New York (VNA) - Vietnam supports the organisation of upcoming elections in Palestine as well as initiatives and measures to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and long-term solution to the Palestinian issue, Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh has said. Addressing an online meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 26 to discuss developments in the Middle East, the Vietnamese diplomat called on the international community to continue providing financial support to UN agencies in order to maintain humanitarian aid for Palestinians. He also affirmed Vietnam’s strong support for the two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestine State, in line with international law and UN resolutions. UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland briefed participants on the disturbing situation in the Middle East, saying that continued violence in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has killed many people, … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs upcoming elections in Palestine
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Breakthrough in infrastructure construction nationwide in last years
The Ministry has paid attention to investment of seaports synchronously. For instance, deep-water ports including Cai Mep – Thi Vai in the Southern Province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Lach Huyen in Hai Phong City can handle ships of up to 200,000 tons while other ports in Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta Province of Kien Giang and the Northern Province of Quang Ninh can receive large ships in the world. … [Read more...] about Breakthrough in infrastructure construction nationwide in last years
More than 4,000 runners to race in Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Like other races by the organiser Topas, each long-distance (21km-70km) entry includes a donation to charity. Almost US$30,134 will be divided between local projects around Mộc Châu, the work of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, life-changing surgery for children through Operation Smile, and saving lives through Newborns Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about More than 4,000 runners to race in Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Health minister honours Sanofi for contribution to Covid prevention
Emin Turan, country lead for Sanofi Indochina, said, "Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving in many countries around the world, Viet Nam has kept the pandemic well under control and gradually entered the stage of economic recovery.” … [Read more...] about Health minister honours Sanofi for contribution to Covid prevention
Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
With $2 million invested from the Dutch government and another $2 million from the Dutch private sector, the project aims to make the citrus sector of the Mekong Delta more sustainable and efficient (reduce the negative impacts of agro-chemicals to the environment), and more profitable (50 per cent increase in income) for 150,000 citrus small-holders in the area, by developing a sustainable citrus value chain – in which the local farmers will be contracted and supported in combination with the private sector’s extension system, fertiliser advisory service, virus-free citrus seedlings, and financial support programme. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta