Childrens right

The Vietnamese delegation at the UN Human Rights Council's 50th regular session in Geneva (Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam took part in several activities held at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 28 to share its efforts, achievements and commitment to human rights in responding to climate change, preserving national identity, and ensuring the freedom of religion and belief . Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC)’s debate on climate change impacts on vulnerable groups, Assistant to Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese delegation to the HRC’s 50th regular session, said climate change is posing challenges to communities, countries and all people, especially vulnerable groups. The international community should step up commitments on climate change response, enhance adaptation and mitigation efforts, and increase support for developing countries in terms of finance, technology and capacity building, he said. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares efforts on human rights

Two of three siblings died from poisoning after they cooked and ate strange things suspected to be toad skin and eggs that they found outside in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, earlier this week, the Vietnam News Agency reported. On Wednesday, local authorities in Quang Tri’s Dakrong District visited and paid condolences to the family of the two victims – eight-year-old N.L. and two-year-old H.D. L., D., and their sibling went outside on Tuesday afternoon while their parents were away and are suspected to have collected toad skin and eggs. The children then cooked with the unknown ingredients before L. and D. ate them and started displaying signs of poisoning. The other sibling did not eat the strange food. Local people discovered the incident at 5:00 pm the same day and rushed L. and D. to the hospital, but it was too late. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Children die after eating suspected toad skin, eggs in central Vietnam

This was part of the voluntary initiatives the company holds on an annual basis with active participation from members and employees to provide practical support and care for children in need. Accordingly, Herbalife volunteers visited and talked to the children, encouraged them to exercise and participate in physical group activities to stay healthy, and gave them books, school stationery , and other nice gifts. Mr. Le Trung Thuc , Director of Nghe An Social Activities Center , said: “I would like to express my deep gratitude towards Herbalife Vietnam for giving valuable help to the disadvantaged children of the Center on International Children's Day. In addition to enabling the children to access delicious and nutritious meals every day, Herbalife Vietnam's encouragement and care for the children on these special occasions brings them joy and happiness.” Ms. Doan Le Phong, Vice President of Women’s Charity Association of HCMC (WOCA) , said: “Over the past few … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam organizes International Children’s Day

Mô Choosing textbooks for children in Hai An Bookstore in District 1 of HCMCảnh This situation is common in many schools around HCMC. Although teachers have said that the school does not force its students to buy workbooks, many parents admitted they do not know which items are compulsory, so it is safer to buy all in case their children need them. Some bookstores in HCMC separate the pack for formal textbooks from that for workbooks, and they even offer individual books for sale. But others compile these books into one large pack and force people to buy all, even with a discount of 5 percent. Parents, who are usually uncertain of which books are necessary, decide to buy all of them for fear that when they truly need the books, they cannot find these books for sale anymore. Receiving the report on several schools selling textbooks with workbooks and learning tools, Head of Binh Tan District Education and Training Division Ngo Van Tuyen responded that the registration form … [Read more...] about Parents faced with financial burden on textbook purchasing for new school year

Before today's trading session, investors received the news that the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) had recently consulted on a draft regulation on clearing and payment of securities transactions under the direction of adjusting the payment time for completing the T+2 settlement cycle of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. One of the essential contents of this draft is the adjustment of the time for securities settlement and clearing banks to complete payment from 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. to from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on the trade date plus two days (T+2). With this new regulation, investors can trade right in the afternoon trading session of T+2. According to the draft, the money for securities transactions will be transferred to investors' accounts one day earlier than the old regulations. Therefore, investors can use the money to buy securities right in the afternoon trading session of T+2 instead of having to advance money as before. The new regulation on clearing … [Read more...] about Securities stocks strengthen after draft on T+2 settlement cycle

The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic Partnership. Through meetings and working sessions with the U.K.’s authorities, businesses and the Vietnamese community in the U.K., Vietnam expects to attract more resources serving its post-pandemic socio-economic development. During his visit, N.A. Chairman Hue will hold talks with McFall and Hoyle, and have meetings with other high-ranking officials of the U.K. government and parliament; and representatives from the business community and major economic, finance and education corporations of the European nation. The visit is expected to contribute to further strengthening the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic Partnership in various fields and at all levels, promoting cooperation between the two countries’ legislative bodies; and expanding cooperation in potential fields such economy, trade - investment, finance - banking, … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman begins official visit to U.K.

Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the U.K. ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also members of the government, including the Deputy Prime Minister and the Home Secretary. Therefore, the visit is not only official but also practical. According to David, for a number of years, there has been relations between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the British Parliament, but this relationship has seen a formalization over last few years, particularly with the British Inter-parliamentary union's visit to Vietnam in October 2018. He said the visit, led by … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s U.K. visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair

Participants at the dialogue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”, drawing more than 150 direct and 100 online participants, including 15 speakers from 14 countries and territories, and representatives from the UN. Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation: experts

The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership. The focus of the visit is to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and speed up the development of legal policies for economic cooperation between the two countries through the parliamentary channel, towards effectively implementing the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Right after his arrival, the Vietnamese top legislator had a meeting with officials and staff from the Vietnamese Embassy, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the UK. He suggested Vietnamese associations and organisations in the UK continue to play an important role in building an increasingly stable and developing community, becoming a solid bridge for the Vietnam-Vietnam strategic partnership. The legislator expressed his hope that the network of Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the UK will continue … [Read more...] about Legislative leader pays official visit to UK

Yechury spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements under the leadership of the CPV, and its experience in building the organization and political system and ensuring social equality. He said the CPI-M is currently prioritizing enhancing democracy and promoting social equality and progress. Voicing his concern over the adverse impacts of COVID-19 and the rise of the far right and extremism, he said as countries are facing various challenges today, it is important for communist parties all over the world to unite and cooperate with each other. He expected the CPV and the CPI-M to further strengthen ties in the coming years through delegate exchanges and sharing of information and experience. Thuong, for his part, congratulated the CPI-M on the success of its 23rd national congress and Yechury on being re-elected as Secretary General. Affirming that the CPV treasures friendly relations with communist and left-wing parties globally, particularly the CPI-M, Thuong agreed to step up … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Indian Communist Parties seek stronger ties