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Over the past years, under the direction of Military Region 3's Party Committee and Command, agencies and units under the military region have effectively carried out the CMC’s resolutions. As a result, the awareness and responsibility of Party committees and chains-of-command at all levels and troops of training mission have been heightened, and training quality have been enhanced, contributing to raising the strength and combat readiness capabilities of the military region. Speaking at the conference, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong lauded Military Region 3 for their outstanding outcomes in actualizing Resolution 765-NQ/QUTW. In particular, the military region has comprehensively fulfilled training missions and won high results at competitions. The chief of the General Staff also pointed out shortcomings in training work that Military Region 3 and units in the whole military need addressing in the coming time. Having mentioned key missions of the military in the … [Read more...] about Military Region 3 reviews ten-year implementation of resolution on raising training quality

Bún bò Huế (Huế beef noodle soup), is introduced at the "100 Dishes of Huế Street Food 2022” festival. — VAN/VNS Photo Công Đạt THỪA THIÊN HUẾ — A food festival featuring 100 delicious dishes from the central province of Thừa Thiên - Huế is being held at the pedestrian street along the Hương River. “100 Dishes of Huế Street Food 2022” is organised by the Thừa Thiên – Huế Tourism Association, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Tourism and Huế Festival Centre. It is part of the celebration of Huế Festival Week 2022 that is ongoing at the ancient capital until tomorrow (June 30). Chefs from restaurants and hotels in the city have elaborately prepared dishes and artistically presented them, creating a rich culinary space for visitors. At the same time, this activity also honours and promotes the unique culinary and cultural values of Thừa Thiên – Huế. The ceremonial costume of a mandarin of the Nguyễn Dynasty displayed at Huế Museum of Fine … [Read more...] about Food market and ancient exhibition enlivens Huế Festival Week 2022

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà gives a speech at the conference. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday chaired a conference to discuss a national action plan for Việt Nam's circular economy. Speaking at the conference, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà said that climate change, environmental pollution and natural ecosystem decline were crises for humanity today. Last month, the World Meteorological Organisation released four key indicators of climate change, including greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification. The indicators set new records in 2021, showing that human activities are causing planetary-scale changes on land, in the oceans, and in the atmosphere, with serious and lasting consequences for sustainable development and ecosystems. “This is the consequence of the unsustainable model: resource extraction - production - … [Read more...] about National action plan for circular economy to be set up

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are under pressure due to climate change. (Photo: SGGP) Speaking at the conference, Mr. Le Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production, said that mega-deltas in Asia, including the Mekong Delta, play an important role in providing food for millions of people in the region. However, the food systems in these deltas are being severely impacted by climate change, including floods, salinity intrusion, water shortages, and increasingly severe climate conditions. It negatively impacts economic growth, food security, and nutrition, besides challenges from urbanization and migration, and creates new poverty traps and hotspots of hunger. Dr. Ole Sander, Representative of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Vietnam, emphasized the role of Asian mega deltas as food baskets for countries in the region. The main goal of the Asian mega-deltas initiative is to build these deltas capable of sustaining socio-ecological integrity, … [Read more...] about Mega-deltas creating food baskets severely impacted by climate change

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 28. - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér co-chaired a legislative conference in Budapest on June 27, with a focus on the legal framework on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, renewable energy, and the green economy. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér (second, right) co-chair the legislative conference in Budapest on June 27. (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Kövér said Hungary is always determined to protect the environment, which is clearly reflected in its development orientations and legal regulations. Its climate policy was adapted to the European Union (EU)’s requirements but didn’t neglect its own features and its people’s interests. Read full story Read full story Lien Chieu Port will be capable of handling 3.5 – 5 million … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 28

Mekong Delta farmers (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Can Tho (VNA) – The “Securing the Food Systems of Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience ” Initiative (AMD) was launched at a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 28. Home to 177 million people, of whom 36% are poor, the densely populated Asian mega-deltas are biodiverse, fertile and productive food baskets dominated by rice, fisheries and aquaculture that support millions of people beyond the delta dwellers themselves. However, tens of millions of small-scale producers living in Asian mega-deltas face risks to food and nutrition security and livelihoods from impacts of climate change. The deltas are also severely affected by more frequent and more intense floods, sea-level rise and salinisation of freshwater and soil. Therefore, this initiative aims to create resilient, inclusive and productive deltas - which maintain socio-ecological integrity, adapt to climatic and other stressors, and … [Read more...] about Initiative to protect food systems in Asian mega delta launched in Can Tho

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong enjoys Hanoi's specialty of Pho ga or chicken noodles as she arrived in the city on her first visit to Vietnam. “The Ambassador was delighted to share her favorite Pho ga with Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Foreign Minister, and Chef Sam Tran on the first days in the city. Foreign Minister Wong (black shirt) enjoys P ho ga with Ambassador Robyn Mudie (blue shirt) in Hanoi’s old quarter area. Photo: Australian Embassy in Hanoi. In a Facebook post on June 27, the Embassy of Australia in Hanoi shared that Minister Wong was introduced by Chef Tran to the history and importance of Pho , and especially the Hanoian style of eating Pho . The photo shows the top diplomat in casual wear, enjoying Pho ga with Ambassador Mudie and sharing "views on Australia and Vietnam’s strong people-to-people links.” As a Vietnamese exquisite cuisine, the s imple yet exotic delicacy of Pho has won the heart of many foreign visitors … [Read more...] about Australian Foreign Minister enjoys Pho ga in Hanoi