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The 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop: Marine Warriors kicked off on Friday in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. Delegates to the opening ceremony of the workshop. US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham, Standing Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang joined the opening ceremony to welcome 100 young Southeast Asian leaders from 10 ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste. This year’s YSEALI Regional Workshop brings together youth from all ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste between the ages of 18 and 25 to Nha Trang from December 1-6. The participants were selected among 1,300 applicants for their dedication to community, volunteerism, and strong leadership skills. Fifteen youth from across Vietnam participated in the workshop. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the YSEALI regional workshop, US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham noted: “Looking out at the beautiful waters off of Nha … [Read more...] about Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative regional workshop kicks off in Nha Trang

The award bagged by KONE Vietnam, the local entity of Finland-based world’s leading enterprise in the elevator and escalator industry, recognising the company's efforts towards being a trusted partner for developing smart and sustainable cities. Representative of KONE Vietnam receiving the Smart City Award 2022 Its KONE DX class elevator has been featured in “Solution for smart building / apartment” category and KONE is the first and only FDI company named for this award. With the goal of optimising the project's functions, investors are increasingly interested in installing high-quality, smart elevators. In Vietnam, KONE is one of the leading elevator suppliers, prominent with premier projects such as InterContinental Grand Ho Tram, Le Meridien Saigon, JW Marriott Hanoi, InterContinental Nha Trang, Pullman Phu Quoc, Masteri Centre Point, Lotte Mall Hanoi, WINK Hotels, GO! supermarket chains, among others. The "Smart City Award 2022” is a worthy recognition for … [Read more...] about KONE Vietnam shines at Smart City Award 2022

On the afternoon of December 2, Mr. Dang Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of the Office of the Commanding Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of Thua Thien - Hue Province, said that from the morning of December 2, moderate to heavy rain occurred in the province. In Phu Loc District alone, there were heavy and torrential rains, especially in the area of Bach Ma Mountain, it rained heavily with rainfall of 80mm from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the same day. National Highway 1A, the section through Loc Tri Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien - Hue Province, is flooded on December 2. (Photo: SGGP) Heavy rains plus water from the upstream of Bach Ma National Park flowed downstream quickly, causing flooding on National Highway 1A, the section through Loc Tri Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien - Hue Province, making it difficult for people and vehicles to participate in traffic. Flooding causes traffic jam on National Highway 1A on December 2. (Photo: … [Read more...] about Heavy rains cause traffic congestion on National Highway 1A in Thua Thien – Hue

Opening new stores under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program has created favorable conditions for businesses to introduce OCOP products to consumers and visitors. Hanoi, with the latest opening of OCOP's Bac Tu Liem district store, has brought the total number of OCOP showrooms, located in 26 districts and cities, to 65 as of December 1. Delegates attend the opening ceremony of the OCOP showroom in Bac Tu Liem District. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times On December 1, Hanoi authorities opened an OCOP store at 202 Ho Tung Mau Street, managed by the Hanoi Agricultural Development & Investment Co.Ltd. The store is expected to sell OCOP processed food and clean agricultural products of Bac Tu Liem District and others districts. Speaking at the opening ceremony, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Nguyen The Hiep said that since the beginning of the year so far, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade and district … [Read more...] about Hanoi opens 65 OCOP showrooms this year

Hanoi aims to end the year with a high disbursement rate of public funds, seen as a critical task for overall socio-economic development efforts. All departments, units, and localities in Hanoi are expected to take drastic actions to accelerate the disbursement progress of public funds, as the results are seen as a key factor in evaluating the capability of senior officials and collective groups. Overview of the meeting. Photo: The Hanoi Times Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh gave the remarks during a conference held today [December 2], discussing solutions to improve the progress of public projects. Data from the municipal Department of Planning and Investment revealed as of November 28, Hanoi disbursed around VND25 trillion (US$1.02 billion), or 49% of the year's target. Of the total, VND7.66 trillion ($314.4 million) was from city-level projects, or 35.4% of the yearly plan, and VND17.3 trillion ($710 million) was from district-level … [Read more...] about Hanoi mayor urges drastic actions to lift public investment performance

Hanoi has approved a year-long pilot bike rental service programme in Hoan Kiem, Tay Ho, Dong Da, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, and Thanh Xuan districts. Hanoi to pilot bike rental service in six urban districts Hanoi People's Committee has asked the Transport Department and authorities in these six districts to prepare for the implementation of the pilot programme before December 15. During the pilot programme, a total of 1,000 bicycles, half of which are electric, will be put into operation at 94 rental spots. The project will cost around VND30.2 billion (USD1.21 million). The cost for each 30-minute use is VND5,000 (USD0.20) for a regular bicycle and VND10,000 (USD0.40) for an electric bike. The cost for the whole day will be VND60,000 (USD2.40) and VND120,000 (USD4.80), respectively. Monthly and yearly tickets will be available. Rentals can be paid through bank transfer and e-wallet. During the pilot period, Tri Nam Group, the investor of the project, … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pilot bike rental service in six urban districts

Joint efforts over 60 years have placed Cuc Phuong National Park among the leading natural reserves and the candidate site for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List. Cuc Phuong National Park, the first of its kind in Vietnam, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment today [December 2], one of the most important sites for biodiversity and eco-tourism in the 42% forested Southeast Asian country. Vietnam’s oldest national park with more than 22,000ha has inspired the world with the values of nature, of an intact jungle, and conveyed a message of animal rescue and forest stewardship. Nguyen Minh Chinh (3rd left) , Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, in the release of animals at the park. Photo: Bao Ninh Binh Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, said Cuc Phuong had been the prototype of the establishment of 33 other national parks nationwide since its establishment in 1962. He said the success … [Read more...] about Cuc Phuong National Park: Typical model for conservation in Vietnam

The project is expected to help people exercise and protect the environment. The Hanoi People's Committee on December 1 approved a pilot bike-sharing service in six metropolitan districts, according to the municipal Department of Transport. Under the plan, the public bicycle-sharing service will be provided over 12 months in the six districts of Hoan Kiem, Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, and Tay Ho. Ninety-four bicycle racks and 1,000 bicycles, half electric, will be put into operation. The total cost is estimated at VND30.2 billion (US$1.21 million). Ba Dinh District will receive 340 bicycles and Dong Da District 100. The rest will be distributed among Tay Ho, Hoan Kiem, Thanh Xuan, and Hai Ba Trung. The cost for each 30-minute ride is VND5,000 ($0.2) for a pedal bike and VND10,000 ($0.4) for an electric one. Full-day rentals will be VND60,000 ($2.4) and VND120,000 ($4.8). Monthly and annual tickets will also be available for commuters, who can pay by bank … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pilot public bicycle-sharing service in six metropolitan districts

A scene in the ballet, “Nutcracker” performed by the HBSO The ballet is choreographed by Norwegian choreographer Johanne Jakhalin Constant and will be performed by People’s Artists Dam Duc Nhuan and Ho Phi Diep, dancers Nguyen Thu Trang, Do Hoang Khang Ninh, Thach Hieu Lang and artists of the HBSO under the baton of conductor, People’s Artist Tran Vuong Thach The musical performance “Nutcracker” is based on the fairy tale “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written by E.T.A Hoffman. Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky turned the story into a ballet, which became one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions, perhaps the most popular ballet in the world. It is the most awaited ballet during the Christmas season and New Year. Music lovers will have a chance to enjoy a full classical ballet which is meticulously prepared in terms of performance as well as costumes, and scenery. The ballet will bring great moments and fun not only for children but also for the audience who … [Read more...] about HBSO to perform Tchaikovsky’s popular Christmas ballet

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has inscribed the art of pottery making of the Cham people on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The Vietnamese delegation at the ceremony. The decision was made at the ongoing 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage taking place in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, from November 28 to December 3. Addressing the announcement ceremony on November 29 (local time), Le Thi Thu Hien, director of the Department of Cultural Heritage, thanked UNESCO for the recognition, and affirmed that the government and especially the Cham community in Vietnam are committed to doing their best to safeguard this precious heritage. The art of pottery making of the Cham people is Vietnam’s 15th intangible cultural heritage inscribed by UNESCO, and also the fourth UNESCO title Vietnam has won this … [Read more...] about UNESCO honours Vietnam’s art of pottery making of Cham people