An overview of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority and is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, people-centred community, and effectively implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has stated. The Vietnamese ambassador made the remark on behalf of ASEAN countries at a meeting of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues in New York on September 29. The diplomat noted that ASEAN has achieved great progress in economic growth, development and constantly improved the quality of life for people in the region. At the same time, ASEAN has continuously made efforts and implemented many measures and initiatives through regional cooperation frameworks such as the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting … [Read more...] about ASEAN commits to building resilient, inclusive, people-centred community
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First carbon credit trading platform ASEAN launched in Việt Nam
CT Group's leaders and guests at the launching ceremony of the first carbon credit trading platform CCTPA in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of the firm CT Group has officially introduced the carbon credit trading platform ASEAN joint stock company (CCTPA), becoming the first of its kind in Việt Nam, proactively adapting to international environmental trade policies and aiming for a low-carbon and remarkable growth economy. Starting in October 2023, the 27 member countries of the European Union initiated a pilot for carbon taxation on all exports to their market using the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The US will be the next market to implement carbon taxation on imports in 2024, and in the future, many more countries in the Americas and Asia are expected to follow this trend. This is a global trend that Vietnamese businesses need to quickly and effectively adapt to in order to meet green standards and enhance long-term competitiveness. The carbon market is seen as an … [Read more...] about First carbon credit trading platform ASEAN launched in Việt Nam
VUFO presents insignia to Lao ambassador to Vietnam
Addressing the event, VUFO President Phan Anh Son congratulated the Lao ambassador on excellently completing his working term in Vietnam. Son emphasized that over the past nearly 4 years, the great friendship between Vietnam and Laos has enjoyed new developments. The two countries have boosted exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, particularly high level. Notably, the two nations’ ties in terms of politics, foreign affairs, economy-trade, defense-security, science-technology, culture, education, and people-to-people exchange have continued to develop in an effective and substantive manner. According to the VUFO chief, last year, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations (1962 - 2022); 45th anniversary of the signing of the two countries’ Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977 - 2022), VUFO closely worked with the Lao Embassy, and the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam friendship associations to organize a number of meaningful activities. He … [Read more...] about VUFO presents insignia to Lao ambassador to Vietnam
N.A. Chairman delivers keynote policy speech in Sofia university
In his speech, Vuong Dinh Hue said with similarities in history, Vietnam and Bulgaria have forged a steadfast and enduring friendship. President Ho Chi Minh's friendly visit to Bulgaria in August 1957 laid the foundation and marked a significant milestone in the history of bilateral relationship. He stressed that the Vietnamese people always remember and are deeply grateful for the valuable support and assistance that the people of Bulgaria have extended to Vietnam. According to him, the world has never experienced a period of such rapid, profound, and complex changes as it is facing today. However, peace, cooperation and development are still the mainstream. Vietnam supports the settlement of all disputes and conflicts via peaceful means in accordance with international law, he said, adding that Vietnam actively joins and upholds its role in various regional and United Nations multilateral mechanisms, especially ASEAN, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the United … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman delivers keynote policy speech in Sofia university
Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3M price tag
Called ARCHAX after the avian dinosaur archaeopteryx, the robot has cockpit monitors that receive images from cameras hooked up to the exterior so that the pilot can maneuver the arms and hands with joysticks from inside its torso. The 3.5-ton robot, which will be unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, has two modes: the upright 'robot mode' and a 'vehicle mode' in which it can travel up to 10 km (6 miles) per hour. "Japan is very good at animation, games, robots and automobiles so I thought it would be great if I could create a product that compressed all these elements into one," said Ryo Yoshida, the 25-year-old chief executive of Tsubame Industries. "I wanted to create something that says, 'This is Japan'." Yoshida plans to build and sell five of the machines for the well-heeled robot fan, but hopes the robot could one day be used for disaster relief or in the space industry. Yoshida became interested in manufacturing at an early age, learning how to weld … [Read more...] about Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3M price tag
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — October 2
Read what is in the news in Vietnam today: Society -- One teenager drowned and another went missing after going swimming at a beach in Phu Loc District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam on Sunday. -- Authorities in Binh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam had to close off a street in Phan Thiet City on Sunday evening after sand poured onto the route and broke bridges along its course. -- Intense rainfall during the peak tide hours caused many roads along rivers and canals in Ho Chi Minh City to be heavily flooded on Sunday afternoon. -- More than 2,000 people from 15 provinces and cities in the northern region along with about 100 vehicles and two helicopters were mobilized for the largest-ever firefighting exercise in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on Sunday. -- Up to 200,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases every year, accounting for 25 percent of the total annual deaths in Vietnam, heard a conference held in Hanoi on Sunday. Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — October 2
Việt Nam promotes negotiations of FTA with Mercosur
MERCOSUR is Việt Nam's 13th largest trading partner with bilateral trade value rose from $2.45 billion in 2011 to $12 billion in 2022. —Photo baodautu.vn Việt Nam is taking measures to promote the negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), which is expected to be a driving force for Việt Nam to tap the Latin American market, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên said. Currently, MERCOSUR members, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, do not have free trade agreements with countries whose export structure competes directly with Việt Nam. Accessing this bloc market via an FTA will create a significant boost for Vietnamese export goods to them. MERCOSUR is a dynamic, competitive, and developing economic region. It is the fifth-largest economic region with a total GDP of US$4.58 trillion in the world and is also one of the leading food raw material and energy production regions. Moreover, MERCOSUR is a potential … [Read more...] about Việt Nam promotes negotiations of FTA with Mercosur