The latest school within the ‘Samsung Hope School’ project will be built in southeastern Vietnam’s Binh Phuoc Province following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co. Ltd. (SEV), local authorities, and relevant agencies. The MoU was inked on Tuesday between the project’s investor, SEV, and the administration of the province’s Dong Xoai City, the provincial Department of External Affairs, and the Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), as a continuity of the project to provide comprehensive learning and development opportunities for children throughout Vietnam. The new school, to be built in Dong Xoai in the near future, will be the seventh to be built so far by SEV in Vietnam, after those in Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Lang Son, Dong Nai, and Vinh Phuc Provinces. Samsung Hope School is one of many key social responsibility projects of SEV with the mission of spreading knowledge, sharing vision, and creating … [Read more...] about Samsung to build 7th ‘hope school’ in Vietnam’s Binh Phuoc Province
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PM’s visit hoped to lift Vietnam-Brazil ties to new height: Ambassador
According to the diplomat, Brazil is the number one partner in the Latin American region of Vietnam. With a population of more than 211 million, Brazil is a promising market for Vietnam. The country is also the gateway for Vietnam to enter the Latin American market, she said, adding that Vietnam is also a door for Brazil to ASEAN and other Asian countries. Ambassador Hoa said that PM Chinh is the first leader of Vietnamese Party and Government to pay an official visit to Brazil since the trip by Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh in 2007. Therefore, it bears great significance to the promotion of bilateral partnership in the future, she said, holding that it will mark the opening of a new period of cooperation between Vietnam and Brazil. Talks and meetings between PM Chinh and Brazilian President Lula da Silva, leaders of the Federal Senate and authorities of a number of states of Brazil as well as local businesses are hoped to beef up bilateral cooperation and deepen the … [Read more...] about PM’s visit hoped to lift Vietnam-Brazil ties to new height: Ambassador
Samsung Hope School to be built in Binh Phuoc province
The document was inked by the People’s Committee of Dong Xoai city in Binh Phuoc province, Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd., and the Korea Food for the Hungry International. Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam, said 2023 marks the 10th year of the Samsung Hope School project in Vietnam, which have come to different provinces like Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang and Lang Son, benefiting more than 5,000 disadvantaged children. Tran Tue Hien, Chairman of the Binh Phuoc People’s Committee, noted that the project demonstrates the social responsibility of Samsung, while opening up new, long-term cooperation opportunities between Samsung Vietnam and Binh Phuoc. The school will be provided with modern equipment, with specialized rooms, aiming to facilitate students’ comprehensive development. Its construction is scheduled to begin later this year in Dong Xoai city. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Samsung Hope School to be built in Binh Phuoc province
Kim Jong Un tells Xi Jinping in letter he hopes to promote cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk during Xi's visit in Pyongyang, North Korea in this picture released by by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 21, 2019. Photo handout via Reuters The letter was in response to congratulations Xi sent for the North's founding anniversary this month where the Chinese president had expressed his willingness to strengthen strategic communication and working-level cooperation. "I believe ... the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations would steadily develop in conformity with the requirements of the new era and the desire of the two peoples in the future," Kim said in the letter sent on Thursday. DPRK is the initials of the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un tells Xi Jinping in letter he hopes to promote cooperation
Minister hopes for stronger Vietnam – Japan cooperation
The minister attributed the intensive and extensive cooperation in various spheres to mutual trust and efforts by generations of leaders and people of the two countries. Lam expressed his impression on Japan’s performance in reducing traffic accidents, and suggested Takebe encourage relevant Japanese agencies to launch programs helping raise capacity for Vietnamese traffic police officers. The minister also called on the special advisor to help boost cooperation between units under the Ministry of Public Security and the Vietnam - Japan University under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi). For his part, Takebe pledged to make efforts in fostering collaboration between the two sides. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Minister hopes for stronger Vietnam – Japan cooperation
Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes
Photo: Le Toan At an event held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on September 11, Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi insisted that the real estate market would gradually warm up in the last months of this year and resume development again in 2024. “Moves to resolve problems for real estate projects are beginning to have positive results and hundreds of delayed projects have been resolved to ensure supply and promote the market,” Nghi said. According to Barry Weisblatt, director of Analysis of VNDirect Securities, although liquidity risks in the real estate market remain high, the most difficult period has passed. Liquidity coefficients slightly improved in Q2 and Q3. “In comparison with 2011-2013 when the real estate market was in a downturn, current real estate businesses have much better financial health with the lower leverage ratio. The quick payment ratio of businesses in the current period is also healthier and the ability to pay interest is … [Read more...] about Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes
Harvard, Yale, and Columbia luminaries weigh in on Vietnam’s ambitious blueprint
The landmark state visit of US President Joe Biden to Vietnam on September 10-11 has been a historic pivot, elevating Vietnam-US ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The essence of this partnership, PM Chinh said, lies in deepening economic, trade, and investment collaborations. He emphasised the gravity of scientific, technological cooperation, and innovation as game-changers. "The Biden visit signals an enhanced strategic alignment, centred on economic partnerships and technological collaboration," he said. As reported by Tuoitre , Prof. Thomas Vallely, director of the Vietnam programme at Harvard Kennedy School, praised Vietnam's deft management. "Vietnam's response to major crises, especially its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, is commendable," Vallely said. "Despite its nascent experience in some sectors, Vietnam has proactively sought knowledge, established global ties, and opened doors for partnerships, with the US being a case in point." Prof. Anthony … [Read more...] about Harvard, Yale, and Columbia luminaries weigh in on Vietnam’s ambitious blueprint
Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children
Participants at the event (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A hiking event was recently held in the French city of Domats, with nearly 30 local residents taking part, in response to the “Children’s Walk For Hope 2023" campaign initiated by the Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF). CNCF Secretary General in France Eric Fiat said it is the third time such an event has been held in the country to introduce CNCF's activities and raise funds in support of disadvantaged children in Vietnam who are lacking in both material and spiritual aspects. The proceeds will be used to fund CNCF's programmes, especially in the field of education, in Vietnam and Mongolia. After over 3 hours of walking through fields, lakes, forests and villages, the participants gathered at the Domats community centre where they listened to introduction about the CNCF’s activities in Vietnam and Mongolia, contributed to the charity fund, and enjoyed a Vietnamese meal prepared by a local Vietnamese couple. … [Read more...] about Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children
Hanoi, Shenzhen eye partnerships in urban and public transport development
Hanoi's top priorities include the construction of ring roads, urban railway and satellite cities. China's coastal city of Shenzhen is willing to partner with Hanoi to promote decentralized relations in trade, investment, economic activities, 5G technology, new energy vehicles, and renewable energy, said Qin Weizhong, mayor of Shenzhen. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee (right), meets with Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong this week. Photo: The Hanoi Times Shenzhen is China's third-largest economy after Beijing and Shanghai, with a GDP of US$500 billion by 2022, Mayor Qin said at a meeting with Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen this week. The city is also home to substantial development of large high-tech enterprises such as Huawei and Tencent, he said, adding that 11 of the world's top 500 companies are headquartered in the city. Among ASEAN countries, Vietnam is Shenzhen's largest trading partner, and … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Shenzhen eye partnerships in urban and public transport development
Int’l conference discusses Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia cooperation in digital economy
The event was co-organized by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences (LASES), and Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). Addressing the conference, VASS President Dr. Phan Chi Hieu said the promotion of the digital economy is considered one of the key tasks to accelerate the restructuring of an economy, associated with innovation in the growth model and the improvement of growth quality, aiming to help a nation escape the middle-income trap and move towards the goal of becoming a developed industrialized country. The trend comes with opportunities and challenges for nations involved, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, in their development and expansion of investment and commercial collaboration, he noted. LASES President Dr. Sonethanou Thammavong said the conference boasts an important theme, reflecting the countries’ readiness to build their digital-transformation-oriented socio-economic infrastructure. Laos' digital … [Read more...] about Int’l conference discusses Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia cooperation in digital economy