New York (VNA) – Vietnam supports the democratic process in Somalia, particularly the upcoming elections, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has said. At the informal dialogue with between the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Somalian Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak on January 20, Tra expressed her hope that the Federal Government of Somalia, member states and political parties will make more efforts to reach political consensus on specific date to hold elections as well as seek solutions to existing challenges. Regarding the security situation in Somalia, Tra condemned the bomb explosion that killed at least six military personnel and government officials in Lower Shabelle on January 17, as well as other attacks on civilians, security and military forces, and establishments of the UN and the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). She took the occasion to reiterate support for Somali … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports democratic process in Somalia: Diplomat
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Sabeco launches Tet CSR programmes
The programme, a continuation of SABECO’s collaboration with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VCGL), local government partners and other stakeholders, will distribute funds raised by the relay “Rise with Viet Nam” to benefit 4,200 Vietnamese workers who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Sabeco launches Tet CSR programmes
Bamboo Airways implements automatic check-in service in kiosks, accelerating digital transformation
Apart from the website platform, Bamboo Airways has released a new mobile application to offer convenient check-in options for passengers. Bamboo Airways has timely collaborated with impactful partners like Traveloka, Momo, Tripi, Ivivu, etc. to broaden approaching channels and allow easier ticket purchase and service usage. Customer service channels are activated simultaneously, from call center to customer management system and royal customer care, etc. … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways implements automatic check-in service in kiosks, accelerating digital transformation
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
There are only about 20 days until Tet, so more people are out and about shopping. To ensure safety, Tran Van Chung, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Health, said that inspectors would focus on checking food businesses’ COVID-19 prevention and control in supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and markets. Those that fail to comply with pandemic preventive measures would be penalised. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen said Vietnam was one of only a few countries in the world to post GDP growth in 2020, of 2.91 percent, and for the first time it was ranked by the UNDP as among the High Human Development Group, with growth of 46 percent in its Human Development Index (HDI) during the 1990-2019 period, one of the most rapid transitions to high human development in history. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21