An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A project to develop a comprehensive model in building safe community against natural disasters in Vietnam , which is funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), was launched during a conference in Hanoi on August 11. The conference, jointly held by the American Red Cross Society, the US Red Cross Society, and others, aims to provide the project information to relevant stakeholders, and introduce the role of participating organisations in the project. The project, implemented from October 2021 to September 2023 in 16 communes and wards in Ha Giang, Son La and Thua Thien-Hue provinces, aims to enhance the capacity of the communal authorities and community organisations in supporting the community in preventing and minimising impacts from natural disasters as well as responding to the disasters, while improving the capacity of provincial authorities to coordinate resources for disaster … [Read more...] about Project to develop natural disaster-resilient community
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Direction for disbursement tightened after mixed results
According to the Ministry of Finance, the disbursement of the state budget capital as of the end of July stood at nearly $8.1 billion, accounting for 34.47 per cent of the yearly plan and a slight on-year reduction. Of this, one centrally-run agency and 11 localities reported disbursement at more than 50 per cent, 17 ministries and agencies have reported less than 10 per cent, and the remaining met the national average. Some major infrastructure projects are delayed and costs are only going to go up in that case, Le Toan Specifically, in Ho Chi Minh City, the disbursement of public investment in the first seven months accounted for about 15 per cent of the total allocated capital or almost $1.4 billion. This figure includes $108 million from the central budget and $1.28 billion from local funds. Many important works in the city have yet to expense anything, including one project for green traffic development, a water improvement initiative in the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe-Doi-Te … [Read more...] about Direction for disbursement tightened after mixed results
Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage
Delegates discuss issues related to sustainable development at the ‘Good for Business, Good for Planet’ seminar held in HCM City on Wednesday. — VNS Photo Shifting to green growth would help businesses increase their competitiveness and catch up with trends in the domestic and foreign markets, delegates told a seminar in HCM City on Wednesday. As one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change, Viet Nam has made multi-dimensional efforts to drive the whole nation towards its collective goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gasses emissions targets, achieving sustainable development, and contributing to tackle the global climate change crisis, they said. Speaking at the ‘Good for Business, Good for Planet’ seminar held by Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine, Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, said, “The green journey that Viet Nam has embarked on is bringing both opportunities and challenges. Those businesses who get onboard early can capture major opportunities and build a … [Read more...] about Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage
Hanoi selected to support sustainable product value chains
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has selected Hanoi as the locality to launch the project “Food Safety for Development”. The signing and launching ceremonies of the cooperation program to support Hanoi in building and developing some sustainable product value chains was held this week in the capital city by MARD‘s National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department and the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam. An overview of the signing ceremony. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn The project’s goal is to support the capital city in establishing eight sustainable agro-forestry-fishery value chains as well as the branding and marketing of some of their products, Director of the National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department Nguyen Nhu Tiep said at the event. Selected chains will receive supports in infrastructure, equipment, quality improvement and food safety from … [Read more...] about Hanoi selected to support sustainable product value chains
Hanoi to further boost investment in education, training
Hanoi is set to promote the implementation of investment projects in education and training and work to have 70 more schools meeting national standards in the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Hanoi is set to promote the implementation of investment projects in education and training and work to have 70 more schools meeting national standards in the 2022 - 2023 academic year. (Photo: VNA) Tran The Cuong, Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training, said on August 12 that during 2021 - 2025, Hanoi plans to invest over 20.9 trillion VND (893 million USD) in 653 education and training projects. As of June, the capital had 2,835 schools with 70,199 classes, over 2.2 million students, 138,000 teachers, and 72,796 classrooms. About 64.3% of schools citywide met national standards, with public schools accounting for 79%. Authorities have paid attention to developing educational infrastructure, the official went on, adding that this year, the sector will … [Read more...] about Hanoi to further boost investment in education, training
Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public
A new beachfront park on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, which runs along the coast in Da Nang City, opened to the public this week as part of a larger plan to create more public beachfront spaces in the coastal city. According to the plan, three more beachfront parks are scheduled to open by the end of this year, and the city government is currently working with investors to build a public path to the Ngu Hanh Son coastal area. Public support for new parks For decades, Nguyen Van Tuan, 57, has spent his mornings cycling on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and swimming at local beaches. As a longtime resident, the new park, named Ha Khe Park, is a very welcome treat. “In the past, the area was full of garbage and weeds. People would often just use the area as a toilet. “Now, it’s completely different. Everyone enjoys the new park,” said Tuan. Ha Khe has also become an evening gathering spot for local residents looking to enjoy the new outdoor space once the sun sets and temperature … [Read more...] about Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public
☀️ Morning digest August 12
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. – The 14th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on August 11 after two and a half days of sitting. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said the meeting had completed all tasks as scheduled. Read full story – Standing members of the steering committee in charge of a project to draft a strategy for building and completing a law-governed socialist state of Vietnam by 2030, with a vision to 2045, held a meeting with the Central Theoretical Council in Hanoi on August 11. Members of the council showed their support for the draft strategy, which they said has been prepared in a methodological, democratic and scientific manner that guarantees the Party’s comprehensive and absolute leadership, firmly maintains the socialist orientation, and doesn’t include loopholes for hostile forces to take advantage of to sabotage the Party, State or regime. Read full story … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest August 12
Progress made toward carbon credit market
Opening up a new business Tang The Cuong, Head of the Climate Change Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said Vietnam is strengthening its capacity to build and operate a carbon market to realize its target of cutting GHG emissions under the Paris agreement, creating new impetus for low-carbon economic growth and sustainable development. Specifically, Vietnam will cut its total GHG emissions by nine percent compared to its previous development scenario, equivalent to 83.9 million tonnes of CO2, by using domestic resources. With international support, it will increase emission cutbacks to 27 percent, equivalent to 250.8 million tonnes of CO2. Using agricultural and forestry by-products in biomass power production Using internal resources, the potential to reduce emissions in the energy sector is 51.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; in agriculture 6.8 million tonnes; in wastes 9.1 million tonnes; in industrial processes 7.2 million … [Read more...] about Progress made toward carbon credit market
Vietnam cooperates with Australia to create hi-tech agricultural value chain
A workshop was held in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on April 2 to discuss the creation of hi-tech agricultural value chains between Vietnam and Australia. Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Anh Thu said the event allowed local enterprises to learn about technical barriers and how to control the quality of farm produce exported to Australia and other markets in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The provincial Department of Agriculture and Development and the Vietnam-Australia business association signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation The workshop helped promote local agricultural products and opened up investment opportunities for local and Australian businesses, he added. Professor Scott Murray from Canberra University introduced the value chain research model, the development path of Vietnam and the benefits of the CPTPP for Vietnam and … [Read more...] about Vietnam cooperates with Australia to create hi-tech agricultural value chain
MND’s digital transformation plan reviewed
This was the first meeting of the board to evaluate the achievements in digital transformation in the MND over the past time and discuss and collect opinions to complete the plan before being carried out in the coming time. As reported, to accelerate the progress of digital transformation in the MND, last month the Defense Minister issued Decision 2521/QD-BQP on forming the compilation board and editing board for digital transformation plan in the MND by 2025 with a vision to 2030. At the conference, delegates were briefed on the progress of the plan building and basic contents of the draft document by a representative from Command 86, the standing agency of the compilation board. The report read that over the past time Command 86 and members of the editing board have cooperated with agencies and units to build the plan as scheduled and conduct surveys to evaluate the situation of the implementation of digital transformation in defense agencies and military units and their demand … [Read more...] about MND’s digital transformation plan reviewed