50th founding anniversary

(Photo: hanoi moi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi is ready to support and create favorable conditions for cultural and economic exchanges to better mutual understanding between Vietnamese and French people to be held in the capital next year, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh . Making the pledge while receiving French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery on September 27, Thanh expressed his delight at growing relations between the two nations. He proposed the two sides deepen their ties toward effectiveness and practical outcomes in the time to come, particularly in the fields of urban planning, heritage conservation, sustainable development, and public transport. For his part, Warnery said the relationship between the two countries and between Hanoi and French localities have been developing strongly in recent years. The ambassador expressed his wish that the two sides will continue to coordinate together in ongoing urban projects and upcoming … [Read more...] about Hanoi backs organisation of Vietnam-France cultural exchange activities: official

Mr. Furusawa Yasuyuki - General Director of AEON Vietnam shared: “Since establishing the first foundations, AEON Vietnam has always placed customers at the core of our values, pursuing the mission of enriching customer’s daily lifestyle as well as accompanying the sustainable development of the local community. AEON EKIDEN is not just a sport activity, but also represents teamwork and connection.” Activated in Hanoi in July, followed by Binh Duong in August and final race in Ho Chi Minh City on October 2, the serie of AEON Ekiden has attracted thousands of attendees. In particular, the running race "Relay Road – Together have fun" has more than 1,500 participants, including families, children, customers and the community around AEON. Each team of 5 members will run relays and together complete a distance of 5-6 km around the AEON Shopping Mall. AEON Ekiden running race attracted more than 1,500 participants in three cities: Hanoi, Binh Duong & HCMC At the … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam celebrates its 10th anniversary

Dr. Phan Minh Liem, 39, has remained in the U.S. after going there to study on a scholarship program in 2005. He now works at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, home to one of the world's largest cancer clinical trials programs. Aside from the lack of a modern and professional working environment, low income and poor remuneration mechanisms are other reasons why many Vietnamese individuals prefer to stay and work abroad than going back, Liem said. If scientists do not have the opportunity to constantly update their knowledge, learn, and exchange information with colleagues in a cutting-edge environment, they risk falling behind and being unable to catch up, he added. Prof. Pham Quang Hung, who has been teaching physics at the University of Virginia since 1982, said: "I stayed on in America in order to pursue my passion for research." Hung had obtained a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and conducted postdoctoral research at … [Read more...] about Unfavorable working environment discourages graduates abroad from returning home

A delegation of the European Commission (EC) will come to Vietnam on October 20-28 to examine remedies for the yellow card that was issued following alleged illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The European Commission will be looking for updates on the professionalism of Vietnam’s fishing sector. Photo: Duc Thanh Vietnam’s 28 coastal provinces and cities are undergoing major upgrades to overcome the EC’s yellow card through Decision No.1077/QD-TTg on preventing and combating IUU by 2025, which was issued by the prime minister on September 14. The project aims to remove the yellow card, manage fishing activities, and protect seafood resources sustainably, responsible, and in the spirit of global integration. The country has been warned for not complying with the regulations since 2017, with all seafood exported to the EU being controlled thoroughly instead of just being occasionally checked. Vietnam is aiming to remove the yellow card as soon as … [Read more...] about Localities urged to rectify flaws in fishery sector

The US Mission in Vietnam is calling for nominations of outstanding candidates to participate in the AY 2023-2024 Fulbright US - ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program. The Fulbright US - ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry or other government officials, and professional staff of the private sector, think tanks, and other NGOs in the ASEAN Member States. Selected Fulbright US - ASEAN Visiting Scholars will travel to the United States for three to four months during the first half of 2024, where they will carry out scholarly and professional research on priority issues related to ASEAN and the US - ASEAN relationship. Details on the eligibility requirements, expenses covered and application process can be found at the website at https://vn.usembassy.gov/education-culture/fulbright-program-vietnam/us-asean-fulbright-visiting-scholar/ or contact Ms. Hoang Phuong, Program Assistant at phone (024) 3850-5067 or email [email protected] . … [Read more...] about Fulbright US – ASEAN visiting scholar program 2023 announced

Delegates at a digital banking symposium holds in Hanoi on September 30 by Shinhan Bank Vietnam pose for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Shinhank Bank) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Republic of Korea ’s digital transformation policy and implications for Vietnam, Vietnam’s digital banking transformation policy, the importance of credit information system in digital transformation , the leap towards digitisation and the recent trend of digital banking and payments in Asia were discussed at a recent symposium in Hanoi. Organised by Shinhan Bank Vietnam to mark the 30th anniversary of Vietnam - Korea diplomatic relations, the event discussed the vision for and direction of Vietnam's digital bank, and sought to foster collaboration between the two countries in investment and development of a secure financial framework. Attendees included senior officials from the State Bank of Vietnam, the prime minister's economic advisory group, the Korean embassy in Vietnam, the Korean Financial … [Read more...] about Symposium seeks to foster Vietnam-RoK cooperation in digital banking

Sympathizing with a couple whose more than 4,000 chickens died due to flooding during heavy rains in a province in Vietnam last week, neighbors rushed to help them remove the dead chickens and turn them into animal feed. On the evening of September 30, dozens of people were still gathered in front of the culture house in Bau Xuan Village, Dien Doai Commune, Dien Chau District, north-central Nghe An Province. They did a favor to Nguyen Duc The and his wife by caring for the more than 4,000 chickens that died in a flood. The dead chickens were a great asset to the couple. Nguyen Thi Hien, The's wife, looked incredibly sad as she boiled hot water to process the dead chickens. She and her husband had been taking care of the chickens for several months, hoping to sell them in the near future. But the flood dealt a heavy blow to their poultry farm, killing their flock of chickens overnight. Hien recalled that she and her husband were extremely worried when they heard that … [Read more...] about Thousands of chickens killed by floods in Vietnam

The AEON Ekiden run attracted more than 1,500 participants in three cities, including Hà Nội, Bình Dương and HCM City. — Photo courtesy of AEON Vietnam AEON Ekiden, a series community events to celebrate AEON Vietnam’s 10th anniversary, took place at AEON Tan Phu in HCM City on Sunday. The event includes a relay running race called "Relay Road – Together have fun" and the Vietnam - Japan Cultural festival, bringing meaningful bonding experiences to thousands of local families. “Since establishing the first foundations, AEON Vietnam has always placed customers at the core of our values, pursuing the mission of enriching customer’s daily lifestyle as well as accompanying the sustainable development of the local community. AEON Ekiden is not just a sport activity, but also represents teamwork and connection,” said General Director of AEON Vietnam Furusawa Yasuyuki. Beginning in Ha Noi in July, followed by Binh Duong Province in August, the series of AEON Ekiden has attracted … [Read more...] about AEON Ekiden 2022 takes its final race in HCM City

Delegates at a digital banking symposium held in Ha Noi on September 30 by Shinhan Bank Vietnam pose for a photo. — Photo courtesy of Shinhank Bank Korea’s digital transformation policy and implications for Viet Nam, Viet Nam’s digital banking transformation policy, the importance of credit information system in digital transformation, the leap towards digitisation and the recent trend of digital banking and payments in Asia were discussed at a symposium in Ha Noi last week. Organised by Shinhan Bank Vietnam to mark the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam - Korea diplomatic relations, the event discussed the vision for and direction of Viet Nam's digital bank, and sought to foster collaboration between the two countries in investment and development of a secure financial framework. Attendees included senior officials from the State Bank of Vietnam, the prime minister's economic advisory group, the Korean embassy in Viet Nam, the Korean Financial Services Commission, the Korea Credit … [Read more...] about Symposium seeks to foster VN-Korea co-operation in digital banking

Charity meals at hospitals partly help poor patients in Hanoi overcome difficulties. On a Sunday in September, at a house in alley No. 13 Minh Khai Street in Hai Ba Trung District, the fire was kindled in the kitchen of the “Hanoi 5,000-Dong Meal” club as usual. Yet the commemoration of over 300 weeks of volunteer cooking was special with a small tea table and a birthday cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary, as well as a cozy, heart-touching reunion between the generations of volunteers who have been part of the club. 10 years - a heart-warming journey Members of the “Hanoi 5,000-Dong Meal” Club hand over free lunch to poor patients at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. Photo: Hanoi 5,000-Dong Meal Club It was the first reunion between the generations of volunteers who have been with the “Hanoi 5,000-Dong Meal” club for different periods. Meeting again with Tran Le, owner of Hung Phuong Restaurant in Hoang Mai District, Bui Quang Long - the club founder and … [Read more...] about The 10-year journey of “Hanoi 5,000-Dong Meal”