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The site in Phetchabun province - some 200 kilometers (120 miles) north of Bangkok - is Thailand's first cultural site to be recognized by UNESCO since 1992. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin thanked the UN cultural body for the decision but an expert warned the complex is not ready for an influx of tourists. Archaeologists date the statues and buildings of Si Thep, built by the Dvaravati civilisation, to between 1,500 and 1,700 years ago. At its peak the town was a thriving cultural and trading metropolis that celebrated Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. The decision was announced by UNESCO at a meeting in Riyadh, and in a prepared video message, Srettha thanked delegates for the listing. Si Thep was "a treasure not only for people all over the world, but for people of all generations," he said. "I look forward to welcoming you all to the site." Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, minister of natural resources and environment, said it was a "proud moment" for his country. Speaking at … [Read more...] about Thailand’s ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list

General Department of Customs holds a press conference on September 28, announcing the 2023 World Customs Organisation Technology Conference and Exhibition. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2023 World Customs Organisation ( WCO ) Technology Conference and Exhibition - the biggest annual international event of the WCO - will take place in Hanoi from October 10-12. technology -related topics will be discussed during the three-day event, including data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, blockchain, cutting-edge detection technology, and the implications of the growing volumes of e-commerce on customs processes and procedures. customs field such as technology solutions and support for customs operations, tax collection, digital transformation, security, anti-smuggling and trade fraud, and application of artificial intelligence in trade modernisation and development. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host world customs technology conference, exhibition

The three-day conference is being held by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines acting as the host. Themed “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations,” the event has brought together more than 800 delegates from airlines worldwide and international organizations in the aviation sector. Deputy PM Quang stressed that the Vietnamese Government has regarded the aviation sector as one of the economic engines that plays an important role in promoting trade and economic ties and tourism development. For his part, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang briefed the participants on achievements reaped by the Vietnamese aviation sector, saying no commercial airplane accidents have been reported over the past 25 years, and all of the domestic airlines have received operational safety certificates from the IATA. Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, highlighted the … [Read more...] about World Safety and Operations Conference kicks off in Hanoi

On display at the pavilion, which covers 144sq.m and is arranged by the Vietnam Coffee - Cocoa Association (VICOFA), are popular Vietnamese coffee products from major enterprises such as Trung Nguyen Group, L'amant Cafe, Olympics Coffee Joint Stock Company, and Van Tho Import-Export Co., Ltd. Apart from attending the expo, Vietnamese exhibitiors join all conferences and B2B meetings, field trips to coffee factories in India. India is identified as an important market for Vietnamese coffee exports, especially processed coffee products such as roasted, ground, and instant coffee. The VICOFA and Vietnamese businesses are planning to promote trade promotion activities, connecting and penetrating distribution chains in India with support from the Vietnamese Embassy in India. The WCC is held every five years since 2001, and the 5th WCC was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bengaluru is the first city in Asia to host the conference. Taking place from September 25-28 with … [Read more...] about Vietnamese coffee introduced at 5th World Coffee Conference & Expo in India

The conference, which will close on September 23, attracts the participation of representatives from nine ASEAN member states, Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partners of Japan, the Republic of Korea and China, under the theme “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnam’s Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said that press and media information cooperation plays an important role in connecting and spreading values in the ASEAN community. In a changing world, it is essential to collaborate in promoting timely and accurate access to information based on digital capabilities to turn information into knowledge to support businesses, improve people's livelihoods and living conditions, and minimise the impact of negative information at all national, regional and international levels, including in ASEAN. Therefore, the AMRI-16 is an important forum for member states and other countries to dialogue, exchange and … [Read more...] about Da Nang hosts 16th Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information

Speaking at the press conference introducing the event on September 28, deputy head of the International Cooperation Department under the General Department of Customs Hoang Dinh Trung said that this year, the event is themed “Embracing the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology, Fostering Innovation, and Nurturing the Next Generation of Customs Professionals.” It aims to explore how innovation and technology can support customs in performing the functions of trade facilitation, protection of society and revenue collection while placing people at the center of the digital transformation process. Numerous technology-related topics will be discussed during the three-day event, including data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, blockchain, cutting-edge detection technology, and the implications of the growing volumes of e-commerce on customs processes and procedures. Besides, there will be about 50 booths which introduce new technologies of businesses related to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host world customs organization technology conference, exhibition

Illustrative image (Photo: nongnghiep.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Amidst the increasing demand for raw materials in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and Vietnam’s participation in various free trade agreements, the country’s herbal products, particularly cinnamon and star anise, are well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunity for development, heard a conference in Hanoi on September 28. Addressing the event, Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade stressed that with a diverse and abundant source of medicinal herbs, Vietnam boasts great potential and advantages to develop this field into an economic industry. | The cinnamon cultivation area in Vietnam stands at about 150,000 ha, accounting for 17% of the global cinnamon area. Vietnam is the third largest producer and exporter of cinnamon in the world in terms of output, after Indonesia and China. Meanwhile, very few countries have star anise – the plant … [Read more...] about Conference looks for ways to boost exports of herbal products

A corner of Vung Tau city (Photo: diendandoanhnghiep.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vung Tau city in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is aiming to become an international-standard tourism centre , according to Chairman of the city People’s Committee Hoang Vu Thanh . After three decades of development, Vung Tau has grown strongly to become a leading urban centre in the Southeast region, a national urban area for oil and gas and tourism, and one of the leading urban areas in the country in terms of per capita income. Thanh told the Dien dan Doanh nghiep (Business Forum) magazine that the city boasts great potential for tourism development with rich cultural and cuisine values and beautiful landscapes and beaches. The city now has more than 1,300 accommodation establishments and over 15,000 rooms, about 850 restaurants and eateries. Typical tourism products vary from resort, swimming combined with MICE (Meeting Incentive Conference Event), sports and mountain … [Read more...] about Vung Tau city eyes to be world-class tourism centre

They have become important partners of each other, sharing strategic interests. The bilateral relationship framework has continually been heightened, from a "trusted, long-term stable partnership" (2002) to “Towards a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2006), then to a "strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2009), and ultimately an "extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2014). The two countries often exchange high-level delegations and convene meetings on the sidelines of international and regional conferences, thereby strengthening the trust between their leaders and setting the course for effective development across all sectors in the bilateral relations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's recent trip to Japan to attend the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and a working visit to he country from May 19-21 set a new development milestone in the Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership. Japan's … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan go together, head to future, reach out to world

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam speaks at the press conference in Da Nang city on September 18. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related senior officials' meetings are scheduled to take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 20 to 23. The events, hosted by Vietnam, will see nine other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participate, Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partner countries – Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) told a press conference in Da Nang on September 18. The meetings, themed “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN”, will discuss orientations for the ASEAN cooperation in information and communications. They will also develop a cooperation mechanism for coping with fake … [Read more...] about ASEAN, ASEAN+3 Information Ministers to gather in Da Nang