Drugmakers go nuclear continuing push into radiopharmaceuticals

The National Assembly (NA) will discuss the VAT reduction from the existing 10 per cent rate to 8 per cent on June 1 before receiving an approval from NA deputies in a resolution slated for June 24, the last day of the ongoing fifth session. The VAT cut proposed by the government is set to be applied from July 1 to the end of 2023 for all types of goods and services currently subject to a 10 per cent VAT rate. The initiative is part of Resolution No.43/2022/QH15 released early last year on fiscal and monetary policies supporting the Programme on Socioeconomic Recovery and Development. Consumers of many types can benefit from VAT cuts, photo Le Toan Under Resolution 43, the 2 per cent cut was applied last year for goods and services subject to a 10 per cent rate, except for various goods and services such as telecommunications, IT, financial and banking activities, securities and insurance, trading of real estate, metal and precast metal products, mining products … [Read more...] about Support to continue in form of VAT cut

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and  Chairman of the United Russia Party (URP) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Chairman of the United Russia Party (URP) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, who is on a working Vietnam visit from May 21-23 under a cooperation agreement between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the URP. It is his first Vietnam visit in the capacity as leader of the ruling URP. Party chief Trong outlined the key tasks set by the CPV for socio-economic and cultural development. On Party building which is a crucial task, he highlighted the positive changes in Party building and rectification, with concerted efforts to combat corruption and negative phenomena. He expressed his appreciation for achievements made by Russia under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin and the URP. … [Read more...] about Party chief holds talks with Chairman of United Russia Party

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 affirmed that the Czech Republic is a very important partner of Vietnam in Central-Eastern Europe, during his reception for Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek in Hanoi on May 23. Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: NA Chairman

National Assembly (N.A.) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and N.A. Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and agencies of the two governments and legislatures have maintained all-level delegation exchanges. N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue used the occasion to thank the Czech Republic and other traditional friends for their support for Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation, as well as the present cause of national construction and development, highlighting that thousands of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: N.A. Chairman

Vietnam firmly opposes using or threatening to use nuclear weapons and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vietnam urges all parties engaged in conflicts to seek resolution through dialogue, focusing on finding a long-term solution that considers the legitimate interests of all involved. PM Chinh and world leaders at the session. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the remarks at an expanded session of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21 to discuss visions for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world. Chinh stressed Vietnam's commitment to promoting peace and ending conflicts. He said that Vietnam firmly opposes the use and threat of nuclear weapons, respects sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seeks to ensure food security, energy stability, and the well-being of its people. Calling for adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, the Prime Minister urged all parties … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for peaceful measures to int’l disputes: PM

What is your impression of Vietnam’s young but energy-hungry market, and what are its most critical issues? With over 30 years of operation in Vietnam, GE has made significant contributions to the country's development. Vietnam holds strategic importance as a market, and we are proud to witness its progress. A key challenge lies in ensuring dispatchable energy, the ability to generate and deliver energy as needed. GE's energy consulting services play a vital role in addressing this challenge by optimising the dispatchability of energy resources. Working closely with grid operators, these services identify effective strategies for energy dispatch, including integrating renewable sources, optimising network planning, and ensuring a reliable electricity supply. Furthermore, energy financial services can facilitate financing and investments that enhance grid dispatchability. By strategically supporting projects that contribute to a more reliable and flexible energy system, these … [Read more...] about Empowering Vietnam’s energy transition

Increased political resistance to new EU laws to protect the environment has left the European Commission fighting to keep intact its vision for Europe's green transition. Ahead of elections in the European Parliament in June next year, the European Union is racing to finish legislation that includes two landmark nature bills - binding targets for countries to restore damaged natural habitats and a goal to halve chemical pesticide use by 2030. Much EU environment legislation has been passed over the last two years, but the appetite on the part of some lawmakers and member states for more is waning and farming groups say further change must be conditional on more financial support. Brussels proposed the nature measures last June. Opposition has mounted in recent weeks, as EU countries and lawmakers prepare for the final negotiations. The European Parliament's biggest group, the European People's Party, has called for the nature law to be scrapped saying it would hurt farmers. … [Read more...] about Europe hits resistance in race to finalise green laws

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters that opened in Moscow suburban area on May 24, Lam said the world is witnessing the emergence of numerous new issues that pose threats to the security, sovereignty, and sustainable socio-economic development of each nation. Particularly, territorial disputes and maritime tensions are becoming increasingly complex, potentially turning into military conflicts that directly threaten the maintenance and development of an environment of peace, stability, security, maritime and aviation safety and freedom. Additionally, high-tech cyber-crime activities targeting the theft of information, intellectual property and State secrets are on the rise. Activities of terrorist organizations in certain regions are showing signs of escalation, while non-traditional security challenges such as epidemics, natural disasters, climate change, water security, nuclear safety, crises, … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for joint work to maintain global peace, stability: Minister

Current policies to limit global warming will expose more than a fifth of humanity to extreme and potentially life-threatening heat by century's end, researchers warned Monday. Earth's surface temperature is on track to rise 2.7 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2100, pushing more than two billion people -- 22 percent of projected global population -- well outside the climate comfort zone that has allowed our species to thrive for millennia, the scientists reported in Nature Sustainability. The countries with the highest number of people facing deadly heat in this scenario are India (600 million), Nigeria (300 million), Indonesia (100 million), as well as the Philippines and Pakistan (80 million each). "That's a profound reshaping of the habitability of the surface of the planet, and could lead potentially to the large-scale reorganisation of where people live," said lead author Tim Lenton, director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. … [Read more...] about Climate: ‘dangerous heat’ could afflict billions by 2100

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held that bilateral relations have positively developed over the recent past, with the economic-trade cooperation being the focus. President Biden spoke highly of the outcomes of the phone talks with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The two exchanged ideas on a number of measures to push up relations between the two countries and international and regional issues of mutual concern. Also at the summit, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken, exchanging ideas on measures to accelerate the implementation of the agreements reached by the two countries’ high-level leaders. At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and E.C. President Charles Michel, the two sides expressed satisfaction at the positive progress in the Vietnam-E.U. relations. Affirming that the E.U. is a partner of … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh meets U.S., E.C. leaders