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Vietnam officially launched the Southeast Asia Flash Flood Guidance System (SEAFFGS) on Tuesday morning and assumed the role of being a regional hub in forecasting landslides and flash floods. A section of a road in Mường Tè District, the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu, blocked by to a landslide in July 2021. — VNA/VNS Photo Speaking at the launch event, Director General of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Trần Hồng Thái said the system is part of the Flash Flood Guidance System with Global Coverage, run by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The system in south-east Asia is expected to create a connection and cooperation between the regional forecasting centres and other forecasting centres in the world, he said. Thanks to the recognition and trust from the Secretariat of the WMO and the member countries of the system in the region, Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration has been selected as … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches Southeast Asia Flash Flood Guidance System, assumes regional hub forecasting role

The delegation of the Lao Military Science and History Department is on a working visit to Vietnam to work with the Institute for Defense Strategy under the Vietnamese Defense Ministry. At the reception, Lieutenant General Huynh Chien Thang affirmed that the Vietnam – Laos special relationship is always of special significance to the two nations. Senior leaders of the two countries have always attached great importance to preserving and consolidating the Vietnam-Laos relationship with the desire to make the bilateral relationship develop more fruitfully. The Vietnamese Deputy Chief of the General Staff emphasized that the Party, State, Government, military and people of Vietnam always bear in mind the support and assistance of the Lao Party, State, Government, military and people for its struggle for national independence and reunification in the past as well as current national construction and development cause. He added that Vietnam treasures and always gives priority to … [Read more...] about Defense leader receives Lao Military Science and History Department’s mission

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc appreciated Cao Dai followers’ contributions to the country throughout history while receiving leaders of the religion’s churches and organisations in Hanoi on June 29. He said Caodaism is a religion coming into being in Vietnam, and during its development process, it has helped diversify the country’s traditional culture and uphold solidarity when encouraging its dignitaries and followers to stand side by side with the nation. Read full story – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle discussed various issues regarding cooperation between the two legislatures during their talks in London on June 29 morning. The two sides also exchanged views on their cooperation at multilateral forums and on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They focused discussions on measures to further … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 30

UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart addresses the event (Photo: VNA) Ben Tre (VNA) – A international symposium was held in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on June 29 to discuss the life and career of UNESCO-recognised cultural celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu, a great poet, an enthusiastic teacher and a moral doctor. According to UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart, during the UNESCO’s 41st General Assembly in Paris in November 2021, 193 members of the agency approved a resolution to celebrate the Vietnamese poet’s birthday in 2022. The representative explained that the General Assembly made this decision because Nguyen Dinh Chieu was an outstanding figure, one of the most honoured Vietnamese poet s whose works were translated into many languages. According to Associate Prof. Dr. Pham Lan Oanh, Vice Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts, poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu had greatly influenced the … [Read more...] about Symposium looks into Poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s life, career

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 30. – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on June 30 stressed the task of addressing shortcomings and filling in “vaccums” and “loopholes” so as to prevent corruption and negative phenomena. Speaking at a national conference held in Hanoi to review the 10-year combat against corruption and negative phenomena, the Party leader also said fighting corruption is a critically important but also extremely difficult and complicated task that requires resolute, persistent, continuous, and unceasing efforts from all levels and in all sectors and areas. Read full story National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets Speaker of the UK House of Lords John Mcfall (Photo: VNA) - Vietnam wishes to share experience with the United Kingdom (UK) in legislative affairs, especially in the building of the legal framework, policies and mechanisms to support the Government … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 30

At the square (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A small square in the center of the 16th arrondissement of Paris now bears the name of Do Huu Vi, a Vietnam ese national who was one of the first pilots of the French army. Do Huu Vi Square is located on the intersection between Versailles Avenue and Quai Louis-Blériot, overlooking the Radio France headquarters and Grenelle bridge. Vi (1883-1916) fought and died in the Somme Bay during World War I. He was honoured by France as one of more than 300 people of diaspora with meritorious services to the European nation. He was the only representative of Asian descent to be included in the exhibition 'Portraits de France' at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris earlier this year. At a ceremony marking the official naming of Do Huu Vi Square (Photo: VNA) There are currently about 200 streets and landmarks in France named after Vietnamese places or people./. VNA … [Read more...] about Paris square named after Vietnamese pilot

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (fourth, left) lays flowers at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument in ASEAN Garden in Manila (Photo: VNA) Manila (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan laid flowers at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument in ASEAN Garden in Manila on June 30, as part of her working visit to the Philippines. The monument was built in 2011 on the occasion of the 121st birthday of President Ho Chi Minh. The Vietnamese community in the Philippines , and Philippine and other foreign friends often visit the monument to express their admiration for the late Vietnamese President - a great leader, a national hero who devoted all his life to national independence and freedom and happiness of the Vietnamese people while tirelessly striving for peace and progress in the world. The same day, Vice President Xuan visited the Vietnamese Embassy in the Philippines and met representatives from the Vietnamese community in the country. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan … [Read more...] about Vice President offers flowers to President Ho Chi Minh in Philippines

After being briefed on the activities of Lang Son province over the past time, Gen. Can expressed his delight at the gradual development of the province. Despite difficulties, Lang Son’s Party Committee,  authority, and people have promoted unity and patriotism to build a wealthier province, making great contribution to the national revolutionary cause. Addressing the meeting, Gen. Can expressed his gratitude to the local authorities and people for creating favorable conditions for helping the Vietnam People’s Army during its construction and development. The GDP’s deputy chief also took the occasion to brief delegates on the military’s activities, affirming that the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense have attached much importance to advising the Party and the State to promulgate and implement various new policies for the military, troops’ families and national contributors and well conduct gratitude activities. The GDP has closely coordinated with … [Read more...] about MND meets with national contributors in Lang Son

The report aligns with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and covers all company’s markets “This sustainability report marks an important milestone in our journey as a responsible, inclusive business, that has ESG principles firmly embedded in its values and DNA,” said Jean-Pascal Duvieusart, CEO at Home Credit Group. “I would like to thank all our employees, who continue to demonstrate creativity, passion, and dedication in everything they do. They are living proof that when ESG is consciously embedded in our culture and mindsets, real change happens,” Duvieusart said. Jiri Smejc, CEO of PPF Group and chairman of the board of Home Credit Group said, “Fairness to customers, employees, and communities has always been part of our DNA. It is who we are. ESG principles now give us a tool to show our responsible business practices in a formal, comprehensive way. And I am proud that we can already count a number of milestones on our ESG journey.” Digital … [Read more...] about Home Credit publishes its 2021 Sustainability Report

This river trash capture tool (hereinafter referred to as a “trash trapper”) is financially supported and technically advised by US-based NGO Ocean Conservancy through “Strategic Plastic Litter Abatement in the Song Hong” project. This project is managed and implemented by MCD in collaboration with the Nam Dinh DONRE and other local and national partners. The event was attended by national-level government representatives from the Vietnam Administration of Sea and Islands; the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration and its Northern Branch; Vietnam Academy for Water Resources; and from MCD; the delegates who participated in the event from Nam Dinh province include: leaders and officers of the DONRE; representatives of the Department of Transport, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Traffic Police Division, Riverway Management Company No. 5; representatives of the Division of Natural Resources and Environment of Nam Dinh city and the People's Committee of Tran Te … [Read more...] about River trash capture tool launched in Nam Dinh Province