Additionally, the two entities have signed an MoU to foster collaboration in the renewable energy sector, commencing with the development of further rooftop solar projects for Sao Mai Group's industrial facilities. The 3.4 MWp portfolio of rooftop solar PV projects have been installed on the roofs of the Asia Fish Oil and IDI International Development and Investment JSC factories located in the Vam Cong Industrial Cluster in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. It currently generates 4.4 gigawatt hours of renewable energy each year, reducing more than 3,500 tons of CO 2 emissions annually – equivalent to planting over 52,500 trees. As a leading provider of solar solutions in the region, TotalEnergies ENEOS will leverage its international technical expertise and operate this portfolio efficiently to serve its business-to-business (B2B) customers. Elodie Renaud, director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia stated, “We are very pleased not only with … [Read more...] about TotalEnergies ENEOS expands in Vietnam through partnership with Sao Mai Solar
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Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
Abbott and the Real Madrid Foundation announced the launch of the "Beat Malnutrition" campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 La Liga season. The new campaign empowers communities to help children reach their full potential through nutrition education and malnutrition screening, and furthers Abbott's partnership with Real Madrid to reduce global childhood malnutrition. As the Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner of Real Madrid Football Club and Global Partner of the Real Madrid Foundation, Abbott and the club are working together to tackle malnutrition through programmes at Real Madrid Foundation Social Sports Schools focused on education and malnutrition screening. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 people around the world. In Vietnam, a report published by the Ministry of Health in 2021 shows that one in five children under five and around one in seven children from 5 to 19 years old suffer from malnutrition. It is also reported that micronutrient … [Read more...] about Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
Vietbank to revolutionise Ho Chi Minh City bus payments
The EMV Open-Loop payment system allows passengers to conveniently use their existing bank cards or e-wallets to pay for bus fares, eliminating the need for cash or specialised cards or tickets designed solely for the bus system. This flexible and modern payment method meets the demands of both the residents and tourists who use public bus services in Ho Chi Minh City. It has already been successfully implemented in numerous countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and the United States. Since 2019, Vietbank has been conducting a pilot project for automated payment on public buses with the authorisation of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. In collaboration with Vidiva Technology JSC and Mastercard, Vietbank is aiming to revolutionise the commuting experience for the cities' residents. The project will be implemented without utilising state funds, and the participating parties anticipate that it will incentivise passengers to use public … [Read more...] about Vietbank to revolutionise Ho Chi Minh City bus payments
Foreign Minister’s Czech Republic visit reaffirms stronger ties: Ambassador
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency in Prague, Dung said since the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under control, the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic have been thriving in all fields. The Czech Republic is highly interested in promoting relations with the Indo - Pacific, including Vietnam and some other ASEAN countries. He said the visit aims to continue effectively realizing the outcomes of previous visits, during which both sides will discuss measures to enhance political and diplomatic relations, maintain high-level exchanges, support each other at multilateral and international forums, effectively implement the E.U. - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, national defense-security, sci-tech, education-training, culture, tourism, labor, and more. They will also debate the implementation of commitments, agreements and accords that have been signed, … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister’s Czech Republic visit reaffirms stronger ties: Ambassador
Vietnam attaches importance to comprehensive relations with France: Foreign Minister
The minister also had a working session with the French Senate’s Vice President Pierre Laurent, who is also former National Secretary of the French Communist Party. At those meetings, Son affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to developing its comprehensive relations with France, through all the government, legislature and party channels. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership, the minister suggested Vietnam and France continue boosting friendship exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas. The host leaders emphasized the close ties between Vietnamese and French peoples, and expressed their belief that Son’s visit will contribute to deepen the strategic partnership. Larcher spoke highly of the success of the 12th Vietnam - France decentralized cooperation conference, which was held in Hanoi last April, saying the event served as an important cooperation … [Read more...] about Vietnam attaches importance to comprehensive relations with France: Foreign Minister
Vietnam – Brazil comprehensive partnership to go further
In a Hanoi reception on June 6 for his Brazilian counterpart Eduardo Paes Saboia, Ngoc expressed his delight at Brazil continuing to be Vietnam's largest trade partner in the Latin America, with two-way trade reaching USD 6.78 billion in 2022. He highlighted the potential of bilateral collaboration in agriculture, renewable energy, science-technology, climate change response, digital transformation, and South-South cooperation. Discussing measures to deepen the Vietnam - Brazil comprehensive partnership based on shared values of peace, cooperation and development, both sides said this could be achieved through regular high-level visits and exchanges, particularly those by top leaders from both countries. Toward the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties next year, both officials agreed to further strengthen bilateral coordination, uphold the Joint Commission and Political Consultation mechanisms, expand dialogues and connections between ministries, departments … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Brazil comprehensive partnership to go further
Vietnam steps up trade promotion in Cambodia
At the Vietnam-Cambodia trade forum . (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)'s Asia–Africa Market Department held a trade forum in Phnom Penh on June 7, which brought together more than 100 businesses of the two countries. In his remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Tang noted that economic cooperation has received the attention of the two countries’ high-ranking leaders, saying it is necessary to foster the economic, trade and investment links to maximise potential and advantages of the two neighbouring countries. The forum offers an opportunity for Vietnamese and Cambodian businesses to exchange information, seek partners, stay updated on new economic policies of the two countries, and speak of obstacles to their operations and propose solutions to them, he said. Ho Siv Yong, from the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, highlighted trade opportunities in Cambodia, saying the … [Read more...] about Vietnam steps up trade promotion in Cambodia