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Accordingly, Syngenta will finance the institute’s research on the best purebred rice varieties from now till 2025. The two sides will also cooperate in the fields of plant protection, covering the research, testing and evaluation of pesticides. To satisfy requirements in the transformation of the rice sector, the institute has adjusted its research strategy, its Director Tran Ngoc Thach said, adding that apart from productivity, resilience to insects and quality, attention has been paid to issues regarding fertilizers, greenhouse gas emissions and tolerance to the environment during the research of rice varieties. Vietnam exported 7.13 million tons of rice for 3.4 billion USD last year, up 13.8% in volume and 5.1% in value year on year, making it among the top three rice exporters globally, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This year, Vietnam’s rice export is estimated at about 6.5-7 million tons thanks to higher demand for Vietnam’s quality rice. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Research institute, agri-business cooperate in developing purebred rice varieties

The conference, themed “Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development in Vietnam,” was jointly held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO and the Hanoi People’s Committee. It formed part of activities marking 35 years since Vietnam ratified the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The participants reviewed the protection and promotion of world cultural and natural heritage values in Vietnam, and exchanged experience in state management and the optimization of world heritage values in local socio-economic development. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai said after the Thang Long Imperial Citadel won the UNESCO recognition in 2010, the Government, ministries, agencies and local authorities have focused on preserving the site and promoting its historical, cultural, architectural and artistic values. Communications … [Read more...] about International conference talks heritage’s role in sustainable development

Secretary of the Hanoi Party’s Committee Dinh Tien Dung on March 24 asked for continued support from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) for a project to restore Kinh Thien Palace in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Kinh Thien Palace is the most important building of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA) He made the suggestion at a reception for the WHC’s director, Lazzarre Eloundou, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend a conference entitled “Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development in Vietnam.” Dung said as a "Heritage City" with an extremely rich and diverse cultural heritage fund, Hanoi has received great attention and help from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in cultural conservation and development . He affirmed that the cooperation between Hanoi and UNESCO has contributed to … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace

The country should have a high level of urbanization comparable to ASEAN and Asia by 2045. Vietnam aims to have at least five cities of international caliber to serve as locomotives for regional and international development networks by 2045, according to an action plan released by the Ministry of Construction (MoC) recently. Under the action plan, the ministry will execute two resolutions, one by Politburo and the other by the Government, on the sustainable development, management, and construction of urban areas in Vietnam by 2030 with a vision for 2045. Hanoi from above. Photo: Huu Thang The country plans to build a high level of urbanization comparable to ASEAN and Asia by 2045. The urban system would be integrated, balanced, and sensitive to climate change, natural disasters, and epidemics, while promoting environmental protection and distinctively modern architecture with green and smart elements, according to the action plan. Other key targets … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims for five international-standard cities by 2045

During a working session with a delegation from the U.S. - ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on March 23, Anh expressed his delight at the strong and substantial development of cooperation between Vietnamese and U.S. firms. He highly valued the U.S. businesses’ positive contributions to the transformation and growth of Vietnam's economy, and expressed the readiness to engage in dialogues with U.S. enterprises to address obstacles in bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation. Hailing the U.S. firms for expanding operations, research and development and innovation, he suggested the USABC further enhance its role as a bridge promoting Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership effectively and substantially that are aligned with needs and interests of both sides; step up collaboration in diversifying and ensuring supply chains, and further expand business operations. The USABC delegation vowed to continue partnering closely with Vietnam and nourish Vietnam - U.S. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. nourish economic, trade, investment ties

In his remarks, Ngo Sy Anh, General Manager of Vietnam Airlines branch in Japan, affirmed the importance of the Japanese market to the company. Before the pandemic, the airline ran 68 flights every week to connect four major cities of Japan to Vietnam’s Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. In 2019, it carried 1.6 million passengers on these routes. With the Vietnamese Government deciding to resume regular international flights from January 1 last year, Vietnam Airlines is now operating 42 flights linking the countries. At the event, participating Vietnamese travel, accommodation companies and carriers introduced Vietnam’s potential and attractive sites to their Japanese peers. The sides exchanged views on cooperation orientations to capitalize on opportunities stemming from the nations’ post-pandemic recovery. In an interview on the sidelines of the event to the Vietnam News Agency, Sayuri Hiroi, Business Development Manager at the TMG, said Vietnam is a safe nation of charming … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism promoted in Japan

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, the official said that now in the fourth year of the pandemic, Vietnam and the world are in a much better place than they were even 12 months ago. “The tools and vaccines we have are proven to protect lives and significantly reduce risk of severe illness and death and also, in most places, to enable health systems to function more normally again,” she said. She added it is hoped that 2023 will be the year in which COVID-19 can be said to be over as a public health emergency of international concern. Assessing Vietnam's response to the COVID-19 pandemic for each stage of the pandemic, Angela said that from the start, Vietnam had well-calibrated and strong public health and social measures in place. These included a strong capacity for early detection and response, robust surveillance measures, strong border measures, and social restrictions, community adherence to personal protective behaviors; and healthcare capacity. “All … [Read more...] about Vietnam in sustainable management phase of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO representative

The three projects are located at prime locations on Hung Vuong Street in Hai Chau District, about 400 meters from the Han River. They are the Da Nang Center project (No. 1), Diamond Square project (No. 2), and the Golden Square commercial complex, office, hotel, and luxury apartment project (No. 3). The Da Nang Center project, invested in by Vu Chau Long Real Estate, covers an area of ​​​​more than 7,800 square meters and has a total capital of nearly VND500 billion ($21.25 million). When construction started in March 2008, the project was advertised as high-rise apartment buildings, a high-class standard commercial center, and a five-star hotel and conference center. However, no development has been going on and rainwater has turned the project area into a pond. With its northern façade bordering a residential area, part of the project has now been turned into a landfill as locals arbitrarily throw trash … [Read more...] about Abandoned projects result in prime land waste in Da Nang

Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) – Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) has greatly contributed to Vietnam’s cause of socio-economic development, poverty reduction and infrastructure building over the past 30 years, said Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu. Vu made the remark during a reception on March 24 for Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure in Vietnam and introduce his successor Sugano Yuichi. The Deputy FM thanked the JICA Vietnam Office and Shimizu himself for their role in coordinating projects funded by ODA of the Japanese Government in Vietnam, as well as their cooperation with Vietnamese agencies in pushing ahead important joint projects of the two countries. He pledged that the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry is always ready to work with the Japanese side for the smooth … [Read more...] about Japanese ODA contributes greatly to Vietnam’s development: Deputy Foreign Minister

Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana.(Photo: nationthailand.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Cabinet has acknowledged the progress made in promoting Thailand’s image through the use of "soft power" in the entertainment industry, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana. The government aims to promote economic development through the entertainment industry, encouraging the sales of Thai goods and services while motivating entrepreneurs through tax measures. As part of this effort, the Cabinet has appointed a committee to study and develop policies, plans and strategies for the purpose of supporting and improving the nation’s soft power through the industry. Additionally, the committee will offer tax deductions or financial incentives to motivate private entrepreneurs in the manufacturing, service, and production sectors to promote Thai products and services. The committee will propose several draft plans to the Cabinet for approval. The … [Read more...] about Cabinet recognises progress in promoting Thai soft power