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People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1 At the entrance to Room PA08, early on, hundreds of people came to issue and change passports. Many people stood in long lines waiting for their turn. Because so many people came to the venues, the waiting room area had no seats, many people had to wait in long lines inside the check-in room. Even many people had to wait in the lobby, sitting on the sidewalk. Resident The in District 12 said that he brought his 19-year-old son here early in the morning to apply for a passport to work abroad. Due to overcrowding and not knowing how to do the procedures, they spent a lot of time registering on the National Public Service Portal. Similarly, Mr. Khoi in Phu Nhuan District said that from 7 am, he arrived at the passport office to change his expired passport; however, at arrival, he saw thousands of people standing in a long line from the entrance to the inside making him feel bored. Among thousands of people … [Read more...] about People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1

The new template passports aim to prevent the creation of fake passports. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) started issuing new template passports for Vietnamese citizens today [July 1], according to the Immigration Department of Vietnam. The move is aimed at implementing Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the MPS on passport specimens. Each page of the new passport will be printed with renowned Vietnamese scenery and cultural heritage, namely Ha Long Bay, Hung King Temple, Hue Imperial Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Nha Rong Habour, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and among others. This helps promote the image of Vietnam and uphold the country’s tradition, history, geography, and culture. The new passport is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent counterfeiting. Photo: VGP Moreover, the passport with the new template is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent passport forging. Vietnamese citizens can access public administration … [Read more...] about Vietnam issues new template passports for citizens from July 1

Saigon Central Post Office (Photo: KK) The publication introduces the city’s eight outstanding tourism events, and 42 top-rated tourist attractions, such as Saigon Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, Mong Bridge, Thu Ngu Flagpole, Nga Ba Giong War Martyrs Monument, Cu Chi Tunnel, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. The new guidelines also aim to provide a knowledge of the historical and cultural values of HCMC and promote the city's image as a safe, friendly and attractive destination to visitors. The publication edited by researchers, tourist experts and travel companies will be published in the coming time. By Han Gia – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about HCMC to release new publication providing city’s latest travel information

Dr Moritz Kraemer Dr Moritz Kraemer, the former Global Chief Ratings Officer of Sovereign Ratings Group at S&P Global and currently the Chief Economist, Head of Research of the Landesbank Baden Wuerttemberg (“LBBW”) bank, shared his view of the country and the current global situation with Vietnam News Agency. The pandemic remains unpredictable, and the world is experiencing strong and unusual economic and political changes, could you share your views on the situation? Yes, the world is in turmoil. A terrifying war in Europe could escalate to the unspeakable any day. The pandemic is still a lingering threat that keeps the world economy, and especially some countries in Asia, at bay. The old model of globalisation is severely tested as erstwhile reliable supply chains are ruptured and seem to refuse to heal. Moreover, as if that was not enough, inflation appears to be getting out of hand in much of the advanced economies as commodity prices soar and labour becomes … [Read more...] about Viet Nam shows ‘seemingly limitless promise’

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 30. - Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. Read full story - Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country’s commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when attending the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1. United Nations Ocean Conference (Photo: VNA) Addressing the UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14): Conserve, sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu emphasised the need to fully and effectively implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - a comprehensive legal framework for all activities at sea and a … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on July 1

The UK and the European Commission (EC) have agreed to sign a proposal to Vietnamese government for setting up a partnership for energy transition between the group of seven developed economies (G7) and Vietnam, British Cabinet Office Minister Alok Sharma has stated. The UK minister released the information at his meeting in London on Thursday with visiting Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, who arrived on Tuesday for a three-day visit at the invitations of Speaker of the UK House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Minister Sharma told Hue that Britain PM Boris Johnson and EC President Ursula von der Leyen had agreed to sign a letter to Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh proposing the establishment of a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) between G7 and the Southeast Asian country. Sharma, who is also the President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference … [Read more...] about UK, EC propose setting up G7-Vietnam energy transition partnership: British minister

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Though Vietnam is said to have certain advantages, to maintain sustained success, the country should be a diligent student of not only the upsides, but also the lessons learnt of other countries, said Moritz Kraemer, former Global Chief Ratings Officer of Sovereign Ratings Group at S&P Global and currently the Chief Economist, Head of Research of Landesbank Baden Wuerttemberg (LBBW). Speaking to Vietnam News Agency, the expert held that the world is in turmoil, and the old model of globalisation is severely tested as erstwhile reliable supply chains are ruptured and seem to refuse to heal. Moreover, inflation appears to be getting out of hand in much of the advanced economies as commodity prices soar and labor becomes increasingly scarce. Moritz Kraemer, former Global Chief Ratings Officer of Sovereign Ratings Group at S&P Global (Photo: VNA) He predicted that international companies will progressively search … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains a place of seemingly limitless promise: experts

In detail, decision No.760/QĐ-CTN signed by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc noted that Colonel Bui Van Nhien, a non-commissioned officer of the Political Department of Factory Z195 under the General Department of Defense Industry, was posthumously conferred with the Bravery Order for his self-sacrificing act to save a drowning child. Previously, on June 26, while on vacation in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province, Colonel Nhien heard a call for help as a child was drowning in the waters near the Restaurant Sonasea. Without hesitation, he promptly jumped into the sea to save the victim with the support of rescue staff. Unfortunately, after taking the victim ashore safely, Colonel Nhien showed signs of exhaustion. Although being given first aid, he died on the same day. On June 27, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter of sympathy to the family of Colonel Bui Van Nhien, underlining that his bravery and self-sacrifice have contributed to beautifying the images of Uncle Ho’s … [Read more...] about Non-commissioned Col. Bui Van Nhien posthumously honored with Bravery Order

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva (left), Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (right) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, Director General of the UN Office at Geneva.(Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – It is necessary for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to have members that have shown and are ready to act as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue like Vietnam, especially in the context of complicated developments in the world, and differences between countries and groups of nations, said President of the UNHRC Federico Villegas. Villegas made the remark this during his meeting with Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet on the occasion of the Vietnamese official’s attendance at the third working week of the 50th regular session of the UNHRC from June 27 to July 1 in Geneva, Switzerland. Villegas said that the message “Mutual … [Read more...] about Vietnam effectively contributes to dialogue, cooperation within UNHRC

Smart EVN, developed by the Electricity Vietnam’s Information and Communication Technology Company (EVNICT), was recently presented the 2022 Sao Khue Award by the Vietnam Software Association (VINASA) for organizational and corporate management and governance. Smart EVN, developed by EVNICT, was recently presented the 2022 Sao Khue Award by VINASA Smart EVN was developed to serve internal company governance by connecting with its internal systems to provide employees with information, improving work efficiency and productivity, building a number of additional modules on EVN's internal information systems to ensure that when integrated with Smart EVN, they will provide complete features on mobile devices and web platforms. With two versions for mobile app and web, Smart EVN integrates main modules such as correspondence, documents, work timesheets, scoring, income, travel register, personnel, training, weekly work schedule, and medical care, among others. Smart EVN … [Read more...] about Vietnamese technology firms provide digital transformation solutions