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Vietnam is striving to lure more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI). Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Phase VIII of the initiative, launched in 2003, concluded in March 2023, under which 497 out of the 597 items were completed. To promote its role, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment proposed building a cooperation programme between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the two countries, focusing on digital transformation, support industry and personnel training. Japanese SMEs have capacity, experience and high tech, and Vietnamese firms have abundant human resources, which is reciprocal during their development cooperation. The ministry suggested the Japanese side take more specific solutions and supplement workforce to further support Vietnamese enterprises in improving their capacity and competitiveness, and participating intensively in … [Read more...] about Vietnam attracting Japanese investments to new areas

New-born screening at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – As prenatal and newborn screening can reduce abnormalities by 95%, ensuring the health of infants, Vietnam is focusing on improving screening technologies to world standards, dedicated to improving the quality of health in the country’s population. On average, each year, Vietnam has about 1.5 million babies born, of whom about 40,000, unfortunately, suffer from genetic diseases, and birth defects. Prenatal screening allows early detection of many congenital defects and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome and Thalassemia. Each year, 1,400-1,800 children are born with Down syndrome , while about 2,200 others suffer Thalassemia . According to Doctor Le Minh Trac, Director of the Centre for Infant Care and Treatment under the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology , prenatal and neonatal malformation screening is extremely necessary for early … [Read more...] about Prenatal, new-born screening improves population health

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on February 26, 1973, the two countries have built a strong and enduring relationship with diverse and increasing interests, which unceasingly grows stronger and stronger. Vietnam is currently considered one of Australia’s most important bilateral partners. In March 2018, the two nations officially upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership level, opening a new page in bilateral relations. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that “After five decades of development with both opportunities and challenges, facing the constant fluctuation of international situations, Vietnam and Australia have today become reliable partners in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.” In recent years, bilateral cooperation has expanded rapidly, covering various fields from security, defense, trade and investment to education, tourism and innovation. This development is evidence of the strong commitment of the two countries through high-level … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia eye comprehensive strategic partnership after 50 years of relations

The message wrote that “During the past 68 years, especially after 36 years of renewal, under the wise leadership of the LPRP, the Lao people have upheld the tradition of revolutionary heroism and overcome all difficulties and challenges to gain great achievements of historical significance in all fields, improving the prestige and position of the LPRP and Laos in the international arena. These achievements are the common joy of the two parties, states and peoples." The Party, State, and people of Vietnam always strongly and comprehensively support Laos’ renovation process and firmly believe that by inheriting the tradition of previous generations and promoting the obtained achievements, under the leadership of the LPRP, the Lao people will make many new and greater achievements in the renewal process, and fulfill the goals set in the Resolution of the LPRP’s 11th Congress and the 9th five-year socio-economic development plan, thus successfully building Laos into a peaceful, … [Read more...] about Congratulations extended to Lao party on 68th founding anniversary

The Japanese Government on March 20 announced the invitation of Vietnamese leaders to attend the expanded G7 Summit, set to take place in Hiroshima from May 20 to May 21, said deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 23 during the Ministry’s regular press conference held in Hanoi. (Image source: Japan Center for International Exchange) Regarding the analysis of foreign media that Japan wants to invite Vietnam and Indonesia to the G7, Hang said this shows that Japan attaches importance to relations with ASEAN and desires to upgrade the relationship to a comprehensive partnership, Hang affirmed. Vietnam highly appreciates the strong and substantive progress in the ASEAN-Japan relationship, which has actively contributed to the common goal of peace, security, stability and prosperity. The country welcomes and stands ready to work with ASEAN member states and Japan with a view to taking bilateral ties to new heights, towards … [Read more...] about Japan invites Vietnam to attend G7 Summit

Participation in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has also enabled Vietnamese farm produce to make inroads into the European market. Belgium is Vietnam’s sixth-largest trade partner in the EU. Bilateral trade surged nearly 54% to 4.3 billion USD in 2021 compared to 2020, and reached 4.5 billion USD in 2022. Notably, since 2018, Vietnam and Belgium have become strategic partners in agricultural cooperation, which was an important milestone in relations. Besides agriculture , Belgium also wants to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in fields such as tourism and healthcare. In addition to economic success, political and diplomatic relations between the two countries have also been thriving thanks to frequent high-level visits. Vietnam and Belgium have also strengthened cooperation and mutual support at multilateral forums and in international organisations. With a stable foundation over the past five decades, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese farm produce finds favour in Belgium

A handicapped Vietnamese man has spent the last 10 years teaching other disadvantaged children art and music at a center for the disabled so as to improve their conditions and help them recognize the most basic objects around them. Truong Tan Dung, 37, is currently a teacher at a center for Agent Orange-infected and disadvantaged children in the central city of Da Nang. At the center, he is not only the teacher of a class with 15 most serious cases of the facility, but he is also in charge of maintaining and managing its equipment and computers. Crippled teacher of the disabled At the age of three, Dung suffered from polio causing paralysis in his lower body and sensory paralysis in both of his arms. The misfortune of his childhood continued as his mother soon passed away and his father left, so the disabled boy grew up with his grandmother. As Dung showed his painting talent quite early in his life, he was able to support himself through adolescence by selling … [Read more...] about In their shoes: Crippled Vietnamese teacher devotes life to disabled children

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam beat Botswana athlete Modukanele Lethabo Bokamoso in the Round of 16 of the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in India on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. With a height advantage, Tam showed a preemptive strategy. She scored an almost absolute point in each of the first two rounds of Tuesday’s showdown. In the third round, Lethabo Bokamoso appeared to be physically weaker and even kissed the canvas once. In the end, Tam won 5-0, including four rounds with absolute points of 30. Her opponent in the quarterfinals is Spain’s Fuertes Fernandez Laura, who ranked ninth in Europe in 2022. The fight will take place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday (Vietnam time). Before Tuesday’s match, Tam had left a great impression on the audience and participants at the championship after her 5-0 victory over Kazakhstani opponent Kyzaibay Nazym, who won the world championship in 2014 and 2016 and was also crowned the Asian champion in 2021. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese female boxer through to world championship’s quarterfinals

Situated in Mang Thit District of Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, the Mang Thit brick village, known as the 'kingdom of bricks' in the region, has a history of over 100 years, making it very attractive to tourists from near and far. The uniqueness of the ancient brick village lies in its kilns, with each of them having a height of 5-12 meters and a round tower shape, creating a distinctive architectural complex. Mang Thit is also regarded as a village of traditional craftsmanship and tourism. Such a perfect combination drives up the village’s economic growth. Blocks molded in clay are sunbathed before being put into a kiln for burning in the Mang Thit brick village in Mang Thit District, Vinh Long Province, Vietnam. Vinh Long Province offers supportive policies to local craftsmen and gives special mechanisms to turn the brick hub into the 'Mang Thit contemporary cultural heritage' to further boost socio-economic development. … [Read more...] about Ancient Mang Thit brick village: A nostalgic destination in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Poetic beauty is created from the young green leaves of the trees, creating an attraction in the transition from spring to summer. In the midst of the changing weather, many streets in Hanoi have taken on a new green color as tens of thousands of Bucida molinetii have changed their leaves. The road along the To Lich River or the streets of Hoang Hoa Tham, Xa Dan, Nguyen Luong Bang are attractive photo spots for Hanoians as the rows of small trees turn bright green in the wet and foggy spring weather. The rows of Bucida molinetii on the banks of the To Lich River are in the growing season, creating a dreamy beauty. Poetic beauty is the result of the young green leaves of the trees, which are an attraction in the transition from spring to summer. The small-leaved Bucida molinetii was planted on Hanoi's roads a few years ago. The trees were planted to replace maple trees on some of Hanoi's streets. The … [Read more...] about Bucida molinetii with small green leaves, amazingly photogenic corners in Hanoi