The event was jointly organized by the Naval Region 2 Command, the Military Youth Advisory Board, the Political Department of the Navy, the provincial Youth Union Chapter. During the program, Deputy Political Chief of the Naval Region 2 Command Senior Captain Vu Duy Luu launched a campaign, themed “Naval youth join hands to clean up the sea and fight against plastic waste.” During the campaign, troops from units under the Naval Region 2 Command, in collaboration with local youths, conducted information dissemination activities to raise public awareness of environmental protection, plastic waste prevention, and the sorting, collection and recycling of plastic wastes, contributing to protecting beaches in particular and marine environment in general. After the launching ceremony, more than 100 troops from military units in the province and youths of Vung Tau city collected garbage along the beach near Quang Trung park and Dau beach. On the occasion, the Military Youth Advisory … [Read more...] about Naval troops’ festive program to protect marine environment
Hand washing campaign
Bosch opens ‘Bosch Transmission Lab’ at HCMUTE
The 90,000 euros (around VND2.5 billion) lab is intended to support research projects, in the field of future mobility. The facility is equipped with Continuously Variable Transmission models and test benches, a practice room for intensive research, and other supporting teaching and training tools and machinery. This collaboration will also see experienced engineers from Bosch comes on board as mentors to students in their training and research development besides conducting knowledge exchange sessions in the form of talks and seminars. Additionally, students of HCMUTE are also open to interning at Bosch. This underscores Bosch’s commitment to developing talent and innovation in the region. “Education is our priority, and the young generation is at the heart of Bosch’s development strategy,” said Guru Mallikarjuna, managing director of Bosch Vietnam. “By investing in educational programs in general and the laboratories at HCMUTE and HCMUT, Bosch aims to create sufficient … [Read more...] about Bosch opens ‘Bosch Transmission Lab’ at HCMUTE
Concrete actions are important to shared prosperity: Australian foreign minister
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong is welcomed by her Vietnamese counterpart Bùi Thanh Sơn on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn on Monday welcomed his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on her official visit to Việt Nam. Việt Nam is the first Southeast Asian country Wong paid a visit to after assuming the Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs position. Congratulating Australia on its success in the federal election and COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Minister Sơn believes that Wong’s visit will further promote the strategic partnership between the two countries. Việt Nam and Australia will soon commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2023. The Vietnamese foreign minister also expressed his gratitude to the Australian government for their prompt support in providing COVID-19 vaccines and medical equipment for Việt Nam, particularly the 14.4 million doses for children, which … [Read more...] about Concrete actions are important to shared prosperity: Australian foreign minister
Five-month foreign investment highlights
Three bright points The first bright point in the five-month FDI picture is the disbursement of US$7.71 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.8 percent. The Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment attributed this positive result to the continuous and effective support of the government and relevant state authorities, the business community’s efforts, and the recovery of the Vietnamese economy. Binh Duong Province hands over investment certificates to businesses Although the amount of FDI capital attracted in the first five months was 16.3 percent lower than that in the same period last year, the increased disbursement reflected Vietnam’s attractiveness to foreign investors. The second bright point is the strong increase in the number of projects and the amount of registered capital. Specifically, 395 projects registered capital increases totaling more than US$5.61 billion, up 15.5 percent in the number of projects and 45.4 percent in … [Read more...] about Five-month foreign investment highlights
“Walking on the River”, non-profit fashion show connects people
Miss Tourism Metropolian International 2021 Hoang Huong Ly (C) and kid models The event is part of the free street music show called “Co Hen Voi Sai Gon” (A Date with Saigon) for the community. The fashion show was participated by designers and kids' clothing brands, including Phuong Ho, Thanh Hang, Tiny Tiny by Ha Kieu Oanh and Chanh Style. Designs were performed by more than 100 models, including Miss Tourism Metropolian International 2021 Hoang Huong Ly, Miss Eco Teen International 2021 Bella Vu, Miss Vietnam Tourism Global 2021 Ly Kim Thao, Miss Eco Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thanh Ha, and kid models who are disadvantaged children in HCMC and Binh Duong Province. On this occasion, the organizer handed over 60 presents to needy children. The organizer hands over 60 presents to needy children. By Tieu Tan – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about “Walking on the River”, non-profit fashion show connects people
Local enterprises lack materials due to China’s ‘Zero COVID’ policy
Tan Phu Plastic Company produces safe products to serve the local market. The Zero COVID policy in China means many Vietnamese producers lack input materials. — Photo courtesy of the firrm While many exporters and producers had orders for 2022, they are worried about a possible shortage of production materials because of supply disruptions from China. The worst sufferers were the electronics, wood, textiles, and footwear industries. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), China was an important market for the export and import activities of Viet Nam as it provides the majority of input materials for Viet Nam's production, especially electronic components, machinery parts, fabrics and chemicals. MoIT said from 50 to 55 per cent of raw materials and accessories for the textile, garment, and footwear industries originated from China. The country was currently implementing the "Zero COVID" strategy, which forced many factories there temporarily stop production to … [Read more...] about Local enterprises lack materials due to China’s ‘Zero COVID’ policy
Viettel grab first win of AFC Cup
Nhâm Mạnh Dũng (left), Việt Nam’s hero at the SEA Games 31, marked his first match at the AFC Cup 2022 with a goal to seal the 5-1 win for Viettel. Photo zingnews.vn HCM CITY — Viettel FC started their 2022 AFC Cup campaign with a flourish, thrashing Laos’ Young Elephants at the Thống Nhất Stadium on Friday. Despite conceding early with a goal from Bounphachan Bounkong, Pedro Paulo’s hat-trick alongside goals from Nguyễn Đức Hoàng Minh and Nhâm Mạnh Dũng helped the capital side complete a great comeback, winning 5-1. Park Hang-seo’s former assistant Bae Ji-won, on his first match managing the club, started the match without captain Bùi Tiến Dũng. However, the big gap between the two teams was clear, with chance after chance for Viettel’s Geovane Magno right from the off. Just when everyone was thinking about an easy night for Bae’s men, the Young Elephants showed why they are a top team in Laos, with an opening goal to silence the whole crowd. In the 6th minute, from a … [Read more...] about Viettel grab first win of AFC Cup