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During the debate, the Vietnamese diplomat said Vietnam shares the international community's common concern about increasing challenges facing the global food system due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disasters. This seriously affects the food security of countries, especially developing countries and countries with conflicts, he said. Besides humanitarian efforts, sustainable measures are needed to strengthen the capacity of developing and conflict-affected countries to secure food supplies and improve living standards for people, as well as promote the settlement of root causes of conflicts, peace building, and conflict prevention, Giang stressed. He spoke highly of efforts made by the U.N., the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and international donors in responding to hunger, and suggested the U.N. and its partners promptly share information on food insecurity caused or aggravated by conflicts, thus … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for ensuring food security for global peace and development

The course was co-organized by the standing office of the national coordinating agency for prevention and control of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation (also called Standing Office 81) and the Export and Related Border Security Program of the U.S. Department of State, via both online and offline formats. Joining the course, experts updated participants with information related to chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear and explosive weapons, measures to detect materials and equipment related to CBRNE weapons, methods of preventing the production, sale, and distribution of materials and equipment regarding CBRNE weapons, as well as regulations on chemical management, radiation and nuclear safety, and WMD proliferation prevention in Vietnam. The training course gave troops a better understanding of the Government’s Decree 81/2019 on the prevention and control of WMD proliferation, contributing to promoting the implementation of U.N. Security Council’s resolutions and … [Read more...] about Training course on CBRNE held for military units in Central region

At the ceremony held by Minh Dam Regiment under the Ba Ria - Vung Tau provincial Military Command, its chief Senior Colonel Nguyen Tam Hung emphasized the importance of planting trees to beautify barracks, create shade for troops during their break-time, contributing to improving troops’ living standard. According to Colonel Hung, this year, the regiment plans to build 3,500 trees. The unit will study to plant fruit and shade trees in the coming time. Apart from planting trees, the unit has over the past time joined hands in taking care of and protecting 570 hectares of local forests, and actively participated in local forest fire prevention and control. The same day, in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, the Naval Region 2 Command and its affiliates launched the tree-planting ceremony. Senior Captain Dinh Van Thang, Second-in-Command of the Naval Region 2 Command, in his speech, emphasized the need to take care of, and develop a system of green trees and build green, … [Read more...] about Military units launch tree-planting in tribute to Uncle Ho

Experts at the workshop. — Photohanoimoi.com.vn Recognising that cyberattacks targeting the ICT supply chain are increasing, experts said that organisations in Việt Nam needed to be prepared to respond by sharing and updating knowledge about this form of attack. The Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications and the security firm Kaspersky co-organised a workshop titled “ICT Supply Chain Cyber Resilience” in Hà Nội on Thursday. The workshop aimed to support and prepare the country to respond to cyberattacks on the ICT supply chain. “Cyberattacks on the supply chain have grown strongly during the COVID-19 pandemic period and are expected to increase in the near future as well as the appearance of organisations and enterprises providing cyber attack weapons,” said Nguyễn Thành Phúc, director of the Authority of Information Security. “Therefore, sharing and updating knowledge related to this type of attack will help organisations … [Read more...] about Vietnamese businesses need preparation to respond to cyberattacks on ICT supply chain

Thailand secure their place in the final by defeating Indonesia 1-0 in an intense match on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand ’s U23 team has been awarded a bonus after making it to the final of the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ), said Nualphan Lamsam, manager of the men's U23 team of Thailand. Thailand secured their place in the final by defeating Indonesia 1-0 in an intense match on May 19. The team will play U23 Vietnam who also secured a 1-0 victory over Malaysia. Nualphan said Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn watched the match at Thien Truong Stadium. Impressed with their efforts, he decided to award 1 million THB (about 29,000 USD) as a bonus. Earlier, Nualphan pledged to give a 5-million THB bonus to players if they win the gold at the Games, which does not include a bonus from the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). According to SAT, athletes who win gold, silver and bronze medals at SEA Games 31 will be … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: U23 Thailand receive big bonus after beating Indonesia

Forty doctors and nurses of the participating units offered free medical examination, health counseling, and medicines for more than 660 local people. In addition, medical staff worked with the local health sector to disseminate information about healthy lifestyle among local people. Along with health check-ups, Defense-Economic Unit 379 presented 300 gifts, valued at VND 20 million, to policy families and needy households in its stationed area. These practical activities aimed to mark the 132nd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and help local people stabilize their life, contributing to consolidating the people’s trust in the local authorities and firmly safeguarding political security in border areas. On the occasion, Defense-Economic Unit 379 opened a military-civilian medical examination and treatment area in Si Pha Phin commune, Nam Po district, Dien Bien province. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Defense – Economic Unit 379 provides free health examination and medicines

VN dominate League of Legends, Arena of Valor groups Duyên defends title, set weightlifting record Thais dominate women’s table tennis Loan wins gold in standard Chinese chess Tiến Minh makes men's badminton semi Malaysia won the men's team kumite gold medal on May 20. Thestar/ANN Photo Thanh Hà Malaysia hit their target of 36 gold medals at the Games, with the latest coming from the national karate team. The men's karate trio of R. Sharmendran, Prem Kumar and H. Sureeya Sankar won the kumite team gold for Malaysia with a 3-0 win over Indonesia in Ninh Bình Province on May 20. Malaysia entered the final after beating Laos 2-0 and Việt Nam 3-0. The karate team will return home with four gold medals, matching their previous achievement in the Philippines in 2019. Thailand and Việt Nam shared third position. In the women's pool, Việt Nam's quartet Hồ Thị Thu Hiền, Hoàng Thị Mỹ Tâm, Nguyễn Thị Ngoan and Trang Cẩm Lành claimed gold after beating … [Read more...] about Malaysia bring home karate gold in kumite

Suthasini Sawettabut of Thailand after her victory in the semifinal (Photo: VNA) Hai Duong (VNA) - Suthasini Sawettabut and Orawan Paranang of Thailand won their semi-final matches of the SEA Games 31 women's table tennis single event on March 20 to enter the upcoming final. In her match, Suthasini won 4-0 against Ho Ying of Malaysia. Meanwhile, Orawan secured the last ticket to the final by defeating Zeng Jian of Singapore 4-3. On the afternoon of May 20, in the men’s single event, Vietnam ese players Nguyen Anh Tu and Nguyen Duc Tuan are scheduled play semi-finals against their rivals from Thailand and Singapore. In the semi-finals and finals of the men's singles and women's singles, athletes are set to compete in seven sets. A player winning four out of the seven will win the match./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thai players advance to women’s table tennis final

The first gold was seized by Tran Quoc Cuong, Phan Cong Minh and Pham Quang Huy, who took the first place in the men's 10m air pistol team event, with 1,713 points. Their Indonesian and Thai opponents obtained the silver and bronze medals with 1,708 and 1,695 points, respectively. Cuong, the most experienced shooter of Vietnam, also brought home a silver medal on the day for his performance in the men’s 10m air pistol, with Wong Guanjie Johnathan of Malaysia bagging gold and Prabowo Muhammad Iqbal Raia of Indonesia securing the bronze medal. The Vietnamese shooting squad has so far earned four gold and three silver medals, ranking just behind Indonesia in the tally. * Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) artists won additional two gold medals on May 19 – the second competition day of Vovinam at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). In the men’s 60kg combat event, Nguyen Thanh Liem knocked out his Cambodian rival Eh Ammarin Phouthong to pocket the gold medal. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: More golds for Vietnam

Walking streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake are often full of people at the weekend. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội will ban pets from the walking zone surrounding Hoàn Kiếm Lake from May 27. Under the decision issued by the municipal People's Committee on regulations about the operation of the pedestrian areas, people will not be allowed to take their pets to the region, except when getting permission from authorities. Organisations and individuals will not be allowed to park vehicles in the area, except for wheelchairs of people with disabilities and cars of officers on duty, such as for ensuring public order and security, fire fighting and waste collection. Illegal gatherings and marches, gambling, motorbike/car racing, and activities causing public disorder will not be allowed. The ban is also applied to swimming and fishing in Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Vendors are prohibited from the pedestrian areas. People must get permission when using speakers, radios and drums on pedestrian … [Read more...] about Hà Nội bans pets from Hoàn Kiếm walking zone from May 27