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In 2022, industry revenue exceeded US$25 billion, an increase of 5.7% year-over-year. The 11th Hanoi International Plastics, Rubber, Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition (HanoiPlasPrintPack), considered a platform to promote the development of the local plastics industry, is underway at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center (ICE) from June 8 to 11. Overview of the event. Photo: VGP The annual Hanoi PlasPrintPack Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam, has returned after a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on the success of Vietnamplas, held annually in Ho Chi Minh City and is the largest plastics industry exhibition in Vietnam, this event has attracted numerous domestic and international companies. With over 340 booths representing 220 companies from countries such as Belgium, China, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan … [Read more...] about HanoiPlasPrintPack Exhibition launched to boost local plastic industry development

Consumers in Hanoi will have access to a wide range of products under the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) program at the fair. More than 1,000 OCOP and agricultural products, local specialties and processed food are on display at the Hanoi Agriculture Fair 2023, which runs until June 11 at AEON MALL Ha Dong. Local consumers are shopping at the fair. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times The four-day event attracted 70 OCOP manufacturers from 20 provinces and cities nationwide. Speaking at the fair's opening ceremony on June 8, Nguyen Anh Duong, Director of the Hanoi Trade, Tourism, Investment Promotion Center (HPA), said the event is an important trade promotion activity to effectively boost local brands and business cooperation, reaffirming close partnership between the city and AEON Group in helping local suppliers introduce quality products to consumers. "We hope that local businesses will have the opportunity to access AEON’s retail sales and … [Read more...] about Hanoi Agriculture Fair 2023 promotes over 1,000 OCOP products

The move boosts innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and recycling and to unlock new sources of sustainable financing. A new task force was launched by the Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) launched to promote innovation and catalyze investment in effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and pollution in Vietnam. In collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi and its Commercial Section - Innovation Norway, the Task Force held its first meeting to discuss new technologies for Deposit Return Systems (DRS). The NPAP Innovation and Financing Task Force -- co-chaired by the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Natural Science and Environment (MONRE) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste – brings together government agencies and domestic and international enterprises and organizations to boost innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and … [Read more...] about New task force promotes innovation, financing for plastic waste reduction in Vietnam

The local authorities are making efforts to remove obstacles facing investors in agrotourism. Outside Hanoi, Ba Vi Homestead in Ba Vi District's Van Hoa Commune has been a popular agritourism destination for Hanoi residents and visitors from neighboring areas for years. Ngo Kieu Oanh, the farm owner, said it took lots of effort to create such an agritourism product. They have built four handicraft villages to create new tours where visitors can experience the cultural space of the Muong and Dao people. Many homestays in the city are developed and operated by local investors. Photos: Ba Vi Homestead "The intangible values inherent in agritourism properties contribute to their appeal, yet currently, this sector lacks proper valuation, leading to inaccurate pricing of such facilities," she pointed out. Tour operator Nguyen Kieu My, who runs an agritourism service business in Yen Bai Commune in the same district, said the development of agrotourism … [Read more...] about Legal framework is key to Hanoi agritourism

The meeting between Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Paris on June 8 (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with officials of Brazil, France, the European Commission (EC), and Canada on the sidelines of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris on June 8. Meeting with his Brazil ian counterpart Mauro Vieira, he affirmed that Vietnam treasures and wishes to enhance the comprehensive partnership with Brazil, one of its most important partners in Latin America. Son suggested the two sides maintain high-level delegation exchanges as well as coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and others of which both are members. He asked Brazil to support and push the launch of negotiations on a free trade agreement … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Foreign Minister meets officials of Brazil, France, EC, Canada in Paris

Hoan told the guest that the strong growth of the Vietnam - RoK relationship, particularly its upgrade to comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022, has created new opportunities for practical and effective cooperation between the Southern economic hub and Korean localities. Ho Chi Minh City is willing to foster joint work with Chungcheongbuk-do in fields of mutual interest and potential such as high technology, semiconductor production, and green agriculture. In the coming time, he suggested the two localities strengthen exchanges, build coordination mechanisms, promote potential areas, and sign a friendly cooperation agreement. Kim, for his part, expressed his wish for a stronger multi-sectoral collaboration between his province and the Vietnamese metropolis, hoping that their small but effective initial cooperative projects will lead to larger ones in the future. With strength in semiconductor production and biotechnology research, Chungcheongbuk-do enterprises wish to … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, RoK province beef up cooperation

The meeting was jointly chaired by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and SOM Leader of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Amran Mohamed Zin and Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific of Global Affairs Canada, Weldon Epp, with the participation of ASEAN Senior Officials, representatives of the ASEAN Secretariat, and Timor-Leste as an observer. At the event, Canada conveyed its unwavering support for ASEAN community-building efforts, assistance towards the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and commitment to ASEAN centrality through its active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms. Both sides welcomed positive advancement made in the implementation of the ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action (2021-2025) and acknowledged the strengthening of cooperation between both sides across the three ASEAN Community pillars. They shared the significance of intensifying economic cooperation in key areas of trade and investment. Recognizing the economic potential, they … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Canada vow to bolster longstanding partnership relations

Speaking at a press conference on June 7, head of Bakamla, Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia said that the forum aims to establish cooperation to maintain security and stability in ASEAN. He noted that it also encourages information sharing, coordination, and joint training among its member countries. The forum also aims to build trust among coast guards in Southeast Asia. Running in Jakarta from June 6-9, the forum is being attended by representatives from seven ASEAN member countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, and Indonesia, which is chairing the forum for the first time. Kurnia noted that ASEAN member countries face similar challenges in maintaining maritime security, including illegal fishing, violation of territorial boundaries, and the smuggling of goods. He stressed that each country must respect each other's sovereignty, territorial boundaries, and laws, but that international cooperation is still essential to protect the waters of … [Read more...] about ASEAN Coast Guard Forum discusses maritime protection

ASEAN-Brunei SOM Leader and Country Coordinator for ASEAN - New Zealand Dialogue Relations Johariah Wahab and the ASEAN SOM Leader of New Zealand Deborah Geels co-chaired the meeting. Senior officials of ASEAN member states or their representatives as well as officials from the ASEAN Secretariat were also in attendance. A representative from Timor-Leste was present as observer. ASEAN recognized New Zealand’s commitment to support ASEAN Centrality through active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms, including cooperation activities under the four themes stipulated in the ASEAN - New Zealand Plan of Action, namely peace, prosperity, people, and planet. The meeting agreed to continue strengthening  existing cooperation and explore new areas for future cooperation in counter-terrorism and combatting trafficking in person; cyber security; maritime cooperation; human rights; trade, investment, and digital economy; micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); people-to-people … [Read more...] about ASEAN, New Zealand commit to bolster strategic partnership

Delegates at the 24th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution (MSC 24), Singapore , June 8, 2023 (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) – The 24th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution (MSC 24) was held in Singapore on June 8. Indonesia , Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The 24th Meeting of the Technical Working Group on Transboundary Haze Pollution (TWG 24) was organised prior to MSC 24. Haze Pollution Control (ACC THPC) in Indonesia and resume cooperation with internal and external parties to facilitate better prevention, monitoring, preparedness and response to the land and forest fires through strengthened local, national and regional cooperation framework./. VNA … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian nations join hands to cope with haze pollution