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A ceremony took place in Hanoi on Thursday to mark the 50th establishment anniversary of the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) and the 35th anniversary of the joint operation to search for U.S. soldiers who were reported missing in action (MIA) during the Vietnam War. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said VNOSMP has been fulfilling its assigned political missions, contributing to the healing of the wounds of war as well as to the normalization and promotion of the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past decades. With the relentless efforts of the two sides, the Vietnam - U.S. MIA cooperation will continue to achieve positive outcomes and fulfill its humanitarian mission, helping to lift the Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership to a new height, Ngoc stated. Vietnam established the VNOSMP in March 1973, not long after the signing of the Paris Agreement, with the goal of searching for Americans missing during the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons celebrates 50th founding anniversary

Thanh Thanh Dat MDF Joint Stock Company, Ha Tinh Province. The export of timber and wood products, after many years of rapid increases, dropped significantly from the beginning of this year. — VNA/VNS Photo Vu Quang Timber enterprises were calling for support in terms of market information, requirements and consumer tastes to cope with declining exports which were pushing them into many difficulties from the beginning of this year. The export of timber and wood products, after many years of rapid increases, dropped significantly from the beginning of this year. Statistics of Viet Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Viforest) showed that wood exports were estimated at US$4.7 billion in January – May, falling by nearly 30 per cent against the same period last year. Viforest’s president Do Xuan Lap said that wood companies were struggling with exports due to falling demand in major markets, such as the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, the UK and the Europe Union. … [Read more...] about Firms call for support as wood exports slump

Consumers in Hanoi will have access to a wide range of products under the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) program at the fair. More than 1,000 OCOP and agricultural products, local specialties and processed food are on display at the Hanoi Agriculture Fair 2023, which runs until June 11 at AEON MALL Ha Dong. Local consumers are shopping at the fair. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times The four-day event attracted 70 OCOP manufacturers from 20 provinces and cities nationwide. Speaking at the fair's opening ceremony on June 8, Nguyen Anh Duong, Director of the Hanoi Trade, Tourism, Investment Promotion Center (HPA), said the event is an important trade promotion activity to effectively boost local brands and business cooperation, reaffirming close partnership between the city and AEON Group in helping local suppliers introduce quality products to consumers. "We hope that local businesses will have the opportunity to access AEON’s retail sales and … [Read more...] about Hanoi Agriculture Fair 2023 promotes over 1,000 OCOP products

The move boosts innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and recycling and to unlock new sources of sustainable financing. A new task force was launched by the Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) launched to promote innovation and catalyze investment in effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and pollution in Vietnam. In collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi and its Commercial Section - Innovation Norway, the Task Force held its first meeting to discuss new technologies for Deposit Return Systems (DRS). The NPAP Innovation and Financing Task Force -- co-chaired by the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Natural Science and Environment (MONRE) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste – brings together government agencies and domestic and international enterprises and organizations to boost innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and … [Read more...] about New task force promotes innovation, financing for plastic waste reduction in Vietnam

The annual event, held by the Spouses of Delegates of Member States, aims to strengthen ties between member countries and raise funds to support the U.N.’s activities and humanitarian projects. This year's bazaar saw nearly 100 booths showcasing handicraft products and traditional cuisines of U.N. member countries. The Vietnamese mission brought ceramic, lacquer, brocade and silk products to the event, along with traditional dishes like spring rolls, banh ran vung (sesame donut), che dau xanh cot dua (sweet green bean soup with coconut milk), and iced milk coffee to the event. According to Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the U.N., joining the event will help promote the good values of the country and people of Vietnam to the international community, especially the diplomatic missions in New York. It will contribute to making practical contribution to the U.N.'s humanitarian goals and efforts, he said. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 2023 U.N. International Bazaar

In the first quarter the industrial property occupancy rate in the south declined by 8 percentage points year-on-year, according to real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield. The rates declined by 11 and 9 percentage points for ready-built factories and warehouses, it added. Another consultancy, JLL, said there are signs that the southern industrial property market is going into a short-term low demand period since exports are down. The Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS) said the market is suffering due to delays in clearing lands for many projects. The lack of accommodation for workers at industrial zones is also a weak spot, it added. With dwindling global economic prospects, foreign investors are keeping away. In the first five months of 2023 foreign direct investment pledge in Vietnam was 7% lower at $10.86 billion. VARS said it is vital that investors are aware of the government’s policies to be able to invest optimally. Industrial land development … [Read more...] about Industrial property market slumps on economic woes

In a directive released Thursday on electricity saving, he warns that the power situation is challenging now and will remain so in the coming years with demand increasing. Economical and efficient use of electricity is the solution to ensuring energy security, the directive says. People should use energy-efficient electrical equipment, switch off electrical devices when leaving the room, only use air conditioners when absolutely necessary but setting them at not less than 26 degrees Celsius. People should avoid using incandescent light bulbs and install rooftop solar power systems. The country should reduce electricity use by 2% a year and power losses in transmission lines to less than 6% by 2025. By 2030 at least 50% of all office and residential buildings should use rooftop solar power. Only LED bulbs should be used in street lights by 2025. To achieve the goals, government agencies must coordinate with local power companies to develop electricity saving plans and … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM exhorts nation to save power

Several hydropower plants in the northern region have suspended generating electricity due to the shortage of water amid massive power outages. The water level at the Thac Ba Reservoir has gone below the dead level Seven large dams in the north including Son La, Lai Chau, Huoi Quang, Thac Ba, Tuyen Quang, Ban Ve and Hua Na had reached dead storage levels, forcing them to suspend generating power. Only Hoa Binh hydropower dam has water and could maintain power generation until June 13, said Tran Viet Hoa, director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. “The electricity supply situation in the north is facing major challenges because hydroelectricity accounts 43.6 percent of output,” he said at a meeting on Wednesday. As of Tuesday, available capacity of hydroelectricity reached 3,110 MW, only 23.70 percent of installed capacity. The total available capacity of the northern power network is 17,500-17,900 MW, or just … [Read more...] about Hydropower plants stop electricity generation due to lack of water

Trucks run through Huu Nghi Border Gate. — VNA/VNS Photo The northern border province of Lang Son has sped up customs clearance for import/export activities at two border gates of Huu Nghi and Tan Thanh. Currently, Huu Nghi Border Gate handles customs clearance for about 750 vehicles per day, while its area for those carrying imports/exports can accommodate about 450 vehicles. So, vehicles are directed to non-tariff areas which have room for about 800 to 1,000. Meanwhile, from May 26 to June 5, over 630 trucks carrying durian to China went through the Tan Thanh Border Gate. On average, the border gate provides customs clearance for 300 vehicles per day while it can deal with about 1,100-1,200 at maximum. If the vehicles carrying agricultural products and fruits exceed the capacity, they will be directed to a non-tariff area that can deal with about 100. It is forecast that the demand for goods trading through Huu Nghi and Tan Thanh border gates will increase sharply as Viet … [Read more...] about Lang Son’s border gates speed up customs clearance

Visitors look for potential partners in the Korea Content Village stall in Telefilm 2023. — VNS Photo Hong Linh The International Exhibition of Products, Telecommunications Services, Information Technology and Communications (ICTComm) and the International Exhibition of Film and Television Technology (Telefilm 2023) were held together at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre on June 8. The eighth ICTComm has attracted more than 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories such as the United States, India, Poland, and China. It displayed the latest telecom products and services, and information and communication technologies, including EduTech, Fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), games, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) technology, and others. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong said that ICTomm expos can be a favorable and efficient environment for businesses to promote and connect. Fibre … [Read more...] about Telecom, TV technology expos launch