Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong has signed Decision No.1520/QD-BVHTTDL approving a project on the organization of the activities. Accordingly, a Vietnamese Culture Week will take place from August 9-14 in the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap featuring the culture, land, people, tourism and education of Vietnam. Art programs, both traditional and temporary, during the week will be staged by Vietnamese artists. The two sides will also sign a cooperation plan in culture and arts for 2023-2027. Meanwhile, a Cambodian Culture Week will be held in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and southern Tra Vinh province from September 27 to October 2. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Cultural, art activities mark Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties
Dramatic play activities for preschoolers
Friendship insignia bestowed upon Danish Ambassador
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen (L) receives the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” (Photo:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen on July 4 was awarded the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” for his contributions to promoting traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark. Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga highlighted the long-standing and traditional relations between Vietnam and Denmark. She said that during his term in Vietnam, the ambassador has contributed to the effective implementation of a transition programme to a low-carbon economy in Vietnam from 2017- 2022, and played an important role in promoting major Danish businesses to invest in Vietnam in 2022. The diplomat has made every effort to promote multifaceted relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual … [Read more...] about Friendship insignia bestowed upon Danish Ambassador
15th plenary conference of HCMC Party Committee to open on July 5
At the HCMC Party Committee's 13 th meeting (photo:SGGP) Tomorrow, the one-day conference will concentrate on the discussion and assessment of reports relating to implementation results of the socio-economic plan and the Party building work in the first six months of 2022, solutions that will be carried out in the second half of the year. According to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, in the first six months of the year, Ho Chi Minh City's socio-economy continued to recover strongly with V-shaped growth and it has been maintained stably. HCMC continues to well control the Covid-19 pandemic situation, consolidate the conducted health strategy, and associate the health strategy with other strategic activities and plans. Many cultural, literary and artistic activities brought pervasiveness, especially programs to celebrate public holidays. As for the diplomatic task, political security and social order and safety have continued to be maintained. In the first six months … [Read more...] about 15th plenary conference of HCMC Party Committee to open on July 5
ASEAN plus police music gala 2022 to popularize People’s Police
He made the statement at a working session with the event’s organizing board on July 2. The gala is part of a series of activities organized by the Ministry of Public Security to mark the 60th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam People’s Police (July 20). It aims to strengthen cultural and music exchanges and improve mutual understanding of national identity, country, and people; the work of the Vietnam People's Police in particular as well as the forces of other ASEAN and its partners in general. The gala will take place on July 9-10 on pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake in Hanoi capital. It will bring together police music groups from ASEAN members such as Laos, the Philippines, Brunei, Myanmar, and Vietnam, in addition to those from Japan and China. Lieutenant Colonel Trinh Anh Thong of the ceremonial troupe of the ministry said more than 120 policemen had spent two months preparing for the event, adding that they will try to improve the … [Read more...] about ASEAN plus police music gala 2022 to popularize People’s Police
Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
Around 1 p.m., power went out in Hanoi’s inner districts like Ba Dinh, Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Hai Ba Trung, and Hoang Mai. Nghia, manager of an office building in the Cau Giay District, stated that the power was restored after about 30 minutes. However the voltage spiked to more than 240 kilovolts (kV), causing some electrical equipment to be damaged. The damage is being assessed by building management. An employee of a media company in Hai Ba Trung District reported that while eating lunch at the office, power suddenly went out then came back on and then went out again. The loss of power recurred 10-15 minutes, causing many company equipment to be "turned on and off multiple times." Hanoi University of Science and Technology, located in Hai Ba Trung District, had to announce that "the entire school lost power due to a power grid failure in the city. We hope teachers and students understand for this inconvenience." The power was restored around 2:40 p.m., and normal … [Read more...] about Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
State Bank of Vietnam announces amendments to bank loans circular
Illegitimate land slots in Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province. The draft bans bank loans to borrowers who use the loans to secure future transactions that are unqualified at the moment of the loans. — VNA/VNS Photo The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has been developing a draft amending Circular 39 on bank loans, to keep credit risks in check. The draft bans bank loans to borrowers who use the loans to secure future transactions that are unqualified at the moment of the loans. The ban is expected to prevent the use of bank loans to purchase future real estate properties, which have not been given carte blanche from the authorities due to the lack of construction permits and proof of land use rights. The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) believes that law-abiding real estate firms will remain unaffected by the ban since bank loans are still available to borrowers who aim for qualified real estate properties offered by the firms. "Unqualified realty properties include … [Read more...] about State Bank of Vietnam announces amendments to bank loans circular
Brancher.X rated the most capable Media Agency in Vietnam by RECMA
RECMA - a worldwide research company specializing in agency evaluation recently published a report about agencies in the Vietnam market. In this report, Brancher.X is rated first among the "Top 5 High Profile Agency" (Top 5 most capable agencies in Vietnam). RECMA is an independent research organization that makes assessments about the Agency market. Every year, RECMA publishes ranking of Media Agencies in 60 different markets around the world. In 2022, RECMA's market report assessed the major media agencies in Vietnam, and Brancher.X was selected as Agency with the highest business momentum and potential in the Vietnam market. Recma Ranking VietNam Market 2022 (Source: Report from RECMA 2022) This result is based on many evaluation criteria such as client portfolio growth, growth rates, expert staff, changes and stability of CEOs and head of expertise, competitiveness in pitches, market share, awards… With the rigorous survey of RECMA, Brancher.X was rated as the top Media … [Read more...] about Brancher.X rated the most capable Media Agency in Vietnam by RECMA
MR3 draws lessons to improve training quality
The lesson-drawing activity was part of the review of ten years of implementing the Central Military Commission’s Resolution 765 on raising quality of training in the 2013-2020 period and the following years. In particular, the MR3 concluded that in order to improve training quality, the first thing they have to do is to increase the leadership of party committees at all levels to make strong changes in thinking about the role, significance, and importance of the training work and responsibility of chains-of-command, political commissars, political officers and troops in duty performance. The outcomes of the training will be a foundation to evaluate the results of task performance of each serviceman. Secondly, it should pay due attention to building a contingent of command and staff cadres and agencies in charge of training while renovating training methods, organizing sport festival and other competitions, multiplying role models, and strengthening inspection, review of training … [Read more...] about MR3 draws lessons to improve training quality
MTA launches summer youth volunteer program
The program was held to promote the voluntary spirit of the academy’s youths to act for the community, contributing to social, economic, and cultural development of the country. In addition, the event offered participants an opportunity to pay gratitude to national heroes and fallen soldiers on the occasion of the Wounded and Fallen Soldiers' Day, to practice collaboration as a group, and self-improve their capabilities. The summer youth volunteer program includes numerous activities such as the social security and gratitude events, the support for freshmen, the voluntary blood donation, and so on. In order to complete the set targets, the academy has provided training courses on regulations and missions of the program and necessary skills for cadets and students. The academy’s leaderships and relevant agencies have also given adequate information and offered favorable conditions for students participating in the program. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about MTA launches summer youth volunteer program
WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal
Compal’s executives paid a visit to Nghe An to explore the feasibility of investment in the locality. WHA Industrial Zone 1 - Nghe An, owned by Thailand’s WHA Group, has the potential for developing tech manufacturing activities thanks to its advantages of modern infrastructure, transport connectivity, and environmental care. WHA Industrial Zone 1 is developed with high-quality standard infrastructure and world-class facilities. The 143.5-hectare Phase 1 of WHA Industrial Zone 1 has been completed with a high occupancy rate. Meanwhile, it is on track to complete the second phase with 354.5-hectare in October. Given that Compal is looking for a 50ha manufacturing site, the second phase of WHA Industrial Zone 1 could be ideal for Compal to kickstart its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An Ever since its initiation as a PC peripheral supplier in 1984, Compal has grown to its present scale with outstanding management and solid research … [Read more...] about WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal