As one of the three keynote speakers at the summit's opening, the Vice President noted that the world is facing unprecedented instability due to the double impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts, which directly affect interests and livelihoods of women in many countries and regions. However, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities given the context that the post-pandemic world is rapidly recovering with many positive trends in sustainable development, green and inclusive growth, digital transformation, public-private partnership, social security and education reform having created new economic opportunities for women, she said. Therefore, Vice President Xuan called for bolstering the voice and participation of women in legislative and executive bodies, and the planning and implementation of development policies. She proposed enhancing women's economic empowerment through frameworks and policies that facilitate women’s entrepreneurship and access to finance and … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes solutions to optimize women’s potential in making socio-economic recovery policy
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Vice President meets Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the meeting in Bangkok on June 24 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok on June 24, affirming that Thailand is always one of the leading partners of Vietnam in the region. At the meeting, the two sides shared the view that the Vietnam - Thailand enhanced strategic partnership has been thriving in all areas, with growing political trust, rising trade and investment, vibrant cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and expanding locality-to-locality ties. They agreed to increase all-level mutual visits and develop bilateral trade in a balanced and win-win manner to reach 25 billion USD by 2025. The teaching of Thai and Vietnamese languages in each other’s countries will continue to be encouraged, and Vietnam’s cultural and historical values in Thailand upheld, while locality-to-locality and … [Read more...] about Vice President meets Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok
Vice President Xuân meets Thai Prime Minister Prayut in Bangkok
Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân (left) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok had talks in Bangkok on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo Ngọc Quang BANGKOK — Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok on Friday, affirming that Thailand is always one of the leading partners of Việt Nam in the region. At the meeting, the two sides shared the view that the Việt Nam - Thailand enhanced strategic partnership had been thriving in all areas, with growing political trust, rising trade and investment, vibrant cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and expanding locality-to-locality ties. They agreed to increase all-level mutual visits and develop bilateral trade in a balanced and win-win manner to reach US$25 billion by 2025. The teaching of Thai and Vietnamese languages in each other’s countries would continue to be encouraged, and Việt Nam’s cultural and historical values in Thailand upheld, while locality-to-locality and … [Read more...] about Vice President Xuân meets Thai Prime Minister Prayut in Bangkok
VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Jujitsu Đào Hồng Sơn of Việt Nam wins a gold from the Jujitsu World Cup Beach 2022 on June 23 in Thailand. Photo from Đào Hồng Sơn Facebook HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won four golds on the first day of competition at the Jujitsu International Federation World Cup Beach 2022, on June 23 on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. SEA Games champion Đào Hồng Sơn made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Sơn posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phùng Thị Huệ secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoàng Thị Nhật Quế won the women's U70kg class and Phạm Trí Dũng topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Phạm Lê Hoàng Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team events. Việt … [Read more...] about VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Shares close the week in negative zone
PV Gas's Cà Mau facility. GAS lost almost half of its gain on Thursday, down 2.4 per cent yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng HÀ NỘI — Shares lost rising momentum in the last trading minutes on Friday as divergence continued to expand to the whole market. The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange slid back to the negative territory after a brief rise on Thursday, down 0.29 per cent to close the week at 1,185.48 points. It gained 1.7 per cent on Thursday after four straight declining sessions. Divergence occurred in almost all groups of stocks, from finance to real estate, even to energy and chemicals. According to analysts, in the context of poor liquidity, supply and demand for stocks can change erratically, so it is difficult for the whole industry to follow the same direction. Overall, the gainers slightly outnumbered the losers by 244-239 while 91 closed flat. In the energy sector, PV Gas (GAS) lost almost half of its gain on Thursday, down 2.4 per cent; … [Read more...] about Shares close the week in negative zone
Shares close the week in negative zone on low liquidity
PV Gas's Ca Mau facility. GAS lost almost half of its gain on Thursday, down 2.4 per cent yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hung Shares lost rising momentum in the last trading minutes on Friday as divergence continued to expand to the whole market. The VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange slid back to the negative territory after a brief rise on Thursday, down 0.29 per cent to close the week at 1,185.48 points. It gained 1.7 per cent on Thursday after four straight declining sessions. Divergence occurred in almost all groups of stocks, from finance to real estate, even to energy and chemicals. According to analysts, in the context of poor liquidity, supply and demand for stocks can change erratically, so it is difficult for the whole industry to follow the same direction. Overall, the gainers slightly outnumbered the losers by 244-239 while 91 closed flat. In the energy sector, PV Gas (GAS) lost almost half of its gain on Thursday, down 2.4 per cent; Petrolimex (POW) … [Read more...] about Shares close the week in negative zone on low liquidity
☀️ Morning digest on June 24
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. In their messages, the Vietnamese leaders noted with satisfaction that despite numerous challenges, ups and downs in history, the Vietnamese and Cambodian peoples have always stood side by side and supported each other in the struggles for national liberation in the past as well as in each country’s national development at present, which is a priceless asset that the two countries’ leaders and peoples need to continue nurturing. Read full story Read full story Explaining the drug and medical supply shortages in some localities and central-level hospitals, the Ministry of Health (MoH) pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic, whose serious impacts in 2020 and 2021 led to the scarcity of materials for production and surged prices and subsequently made it more difficult to purchase medicine and medical supplies. Read full story Read full story Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 24
Anh Thư wins first international badminton title at Croatia Open
Badminton Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam (centre) on the top podium of the Croatia Open on June 23. VNS Photo Phúc Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam secured a gold medal in the Croatia Open badminton tournament on June 23 in Dubrovnik. Thư defeated Saloni Samirbhai Mehta of Hong Kong 21-9, 16-21, 21-14 in the women's singles final. It is the first international title for the 21-year-old, who is believed to be Việt Nam's badminton future. Jaymie Laurens and Sin Yan Happy Lo shared third place. On the men's singles side, Nguyễn Hải Đăng took silver after losing 15-21, 21-16, 18-21 to Malaysian Hoh Justin in the 80-minute final. Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong and Cholan Kayan of England took third. VNS … [Read more...] about Anh Thư wins first international badminton title at Croatia Open