The 9 Stellars won the following prizes: Outstanding apartment/apartment building in Vietnam; Best residential complex architecture in Vietnam; Best residential area project in Vietnam; Best high-rise building architecture in Vietnam; and Best high-rise building project in Vietnam. Notably, The 9 Stellars was also recommended for two prizes of the international round: Best high-rise building project in Asia Pacific; and Best residential area project in Asia Pacific. SonKim Land has been honored at the Asia Pacific Property Awards for five consecutive years, building its reputation in the region. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Oai, General Director of SonKim Land, said, “Our success at the Asia Pacific Property Awards for five consecutive years reflected our efforts and commitments. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made nonstop efforts together with project investors to achieve greater success at a global level. Projects developed by SonKim Land have favorable locations and attach … [Read more...] about The 9 Stellars honored at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2022
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Vietnam backs U.N.’s efforts to improve road traffic safety
The session adopted the “Political declaration of the high-level meeting on improving global road safety,” with the 193-member General Assembly committed to drive the implementation of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, including the goal to half road traffic deaths in the next eight years. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Tra, Charge d'affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the U.N., affirmed that Vietnam totally supports the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. For the realisation of its goal, she said it is necessary to strengthen road safety legislation at global, regional and national levels to address current and emerging challenges. In addition, more investment is needed in developing infrastructure and road safety capacity in low- and middle-income countries, where 90% of traffic accidents are reported. Tra also emphasized the need to build a culture of traffic safety through education and awareness of obeying traffic laws such … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs U.N.’s efforts to improve road traffic safety
Vietnam’s last queen’s ceramics auctioned in France
The auction by Drouot in mid-June saw more than 150 pieces go under the hammer including cups, bowls, paintings, and other items collected by Nam Phuong. An inkwell used by King Khai Dinh (1916-1925) from An Dinh Palace in the central Hue Town received the second highest bid of EUR286,000. A pair of animal-shaped jade boxes with inlaid eyes were sold for EUR221,000. According to the auction house, they are from the 18th and 19th centuries. Two cups of blue enamel tea cups went under the hammer for EUR104,000. the auction house, the artifact dates back to the reign of King Thieu Tri (1840-1847). Six porcelain bowls decorated with blue dragon shapes. Two round porcelain bowls decorated with blue glaze and five-clawed dragons, clouds and classic motifs. The bottom has the word ‘Sun.’ Besides antiques, a number of artworks were also auctioned. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s last queen’s ceramics auctioned in France
Legislature backs Vietnam-UK education cooperation: top legislator
Nation Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the forum (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - The National Assembly always supports the development of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership, which was established in 2010, particularly in education, stated Chairman of the Nation Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue at the Vietnam-UK Education Collaboration Forum in London on June 30 (local time). Addressing the forum, Hue stated education is a leading national policy in Vietnam, identified as one of the three breakthroughs to implement the nation’s socio-economic development strategy. Every year, Vietnam spends 20% of its national budget on education and training. He said to create a strong transition in human resource development, Vietnam has determined that it is necessary to actively carry out international integration and promote foreign investment attraction in education for quality improvement. With the country’s law made to facilitate businesses in the sector, Vietnam has … [Read more...] about Legislature backs Vietnam-UK education cooperation: top legislator
Hungarian media spotlight Vietnamese top legislator’s visit
The article on Hungary Today (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. The Hungary Today newspaper on June 28 ran a story entitled “House Speaker Kövér: Vietnam Is a Key Partner”, quoting the Hungarian top legislator as saying after his talks with NA Chairman Hue that Vietnam is Hungary ’s key partner in Southeast Asia. While agricultural exports to Vietnam surpass imports, Hungary has “much to do” in developing bilateral economic ties, Kövér said in a joint statement after the talks. Noting that Hue led a delegation of various experts, Kövér said the visit was “promising” regarding inter-governmental, scientific, and educational cooperation, the article reported. The article on the Vietnamese NA leader's visit on Budapester Zeitung (Photo: VNA) After the talks, the speakers signed … [Read more...] about Hungarian media spotlight Vietnamese top legislator’s visit
Vietnam’s labor ministry requests support for Vietnamese victims in toxic gas leak in Jordan
The Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs has recently asked relevent agencies and businesses to provide support for five Vietnamese nationals who were killed and seven others injured by chlorine gas released by a dropped tank at Jordan’s Port of Aqaba on Monday. The Vietnamese victims had been working on the Hong Kong-registered Forest 6 vessel when the chlorine tank fell from a crane onto its deck, said the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia concurrently with Jordan on Wednesday. The Department of Overseas Labor has requested companies that have provided seafarers to the ship to urgently supply necessary support to the wounded crew members and the families of the dead in the accident. Agencies concerned will announce the names and other details of the Vietnamese victims in the toxic gas blast, the department said, adding that any wounded victim wishing to be repatriated should be supported by the companies in conjunction with relevant agencies. These … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s labor ministry requests support for Vietnamese victims in toxic gas leak in Jordan
UK, EC propose setting up G7-Vietnam energy transition partnership: British minister
The UK and the European Commission (EC) have agreed to sign a proposal to Vietnamese government for setting up a partnership for energy transition between the group of seven developed economies (G7) and Vietnam, British Cabinet Office Minister Alok Sharma has stated. The UK minister released the information at his meeting in London on Thursday with visiting Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, who arrived on Tuesday for a three-day visit at the invitations of Speaker of the UK House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Minister Sharma told Hue that Britain PM Boris Johnson and EC President Ursula von der Leyen had agreed to sign a letter to Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh proposing the establishment of a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) between G7 and the Southeast Asian country. Sharma, who is also the President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference … [Read more...] about UK, EC propose setting up G7-Vietnam energy transition partnership: British minister
Fire engulfs paint shop in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Serious damage was recorded when a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City burst into flames on Friday morning. The fire broke out at the painting shop on Hai Ba Trung Street at around 6:30 am on Friday. A failed attempt to control the blaze by local people led to flames spreading to a house block next door. All residents were evacuated. Firefighters spray water on a fire at a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, July 1, 2022. Photo: Minh Hoa / Tuoi Tre The art shop had been storing many flammable materials that made it difficult for firefighters to access and several explosions were heard at the scene. Traffic on Hai Ba Trung Street was blocked to facilitate the firefighting efforts. Firefighters spray water on a fire at a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, July 1, 2022. Photo: Minh Hoa / Tuoi Tre With help from several fire trucks and dozens of firefighters, the flames were extinguished by 7:30 am the same … [Read more...] about Fire engulfs paint shop in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
National Assembly chief Vuong Dinh Hue meets Prudential brass during UK visit
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue holds talk with the Prudential management led by chairwoman Shriti Vadera, Interim Group CEO Mark FitzPatrick and Prudential Vietnam CEO Phuong Tien Minh, during his visit to the UK. — VNA/VNS Photos Doan Tan Photos Doan Tan Prudential plc executives called on National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the high-level delegation he led to Britain to attend the Vietnam – UK High-level Forum on Economy and Trade to discuss the Vietnamese Government’s priorities and the role of insurers in increasing financial inclusion in the country. This meeting was aimed at strengthening relationships and underlining Prudential’s commitment to Viet Nam. After the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, Prudential is focusing on building a resilient business to best serve its customers. Insurers like Prudential play an important role in developing innovative savings and protection products to meet Vietnam’s evolving needs while strengthening and deepening … [Read more...] about National Assembly chief Vuong Dinh Hue meets Prudential brass during UK visit
High-quality Vietnamese rice ST25 goes on sale in Japanese market
Approximately 100 tonnes of Vietnam’s ST25 rice has hit the shelves of Japanese supermarket chain in order to serve both Japanese consumers and Vietnamese nationals residing and studying in the Far East country. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam (left) and President of Tokyo Financial Group at the event to promote Vietnam's ST25 rice The presence of ST25 rice in the Japanese market is part of trade promotion activities aimed at boosting the export of high-quality Vietnamese rice to demanding markets throughout the world. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam pointed out that, despite the nation being the world’s largest rice producer, Vietnamese rice exporters are required to meet the 600 stringent technical standards to penetrate the Japanese market. The Vietnamese diplomat assessed that the introduction of Vietnamese rice in the fasdious market has been a great success for both local manufacturers and businesses. Watanabe Hisanobu, … [Read more...] about High-quality Vietnamese rice ST25 goes on sale in Japanese market