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Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) – Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) has greatly contributed to Vietnam’s cause of socio-economic development, poverty reduction and infrastructure building over the past 30 years, said Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu. Vu made the remark during a reception on March 24 for Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure in Vietnam and introduce his successor Sugano Yuichi. The Deputy FM thanked the JICA Vietnam Office and Shimizu himself for their role in coordinating projects funded by ODA of the Japanese Government in Vietnam, as well as their cooperation with Vietnamese agencies in pushing ahead important joint projects of the two countries. He pledged that the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry is always ready to work with the Japanese side for the smooth … [Read more...] about Japanese ODA contributes greatly to Vietnam’s development: Deputy Foreign Minister

The three projects are located at prime locations on Hung Vuong Street in Hai Chau District, about 400 meters from the Han River. They are the Da Nang Center project (No. 1), Diamond Square project (No. 2), and the Golden Square commercial complex, office, hotel, and luxury apartment project (No. 3). The Da Nang Center project, invested in by Vu Chau Long Real Estate, covers an area of ​​​​more than 7,800 square meters and has a total capital of nearly VND500 billion ($21.25 million). When construction started in March 2008, the project was advertised as high-rise apartment buildings, a high-class standard commercial center, and a five-star hotel and conference center. However, no development has been going on and rainwater has turned the project area into a pond. With its northern façade bordering a residential area, part of the project has now been turned into a landfill as locals arbitrarily throw trash … [Read more...] about Abandoned projects result in prime land waste in Da Nang

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (L) and Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh had a working session with Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong on March 24 to discuss measures to further step up labour cooperation between the two countries. The Vietnamese diplomat briefed on economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand, saying that Thai businesses highly value business opportunities in Vietnam and want to expand their investment in the country. Many Thai corporations have invested in Vietnam with large-scale projects, using many Vietnamese workers, he said, adding that the Vietnamese Government always creates favourable conditions for Thai labourers to work in the country. He thanked the Thai Government for supporting legal workers from Vietnamm in the past time, and suggested the Thai side consider adding more industries for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Thailand eye stronger labour cooperation

Delegates at the first ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting – ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators Council Leaders Retreat (1st ADGSOM-ATRC Leaders’ Retreat) (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) - The First ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting and ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (ADGSOM – ATRC) Leaders’ Retreat in 2023 took place on March 20-21 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was chaired by the Philippines as ADGSOM Chair for 2023. The meeting discussed the outcomes and follow-up actions from the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) held from February 6-10 in Boracay, the Philippines. Taking a multi-faceted approach that considers the economic, social, and environmental dimension of digitalisation and digital technologies, the meeting recognised the urgent need for collaboration and synergy among the ASEAN member states to achieve a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient digital future. With the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 … [Read more...] about ASEAN bolsters digital collaboration

Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana.(Photo: nationthailand.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Cabinet has acknowledged the progress made in promoting Thailand’s image through the use of "soft power" in the entertainment industry, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana. The government aims to promote economic development through the entertainment industry, encouraging the sales of Thai goods and services while motivating entrepreneurs through tax measures. As part of this effort, the Cabinet has appointed a committee to study and develop policies, plans and strategies for the purpose of supporting and improving the nation’s soft power through the industry. Additionally, the committee will offer tax deductions or financial incentives to motivate private entrepreneurs in the manufacturing, service, and production sectors to promote Thai products and services. The committee will propose several draft plans to the Cabinet for approval. The … [Read more...] about Cabinet recognises progress in promoting Thai soft power