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The press conference launching the ninth National External Information Service Awards on March 29 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Steering Committee for External Information Service, the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education , the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), and relevant agencies launched the ninth National External Information Service Awards on March 29. The awards aim to honour outstanding authors, works, and publications in the field of external information service and help popularise the country’s development achievements in various areas. The Vietnam News Agency is the standing body of the ninth National External Information Service Awards. Addressing a press conference in Hanoi, Le Hai Binh , alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, and Standing Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee for External Information Service, said that first … [Read more...] about Ninth National External Information Service Awards launched

Representatives of the ILO and the Vietnamese partners show the signed Decent Work Country Programme Vietnam 2022 - 2026 on March 28. (Photo qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Decent Work Country Programme Vietnam 2022 - 2026 was signed between representatives of the Vietnamese Government, workers, and employers and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Hanoi on March 28. The MoU on the programme was signed by Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Tan Cong, President of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) Nguyen Ngoc Bao, and ILO Country Director for Vietnam Ingrid Christensen. The country programme provides a cooperation framework for the ILO and the Vietnamese partners until 2026 with a view to ensuring decent and sustainable work for all and that by 2026, Vietnamese people, especially those at … [Read more...] about Vietnam, ILO sign decent work country programme for 2022 – 2026

Speaking at the event, head of the board Duong Thanh Binh said the people's aspiration work has contributed to strengthening the trust of voters and the public in the Party and State, serving as an important channel for constituents nationwide to convey their aspirations to the National Assembly (N.A.), the Government and judicial agencies, and a bridge to build fine relationships between the N.A. and voters and people. N.A. Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined the Party and State’s special attention to the people's aspiration work. He asked the board to work closely with the government and its organs, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front to fulfill the assigned tasks and send monthly reports on emerging, complex and prolonged issues to competent agencies. It was assigned to continue improving the quality of its reports; effectively review and monitor the settlement of complaints and denunciations when requested by the National Assembly Standing Committee. The board was … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks 20th anniversary of N.A. Standing Committee’s Board for People’s Aspiration

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfill his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy highlighted the increasingly enhanced relations between the two countries, saying he hopes bilateral ties will continue to be promoted more strongly. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador applauded the progress in cooperation in recent times. Saudi Arabia is now one of its leading … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy in Hanoi on March 29, highly valuing his guest’s activeness in helping strengthen friendship and cooperation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy (Photo: VNA) The PM expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese Government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfil his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralisation of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, PM Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador

On March 28, an official welcoming ceremony was held for the Vietnamese Defense Minister and the delegation with 19 series of cannon shots at the RoK Defense Ministry’s headquarters. After the reception, the two defense ministers held talks. The RoK defense minister warmly welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart and military delegation, while highly appreciating the sound relations between the two countries over the past time, especially the increasingly intensive and effective defense relations. Gen. Giang thanked the host for his warm reception, expressing his pleasure to pay an official visit to the RoK as the two countries have just upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. He hoped that the visit would help concretize the two countries' partnership in defense, actively contributing to the bilateral relationship. At the talks, the two ministers discussed regional issues of mutual concern. Gen. Giang noted that peace, cooperation and development are still … [Read more...] about Defense Minister Phan Van Giang holds talks with RoK counterpart

In 2008, the US investment bank Bear Stearns, on the verge of collapse, had to be rescued by J.P. Morgan. This marked the beginning of the global financial crisis of 2008, which sent the global economy into a deep recession and caused significant economic damage, including massive employment losses. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies Today, several banks are once again in trouble. As of March 22, four large banks were in distress. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a $212 billion US bank specialising in tech startups, collapsed when it was unable to meet deposit withdrawal requests and had to be taken over by federal regulators. A few days later, Signature Bank, another midsized US bank with assets of $110 billion, also suffered a severe liquidity crisis and was seized by federal regulators. This was followed by First Republic Bank with assets of $205 billion, which was hit by rating downgrades and a tumbling share price and had to be … [Read more...] about Developments for Vietnam to watch in midst of bank crisis

Delegates at the workshop (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 17th theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in an online format on March 29, with focus on experience in social management innovation in the information age. The Vietnamese delegation to the event was led by Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, Chairman of the Central Theory Council and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), while the Chinese side was headed by Li Shulei, Politburo member, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and head of its Publicity Department. Speaking at the workshop, Thang said that the CPV always attaches importance to and upholds social management in the information age, as with many new technology fields, the information age has a strong impact on all aspects of the social life, bringing great opportunities to promote the modernisation process in each country, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Chinese parties hold theoretical workshop

A view of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo chinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has just released Directive 1480 on enhancing smuggling and commercial fraud prevention among aviation employees. The directive highlighted the case of four airline staff who were caught allegedly transporting drugs that caused wide public attention recently. These allegations, according to CAAV, have damaged the image and reputation of the national airline, as well as posing potential threats to aviation safety and security. The case also showed how the previous directive on smuggling prevention had not been taken effectively by airlines . Through the directive, CAAV commanded related units, businesses and individuals to take responsibility and discipline if needed those who don't follow the directive. The authority also asked aviation enterprises to actively strengthen internal security control for aviation … [Read more...] about Leaders of aviation firms to be disciplined if employees committed wrongdoings

The relaxation of visa requirements is an urgent necessity for the attraction of more tourists and the recovery of Vietnam's tourism industry. The Government of Vietnam is seeking approval from the National Assembly to issue electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories. International tourists on the way to the sandy beach in the southern province of Khanh Hoa's Cam Ranh Coastal City. Photo: Trung Vu/ The Hanoi Times Accordingly, Vietnam would extend visa validity from 30 to less than 90 days for single or multiple entries and stay from 15 to 45 days for foreign visitors from Vietnam's Visa Waiver Program countries and territories. The measure is seen as a boost for the development of Vietnam's "smokeless industry", which will enhance the competitiveness of national tourism in Southeast Asia. The country reinstated the visa waiver policy for citizens of 24 countries after three years of border closures due to Covid-19. Despite being one … [Read more...] about Vietnam considers issuing e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories