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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (L) and Saraburi Deputy Governor Angkana Chitatitta at their meeting on December 4. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on December 4 worked with authorities of the province of Saraburi to discuss measures to step up cooperation between localities of the two countries in investment, trade, economy, tourism, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The ambassador also attended the inauguration of a cemetery of Thai people of Vietnamese origin, the first of its kind in the Bangkok region and neighbouring provinces, in Saraburi. At a working session with Saraburi Deputy Governor Angkana Chitatitta, Thanh highlighted the important meaning of the cemetery in encouraging and assisting the community to maintain burial rites according to Vietnamese customs and practices; and to preserve and promote the cultural identity of their home country. Highlighting the sound growth of the … [Read more...] about Thai province creates favourable conditions for Vietnamese community

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) meets with Kyung Shik Sohn, chairman and CEO of CJ Group. — VNA/VNS Photo Thong Nhat President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pledged to create favourable conditions for investors while meeting with leaders of Korean firms which were implementing large-scale projects in Viet Nam on Monday in Seoul as part of his three-day visit to the country. Receiving Kyung Shik Sohn, chairman and CEO of CJ Group, Phuc highly appreciated the group’s implementation of its commitments when investing in Viet Nam in food and animal feed production, biology, logistics and culture. CJ now has 24 subsidiaries operating in eight sectors in Viet Nam with a total revenue of US$1.5 billion, a 10-fold increase in the past 10 years. Phuc urged CJ to further expand investment in Viet Nam and turn the country into a global production and business base. He also expected CJ to consider moving the headquarters in Southeast Asia to Viet Nam to be able to take advantage of the … [Read more...] about President meets Korean business leaders, pledging favourable conditions for investors

During his work trip to the southern province of Bac Lieu, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh said Bac Lieu is among the localities with great potential to develop renewable energy. In the past few years, the country has issued mechanisms to encourage the development of wind energy, however, the prices of wind energy in Vietnam are higher than in the world and than energy generated from other sources. He also noted that many investors are also interested in investing in wind energy in Vietnam. PM Chinh visits a wind energy project in Hoa Binh District of Bac Lieu Province — VNA/VNS Photo The PM stressed that it is important to review wind energy investment in Vietnam, especially the price factor, to ensure the harmony of interests between investors, the State and people. He also requested the acceleration of the transfer of technology as well as training of human resources and the development of the renewable energy industry, including the manufacturing of such … [Read more...] about Wind energy prices in Vietnam still higher than in other countries

Trucks loaded with fruits and frozen seafood go to Mong Cai Border Gate. — VNA/VNS Photo Traffic infrastructure is the key to inter-regional trade, according to Deputy Director of Quang Ninh Province's Department of Industry and Trade Le Hong Giang. Giang was speaking at the conference to promote Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products in the Chinese market on December 2. He said Quang Ninh has been channeling its resources into traffic infrastructure to boost commercial ties among regions. The facilities that have been constructed or upgraded to this end include the National Highway 18C connecting Bac Van Phong Border Gate to Mong Cai City, the bridge at Hoanh Mo Border Gate, the Van Don International Airport, and the Van Ninh Seaport. "Traffic infrastructure must be there in advance to lay the groundwork for trade," said the deputy director. He also revealed that the Van Don - Mong Cai Highway was inaugurated on September 1. The highway links up with the Lao Cai - … [Read more...] about Conference to promote Vietnamese aquatic and agricultural products in China

At the Vietnam-United States Trade Forum in Ho Chi Minh City in mid-November, Susan Burns, US Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, said that logistics is one of three sectors in Vietnam in which US businesses see great investment opportunities, following clean energy and health. Burns pointed out that with strong financial potential and an understanding of US regulations, businesses that decide to invest in logistics in Vietnam have many advantages over domestic groups, with most of Vietnam’s businesses in the sector small- and medium-sized. For instance, the US Federal Maritime Commission’s regulations on container shipping to the US are strict. Logistics businesses for the US need to research carefully regulations and operate high professionally to prevent risks of taxes, fees, and penalties at the place of delivery as well as transshipment. Therefore, US businesses that invest in logistics in Vietnam will have many advantages in transporting goods from Vietnam. US-Vietnam … [Read more...] about American investors eyeing Vietnam’s logistics sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (middle) attended the Techfest Imprint on Saturday in Binh Duong. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Van Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the young to enhance their can-do spirit to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, create regional and world-class unicorns and contribute to making Viet Nam a start-up nation. Chinh was speaking at Techfest Imprint, part of the three-day Vietnam Techfest 2022 themed “Open innovation ecosystem – the next big thing” coorganised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Binh Duong Province People’s Committee on Saturday in the southern province. The Party and the Government aimed to accelerate the transformation of the growth model which was based on the application of science, technology and innovation to improve the productivity, quality and competitiveness of the economy, Chinh said. The focus would be placed on strengthening national digital transformation; developing the … [Read more...] about PM urges the young to promote their can-do spirit to create unicorns

Focus on socioeconomic development As a political, economic, cultural and social center of Hung Yen Province, Hung Yen City plays a vital role and significantly contributes to the development of the province. The city has achieved or exceeded many socioeconomic development targets. Resources have been mobilized for upgrading infrastructure and improving the lives of residents. Hung Yen City People's Committee headquarters In the first half of 2022, the city’s socioeconomic situation showed positive changes. State budget revenue reached more than VND1.507 trillion, equivalent to 120.07 percent of the plan assigned by Hung Yen Province. So far, eight communes of the city have been recognized as meeting the enhanced criteria for new-style rural areas, and four residential areas as exemplary new-style rural residential areas. State management of land and environment has been tightened. Transport infrastructure continues to be upgraded. Trade and services have shown … [Read more...] about Hung Yen hopes to become second-tier city

The railway possesses great advantages in transporting passengers and cargoes. (Photo: SGGP) The Ministry of Planning and Investment has just reached an agreement with the Transport Ministry on the investment scenario for the North-South high-speed rail with the designed velocity of 180-250km/hour instead of the old one of 350km/hour. This is a milestone of the project after 15 years solving the problem of effectiveness for such huge investments. At present, the Transport Ministry and the State Appraisal Council are preparing a report to submit to the Prime Minister for an investment approval. In 2009, the North-South high-speed rail was first included in the Overall Planning of the National Railway until 2020, with a Vision to 2030. It was considered a breakthrough in traffic infrastructure, and was expected to change the transport market share structure by transforming the railway sector into the major one in accordance with Article 5 of the Railway Law. The Ministry of … [Read more...] about VN considering feasibility of North-South high-speed rail project

Loc Thanh Pass is around 12 km south of Bao Loc in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. Known as a tea and silk production hub in the Central Highlands, Bao Loc is lesser known than its neighbor Da Lat that is always crowded during holidays. From Bao Loc, you should drive along Highway 55, turn right at the junction of Loc Thanh B primary school and go on for around 3.5 km to reach the pass. The road to Loc Thanh Pass is always shrouded in thick fog in the early morning and motorbike drivers face a struggle in the mud along the steep slopes. Seasoned photographers say the journey is not easy, especially for first-timers who are advised to go with a local guide for safety. "To hunt for clouds, you should be present at the pass before dawn. At this time of the year it is easy for photographers and tourists to see a sea of white clouds at the top of the pass," Pham Kim Nhan, 27, a … [Read more...] about The lure of clouds in mountain pass near Da Lat

As she wasn't able to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher due to congenital vitreous disease, Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Tâm opened a free class for poor students. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Tâm with one of her students. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Vân Her class has no chalk, no blackboard, no lesson plan and no tuition fees, but it has been providing an education for the past 18 years. Tâm, from Yên Quang Commune, Ý Yên District, Nam Định Province, won the Kova 2022 Prize in the category of Beautiful Living. She received the National Volunteer Award in 2020, and was one of 64 outstanding examples of young people with disabilities honoured as part of the programme “Tỏa sáng nghị lực Việt” (Vietnam’s energy shines) in 2020. Tâm uses a wheelchair and moves with support from her mother and her students. Tâm said: “I am 32 years old now, but at times I suffered from problems with my bones usually seen in much older people. I can't remember how many times I have experienced broken … [Read more...] about Girl with brittle bone disease opens class for poor students