Heads of the People’s Committees of affected localities were requested to evacuate people in areas with high risks of flash flood and landslides, while providing affected households with food and necessities, making sure that no one face food shortage. The Government leader ordered urgent measures to ensure safety for people in travelling through areas with a risk of landslides , and protect the safety of works under construction, dams and reservoirs, while standing ready to roll out search and rescue activities. As of 8am on September 28, torrential rains and thunder killed a local in Quang Tri province, injuring seven people and leaving one missing. Many roads were also damaged./. VNA … [Read more...] about PM orders prompt measures to deal with flood consequences
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Agro-forestry-fisheries sector posts 22.5% rise in trade surplus
During the period, the total export-import turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products hit 6.9 billion USD, down 7.5% year-on-year. Of which, nearly 38.5 billion USD was from exports . In September alone, the export revenue of agro-forestry-aquatic products reached 4.8 billion USD, down 2.7% monthly and up 22% annually. China, the US and Japan remained the top three export markets of Vietnam ese farming products. The ministry said, it will continue developing both domestic and export markets, while dealing with market-related issues to create favorable conditions for the export of agro-aquatic products to China, the US, the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union. It will also help exporters make full use of free trade agreements as well as help firms secure new export contracts, protect trademarks and provide geographical indication for Vietnam's potential export products in foreign markets./. VNA … [Read more...] about Agro-forestry-fisheries sector posts 22.5% rise in trade surplus
Vietnam looks to increase labour exports to Hungary
Vietnamese labourers wait for boarding procedures at the airport. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is speeding up negotiations with Hungary in a bid to sign an agreement on sending and receiving Vietnamese labourers in the European country – an emerging market drawing great interest from labourers. Statistics from the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Vietnam has sent workers to Hungary since 2018. So far, more than 2,700 Vietnamese labourers have been dispatched to the market, with the number of workers increasing year on year, reaching 1,148 in the first nine months of 2023. The department has licenced 25 businesses to recruit and send Vietnamese labourers to Hungary. Vietnamese labourers have engaged in many sectors in Hungary, including construction, manufacturing-processing, wood processing, agriculture and hotel and restaurant services. They have enjoyed good salaries and social welfare in the country. … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to increase labour exports to Hungary
Singaporean young officers visits Air Force Regiment 929
The Singaporean delegation, led by Major Barry Lai, consists of 11 young officers from all branches of the Singapore Armed Forces, including the navy, army, and air force. Accompanying the delegation were Colonel Beranrd Ng, Singaporean Defense Attaché to Vietnam, and representatives from the Youth Advisory Board under the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnamese People’s Army, as well as troops from Air Force Regiment 929. On the occasion, the Singaporean delegation toured the unit’s barracks, had an exchange with the Vietnamese young officers, and shared experience in training to ensure flight safety, train military pilots, and master staffed equipment and weapons, to name but a few. The activity took place as both countries have just celebrated 50 years of establishing Vietnam - Singapore diplomatic relations (1973-2023) and 10 years of establishing the bilateral strategic partnership (2013-2023). Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Singaporean young officers visits Air Force Regiment 929