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“New Zealand Fruits Fair”, a part of the “Made With Care” campaign by NZTE, has launched its promotion at AEON Tan Phu, AEON Binh Tan, AEON Binh Duong from May 19 to May 25 and at AEON Long Bien, AEON Hai Phong, AEON Ha Dong from May 26 until June 5. “Made With Care” highlights five paramount attributes infused in New Zealand’s commitment to its F&B products: Safe, Tasty, Premium quality, Nutritious and Ethical. As an island nation with stringent biosecurity controls, New Zealand’s orchards and farms are a top source for spray-free produce. With new growing techniques, and varieties and cultivars of fruit and vegetables, New Zealand introduced to the world some of the best variety of apples and kiwi fruit. Joe Nelson, NZTE Trade Commissioner and Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, said: “As part of our ongoing commitment to the local Vietnamese market, we are delighted to have the support of AEON to bring New Zealand F&B products to Vietnamese consumers. Our … [Read more...] about New Zealand Fruits Fair 2022 launched in Vietnam

An employee at Unilever Vietnam factory. Unilever Vietnam’s factories have a team of engineers who can self-design and programme new smart automatic systems and 100 per cent of technical staff have system maintenance capabilities.— Photo Unilever Vietnam Digital is a crucial enabler at Unilever and will accelerate its journey towards a purpose-led, future-fit organisation. With that goal in mind, Unilever announced it would launch DigiSpark, its new company-wide event on 'all things digital' next June. DigiSpark aims to inspire and mobilise all employees to build the future-fit digital capabilities that is needed to successfully drive the company’s growth and people’s development in an entirely digitised world. The event will see leaders talking about the vital role of digital in Unilever’s future and its strategic priorities. Providing a different perspective, external speakers will cover digital trends impacting the business. The DigiSpark event is a part of Unilever’s … [Read more...] about Unilever to launch first company-wide event on ‘all things digital’

Van Don – Mong Cai Highway under construction (Source: baoquangninh.com.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Van Don – Mong Cai highway, which is scheduled for completion and operation on June 30, aims to create favourable conditions for the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to make breakthrough developments and promote economic links in the region. Nguyen Tien Oanh, Director of the Executive Board of the highway project (the Tien Yen - Mong Cai section), said it has taken time to complete this section – which extends from Bach Dang bridge to the Mong Cai international border gate , because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons. However, the foundation of the sector has been basically completed and is entering the finishing stages, he said. According to representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is part of the Hanoi – Quang Ninh highway, plays a strategic role for the socio-economic development of Quang … [Read more...] about Van Don – Mong Cai highway: new launch pad for Quang Ninh’s economic growth

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính gave the speech at the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity on Monday. — VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will join 12 countries in the region in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) as US President Joe Biden launches the initiative on Monday during his visit to long-term ally Japan. The formal rollout of the IPEF was held in a hybrid format in Tokyo – with US President, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in person, and leaders from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand joining remotely. The White House said this economic framework with an initial 13 countries represents 40 per cent of global GDP. The framework will focus on four key pillars – Connected Economy (including rules on digital economy, standards on cross-border data flows and data localisation, online privacy, … [Read more...] about Việt Nam joins Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

The framework is a new kind of trade agreement focusing on an interconnected, clean, resilient, and fair economy. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted multilateralism at the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) on May 23. Photo: VGP Chinh stressed the need of adjusting the growth model and economic connections towards sustainability and resiliency for the framework consisting of Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, accounting for 40% of the global GDP. He emphasized the role of international unity on the basis of sincerity, trust, and responsibility at the hybrid event held in Tokyo with the attendance of Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, India’s PM Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol, New … [Read more...] about Vietnam highlights multilateralism at Indo-Pacific forum

Traveling duo Dang Duc Tuan and Vo Minh Tan planted more than 500 trees during their 110-day journey through all 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam, hoping their seedlings will help a new culture of environmental awareness take root across the country. Travel lovers in Vietnam often talk about cross-country motorbike journeys, but few have time to make the trip. When COVID-19 brought the country to a standstill earlier this year, Tuan and Tan, both 29 years old, decided to take a break from their office jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, respectively, to make the life-changing trip. Hoping to share their mantra – 'If you love Vietnam, love its environment, too' – the two men launched A Little Vietnam, their personal initiative to spread public awareness of responsible tourism. Tan and Tuan came up with the idea for a cross-country environmental awareness journey after social media users praised a video they made in Dak Lak Province, in which … [Read more...] about Traveling duo plant hope for ‘greener’ Vietnam

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved a plan to restore a roundabout that was demolished eight years ago in the center of District 1 for the construction of a metro station system . News of its comeback was lauded by longtime citizens who cherish the city’s traditions. ‘The Willow Roundabout,’ named for the willow trees planted around the roundabout’s fountain in the past, sat at the intersection of Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Le Loi Street in the heart of the southern city. Memories of old Saigon According to feng shui, a road should not lead to a building’s main entrance, hence the roundabout, which lay in front of the People’s Committee edifice, was thought to prevent bad luck. Those who believe in feng shui also reckon that the trees and water featured in the roundabout could facilitate air circulation and purification. A 1880 urban map of Saigon features the Charner-Bonard roundabout and its fountain. Not everyone wants to see the … [Read more...] about Historic roundabout ready for restoration in downtown Ho Chi Minh City