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A vessel of the Vietnam Coast Guard. The country's defence industry has built many modern multi-purpose vessels highly valued by international experts. (Source: People's Army Newspaper) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang chaired a meeting with the General Department of Defence Industry on February 3, asking for effective implementation of cooperation agreements on the field with other countries. This is among the tasks set by Minister Giang, who is also a Politburo member and Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission, for the general department in 2023. He requested it coordinate closely with agencies and units within and outside the army to develop and manufacture products that effectively serve both the national economy and military - defence duties, boost digital transformation, build brands for products and businesses of the defence industry, strengthen partnerships with international partners, and fruitfully hold trade promotion … [Read more...] about Minister requests fruitful cooperation in defence industry with other countries

The Deputy Minister of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hopes Vietnam will soon welcome ASEAN delegations to attend major tourism events in Vietnam this year. In 2023, ASEAN member countries will enhance the promotion of tourism projects, further facilitate the connection between   ASEAN destinations, and strengthen joint promotion activities in key markets and within ASEAN. Deputy Minister of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) Doan Van Viet gave his proposal at the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers, which is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2023). Ministers of ASEAN member countries attend the event. Photos: TITC MOCST’s Deputy Minister Doan Van Viet hoped that ASEAN members would soon remove entry requirements related to Covid-19. He said  Vietnam  welcomes ASEAN delegations to attend major tourism events in Vietnam this year, including the VITM … [Read more...] about ASEAN strengthens joint promotion activities for tourism recovery

An art performance to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2023) (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - Pasaxon (The People), the official newspaper of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, ran an article on February 3 on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The article wrote every time when spring comes, in the jubilant atmosphere of the Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese people joyfully welcome the founding day of the CPV. Over the past 93 springs, the CPV has led its people to fight foreign invaders, gain independence and reunify the country, as well as in nation building and development, contributing to bringing a prosperous and happy life to the people. Under the leadership of the Party, Vietnam has developed from a poor and backward country, and a colonised country to a developing country with middle income; and its role, position and reputation are increasingly … [Read more...] about Lao newspaper praises Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership role

Tourism is expected to label ASEAN as stable, peaceful, dignified, upholding human values, and able to support world economic stability. In 2023, ASEAN member states will enhance the promotion of tourism projects, further facilitate the connection between ASEAN destinations, and strengthen joint promotion activities in key markets and within the region. Deputy Minister of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) Doan Van Viet gave the proposal at the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers, which is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2023). ASEAN ministers attend the event. Photos: TITC MOCST’s Deputy Minister Doan Van Viet hoped that ASEAN members would soon remove entry requirements related to Covid-19. He said Vietnam welcomes ASEAN delegations to attend major tourism events in Vietnam this year, including the VITM International Travel Mart in Hanoi and ITE-HCMC in Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about ASEAN boosts tourism promotion for strong recovery

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (C, red shirt) and his Lao, Indonesian counterparts posing for a photo with reporters at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) - The Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, led by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, has actively contributed ideas to creating ASEAN's consensus on many important decisions such as measures to improve the group's institution effectiveness, implement the five-point consensus on the Myanmar issue, and support Timor Leste. The statement was made on February 4 by Ambassador Vu Ho , acting head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Indonesia on the outcomes of the retreat. Ambassador Ho said that the Vietnamese delegation not only discussed with other delegates to identify ASEAN's focuses and priorities, but also actively proposed many practical initiatives that are in line with the common concerns of other countries and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s consensus on important decisions

During the talks, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh lauded Vietnam visit of Marise Payne following her reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs cum Minister for Women of Australia, saying that it proves the Australian government’s appreciation for Vietnam and substantial ties between the two nations. Deputy PM Minh thanked the Pacific country for maintaining the supply of development assistance to Vietnam, saying that it has been used effectively, contributing to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. For her part, Ms. Payne affirmed that Australia considers Vietnam one of its key partners in Southeast Asia and wants to further promote the bilateral relations and cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. The two sides agreed to facilitate high-level visits in the coming time, effectively uphold 19 bilateral cooperation mechanisms, especially annual meetings between the two defense and foreign ministers, and hold the first … [Read more...] about Australia considers Vietnam a key partner in the region: Australian Foreign Minister

Bui Thanh Nhon, chairman of the board at Novaland The group's latest information was updated with a focus on comprehensive restructuring activities and consolidating a strong and experienced workforce for the incoming activities. According to the latest announcement, Novaland has adjusted the number of board members from seven to five members and re-elected others. Accordingly, Nhon was officially elected as chairman and legal representative of the group. According to the restructuring plan, Novaland will streamline the apparatus with a clearer separation and decentralisation to operate independently as well as clearly assigned rights and responsibilities between the board of directors, executive board, and each individual. With the support and advice of professional partners, Novaland is drastically and comprehensively restructuring the group with effective and focused management solutions ensuring the interests of related customers and stakeholders. Novaland has been … [Read more...] about Chairman re-elected at Novaland

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Construction will pay attention to urban planning and management in 2023 , according to Minister Nguyen Thanh Nghi . Specifically, the ministry will focus on improving the quality of planning to match the mindset, vision, and forecasting while ensuring feasibility. It is necessary to exercise strict control in the stages of planning appraisal and adjustment, as well as strengthen local inspection and guidance activities, and rectify local authorities’ capacities and conduct in planning issues. At the same time, legal regulations and management tools will continue to be perfected to strictly control the process of synchronous urban development – one that goes in tandem with industrialisation, modernisation, rural development, enhancing the competitiveness of urban areas, effectively using resources, especially resources from land, from urban space development, stated Nghi. According to the minister, in … [Read more...] about Urban planning, management – a focus in 2023: construction minister

After being knitted, mats are dried under the sun in Long Dinh Mat Knitting Village in Tien Giang province’s Chau Thanh district. (Photo: VNA) Tien Giang (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang aims to preserve and develop its 13 recognised traditional craft and craft villages. One or two of them will be developed in combination with tourism by 2025 under a plan unveiled by the province People’s Committee to develop craft villages in 2023-30. The five traditional craft villages and eight craft villages make various products such as vermicelli, rice paper, seafood, mats, bamboo knitting products and wooden furniture. The Long Dinh Mat Knitting Village in Chau Thanh district, for instance, has been operating for nearly 70 years and produces patterned sleeping mats with high quality and beautiful designs. Its mats are well-known in the delta. The plan envisages 70% of the villages functioning efficiently by 2025, around 80% of their workers being … [Read more...] about Tien Giang province rolls out plan to preserve craft villages

He made the remarks at a press conference held within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF)  2023 in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from February 2-5. Last year, Vietnam welcomed a total of 3.66 million foreign visitors, 23.3 times higher than the 2021 figure. In January 2023 alone, the number of foreign tourists to the Southeast Asian nation reached more than 871,000, up 44% year-on-year. The official said that Vietnam has a variety of tourism products. In addition to four main options, namely marine tourism, ecotourism, cultural tourism and urban tourism, it also boasts attractive complementary products such as luxury resort tourism, adventure tourism, wellness tourism, and golf tourism. Introducing Vietnam's tourism policy in the post-COVID-19 period, Mr. Ha Van Sieu said that Vietnam has resumed visa exemption for those from ASEAN countries, thereby helping people in the region travel easily. Its Government has also supported tourism businesses to reconnect with … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes tourism to ASEAN market