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The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said Friday. Top officials called for an audit of Indonesia's energy facilities after the March 3 blaze ripped through a nearby residential area, gutting houses and burning cars next to the depot in capital Jakarta. "As of today, 33 people in total have died and 11 are still being treated. They are in the ICU and their condition is serious," Jakarta health agency spokesman Luigi, who like many Indonesians has one name, told AFP Friday. Authorities previously gave a death toll of 18 the day after the explosion. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the fire broke out but the local disaster mitigation agency said all evacuees have since left shelters. Witnesses likened the fire to a bomb blast after an initial explosion sent panicked locals screaming and fleeing through narrow roads … [Read more...] about Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33

The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn in the framework of the latter's ongoing official visit to Vietnam. In his remarks at the meeting, FM Son expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, saying that stakeholders in the two countries have coordinated to successfully organize important events and commemorative activities in the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Year 2022. The events have contributed to further tightening the bilateral relations, and raising awareness of people of the traditional friendship between the two countries, he said. For his part, Prak Sokhonn said bilateral cooperation mechanisms and cooperation between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries have been strengthened and proven effective. He added that the meeting … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia to maintain high-level consultations, bilateral mechanisms

Rescuers carry the body of a victim of a fire in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, March 3, 2023 (Photo: apnews.com) Jakarta (VNA) - The death toll in a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said on March 24. Jakarta health agency spokesman Luigi said 11 people are still being treated in the ICU and their condition is serious. On March 3, a blaze ripped through a nearby residential area, gutting houses and burning cars next to the depot in the capital city of Jakarta. It reportedly supplies 25% of Indonesia 's fuel needs. VNA … [Read more...] about Death toll in Indonesia’s fuel depot fire rises to 33

Ho Xuan Hung, Chairman of the General Council of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, said AI-based equipment and machinery are becoming popular in the technology era, including in agriculture. He noted AI can help improve crop productivity; control pests, diseases, and cultivation conditions; and promote the performance of farming-related tasks across food supply chains. Farmers around the globe are applying AI to minimize impacts of chemical use on the environment. Advances in the manufacturing of AI-controlled robots are also helping farmers use less land and manpower while still boosting production. In Vietnam, AI application to agriculture is still new but grabbing attention from the government and businesses due to its advantages over traditional farming method, Hung went on. Echoing the view, Tran Quy, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Digital Economy Development, said the importance of AI to the development of modern agriculture is undeniable, adding that AI … [Read more...] about AI to fuel development of modern agriculture: workshop

Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, shared their experience in green solutions to a circular economy and waste management and policy implications for Vietnam at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. The seminar was organized by the Embassies in Vietnam of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden and Fulbright University Vietnam to mark the occasion of Nordic Day 2023 (March 23). In his opening remarks at the seminar, Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz said with a long tradition of working together to find solutions to common challenges, the Nordic countries are proud to share their experience and knowledge with Vietnam. “We believe that sharing experience and best practices with our partners is essential to promoting sustainable development,” Prytz added. Meanwhile, Ambassador of Norway to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken highlighted the role of the private sector in promoting green innovation, saying, "In the Nordic region, we have seen … [Read more...] about Nordic countries share circular economy, waste management solutions with Vienam

At the event (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnamese and Lao defence ministries held the third deputy ministerial-level defence policy dialogue in the Lao northern province of Houaphane on March 23. Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien while the Lao delegation was headed by Deputy Defence Minister Lieut. Gen. Vongkham Phommakone. Border Guard Command of Vietnam worked closely with their Lao counterparts to hold various cooperation activities, such as exchanging information, promoting the efficiency of exchange and twinning models, fighting crimes and organising border friendship exchanges, contributing to the Vietnam-Laos borderline of peace, friendship, cooperation and development. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos hold defence policy dialogue

Quang expressed his delight at the strong and practical development of the bilateral strategic partnership in various areas. In particular, two-way trade hit 16.1 billion USD in 2022, more than 30 times higher than in 2021, making Australia the 10th largest trade partner of Vietnam and Vietnam the seventh biggest trade partner of Australia. According to the Deputy PM, Australia have invested in 579 projects worth nearly USD 2 billion in Vietnam, ranking 20th out of 141 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Vietnam has poured investment in 87 projects valued at USD 540 million in Australia. In United Nations peacekeeping operations, Australia helped Vietnam four times to transport level-2 field hospitals to South Sudan, offered English language training and equipment to the field hospitals. Australia provided Vietnam with 26.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, becoming the second largest vaccine donor of Vietnam. Goledzinowski, for his part, affirmed that … [Read more...] about Deputy PM asks for well organization of celebrations for Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties

Pioneering in technology to create the talking cards From March 15, VIB applied new features and a refreshed look for its Mastercard credit cards. The bank is pioneering in using cutting-edge technology and minimalist design with more luxurious and durable materials for the cards. At the same time, the bank has reorganised its credit card portfolio to feature key products including Cash Back, Rewards Unlimited, Travel Elite, and Premier Boundless to meet customers’ demands. With the new design, VIB has combined minimalism and modern styles. The special lines on the cards are carefully chosen to make the cards more luxurious and durable. On the back of the card, the QR code is incorporated with VR and augmented reality. The virtual finance expert Vie will appear at customers’ request to give advice on card usage and incentives. Vie is brought closer to users with a 3D display and voice interaction. VIB is a pioneering bank in introducing the talking card to customers, … [Read more...] about VIB offers new-look credit cards

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with chiefs of Vietnamese representative offices abroad. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with 16 ambassadors and chiefs of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad for the 2023-2026 tenure in Hanoi on March 16, before they set off for work in 48 countries and territories worldwide. Speaking at the meeting, the PM lauded significant contributions by the diplomatic sector to the cause of national construction, including those by representative agencies abroad. He asked the diplomats to persistently and flexible implement the foreign policy of the Party and the State, and thoroughly grasp Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s instruction that is “serving national development is the key task of the diplomatic sector.” Each of the mission chiefs should regard economic diplomacy as a high priority during their term, with the organisation of all-level external activities being the top focus, the … [Read more...] about PM meets with chiefs of Vietnamese representative offices abroad

Son highly evaluated Rau's visit, describing it as an important milestone in promoting the development of good traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Poland. At the meeting, the two sides held that room remains huge to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation as well as measures to boost collaboration in potential fields in the future. They also agreed to promote the exchange of delegations, closely coordinate and support each other at multilateral and international forums, including the United Nations, Asia-Europe Meeting and ASEAN - E.U. The two sides highly appreciated that Poland is currently Vietnam's biggest trading partner in Central Eastern Europe and that Vietnam is Poland's fourth largest trading partner in Asia. Despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and trade cooperation between the two countries has continued to maintain growth momentum in the past two years. Two-way trade turnover between the two countries … [Read more...] about Minister of Foreign Affairs holds talks with Polish counterpart