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An overview of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority and is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, people-centred community, and effectively implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has stated. The Vietnamese ambassador made the remark on behalf of ASEAN countries at a meeting of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues in New York on September 29. The diplomat noted that ASEAN has achieved great progress in economic growth, development and constantly improved the quality of life for people in the region. At the same time, ASEAN has continuously made efforts and implemented many measures and initiatives through regional cooperation frameworks such as the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting … [Read more...] about ASEAN commits to building resilient, inclusive, people-centred community

“Ba Ria-Vung Tau has met all the conditions to develop a logistics centre and international transshipment seaport,” said Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Committee, at the Logistics Development Linkage Conference on September 8. Tho said that logistics has been identified as one of the four economic pillars of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, thereby driving provincial socioeconomic development. As of the present, the province has developed a diverse logistics service system, with more than 300 businesses providing goods transportation and logistics warehousing services. Ba Ria-Vung Tau has all the necessary conditions to develop a logistics hub, given that the local seaport system has taken shape. The province is now home to 69 planned seaports and 50 projects in operation, with a total design capacity of 152 million tonnes per year. This is an important foundation for Ba Ria-Vung Tau to develop a logistics centre and international transshipment seaport. “Once the … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau lacking inter-regional connectivity

According to Vo Tan Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City, franchise has increased in Vietnam recently, which has not only brought about investment opportunities for enterprises but also created favorable conditions for consumers to access world prestigious brands. It has also contributed to creating a diverse and transparent environment, he said, holding that franchise with diverse business forms is suitable for those who wish to launch a startup firm. Currently, many brand names have operated in the form of franchise, including about 40 percent of catering services. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about 170 brands have registered as foreign franchises to Vietnam. The field recorded the growth pace of 200 percent each year thanks to Vietnamese consumers’ support to new products and favorable integration policies. Many brands from developed countries such as the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, as well as Asian and … [Read more...] about Philippine firms interested in brand franchising in Vietnam

Hanoi received 18.9 million tourists in the first nine months of this year. The number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target, the Hanoi Department of Tourism reported. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Among the arrivals, international tourists are estimated at 3.2 million, a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022, while the number of domestic tourists hit around 15.7 million, a 20.2% year-on-year increase. The total tourism revenue reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), an increase of 66.9% year-on-year. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, up 27% year-on-year. In January-September, Hanoi was consistently rated highly by international tourism organizations and ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. The city was once again recognized as … [Read more...] about Hanoi exceeds international visitor target in 2023