …

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