Greens to grow at home

Nguyễn Thị Huyên (first, right) and UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam, Caitlin Wiesen (second, right) at last week's conference in Hà Nội. UNDP Photo HÀ NỘI - Nguyễn Thị Huyên, 65, now lives in a safe house thanks to a programme initiated by the Government, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Huyên, from Tuyết Điệm 1 Village in the central coastal province of Quảng Ngãi, suffers from sciatica and lives alone. Every day, she relied on neighbours to bring her food and daily necessities. She lived in difficult circumstances in an old shanty house that had its roof blown off during bad weather. She said: “Incidentally, I was advised by my nephew to apply for the safe house programme by the Government. So I registered and very quickly I received a reply. “I sent my thanks to the donors and local authorities who helped build me a stable and warm shelter two years ago.” Huyên's house was one of 4,100 built by the programme. “The … [Read more...] about More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set a goal to build at least 10 hectares of public parks across the metropolis in 2022, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The city will add at least 10 hectares of public parks and two hectares of green space, as well as plant and renovate 6,000 trees, this year, according to a plan recently issued by the municipal People’s Committee. Authorities in every district and Thu Duc City were tasked with making a list of land plots originally zoned for building public parks. If these land lots are currently leased for other purposes, the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment will suggest a road map to reclaim them to prepare for the park construction. The city administration also highlighted the addition of parks and green trees to housing development projects, as well as the expansion of land banks for public parks across the metropolis. District-level authorities will also be in charge of completing the database of … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to add at least 10ha of public parks this year

Blockchain or crypto is not a new term in the global aspect of investing. Recently, however, these terms are gaining wider coverage with the return of a new trend in the GameFi market – Move to Earn. Following the popular play-to-earn model that most Metaverse and NFT coins adopted, move-to-earn is the new trend in crypto. Move-to-Earn (M2E) apps allow users to earn passive income while engaged in routine physical activities such as walking, running, dancing, or simply moving around. Grasping the development of this trend, EMOVES was born. For EMOVES, users will earn in-game currency which can be used in-game or cashed out for profit. EMOVES aims to drive millions towards a healthier lifestyle "Burn calories, Earn money" with the following benefits More health, more benefits, more happiness, more friends Running greatly stimulates your heart rate and helps you burn calories especially effectively, the more calories burned, the better your health will be. Especially … [Read more...] about EMOVES – Burn to earn

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms

At a meeting with U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York on May 16 (local time), the PM stressed that the year 2022 is of great significance as it marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s U.N. membership. Appreciating the U.N.’s valuable contributions and support to Vietnam over the past more than four decades, the PM asked Amina to convey his invitation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other U.N. leaders to visit Vietnam this year to foster multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides. Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s strong commitments to multilateralism and a world order based on international law and the U.N. Charter, as well as the country’s support for the U.N.’s central role in the global administration system, saying it needs global, all-people, and comprehensive approaches to tackle common challenges like epidemics and climate change. Vietnam backs enhancing relations between the U.N., parliaments of its member countries and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to play more active role at U.N.: PM

Exness to Sponsor Forbes Investment Conference in Ho Chi Minh City To complement the theme of Smart Money, Forbes has invited an array of financial experts as speakers at their event. Fund managers, digital asset pioneers, analysts, and real estate professionals will be sharing their knowledge and insights with conference participants. Exness will have a prominent presence at the Forbes Investment Conference as an official sponsor. At a dedicated booth, the multi-licensed broker will be showcasing its diverse range of trading products, optimal trading conditions, and global success. "It is very exciting to be sponsoring Forbes Vietnam’s first-ever Investment Conference," commented Dung Thai, Exness Commercial director for Vietnam. "Forbes is the leading media outlet in the financial industry and the event will create a one-of-a-kind environment for us to interact with hundreds of investors." "Stocks and digital assets are two of the investment areas that the conference will … [Read more...] about Exness to sponsor Forbes Investment Conference in Ho Chi Minh City

With a Vietnamese flag in his hand, Felisberto de Deus celebrates after winning the second silver medal for Timor Leste. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Hoàng Hồ HÀ NỘI — Felisberto de Deus, with a Vietnamese flag in his hand, waved at the fans cheering on his second silver medal at this year’s Games. One day after the historic SEA Games silver in the men’s 5,000m event, Deus continued to make Timor Leste proud with another medal in the men’s 10,000m. The two silvers that Deus won are also the only medals of the Timor Leste delegation so far. Massive effort helped the East Timorese finish second, behind only Vietnamese veteran Nguyễn Văn Lai who completed his golden double with a time of 32:17.34. It was the second gold for the 35-year-old runner and the second time Lai surpassed Deus, the first time being in the 5,000m. In the 800m heptathlon event, a superb performance by Nguyễn Linh Na bagged Việt … [Read more...] about Timor Leste win 2nd medal, VN bag gold in 10,000m

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms

A team of three Vietnamese high school students has won an international prize on environmental sustainability. Team 'Adorbsies' of three Vietnamese high school students has won the first prize of an international environmental competition. From left: Adorbsies member Lương Anh Khánh Huyền, Trần Quỳnh Anh, Bùi Tú Uyên. Photos courtesy of the team Bùi Tú Uyên, Lương Anh Khánh Huyền and Trần Quỳnh Anh brought home US$100,000 from the Earth Prize competition, an initiative of the Switzerland-based Earth Foundation that encourages students to address environmental issues. Beating more than 650 teams across 114 countries and territories, the three girls’ idea of creating biodegradable menstrual pads from dragon fruit peel won the hearts of the judges for its practicality. “This was a very difficult choice for The Earth Prize Adjudicating Panel to make; but Team Adorbsies’ project is an idea turned into a solution that can make a genuine difference,” said Rina … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students champion international environmental competition

Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front ( VFF ) Central Committee Le Tien Chau (centre) pays a courtesy call to Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune (right), President of the Lao Front for National Construction ( LFNC ) Central Committee, on May 16. (Photo: mattran.org.vn) Vientiane (VNA) – Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Le Tien Chau paid a courtesy call to Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, President of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee, on May 16. Chau is accompanying Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on his official visit to Laos from May 15 – 17. Affirming the growing bilateral relations, the officials agreed to focus their attention on organising activities marking the two countries’ Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties, and the 45th year of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos’ fronts and ministries step up cooperation