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Speakers at the Viet Nam–UK Business Forum, which took place in London on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam wants to see more investment from the United Kingdom (UK) in hi-tech agriculture, in cultivation, processing, preservation and distribution of farm produce and foods, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. He made the statement at the Viet Nam–UK Business Forum held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration of the UK Department of International Trade (DIT) in London on Wednesday. The forum discussed prospects for trade and investment between the two countries’ enterprises in agriculture, education, renewable energy and others. It also provided a platform for Viet Nam to introduce its market potential to British investors and for firms from both sides to share information and seek partnerships to make the most of the UK-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVTFA). The UK … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, UK strive to lift trade and investment relations

A customer at a Petrolimex station in Ha Noi. As business activities recover again, the demand for petrol has increased. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet Petrol producers and traders are expected to benefit from low-priced inventories as the price of petrol rises. The two leading enterprises in the industry, Petrolimex and PV Oil, recorded that the value of their inventories at the end of the first quarter was nearly double the beginning of the year. Petrol price has been adjusted up five consecutive times to reach VND31,250 per litre, a rise of 31.3 per cent compared to the beginning of the year. According to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the world petrol market has undergone many great changes in recent years. Supply to the market, especially to the European region, continues to be affected by the embargo on products from Russia, while US crude oil inventories continue to remain low. These factors have pushed up petrol prices. During the price management period … [Read more...] about Petrol companies to benefit from rising prices

City fans broke the crossbar during a pitch invasion last Sunday. — AFP Photo. Paul Kennedy A study carried out a few years ago by researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Alabama in the US came to the conclusion that when a particular sporting team wins, fans experienced a high that lasted at least two days. It suggested that supporters will feel a huge boost to their own personal self-esteem following a particular victory for at least 48 hours. I’m sorry to rain on the parade of those who carried out the study, but you are kind of stating the obvious really. My team wins, ergo I feel good for a bit. It’s not really rocket science is it? Over the past few weeks, football fans have had an awful lot to feel good about. But sadly some have expressed their joy in a concerning way. After Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United to ensure a place in the EFL Championship play-off final, Forest fans rushed the pitch en masse. During the melee that followed, … [Read more...] about This needs nipping in the bud asap

Students gather for a virtual lesson of Phúc Xá Class, part of The Rainbow Class in Hà Nội. — Photo courtesy of The Rainbow Class HÀ NỘI — Since it was founded in 2016, Lớp học Cầu Vồng (The Rainbow Class) helped teach more than 700 underprivileged children. Over the years, more than 200 volunteers have been lending a helping hand to people in difficult circumstances and those with disabilities. The project currently has 18 classes held both online and in-person in Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, and several provinces in mountainous areas. Tailoring to the needs of the students, Phúc Xá Class is for those from domestic violence families, Phúc Tuệ is for children with autism or development delay, while Bright Future is for those with visual impairment, among many other special classes. Lê Thu Hương, one of the volunteers who went through two rigorous interviews before she started teaching in the project, said: “I’m from the south central region and all the children in my class are in Hà … [Read more...] about Special class brings education to more than 700 underprivileged children

Bắc Giang estimates lychee output at about 180,000 tonnes this year, harvesting from May 20 until July 20. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Enterprises expect the export of lychees this year to increase by about 30 per cent this year. As an enterprise specialising in exporting vegetables and fruit to fastidious markets such as Japan and the EU, Ameii Vietnam Joint Stock Company (Ameii Vietnam) has strengthened control of exports and is seeking new customers. Now, the company is negotiating with customers and is expected to increase lychee exports by about 30 per cent compared to last year, said Ameii Vietnam general director Ngô Thị Thu Hồng. Notably, this year's lychee exports to fastidious markets such as Japan and the EU are expected to grow. Hồng said Ameii Vietnam was working with more than 20 Japanese partners and more than 10 EU partners to export this fruit. The company has mainly exported fresh lychees every year. However, this year, besides fresh lychees, it has used … [Read more...] about Enterprises expect strong growth in lychee exports

A vehicle exploiting sand from the Tiền River in the Mekong Delta province of Hậu Giang. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhựt An MEKONG DELTA — Many provinces of the Mekong Delta are facing a shortage of river sand that is affecting the completion of major construction projects. In An Giang Province, a project to construct a bypass began in January, with a total investment of over VNĐ2 trillion (US$86 million). However, only 4 per cent of the targeted progress has been reached, due to a lack of river sand. Phan Duy Lai, deputy general director of the Mỹ Thuận Project Management Board, said currently, only 5,000cu.m of river sand is transported to the construction site daily. However, 8,000-10,000cu.m of river sand is needed per day to ensure the planned progress, he said. In Vĩnh Long Province, data from the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment shows that the province is predicted to lack about 5.5 million cu.m of river sand for construction this year. "The lack of … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta faces shortage of river sand for major construction projects

The regional framework should be in line with international laws and ASEAN Centrality. Vietnam has highlighted the role of international economic initiatives when talking about the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which was launched by the US three days ago. “Vietnam has joined a number of international economic initiatives that help make the most of domestic and foreign resources, serving the country’s development,” Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said today. Hang made the statement at the press conference on May 26 when talking about Vietnam’s participation in the launch of IPEF through a speech delivered by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Chinh said the launch of IPEF will kickstart a serious discussion in exchange of ideas towards addressing critical regional and global issues together, issues that no one can address on their own like ones on a global scope – supply chains diversification and resilience, technological … [Read more...] about IPEF should treasure openness, inclusiveness and transparency: foreign ministry

In May and June, the terraced fields in Sín Chải are filled with water as locals begin transplanting rice. VNS Photo Thanh Mai Thanh Nga Sín Chải is a beautiful village in Sa Pa Town, Lào Cai Province, that still retains the rustic simplicity of a mountainous village. The village belongs to Hoàng Liên Commune, located about 4km from the centre of Sa Pa. Although located right next to Cát Cát, a famous community-based cultural tourism village of the town, Sín Chải is still pristine and quiet compared to the neighbouring village. It lies at the foot of the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range, surrounded by vast hills. It has been the home of the Mông ethnic minority for generations. For Hanoian Ngô Thanh Mai, who loves to visit Sa Pa, Sín Chải is special because of its tranquillity, charming terraced fields and friendliness of locals. “I always see friendly smiles when I walk into the village. There are many beautiful terraced fields here. I like the peaceful life of … [Read more...] about The remote, rustic beauty of Sín Chải Village

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, head of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-corruption. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The fight against corruption and other negative phenomena has been stepped up and expanded to new, tough and lingering areas like land, finance, stock markets and bidding since the beginning of this year. Responding to instructions by Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, who is also head of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, agencies have sped up the settlement of major, complex corruption cases that have caused concern among the public. Bringing the cases to light has demonstrated the strong resolve of the Party and the State in the fight against corruption which has won the support and trust of the public. Crackdowns on bidding regulation violations that cause serious consequences, bribery and abuse of power at Việt Á Technologies JSC, the Centre for Disease Control in the northern province of Hải Dương, and other agencies and … [Read more...] about Fight against corruption continues in tough new areas

The two-day event featured over 40 Vietnamese and Korean producers. — Photo courtesy of KOCCA Vietnam The Korea Creative Content Agency Vietnam Office (KOCCA Vietnam) has launched an online business matching forum to help South Korean content producers enter Viet Nam and deliver their products in the country more effectively. The two-day event, which ended on Thursday, saw the participation of over 40 Vietnamese and Korean producers in the fields of television, fictional characters, AR/VR, games and cartoons. Kim Tae Hyeong, CEO of Korean T2N Media, described the event as a good opportunity for his company to meet with Vietnamese businesses in over-the-top media services and enhance its understanding of the Vietnamese market. Director of KOCCA Vietnam Hong Jeong Yong said his agency would help Korean content companies access Viet Nam after the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring its network with domestic enterprises, connecting content producers from the two countries in the … [Read more...] about KOCCA Vietnam hosts online business matching forum