How supply chains are adapting to the covid 19 pandemic

Experts at the workshop. — Photohanoimoi.com.vn Recognising that cyberattacks targeting the ICT supply chain are increasing, experts said that organisations in Việt Nam needed to be prepared to respond by sharing and updating knowledge about this form of attack. The Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications and the security firm Kaspersky co-organised a workshop titled “ICT Supply Chain Cyber Resilience” in Hà Nội on Thursday. The workshop aimed to support and prepare the country to respond to cyberattacks on the ICT supply chain. “Cyberattacks on the supply chain have grown strongly during the COVID-19 pandemic period and are expected to increase in the near future as well as the appearance of organisations and enterprises providing cyber attack weapons,” said Nguyễn Thành Phúc, director of the Authority of Information Security. “Therefore, sharing and updating knowledge related to this type of attack will help organisations … [Read more...] about Vietnamese businesses need preparation to respond to cyberattacks on ICT supply chain

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (right) meets with Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday morning in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Singapore has always been one of Việt Nam's leading partners in the region. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính made the statement meeting with Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday morning in Hà Nội. PM Chính said the visit of the Tan Chuan-Jin, which lasted from May 18 to 20, was very important, contributing to promoting the Việt Nam - Singapore Strategic Partnership to become more and more extensive and effective, especially while the two countries are looking forward to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and 10 years of Strategic Partnership in 2023. Chính congratulated Singapore on its outstanding achievements, including always leading the way in the region in catching new development trends of the world, especially in science and technology with its high … [Read more...] about Singapore one of Việt Nam’s leading partners in the region: PM Chính

The host described his guest’s official visit as highly important to promoting the two countries’ strategic partnership. He expressed his delight that despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts, bilateral trade has still been on the rise, and Singapore is the largest ASEAN investor in Vietnam with 2,866 valid projects worth 67.56 billion USD. The two sides should increase all-level mutual visits and effectively implement bilateral cooperation mechanisms and agreements, especially the Vietnam - Singapore ministerial meeting on economic connectivity. Besides, their parliaments should continue supporting connections in post-pandemic economic recovery and development, with focus on the areas of Singapore’s strength and Vietnam’s demand like innovation, green energy, digital economy, and supply chain diversification, PM Chinh suggested. Sending thanks to Singapore for its precious and timely provision of medical supplies and COVID-19 vaccines, the Government leader of Vietnam asked both … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Speaker of Singaporean Parliament

Dong Thap is famous for its lotus fields. According to the Institute for Tourism Development Research under the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the Mekong Delta has a special and diversified ecosystem featuring different habitat types of the sea, islands, river gates, mangrove forest, islets, biosphere reserves, national parks, nature reserves, typical diversified natural resource, unique culture and history creating oriental multiple cultural identities of the region. Globalization and international integration have created a driving force for tourism development, a connection between the Mekong Delta region and HCMC along with areas across the country and nations. The tourism growth of the Mekong Delta and HCMC will affect the socioeconomic development of localities in the region. Moreover, tourism also provides chances to introduce cultural values, landscapes and Vietnamese people to international friends and offers cooperation opportunities among provinces … [Read more...] about HCMC, Southern provinces boost linkage for tourism development

During the debate, the Vietnamese diplomat said Vietnam shares the international community's common concern about increasing challenges facing the global food system due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disasters. This seriously affects the food security of countries, especially developing countries and countries with conflicts, he said. Besides humanitarian efforts, sustainable measures are needed to strengthen the capacity of developing and conflict-affected countries to secure food supplies and improve living standards for people, as well as promote the settlement of root causes of conflicts, peace building, and conflict prevention, Giang stressed. He spoke highly of efforts made by the U.N., the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and international donors in responding to hunger, and suggested the U.N. and its partners promptly share information on food insecurity caused or aggravated by conflicts, thus … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for ensuring food security for global peace and development

Vietnam must move forward with plans to design additional programmes to support firms in the digital transformation process in terms of funding, knowledge, and information in the technology market to help them grasp technological changes occurring globally, according to insiders. Illustrative photo Experts in the sector made the statement at the launching conference held on May 20 to unveil the Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2022 running with the theme of "Strengthening digital platform for the service sector” in Hanoi. Upon addressing the conference, Nguyen Quoc Viet, deputy director of the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), revealed that the 69% of businesses in the nation have been forced to temporarily suspend their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic significantly affecting several sectors such as service, accommodation, food, and tourism, it has yet to exert a serious impact on the digital … [Read more...] about Businesses require support in digital transformation

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 20. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 20, emphasising that Singapore is always one of the leading partners of Vietnam in the region. The host described his guest’s official visit as highly important to promoting the two countries’ strategic partnership. Read full story – Overseas Vietnamese people organised many activities on May 19 to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Read full story – The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20

The meeting aimed to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Foundation Day of the Truong Son Army Corps (May 19, 1959-2022). At the working session, Senior Colonel Nguyen Huu Ngoc, Commander of Army Corps 12 shared that Army Corps 12 is the successor of Corps 559 – Truong Son soldiers. During the 16-year struggle against the U.S imperialists, Truong Son soldiers, together with volunteer youths and the front-line conscripted laborers, overcame numerous difficulties and hardships to build the legendary Truong Son Trail, contributing to liberating the South and unifying the nation. When peace was restored, Truong Son soldiers were responsible for economic missions. Since 1989, Army Corps 12 has been a State-owned enterprise, implementing economic-defense missions under the business name of Truong Son Construction Corporation. Amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the army corps fulfilled its assigned … [Read more...] about Vice State President meets with Army Corps 12 and Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail Traditional Association

It is the information stated in the Government's report No.174/BC-CP sent to the NA to prepare for the third session. According to the report, in case Resolution No.42 cannot continue to be implemented, the volume of bad debts determined under Resolution No.42 that has not been resolved, including newly arisen bad debts, is expected to reach VND430 trillion ($18.6 billion) at the end of 2022 and VND443 trillion at the end of 2023. After handling a large number of bad debts in 2018 and 2019, the bad debt settlement speed in 2020 and 2021 tended to slow down due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the financial situation. Therefore, to continue to achieve the goal of handling and controlling the bad debt ratio of the system of credit institutions in the coming time is a big challenge for the banking industry, requiring the participation of the political system, the close coordination of ministries, agencies, and localities in implementing solutions on handling bad debts, … [Read more...] about Unresolved bad debt remains at high level

At a cycling event of SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – The finals of the men's and women’s time trial events of cycling at the ongoing SEA Games 31 took place on May 20 in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh. In the men’s time trial, Chawchiang Kwang Peerapol of Thailand secured the gold medal while Cahyadi Aiman of Indonesia and Rosly Muhammad Nur Aiman of Malaysia bagged the silver and bronze. Piriatna Delia Ayustina of Indonesia triumphed in the women’s category, followed by Luo Yiweei of Singapore and Somrat Phetdarin of Thailand. Lam Thi Kim Ngan of host Vietnam finished eighth in the women’s event, while Nguyen Truong Tai came fifth and Nguyen Tuan Vu came eighth in the men’s event. Cyclists are set to compete in the finals of the men’s road race on May 21. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 events, … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thai cyclist tops men’s time trial finals