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At a Saturday conference on development of the southeastern region, which comprises Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh Provinces, the prime minister said the region only saw 50 km of expressway being completed in the last 10 years, while other localities would complete 200 km of expressway without asking for funds from the national budget. The only expressway connecting southeastern Vietnam localities together is the four-lane HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay, which has been operating since 2015. The expressway is frequently overloaded and congested, with around 40,000-43,000 vehicles using it in the weekends. Chinh said infrastructure connection in the region has not been coordinated, among other issues. "Traffic jam, unsustainable development, the wealth gap, climate change, inundations and pollutions... are all major challenges for southeastern Vietnam," he said, adding that HCMC and the provinces need groundbreaking policy mechanisms to … [Read more...] about Traffic congestion major problem for southern Vietnam: PM

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos expect to achieve 2 billion USD in two-way trade in the near future, given that the figure surged 28.2% annually to 1.4 billion USD in ten months of this year, heard a forum held in Vientiane on November 25. Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), said the event offers a chance to listen to concerns of businesses and review the efficiency of existing cooperation frameworks to fine-tune policies, mechanisms and laws, thus helping firms improve their production and export capacity, even export to the third country. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos eye 2 billion USD in two-way trade

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Young patients and their families will benefit from the Healthy Lung programme, AstraZeneca ’s initiative to improve respiratory disease management in Vietnam. The Healthy Lung programme aims to improve the quality of outpatient management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in nine Asian countries. Vietnam is among the first countries to implement this programme in 2017 under the guidance of MSA. During the second phase from 2020–23, the programme expanded to more fields of lung cancer and pediatric care with the participation of four partners (the Vietnam Lung Association, Vietnam Respiratory Association, Ho Chi Minh Association of Asthma, Allergy & Clinical Immunology and Vietnam Pediatrics Association) and five leading oncology hospitals (K Hospital, HCM Oncology Hospital, Da Nang Oncology Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital and Hanoi Oncology Hospital). The programme was announced by the … [Read more...] about Healthy Lung programme expands to improve pediatric care in Vietnam

Vietnam and Laos expect to achieve USD2 billion  in two-way trade in the near future, given that the figure surged 28.2% annually to USD1.4 billion  in ten months of this year, heard a forum held in Vientiane on November 25. Speaking at the event, Somvixay Vongthilath, Deputy Director of Trade Promotion Department under the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), said the event offers a chance to listen to concerns of businesses and review the efficiency of existing cooperation frameworks to fine-tune policies, mechanisms and laws, thus helping firms improve their production and export capacity, even export to the third country. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Deputy head of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Asia-Africa Markets Do Quoc Hung said Laos now ranks first among 78 countries and territories invested by Vietnam. Meanwhile, Vietnam is the third biggest investor in Laos, mostly in agriculture, banking, finance, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos eye USD2 billion in two-way trade

Tourists enjoy their time at the Nui Than Tai (God of Fortune) hot spring park in Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Wellness tourism is becoming increasingly popular among travellers, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, and Vietnam is believed to hold much potential for developing it. The country boasts many advantages for wellness tourism, including about 3,260km of coastline which is home to a large number of beautiful beaches such as Tra Co, Ha Long, Cat Ba, Cua Lo, Lang Co, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Long Hai, Vung Tau, and Phu Quoc, to name a few; and various islands of all sizes that are suitable for relaxation and health improvement. Besides, the country also houses rich mineral water resources , about 400 hot spring sources nationwide, that can be used in health care or production of bottled water. A diversity of herbal plants, about 3,850 species, is also a source of materials for traditional medicine or nutritional food. A system of historical and cultural … [Read more...] about Conditions in place for Vietnam to boost wellness tourism

An art programme at the Imperial City of Hue (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – An art programme featuring traditional dances of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held on November 25 evening in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties (December 22, 1992-2022). The event was jointly organised by the Hue Royal Art Theatre and the Gyeonggi Dance Company of the RoK. On November 24 evening, the Korean Traditional Music Association also introduced to Thua Thien-Hue audience traditional songs and dances at Duyet Thi Duong theatre in the Imperial City of Hue ./. VNA … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue art programme celebrates anniversary of Vietnam-RoK ties

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is focusing on developing more green works as an effort to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This target was committed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) last November. Policies have been issued to realise the commitment such as the national green growth strategy and action plan for 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050; the national strategy on climate change by 2050; and the national programme on efficient energy use for 2019 - 2030. Last May, the Minister of Construction also approved the construction sector’s action plan on climate change response for 2022 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, to help implement the COP26 commitments. According to the Ministry of Construction’s report delivered at the recent Vietnam Green Building Week 2022, the sector has posted average annual growth of 9% in recent years, while the urbanisation rate reached 40.5% by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam developing green buildings towards net zero emissions

Deepening bilateral cooperation The visit took place in the context of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations. PM Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen reviewed the overall results of bilateral cooperation and discussed measures to make bilateral relations more substantial, effective and reliable. Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh (first row, left) and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen (first row, right) attend the Vietnam-Cambodia investment and trade promotion forum The visit marked the resumption of comprehensive cooperation after a three-year interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in trade, tourism and fields significantly contributing to economic recovery of the two countries. The two sides agreed to promote joint efforts to build a self-sufficient economy capable of withstanding adverse impacts of global changes. Cambodia is the host of ASEAN meetings and the bloc’s meetings with partners … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia create new impetus for relations

The AAFV representatives expressed their determination to further promote solidarity activities for the sake of the Vietnamese people, at the November 24 event. Pointing out certain difficulties in attracting young people’s participation and handling administrative procedures, they said they hope relevant agencies of Vietnam, especially the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), will create more favorable conditions in terms of procedures so that the AAFV can carry out activities and projects benefiting more Vietnamese people. Ambassador Thang highly valued the AAFV’s contributions and called on it to actively take part in major activities of the Vietnam - France relations in 2023, including the 12th decentralised cooperation conference in Hanoi and events marking 50 years since the signing of the Paris Agreement, the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership. The Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Embassy pledges support for France – Vietnam Friendship Association

The Lao diplomat is on a Vietnam visit to co-chair the 7th deputy ministerial-level political consultation with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu. At the reception, Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the positive and effective development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over the past time. He highly valued the outcomes of the cooperation between the two foreign ministries, especially in maintaining regular high-level delegation exchange and bilateral cooperation mechanisms as well as organizing activities of the “Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022,” the 60th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two nations. The Vietnamese foreign minister suggested that in the coming time, the two sides should continue to closely coordinate to effectively implement the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to support Laos to complete ASEAN Chair 2024