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The conference would address practical issues related to cultural, civilized, and modern development in Hanoi. The Hanoi People's Committee conducted a press briefing on March 17 to announce the upcoming scientific conference titled "Promoting Cultural Values and Resources towards Developing a Modern – Cultured - Civilized Capital," scheduled for March 21. Overview of the press briefing. Photo: The Hanoi Times During the press conference, Nguyen Thi Diem Hang, the Deputy Director of the Hanoi Institute for Socio-Economic Development Studies, shared that the scientific conference is being held by the resolutions of the Central Committee and Politburo, particularly Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW, which outlines the direction and objectives for developing Hanoi Capital until 2030, with a vision towards 2045. “The conference aims to promote the capital's thousand-year-old history of civilization and heroism, foster collaboration, effectively leverage the capital's … [Read more...] about Hanoi to hold scientific conference on mobilizing cultural resources for development

An array of activities will be held in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City from this month to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam. French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser said that 2023 is a very special year that marks 50 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of strategic partnership between Vietnam and France. This is also an opportunity for the two countries to look back on the significance of the France-Vietnam partnership, by organizing numerous events throughout the year in various fields. A variety of engaging events such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, fashion shows, cuisine festivals, and more will be launched by the French Embassy in Vietnam, the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, the French Institute in Vietnam, and many French and Vietnamese partners across the Southeast Asian country. Hanoi In Hanoi, about 20 photography exhibitions and events will be rolled out. … [Read more...] about Series of events to celebrate 50 years of France-Vietnam diplomatic ties

The 35th Ho Chi Minh Television Cycling Tournament, or the HTV Cup, will kick off in early April, featuring 25 stages and covering 2,964 kilometers, according to a press briefing to introduce the cycle race on Monday. This year’s edition, titled 'Land, Rivers, and Mountains Create a Strip – Hope for Victory' is one of Vietnam’s largest cycling tourneys. The race is set to bring together the country’s strongest teams, including Ho Chi Minh-Vinama, Loc Troi Group, Dong Thap Domesco Pharmaceuticals, Military Zone 7, Hanoi, Kenda Dong Nai, and Binh Minh Binh Duong Plastics. The race will start at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on April 2, stretch to the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, and finish in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30. Among these stages, the fourth is set to span 197.4 kilometers from Vinh City in the north-central province of Nghe An to Dong Hoi City in the north-central province of Quang Binh, making it the longest stage of the tourney. The stages across Gia Lai and Dak … [Read more...] about 2023 Ho Chi Minh City TV cycling race will span 3,000km

Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali. (Photo: Tempo) Jakarta (VNA) – Authorities in Indonesia have decided to form a task force specialising in the settlement of foreign tourists committing violations on Bali amid rising reports of such cases on the famous resort island. Sandiaga Uno, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister of Indonesia, has said that the central government in coordination with the Bali provincial administration decided to form a new task force to address various violations committed by foreigners on the island. They will be firm if there are violations against the law but still maintain hospitality for tourists coming to Indonesia , especially Bali, he told a press briefing on March 20, adding that the new task force incorporates elements from various institutions, including Bali Police, Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), and pecalang (Balinese traditional security officers). Addressing the press briefing, Bali Vice Governor … [Read more...] about Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali

The fact that the visit to Vietnam this time has the largest number of US companies ever indicates a shift in the investment wave to Vietnam and other ASEAN countries. A delegation of 52 US major corporations has come to Vietnam to seek investment opportunities and cooperation in high-potential fields such as innovation, the digital economy, and the space industry. Overview of the press briefing. Photo: HT The information was revealed at a press conference held by the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) on March 21, noting that the trip marks the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership. Senior executives from 52 U.S. companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, Netflix, Apple, and Ford, will meet with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue, and heads of various ministries to discuss policies related to sales, supplies, and investment opportunities. Ted Osius, President and CEO of the … [Read more...] about Largest-ever US business delegation seeks investment opportunities in Vietnam

As many as 52 large firms of the Unite States, including Boeing, Coca Cola, SpaceX, Netflix, and Apple, have come to Vietnam to seek cooperation opportunities in various fields. Representatives of the US - ASEAN Business Council and US firms at a working session with the Ministry of Planning and Investment. This is the largest US business delegation ever to come to Vietnam at a time when the two countries are celebrating 10 years of their comprehensive partnership. The trip is to show US businesses’ commitment to investing in Vietnam, said Marc Knapper, Ambassador of the US to Vietnam, at a press briefing on March 21. According to the diplomat, Vietnam is a potential market with many business opportunities, especially when bilateral relations are developing positively, with their trade expanding vigorously over the years. Sharing the view, Ted Osius, president & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), noted US firms have a greater interest … [Read more...] about More than 50 US firms sound out investment opportunities in Vietnam

Speaking at the press briefing, Ted Osius, who is a former US Ambassador to Vietnam, stressed that US firms strongly believe in Vietnam ’s growth prospects and always want to seek b us iness and investment cooperation chances in the country. He informed that USABC will lead a business delegation of 52 US firms to visit Vietnam this week. They are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and leaders of ministries and branches. According to the USABC representative, the business delegation includes major firms like Boeing, Coca-Cola, CitiBank, Meta, SpaceX, Netflix, Abbott, and AES, operating in various sectors, which once again demonstrates US enterprises and investors’ interest in Vietnam. Representatives of some US enterprises expressed the intention of setting up or expanding investment and business activities in Vietnam. The US currently has over 1,200 valid projects worth over 11.4 billion USD in … [Read more...] about Vietnam is still attractive destination for US firms: USABC

Christanto Suryadarma, sales vice president for Southeast Asia at Zebra Technologies, told VIR at a press briefing on March 21, “There are many industries that we can participate with in Vietnam to modernise and automate. Transportation logistics is a key, and we are already gaining customers in this field. We are also starting to see some good use cases in healthcare, and we want to continue growing that." "Recently, we also saw interest from the Vietnamese government in terms of safety and security, looking at how they can equip security and police officers with our technology to improve safety and productivity,” he added. Christanto Suryadarma, sales vice president for Southeast Asia, Zebra Technologies Retail and manufacturing are now the two best performing industries for Zebra Technologies in Vietnam. For example, in retail, the company sees many retailers automating and digitalising using its solutions. Moreover, the nation is now a strategic location for … [Read more...] about Zebra Technologies eyes potential of logistics, healthcare, and public sectors in Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities are in the process of verifying and investigating the case of Minh Quoc Nguyen, a Vietnamese national wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a US$3 billion money laundering scheme. A screenshot of the FBI’s wanted notice against Minh Quoc Nguyen Discussing the case during a regular press briefing held on March 23 in Hanoi, Pham Thu Hang, deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the nation is a responsible state actor in the fight, prevention, and control of hi-tech and transnational crimes. Hang noted that any actions which make use of cyberspace to infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of agencies and personal organisations will be investigated and handled in accordance with the law. This comes after the FBI under the United States Department of Justice confirmed that it is in the process of hunting for Minh Quoc Nguyen, a Vietnamese national, for his alleged involvement in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches investigation into local man wanted by FBI

Because lime cannot be grown in New Zealand, one kilogram of the citrus in the country usually costs more than NZD50 (US$31.17 or VND700,000). Vietnamese limes are popular at thriving New Zealand hotels and restaurants. New Zealanders also love other tropical fruits from Vietnam. "I hope to see Vietnamese passion fruit in New Zealand’s supermarkets and restaurants," New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Tredene Dobson told VnExpress on the sidelines of the Flavors Vietnam food festival held in mid-March. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Trendene Dobson. Photo courtesy of New Zealand Embassy Last year, New Zealand started importing citrus, typically pomelos and limes, from Vietnam, in addition to local fruits already popular in the country such as dragon fruit and rambutan. Two-way trade between the nations, which reached over $1.3 billion in 2021 and $1.23 billion in the first 10 months of 2022, is expected to surge to $2 billion in 2024, according to official … [Read more...] about Vietnamese lime likened to ‘green gold’ in New Zealand