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VUFO President Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga receives Ambassador of El Salvador Ruben Omar Orozco Burgo. (Photo courtesy of VUFO ) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) expects to coordinate with the Embassy of El Salvador in Vietnam in implementing exchange activities to cultivate friendship and effective cooperation between the people of the two nations, VUFO President Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga said on May 31. El Salvador Ruben Omar Orozco Burgo in Hanoi, Nga congratulated the guest on being appointed as Ambassador of El Salvador to Vietnam, hoping that he will actively contribute to promoting the friendship between the two peoples. Nga also said Vietnam and El Salvador are geographically far away but share a good friendship. Vietnam thanked the people of El Salvador for their support for its past struggle for national independence, freedom, and reunification as well as national construction and development today. She expressed her wish … [Read more...] about Vietnam, El Salvador step up people-to-people exchanges

Business practices are not sustainable if they do not take account of their impact on children, said a UNICEF Vietnam representative at a child rights and business forum held on Tuesday in Hanoi. The forum, co-held by UNICEF Vietnam and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), underlined the need for responsible business practices that respect child rights and prevent adverse human rights impacts. Speaking at the event, Rana Flowers, representative of UNICEF in Vietnam, said that children, whom she described as the present and the future, should be a key consideration in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessments. Businesses should assess impacts and risks objectively, and identify key practices that can minimize those risks and create a positive impact on children. In doing so, businesses will be able to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability and win the support of stakeholders, especially investors, who are socially conscious and looking at … [Read more...] about Children should be key consideration in ESG assessments: UNICEF Vietnam expert

Keep up to date with the latest developments in Vietnam. Hanoi has a new chip development centre Delegates attend the opening ceremony of new chip development center. Photo: Infineon Technologies German semiconductor solutions provider Infineon Technologies announced on May 31 the establishment of a new chip development center in Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi. The center will focus on testing and customizing digital and analog signal circuits to support applications such as autonomous driving, battery monitoring, and balancing. The new office is expected to employ around 25 technical experts by the end of this year and will report to Infineon Technologies Vietnam, a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies Asia-Pacific. The center is expected to play a key role in Infineon's growth plans for its design and support services business. First ICHAM CUP Golf Tournament runs until August 7 The first ICHAM CUP golf tournament, organized by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for June 1, 2023

Vietnam and Israel on April 2 announce the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA). (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of Israel in Vietnam held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 30 to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day (1948-2023) and the 30th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (1993-2023). In his remarks, Ambassador Yaron Mayer noted that the Vietnam-Israel relations are developing strongly in economy and technology, saying high-level visits and cultural exchanges have consolidated the two countries' friendship and enhanced their mutual understanding, as well as people-to-people dialogue. He added that the bilateral trade has exceeded 2 billion USD, and the recent conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) is expected to facilitate their trade and investment collaboration. On behalf of the Vietnamese government and people, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc extended … [Read more...] about Israel’s 75th Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi

VIFA President Tran Minh Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: vov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) held an event in Hanoi on May 31 to introduce Indonesia ’s traditional fabric dyeing technique called Batik. Considered one of the cultural symbols of Indonesia, Batik is a traditional wax-resist dyeing and printing technique on fabric. Several historical records trace the origin of Batik back to the Srivijaya empire in Indonesia through trade activities with the Tang Dynasty of China. On October 2, 2009, Batik was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Indonesia also designated the day as National Batik Day . Speaking at the opening ceremony, VIFA President Tran Minh Hung said the event was part of cultural exchange activities to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries' people on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Indonesia … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Batik technique introduced in Hanoi

The tourism sector in Hanoi wrapped up the first five months of 2023 on an upbeat note, with the number of international visitors to the Vietnamese capital city during the period surpassing 1.7 million, the municipal tourism authority said on Thursday. Hanoi served an estimated 10 million tourists from January to May, improving nearly 54 percent over the same period last year. Of the total tourist arrivals, the volume of domestic visitors reached 8.4 million and that of international travelers accounted for the rest. The capital city saw tourism revenue in the five-month period from January to May surge VND37 trillion (US$1.5 billion), or 92.4 percent, against the same period last year. In May alone, over two million tourists visited the city, including some 316,300 international guests and around 1.7 million domestic visitors. The city pocketed an estimated VND7.26 trillion ($310 million) in tourism revenue last month. To woo more visitors to Hanoi, the municipal … [Read more...] about Hanoi welcomes over 1.7 million int’l visitors in January-May

The national flag carrier of Vietnam stands at the 20th position in the rankings. AirlineRatings.com considered safety and government audits, the age of airline fleets, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, products and services, and staff relations to compile the list. In 2022, Vietnam Airlines received many domestic and international awards, including the world's leading cultural airline and Asia's leading airline - economy class of the World Travel Awards. It also had its air transport service recognized as a national brand by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the National Brand Council. Continually posting double-digit growth over 30 years of development, except for the pandemic-hit period, Vietnam Airlines is taking the lead in the aviation market of Vietnam, one of the fastest growing domestic markets in the world. It is working to become a leading five-star international airline in Asia. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines among world’s top airlines for 2023

The national flag carrier of Vietnam stands at the 20th position in the rankings. AirlineRatings.com considered safety and government audits, the age of airline fleets, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, products and services , and staff relations to compile the list. In 2022, Vietnam Airlines received many domestic and international awards, including the World's Leading Cultural Airline and Asia's Leading Airline - Economy Class of the World Travel Awards. It also had its air transport service recognized as a national brand by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the National Brand Council. Continually posting double-digit growth over 30 years of development, except for the pandemic-hit period, Vietnam Airlines is taking the lead in the aviation market of Vietnam, one of the fastest growing domestic markets in the world. It is working to become a leading five-star international airline in Asia. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines a star among world’s top airlines for 2023

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - The 15th National Assembly's fifth session continued its ninth working day in Hanoi on May 31, under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Moderated by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, the NA convened a plenary session to discuss the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget for 2022, as well as the performance in the early months of 2023. Read full story - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha welcomed Dutch firms and partners to join in the pilot scheme for rooftop solar installation in Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on May 31 for Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar. Deputy PM Ha said Vietnam and the Netherlands are strategic partners in climate change adaptation, water management, sustainable agriculture and food security. Read full story VUFO President Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga receives … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest June 1

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 30 visited educational institutions for disadvantaged children in Hanoi on the occasion of International Children’s Day (June 1) and Action Month for Children. At the SOS Hermann Gmeiner School, established in 1994 with its construction funded by the SOS Children’s Village, Chinh presented gifts to the school and its outstanding students. Read full story - A Child Rights and Business Forum was organised in Hanoi on May 30 by UNICEF Vietnam and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), emphasising the need for responsible business practices that respect child rights and prevent adverse human rights impacts. Read full story - The national steering committee for green growth should work out specific solutions to realise green growth targets based on the country’s socio-economic conditions, Deputy Prime Minister and head of … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest May 31