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Emulating the ambitions of Singapore’s high-tech vision, Photo: Le Toan Last week, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Singaporean groups to increase their investment in Vietnam, notably in the fields of technology, strategic infrastructure development, logistics, and cutting-edge startups. According to PM Chinh, the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership is growing strongly and quickly in all areas, particularly the economy, trade, and investment. The two-way trade increased by over 23 per cent to reach $8.3 billion in 2021, and it reached $4.75 billion in the first half of 2022. He stressed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its bilateral strategic alliance and learn from Singapore’s experience in establishing an independent, self-sufficient economy in parallel with intense and wide international integration. The PM suggested that the two countries should launch projects and events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and the 10th … [Read more...] about Emulating the ambitions of Singapore’s high-tech vision

The supply of budget apartments in Hanoi stood at the lowest level in the past five years. Prices of apartments in Hanoi have now surged by 10-15% against the same period of last year and reached a record high level. Investors looking for information on a new real estate project in Hanoi. Photo: Cong Hung High demand for apartments in the capital means there are no more projects with prices of VND35 million (US$1,500) per square meter in the downtown area, while the average price of budget apartments in the districts of Ha Dong, Nam Tu Liem, or Hoang Mai has also surpassed the VND30-million mark per square meter. Data from CBRE revealed the average selling price of apartments in Hanoi rose by 9% year-on-year during the second quarter to $1,293 per square meter. Prices of high-class projects in downtown areas such as Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da, and Ba Dinh posted an average rise of 10%. Director at the Project Marketing Department of CBRE Vietnam Kiet Vo said … [Read more...] about Apartment prices in Hanoi are at a record high

The project aims to support about 5,000 poor and vulnerable women in nine provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Da Nang, Dien Bien, Ha Tinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Nghe An, Thai Binh and Lao Cai. The priority targets are women at risk of violence, those with disabilities, migrant workers, ethnic minorities, people working in the informal sector and those living in disaster-prone areas. Apart from receiving the COVID-19 prevention kits, which include test kits, medical masks and anti-bacteria gel, the beneficiaries will also be equipped with the necessary skills to prevent and respond to COVID-19, disasters, gender-based violence and information about the available support services. Women survivors of gender-based violence at shelters and the Peace House will be supported in COVID-19 medical examinations and treatment. The project is a part of a nearly 20-billion-VND (855,800 USD) regional project implemented in four Mekong countries, namely  Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and … [Read more...] about U.N. Women, Japan launch project to reduce COVID-19 impacts on women and girls

Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam Sasaki Shohei (first, right), Country Representative of UN Women Vietnam Elisa Fernandez Saenz (centre), and Chairwoman of the Da Nang Women’s Union Hoang Thi Thu Huong pose for a photo at the launch of the project to reduce the risks and negative impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls in Hanoi on August 2. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – UN Women Vietnam and the Embassy of Japan on August 2 announced a one-year project to reduce the risks and negative impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls . The project aims to support about 5,000 poor and vulnerable women in nine provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Da Nang, Dien Bien, Ha Tinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Nghe An, Thai Binh and Lao Cai. The priority targets are women at risk of violence, those with disabilities, migrant workers, ethnic minorities, people working in the informal sector and those living in disaster-prone areas. Apart from receiving the COVD-19 … [Read more...] about UN Women, Japan launch project to reduce COVID-19 impacts on women and girls

Evidence over the past year confirmed that the pandemic had a regressive effect on gender equality. As many as 5,000 poor and vulnerable women in Vietnam would benefit from a one-year project against the Covid-19 impact launched on August 2 by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the Government of Japan. Representatives at the launch of the project supported by UN Women and the Government of Japan. Photo: UN Women The project “Gender-Responsive Covid-19 Prevention and Response” is aimed to reduce the risks and negative impacts of Covid-19 on women and girls with a priority given to migrant workers, ethnic minorities, people working in the informal sector, and those living in disaster-prone areas in 9 provinces and cities including Hanoi, Danang, Dien Bien, Ha Tinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Nghe An, Thai Binh, and Lao Cai. Apart from receiving the Covid-19 prevention kits, which include test kits, … [Read more...] about UN Women, Japan join hands to mitigate Covid-19 impact on Vietnamese women

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 4. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 4 commended efforts by the banking sector in digital transformation with diverse products and services for people and businesses. At the working session (Photo: VNA) Addressing “Digital transformation day of the banking sector” in Hanoi, Chinh, who is also head of the National Committee on Digital Transformation, stressed that the sector has played a significant role in national digital transformation. Read full story - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 4 hosted a reception for Governor of Gunma prefecture of Japan Yamamoto Ichita who is on a working visit to Vietnam. Participants at the reception (Photo: VNA) During the meeting, the leader spotlighted the strong and comprehensive development of the Vietnam – Japan extensive strategic partnership with high political trust, saying that regular … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 4

Students in the International University (member of Vietnam National University – HCMC) in their practice lesson. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son reported that with the implementation of Resolution No. 77/NQ-CP on piloting renovation of operation mechanism for public higher education institutions from 2014-2017, higher educational facilities have made great strides in opening up resources and the capacity of training institutions has been maximized. Currently, 142/232 universities are eligible for autonomy according to the provisions of the revised Higher Education Law. Thanks to this autonomy mechanism, piloting universities can attract more capable lecturers and researchers, with the percentage of those owning a doctorate degree reaching 31 percent in 2021. In the four years from 2018, the average salary of employees in these universities rose by 18.7-20.8 percent. The rate of lecturers earning less than VND100 million a year (US$4,300) … [Read more...] about Vietnam using autonomy mechanism to revolutionize universities

At the meeting between FM Son and his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi, both officials agreed to exchange information, experience in issues of mutual concern, including maintenance of peace, stability, and cooperation in the region. Towards the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties, the two FMs reached consensus on organizing high-level visits, enhancing coordination, and improving efficiency of dialogue mechanisms, including the 12th meeting of Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee. They were also unanimous in implementing ODA programs for Vietnam, further cooperate and share viewpoints in the framework of the United Nations, ASEAN, Mekong, contributing to upholding regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development. Meanwhile, meeting with Vietnamese FM Son, foreign ministers of China, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan highly appreciated Vietnam’s role in the region and confirmed their desire to expand cooperation with the country. They proposed … [Read more...] about Foreign minister meets with foreign counterparts on AMM-55 sidelines

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) and Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with newly-appointed ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Belgium, who came to present their credentials, in Hanoi on August 5. Meeting with Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo, President Phuc expressed his belief that she will contribute to promoting the bilateral ties, especially the organisation of activities marking the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship with South Africa and regards the country as an important cooperation and development partner in the continent, he affirmed. The President urged the diplomat to coordinate with Vietnamese agencies to step up the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level, through Party, State and National Assembly channels. Vietnam stands ready to support South Africa to … [Read more...] about President receives new ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Belgium

Participants affirmed the ARF is the most important forum of ASEAN to promote dialogue and mutual understanding. They reviewed the operation and proposed development orientations of the forum in the time to come. The attending foreign ministers welcomed the implementation of trust-building activities and preventive diplomacy, through which trust was enhanced and cooperation expanded. They agreed to give priority to cooperation in the areas of disaster relief, terrorism and transnational crime combat, maritime security, defense, peacekeeping, counter-proliferation of nuclear weapons, and disarmament, and agreed on a list of activities for the 2022-2023 period. Vietnam will co-chair a number of activities related to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, health security, security, and nuclear safety. Participants spent time discussing many regional and international issues. Sharing common concerns, FM Son emphasized the importance … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attends 29th ARF in Phnom Penh