In his message to a recent webinar themed “Asia: Renewable Energy Continent,” Cuong suggested seven focus points to fully unleash the potential of renewable energy, as well as accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. First, renewable energy needs to become a public commodity benefits all people, so that everyone has access to renewable energy. In particular, communities and groups that are adversely affected by energy transition need to be provided with support. Second, it is necessary to promote cooperation between countries in removing barriers, including those in intellectual property rights, to spur the sharing of knowledge and drive collaboration in scientific research, development and technology transfer. Third, policies play a critical role in propelling energy transition. Therefore, policies and frameworks appropriate to each country are needed to encourage the business community to increase investments in renewable energy, as well as to promote … [Read more...] about More efforts needed to tap renewable energy potential: Ministry
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PM attends Da Nang Investment Forum 2022
The forum aims to promote the potential, advantages and investment opportunities of Da Nang city to domestic and foreign investors as well as international organizations. Speaking at the Forum, PM Chinh affirmed that the Vietnam ese Government is committed to continuing to build a fair, open and transparent investment and business environment, in the spirit of harmonious interests, shared risk and win-win target. The PM expects Da Nang and investors to focus on developing priority areas such as information technology, digital transformation infrastructure, climate change, green energy, and industries that promote innovation, among others. The Prime Minister also witnessed the awarding ceremony of investment cooperation agreements and certificates for 27 projects with a total capital of nearly 5.6 billion USD./. VNA … [Read more...] about PM attends Da Nang Investment Forum 2022
Vietnamese diplomat seeks stronger cooperation between Vietnam, Sakha Republic
At a meeting with the Head of Sakha Republic Aisen Nikolaev, Hien recalled the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia from the time of the Soviet Union. He informed the host of Vietnam’s economic recovery and development, particularly the encouraging economic indicators in the first five months of 2022. The diplomat stressed that Vietnam-Russia trade has seen remarkable growth, particularly after the Vietnam-EAEU free trade agreement took effect in October 2016, which is partly attributable to the Sakha republic’s contribution. However, Vietnam-Sakha cooperation in economy, trade, investment and tourism has not matched their respective potential, Hien said. The head of Sakha republic said he believes the visit of Consul General Hien will create a new impetus and open up new opportunities for the two sides. He said the republic plans to enhance partnership with Vietnam in the supply of minerals, specifically coal, and seek joint projects in industry, tourism and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomat seeks stronger cooperation between Vietnam, Sakha Republic
English language teacher accused of sexually assaulting sixth grader in Vietnam
Police are investigating an allegation against an English teacher of his sexual assault on one of his students in a province in north-central Vietnam. Officers from the police department in Vu Quang District, Ha Tinh Province have transferred the case to their colleagues at the provincial level for a probe after receiving a report from the family of the victim in question, a sixth grader at Vu Quang Middle School. On June 23, a leader of the Ha Tinh Department of Education and Training said that the agency had required the Vu Quang education bureau and the school to submit a report on the alleged sexual assault. The school is now closed for summer vacation but the education department will severely punish the teacher whenever police investigation proves him guilty, the leader said. According to the victim’s family, the student, only identified as T., attended an after-school English class taught by 42-year-old L.D.C., the accused, on June 20. At night-time on the same day, … [Read more...] about English language teacher accused of sexually assaulting sixth grader in Vietnam