Nam region

  Việt Nam and US hold a defence policy dialogue in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time). — VNA/VNS Photo  WASHINTON DC — The Việt Nam-US defence policy dialogue was held at the US Department of Defence in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time), discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern and measures to boost cooperation in the future. The dialogue took place under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyễn Chí Vịnh and US Assistant Secretary of Defence Randall Shriver. Vịnh spoke highly of the efforts made by both sides in implementing the dioxin detoxification project at Biên Hòa airport, which kicked off on December 5. He thanked the US side for transferring the second Hamilton-class cutter to Việt Nam, supporting the nation in the UN peacekeeping mission, as well as helping the Vietnamese Coast Guard improve law enforcement capacity. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, US hold defence policy dialogue

Spike in chemicals imported from region  (27-11-2006) Ha Noi — Chemical imports from Taiwan, mainland China and Japan are increasing sharply, according to recent statistics. Under the master plan for the chemical industry approved by the Prime Minister last year, Viet Nam has targeted a modern chemical industry, focusing on such fields as fertilisers, rubber, petrochemistry and pharmaceuticals. The industry was projected to grow at a rate of 16-17 per cent per year and contribute 10-11 per cent to total industrial production value nationwide by 2010. Chemical imports reached US$104.4 million in September, 40.5 per cent higher than in September of 2005. September figures included $71 million worth of organic chemicals and $33.4 million worth of inorganic products. Chemical imports last month were estimated to reach $105 million, bringing total turnover of these products up to $850 million in the first 10 months of the year. Main organic products were refined terephthalic acid … [Read more...] about Spike in chemicals imported from region

  Pờ Ma Lung in Lai Châu Province is among the top 10 tallest mountains in VIet Nam, attracting scores of climbers with its challenging route. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Pờ Ma Lung in Lai Châu Province is among Việt Nam’s top 10 tallest mountains, attracting scores of climbers with its challenging route. The mountain, 2,967 metres high, is located in Lang Village in Phong Thổ District in the mountainous northern region. It is infamous for its length and roughness, with its first pitstop accessible after a trek of eight to nine hours. From Lang Village, visitors walk about 5 km along the hillside before reaching the foot of Pờ Ma Lung, from which climbers ascend 20 km to the top. The road hugs local irrigation channels before skirting a mighty waterfall. This journey provides stunning jungle greenery and magical terraced fields, with a few small houses … [Read more...] about Pờ Ma Lung Mountain a favourite spot for climbers

  National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân (L) holds talks with Chairwoman of the Council of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova in Minsk on Thursday (local time). — VNA/VNS Photos Trọng Đức MINSK — Việt Nam and Belarus should work together to lift two-way trade to US$500 million to match both sides’ potential and desire, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân during talks with Chairwoman of the Council of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova in Minsk on Thursday (local time). Ngân is on her first official visit to Belarus from December 12 – 14. The Chairwoman of the Council of the National Assembly of Belarus said the level of mutual trade between the two nations does not correspond to their potential, so the two sides need to further bolster cooperation in this area, saying the Belarusian NA will do it best to reinforce the ties … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman meets Belarusian top leaders

  Production at the Sông Hồng Garment Company in the Yên Lập industrial zone, Phú Thọ Province. This province gives priority for projects using advanced technology. Photo baophutho.vn PHÚ THỌ - The northern province of Phú Thọ will prioritise investment projects using advanced technology and high-quality labour to improve production value, Phan Trọng Tấn, Vice Chairman of Phú Thọ Provincial People's Committee told Vietnam News Agency. The province resolutely eliminates projects that are likely to cause environmental pollution and waste large amounts of land and labour. Phú Thọ will continue to restructure agricultural production towards increasing added value, applying scientific advances and developing hi-tech agriculture. The agricultural sector will have large-scale production and value chains and strengthen linkage of production, processing and consumption. It will also expand … [Read more...] about Phú Thọ prioritises investment projects using modern technology