An array of activities will be held in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City from this month to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam. French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser said that 2023 is a very special year that marks 50 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of strategic partnership between Vietnam and France. This is also an opportunity for the two countries to look back on the significance of the France-Vietnam partnership, by organizing numerous events throughout the year in various fields. A variety of engaging events such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, fashion shows, cuisine festivals, and more will be launched by the French Embassy in Vietnam, the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, the French Institute in Vietnam, and many French and Vietnamese partners across the Southeast Asian country. Hanoi In Hanoi, about 20 photography exhibitions and events will be rolled out. … [Read more...] about Series of events to celebrate 50 years of France-Vietnam diplomatic ties
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Supporting the digital economy space
The interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks that began to significantly accelerate in the second half of 2022 have impacted the tech industry and investors in significant ways. These hikes are expected to continue, at least in the short term, until the central banks are satisfied that inflation is under control or lose their nerve. When that happens is anyone’s guess. Eric Johnson, counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP This rapidly changing financial environment has made it more difficult for digital economy companies, especially those that are currently not profitable, to raise money in both public and private markets. Many investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach until the situation becomes clearer, and are revisiting the assumptions behind the sky-high valuations that many tech companies previously commanded. The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US has sent a shockwave through the tech and venture capital … [Read more...] about Supporting the digital economy space
Bia Saigon reinforces its mission to support Vietnamese sport industry
Venus Teoh Kim Wei, Deputy General Director, Marketing and Communications of SABECO awards the support at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of SABECO Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) and its Bia Saigon has accompanied and supported young talents, contributing to bringing Viet Nam's name into international sports arenas. The Viet Nam Sports Administration under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Sunday organised the programme to honour athletes and coaches who have made contributions to the country's sports in 2022 with the support of SABECO and the leading brand Bia Saigon. Accordingly, SABECO awarded VND230 million (US$9,756) to 23 athletes last year in many fields such as athletics, swimming, football, cycling, weightlifting, and wushu. They are young athletes with outstanding achievements in professional sports with the talent and spirit to overcome challenges and bring glory to the country. The award is part of a programme "Viet Nam Wins Gold" … [Read more...] about Bia Saigon reinforces its mission to support Vietnamese sport industry
Blockchain-based origin tracing system iTrace247 debuts
Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The blockchain-based origin tracing system iTrace247 made its debut at a seminar in Hanoi on March 21, which was held to review the Support of Regional Economic Cooperation in Asia (SRECA) project. The system enables firms to market their images and trademarks in both domestic and foreign markets while giving consumers an insight into the farming, processing, transportation and distribution process of products. The iTrace247 origin tracing stamps have been piloted at home since March 2021 for vegetables and fruits from the provinces of Hai Duong, Son La, and Bac Giang. To meet export demand, the tracing stamps could display information in languages requested by customers, thus fulfilling transparency requirements of import markets. Previously, Thanh Ha lychees from the northern province of Hai Duong were labeled with iTrace247 origin tracing stamps in English and Japanese languages, which were successfully exported to … [Read more...] about Blockchain-based origin tracing system iTrace247 debuts
PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Cambodian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
PM Pham Minh Chinh extended Vietnamese leaders’ greetings to Cambodia on the occasion of the country’s coming traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival. He congratulated Cambodia on its enormous achievements over the past years, especially in the COVID-19 fight, inflation control, economic growth, the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2022, and the fifth-tenure commune/ward council elections last June. Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn affirmed that Cambodia always attaches importance to the reinforcement and development of the “good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” with Vietnam. He expressed his delight at the flourishing bilateral relations in all aspects. Leaders of the two countries have maintained frequent meetings and mutual visits. Bilateral trade topped 10 billion USD in 2022, rising nearly 11% from 2021. As of the end of last year, Vietnam had 205 investment projects worth 29.4 billion USD in Cambodia, … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Cambodian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
Hanoi promotes public awareness of consumer rights
It is critical that consumers take an active role in researching, analyzing, and improving their knowledge of products and businesses to avoid falling victim to deceptive goods and fraudulent businesses. The Hanoi People's Committee has teamed up with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to raise public awareness about customers' rights through a month-long campaign called "Transparent Information - Safe Consumption". Customers buying products at Hapro Thanh Cong. Photo: Trong Tung/The Hanoi Times The campaign aims to highlight the significance and value of information in safeguarding the rights of consumers against intricate and sophisticated fraudulent practices, particularly in the online environment. Consumers must take an active role in seeking, analyzing, and improving their knowledge of products and businesses to avoid falling victim to deceptive merchandise and fraudulent businesses, according to local authorities. Acting Director of Hanoi's … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes public awareness of consumer rights
VVOB successfully implement Learning Through Play programme
Since its inception in 2019, iPlay has been implemented in eight provinces and cities across the country. In 2023, iPLAY is entering its final phase and achieving numerous successes, contributing to the implementation of the General Education Programme (GEP) 2018. The initiative fulfils the demand for innovation in education, and enhances the holistic development of competencies and qualities among students from primary level. From the 2020-2021 academic year, to change the focus of the education programme from emphasising academic knowledge to practical skills, MoET has started implementing the GEP 2018 from grade 1. This drive represents a fundamental change in education, focusing on students' holistic development to cope with rapid global changes. Accordingly, teachers need to play a guiding role to help students develop the necessary competencies and qualities and become proactive, autonomous, and active learners. In this context, iPLAY was implemented at the perfect time … [Read more...] about VVOB successfully implement Learning Through Play programme
Vietnam-RoK cooperation should continue to focus on economy: NA official
Participants at the talks (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Economic cooperation should continue to be the focus of bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai said at his talks with Deputy Assembly Speaker of the RoK Chung Woo-taik in Seoul on March 20. Hai, who is making an official visit to the RoK, noted that the political trust between the two countries has been continuously strengthened, and they have maintained a regular exchange of delegations at all levels. The most recent visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the RoK Kim Jin-pyo in January opened practical and effective activities between the two nations in 2023, he stressed. The NA Vice Chairman said the two sides need to work closely to effectively implement the Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. The goal is to lift two-way trade to 100 … [Read more...] about Vietnam-RoK cooperation should continue to focus on economy: NA official
Vietnam-RoK cooperation should continue to focus on economy: N.A. official
Nguyen Duc Hai, who is making an official visit to the RoK, noted that the political trust between the two countries has been continuously strengthened, and they have maintained a regular exchange of delegations at all levels. The most recent visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly (N.A.) of the RoK Kim Jin-pyo in January opened practical and effective activities between the two nations in 2023, he stressed. The N.A. Vice Chairman said the two sides need to work closely to effectively implement the Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. The goal is to lift two-way trade to 100 billion USD this year and 150 billion USD by 2030 in a sustainable and balanced direction. Vietnam welcomes Korean businesses to expand their investment in Vietnam, especially in priority fields such as high technology, innovation, green economy, digital transformation, clean energy, and development of smart and … [Read more...] about Vietnam-RoK cooperation should continue to focus on economy: N.A. official
De Heus and Bel Ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio
Could you shed some light on the latest partnership between De Heus, Bel Ga, and Green Roof? On March 2, De Heus, Bel Ga and Green Roof signed an MoU to establish a partnership and cooperation to develop a 20 MWp solar rooftop portfolio. This solar rooftop portfolio is the largest of its kind in 2023 in the country. It will cover all feed mills and swine GGP farms of De Heus, and the Bel Ga poultry parent stock farms and hatcheries. In total, more than 30 locations will be covered across 19 provinces in Vietnam. Vietnam has made a pledge to achieve net-zero by 2050. How will this partnership help? The mentioned solar rooftop portfolio is projected to generate more than 28 million kWh of clean energy and prevent more than 22,500 tons of carbon emissions each year. This is comparable to the annual CO2 absorption capacity of 1 million mature trees, or offsetting the emission of 5,000 cars per year. We expect our partnership will strongly inspire and motivate more … [Read more...] about De Heus and Bel Ga fulfill commitments to sustainability with solar rooftop portfolio