Attending the ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the development of Vietnam’s revolutionary press over the past 97 years, stressing that it has contributed greatly to the struggle for national liberation and the national construction and defense cause. The PM congratulated 115 authors and groups of authors who have won prizes in the 16th National Press Awards, stressing that the awards honored and expressed thanks to journalists who had made important contribution to the country’s success in 2021, a year with unprecedented difficulties and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The press has built trust and helped consolidate the great solidarity, consensus and support of the people and businesses for the Party’s and State’s sound policies on a vaccine strategy and COVID-19 prevention and control program, enabling Vietnam to become one of the few countries leading the world in the vaccination rate,” he said. The Governmental leader also applauded the press … [Read more...] about Winners of 2021 National Press Awards honored
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Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off
The kick-off conference on the national action plan for the circular economy and net-zero emissions - from commitment to action At the conference, national and international partners exchanged successful circular economy (CE) models from the region and globally, with the intention of identifying suitable models that can be applied in Vietnam. The forum provided an important opportunity for all parties to exchange ideas and prioritise mechanisms and policies to promote CE models. It hopes to strengthen cooperation and the mobilisation of resources, especially from the private sector, for the development and implementation of the CE model in Vietnam, which is critical to achieving the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Beyond the plenary session, the conference included thematic sessions focusing on the following issues: (i) Promoting cooperation in CE through the establishment of a network of partners and knowledge sharing; (ii) Financing and green technologies; (iii) … [Read more...] about Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off
ASEAN, UK launch dialogue partnership
Participants in the inaugural ASEAN-UK Joint Cooperation Committee (AUKJCC) Meeting on June 24 (Source: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom convened the inaugural ASEAN- UK Joint Cooperation Committee (AUKJCC) Meeting via videoconference on June 24, marking the start of a formal partnership to strengthen their long-standing ties. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers conferred the status of Dialogue Partner on the UK at the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting on August 2, 2021. With this formalisation, the AUKJCC, which comprises the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN, the Ambassador of the UK to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat, will provide the direction and oversee all aspects of the Dialogue Partnership. At the meeting, officials from both sides exchanged views on the recent developments in ASEAN and the UK, including efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as on regional and … [Read more...] about ASEAN, UK launch dialogue partnership
Vietnam forges multi-faceted cooperation with Oman, UAE
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi had talks on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Son praised the remarkable developments in cooperation between the two countries over the past three decades in politics, diplomacy, economy and trade, saying they have maintained delegation exchanges and mutual support at international forums, and in natural disaster response and the fight against Covid-19. He views economic cooperation as a bright spot in the bilateral ties, with two-way trade hitting US$338.1 million last year, nearly doubling the figure in the previous year. The Vietnam-Oman Investment (VOI) fund has operated effectively, with an array of projects rolled out in essential fields in Vietnam like water management, agriculture, health care and renewable energy, the minister continued. For his part, the Omani minister lauded the achievements Vietnam has recorded in politics, external relations, economy and social … [Read more...] about Vietnam forges multi-faceted cooperation with Oman, UAE
Trial of toll collection on Trung Luong – My Thuan expressway starts
Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway The week-long pilot program aims to help relevant departments, collectives, businesses and individuals get used to the fee collection system before officially starting on July 1. There are four toll stations on the expressway, including Than Cuu Nghia, Cai Lay, Cai Be and An Thai Trung. Each station has four to six lanes using automatic non-stop toll collection. Vehicles stamped with a Continuous Toll Collection (ETC) card and an eligible transaction account will be allowed to enter all toll lanes. The automatic recognition system and barriers will let vehicles access. In case the card stamped on the vehicle can not be recognized by the system, the toll station’s officer will issue an IC card to the driver. Vehicles that do not have an ETC card and an eligible transaction account will enter into the mixed toll lanes. Drivers will be asked to press a button to receive an IC card from an automatic card issuance machine and return it to the … [Read more...] about Trial of toll collection on Trung Luong – My Thuan expressway starts
☀️ Morning digest on June 23
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. - The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission issued a disciplinary warning against the Standing Board of the Party Committee of the Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) for the 2015-2020 and 2020-2025 tenures, during its 16th meeting that took place from June 20-22. The commission concluded that the board violated the principle of democratic centralism and working regulations, and showed a lack of responsibility along with lax leadership and supervision, letting the Council of Members and some individuals violate Party regulations and the State’s laws on production, business and investment. Read full story Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks over phone with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on June 22. (Photo: VNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talked over phone with his Omani … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 23
Official visit by NA leader to reinforce Vietnam – UK parliamentary ties
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to the UK from June 28 - 30 by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue is the first trip to this European country by a parliamentary leader of Vietnam in 11 years, expected to help enhance political trust and cooperation between the two parliaments as well as their countries’ multifaceted relations. The visit will be made at the invitation of Lord Speaker of the House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle. The parliaments of Vietnam and the UK have recorded cooperation strides in the recent past. They have maintained delegation exchanges at all levels, including the visits by Vietnam’s NA Chairman Nong Duc Manh in 1994, Nguyen Van An in March 2005 and Nguyen Sinh Hung in December 2011, and the trip by Deputy Speaker of the UK House of Commons Eleanor Laing in October 2016. The two sides have also frequently held mutual visits … [Read more...] about Official visit by NA leader to reinforce Vietnam – UK parliamentary ties
☀️ Morning digest on June 22
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a delegation of National Assembly deputies in Ho Chi Minh City met with local voters on June 21 to inform them about the recent third session of the 15th legislature. The President said HCM City should adopt breakthrough policies, especially those driven towards scholars and intellectuals, and solutions to handle limitations in bidding and drug procurement, as well as the shortage of drugs and medical equipment. Read full story -Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its traditional friendship and cooperation with Mozambique and regards the country as a key partner in Africa, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at a meeting with President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias in Hanoi on June 21. He highlighted the positive development in the bilateral relations over the past time, especially in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 22
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 27. -National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met representatives from the Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Europe in Budapest on June 26 evening (local time), as part of his official visit to Hungary. Earlier the same day, NA Chairman Hue visited the Vietnamese Embassy and met Vietnamese people living in Hungary. Read full story -Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong jointly pressed the button to inaugurate a portal of the Vietnam-Australia Centre (VAC) on June 27. Penny Wong, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from June 26-28, said the VAC will play an important role in enriching the knowledge of future Vietnamese officials trained at the academy, as well as promoting cooperation and strengthening links between the people of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27
Việt Nam willing to help Mozambique ensure food security: President
State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias held talks in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held a reception on Wednesday in Hà Nội for the President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias, who is on an official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of her Vietnamese counterpart Vương Đình Huệ. President Phúc stressed said that the visit has made an important contribution to strengthening the relationship between the two countries' parliaments and will boost traditional friendship, cooperation and trade ties. Mentioning the Movitel telecommunications joint venture in Mozambique as a successful model that demonstrates the great potential of cooperation between the two countries, the President asked the Mozambican leaders to continue to pay attention and create favourable conditions for Movitel to operate and … [Read more...] about Việt Nam willing to help Mozambique ensure food security: President