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Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment

Speaking at the opening of the event held in Quang Ninh Province, he emphasized the importance of developing science, technology and innovation. Hundreds of delegates from ministries, businesses and production units and scientists were in attendance to learn about breakthrough technologies and solutions. Before the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Dat, other Party and state leaders, their counterparts from the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, and ministry and other officials visited the booths set up at an exhibition that is part of the event. Nearly 200 booths showcased technological devices and solutions. Quang called for ensuring products are also competitive in terms of prices. "The product might be good, but the price must also be lower than in foreign markets," he said while visiting the booth set up by auto company Thanh Cong Group. Minister of Science and Technology, Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the … [Read more...] about Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister

The PM assessed that the basic conditions at the pediatric department are good, but the large number of patients and a shortage of beds result in cramped living conditions for the children. The leader stressed that this issue needs to be resolved quickly. He suggested that the NIHBT, the ministries of Health, of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and of Planning and Investment should collaborate with relevant agencies to promptly study the expansion of inpatient treatment facilities for child patients. Chinh stated the Party and the State pay special attention to creating the best conditions and a safe, healthy living environment for children’s comprehensive development, considering the work a strategic and long-term issue aimed at enhancing the nation's human resources quality. He took the occasion to express his appreciation for organizations, individuals, and philanthropists in Vietnam and overseas and hoped they will continue to support the institute’s treatment of patients, … [Read more...] about PM visits, presents Mid-Autumn-Festival gifts to child patients with blood-related issues

Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong

The top legislator made the appeal while addressing a program in Hanoi on September 28 to launch a nationwide campaign for fire prevention and control, and rescue operations. The event marked the 62nd traditional day of the firefighting and rescue police force (October 4, 1961-2023) and 22 years of the movement of all people participating in fire prevention and control (October 4, 2001-2023). On this occasion, the N.A. Chairman presented the title of “Hero of People’s Armed Forces” to some firefighting and rescue police units in Hanoi, the northern port city of Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Minister of Public Security General To Lam also handed over the Prime Minister’s certificates of merit to 12 collectives and individuals with outstanding performance in this regard. Other collectives and individuals that have significantly contributed to firefighting and rescue operations were also honored at the program. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stressed that fire prevention and control … [Read more...] about Fire prevention and control – crucial, important task: top legislator

Anh also held talks with CDRs National Coordinator Gerardo Hernández Nordelo. The two sides informed each other of the two countries’ relations and their respective organization’s outstanding activities, and discussed and agreed on cooperation contents for 2023 and the following years to maintain social order and stability, and support each country’s interests, based on their stances and international law. They expressed their hope to continue consolidating and further tightening the special traditional friendship, fraternal solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and mutual trust between the two parties, states and people of Vietnam and Cuba. On this occasion, the VFF delegation also worked with representatives from the CDR of Matanzas province, visited Nguyen Van Troi primary school, and paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at a park named after the late leader in Havana. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam Fatherland Front, Cuban Revolution Defense Committees maintain close cooperation

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) presents the 60-year Party membership badge to his predecessor Nong Duc Manh on September 29. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on September 29 to present a badge of the 60-year Party membership to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong presented the badge to his predecessor at the event, which also saw the presence of President Vo Van Thuong, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue, and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai. Congratulating the former Party leader on receiving the badge, General Secretary Trong said Manh used to serve in many positions from the grassroots level to the Secretary of a provincial Party committee, the NA Chairman in the 9th and 10th tenures, and the … [Read more...] about 60-year Party membership badge presented to former Party chief Nong Duc Manh

Building on the triumph of previous events and staying true to the Sofitel brand's authentic and lively food and beverage concept, this year's event brings together a remarkable gathering of nine Michelin-star and renowned celebrity chefs from across the globe. They will join forces in a delightful series of cooking classes, lunches, dinners, and an all-star chefs brunch, all thoughtfully hosted at the magnificent Sofitel Saigon Plaza. As part of Saigon Gourmet Week, a series of captivating culinary experiences awaits. Participants have the opportunity to join morning cooking classes led by expert chefs and relish a delightful lunch afterward. Moreover, guests can indulge in sumptuous 3-course lunches and extravagant 4-course dinners, meticulously prepared by Michelin star and celebrity chefs. For those with a taste for fine wines, there is the option to enjoy expertly curated wine pairings during the evening dinners. The highlight of the event is the All-Star Chefs … [Read more...] about Saigon Gourmet Week makes grand return

Foreign NGOs are also ambassadors who help spread the image of Vietnam and the Vietnamese to the world. The Vietnamese Government has asked ministries, departments and localities to create the best conditions for foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to operate effectively and stably, Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc told a conference on September 28. As head of the Working Committee on Foreign NGOs, Deputy Minister Ngoc stressed that foreign NGO affairs are an important part of Vietnam's development and foreign policies. "The Vietnamese Government has been paying attention to foreign NGO affairs in order to perfect legal regulations and policies in this field. The promulgation of Decree No. 58 was part of these efforts," he said, adding that various activities have been carried out to disseminate and implement the decree. Ngoc noted that the conference was the first held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement the decree. Deputy … [Read more...] about Vietnam creates best conditions for foreign NGOs

At the launch ceremony of the contest on plastic waste management applications in the tourism sector on September 28 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A contest on plastic waste management applications in the tourism sector was launched on September 28, according to the Vietnam Tourism Association. The contest aims to raise awareness and provide plastic waste management tools for tourism businesses, state management agencies as well as residential communities; and offer solutions and initiatives to limit the impact of plastic waste on tourism activities. Organisations and Vietnam ese individuals living in the country are eligible to participate in the contest , with entries sent to the organising board before November 10. The organising board will present one first prize worth 40 million VND (1,640 USD), one second and several consolation prizes. Winning apps are to be announced at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2023 to be held in the Mekong Delta city of … [Read more...] about Plastic waste management app contest launched in tourism sector