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Senior Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali (Photo: http://prn.bernama.com/) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The Indonesian International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has launched a new investment policy (NIP) to maintain sustainable economic growth . Speaking at the launching ceremony on October 6, senior Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is also Minister of International Trade and Industry, said that the new policy will provide high-quality and high-tech employment opportunities and improve people's lives and livelihoods as well as securing shared prosperity. The investment momentum in the Southeast Asian economy can be sustained if some reforms are implemented to ensure that Malaysia's investment policies are in line with international standards, he said, expressing the hope that Indonesia will maintain its investment growth through the NIP. Last year, Malaysia attracted 394 billion RM (85 billion USD) worth of investment in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects and the … [Read more...] about Malaysia: new policy aims to maintain investment growth

To celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Capital City's Liberation, the 17th "Hanoi in My Heart" shows the beauty of Hanoi and its people's efforts to contain epidemics and maintain their socio-economic growth. The Kinh te & Do thi (Economic & Urban) Newspaper and the Hanoi Elderly Photographers Club on October 7 opened the 17th "Hanoi in My Heart" photography exhibition to mark the 68th anniversary of the Capital's Liberation Day, which falls on October 10. Visitors at the 17th "Hanoi in me" photo exhibition, which opens on October 7 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Photo: The Hanoi Times The annual exhibition, underway at the Hanoi Temple of Literature, will provide an insight into the creative city of Hanoi, foster a love of the capital city and a desire for development in every Hanoian, and boost their creativity to drive Hanoi's growth. The "Cultural Colors of the Capital" showcases 80 photos capturing moments and views of Hanoi as the … [Read more...] about The 17th “Hanoi in My Heart” photo exhibition opens

Beautiful seascapes, environmental protection, and improved services and accommodation have contributed to the growth of MICE tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) in the province. Ba Ria-Vung Tau has seized on the worldwide trend toward MICE tourism, which combines regular tourism services with event organization skills and specialized infrastructure and personnel. In Ba Ria-Vung Tau MICE earns a large share of local tourism revenue. Major foreign-funded MICE projects are the Wonderful World Theme Park, the Saigon Atlantis Tourism Complex, the Skybridge Dragon Sea Tourism Exhibition Center, the Ho Tram Strip complex, the Pullman Hotel, the Malibu Hotel, the Marina Bay resort and spa, and Hera Palace, which targets high-end customers. Le Quoc Khanh, Deputy Chairman of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial People’s Committee, said, “Ba Ria-Vung Tau has become an attractive destination for visitors in and outside Vietnam. The province now has numerous high quality … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau province develops MICE tourism

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the Russian expert noted that Vietnam’s human rights policies aim to fully promote people’s potential, and that the country has made marked progress in the implementation of the policies in different aspects. Vietnam is a role model for other countries in this regard, he said. According to Trofimchuk, Vietnam’s Constitution contains exclusive principles on human rights, and Doi Moi has facilitated their full implementation. The expert also highlighted the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in ensuring human rights in Vietnam which, he said, has been combined with economic, external affairs and humanitarian aspects. The Vietnamese Party and State have fulfilled tasks of promoting gender equality and ensuring human rights for disadvantaged people in a timely manner, Trofimchuk continued. The expert commended Vietnam’s seriousness in ensuring human rights during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about Russian expert commends Vietnam’s human rights achievements

People with disabilities attend a job training class at a vocational school in the central province of Thanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - There is a serious shortage of data on specific groups of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Vietnam, especially those who are most marginalised, including persons with hearing and learning difficulties. As Vietnam is set to conduct its second national survey on people with disabilities, it is important to collect data on the full spectrum of people with disabilities in Vietnam, so as to develop appropriate actions and policies. Representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Vietnam, Vietnam Federation on Disability and the General Statistics Office (GSO) held a consultation workshop regarding the issue on October 6. Speaking at the workshop, Patrick Haverman, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, said that according to the latest UN analysis, out of the 158 sustainable development indicators of … [Read more...] about More data needed on people with disabilities in Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 7. - Religions have never had such favourable conditions for their activities in Vietnam like now, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang stressed in a recent writing. The official noted respecting the freedom of belief and religion is a consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party and State and has been institutionalised in the legal system, as it is one of the fundamental rights of the people and enshrine in the Constitution from the 1946 version to the 2013 one. Read full story - Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed that Vietnam is keen on promoting partnership among localities of Vietnam and Japan, considering it as a substantial and effective cooperation channel for both sides to beef up bilateral ties in various fields. In a reception for Vice Governor of Japan's Wakayama Prefecture Shimo Hiroshi in Hanoi on October 6, the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on October 7

Asked about Vietnam’s reaction to Russia’s move to annex four Ukrainian oblasts, Hang said Vietnam calls on relevant parties to resume dialogue and resolve issues by peaceful means on the basis of respecting basic principles of international law, especially the principle of respect for countries' independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. “As an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam is ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and finding solutions to soon stabilize the situation, for peace and stability in the region and the world,” she noted. In response to reports alleging that some wood products exported to the United States from Vietnam are made from timber originating from Russia, Hang said the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry currently does not have information on this issue. She affirmed that as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Vietnam always respects and fully complies with the regulations of the WTO and international … [Read more...] about Vietnam underlines respect for territorial integrity in response to Ukraine – Russia conflict