Hanoian consumers can enjoy many specialties at No. 489 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District. Chi Lang custard apple, a special fruit of the northern province of Lang Son, is the highlight of a trade promotion week being held at the Vietnam Agricultural Exhibition Center in Hanoi's Hoang Quoc Viet Street till August 16. Local consumers are shopping at the fair. Photo: moit.gov.vn Chi Lang custard apple has been granted a protection certificate by the National Office of Intellectual Property and is recognized in the Top 50 famous fruit specialties in Vietnam. The capital city’s consumers also have the opportunity to shop for many specialties and taste local cuisine with quality assurance, food hygiene and safety from localities nationwide. The event, organized by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in collaboration with the People's Committees of Hanoi and Lang Son Province, features 30 … [Read more...] about Promotion week of Chi Lang custard apple opens
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Plan approved to promote people’s law accessibility
The Customs Department of Ho Chi Minh City (Illustrative photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision approving a plan to improve people’s law accessibility. The overall goal of this plan, to be carried out nationwide from 2023 to 2030, is to roll out and implement measures and tasks in a timely, effective, and comprehensive manner to improve people’s accessibility to law , as well as agencies and organisations’ sense of responsibility towards assisting people in this regard, thereby helping promote the public’s understanding of, adherence to, and use of law to protect their rights and legitimate interests. Among its targets, the plan looks to review and propose all-round, effective and feasible policies and regulations on law access that are appropriate to each period, while raising the awareness, sense of responsibility, and habit of learning about and complying with law among the community, especially children, poor … [Read more...] about Plan approved to promote people’s law accessibility
Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism
The Hanoi event saw the participation of Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, and Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, said relations between Hanoi and Vientiane and other localities in Laos have been promoted across all channels, with effective projects in economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, military and people-to-people exchanges. In the first half of this year, Hanoi exported 74.8 million USD worth of goods to Laos, making up 0.9% of the city’s total export value, while importing 98.3 million USD worth of goods from the neighboring country, or 0.48% of Hanoi’s accumulative import revenue. Noting the all-round cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane, the official said the two capital cities have supported each other in … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism
Indonesia moves to promote renewable energy development
Wind turbines and solar panels (Illustrative photo: Getty Images) Jakarta (VNA) – The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under Indonesia ’s Finance Ministry is planning to provide incentives for new and renewable energy production companies. DJBC Director Untung Basuki said authorities are reviewing types of incentives that will be given to new and renewable energy producers. The incentives will be applied to all types of energy, from geothermal power, hydro power, marine thermal power, solar power to wind power. The top target is to promote the exploitation and use of green and environmentally friendly energy sources, he noted, but the incentives will only be given to the firms that cooperate with certain ministries/agencies, including the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. By providing incentives, the government hopes that the number of companies producing clean energy will increase so that the target of reducing carbon emissions in … [Read more...] about Indonesia moves to promote renewable energy development
South Korean singer releases music video promoting Vietnam’s tourism
South Korean singer Joseph Kwon on Wednesday released his latest music video – an ode to popular tourist attractions across Vietnam in commemoration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea. Ta Quang Dong, deputy minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, were among those present at the music video premiere, which was held in Hanoi. During the ceremony, Joseph Kwon officially released two songs, Butterfly Flakes and Waiting For You, 5000 Years , both of which he composed and performed. The music video for Waiting For You, 5000 Years was shot between May 17 and July 12 at landmarks in several Vietnamese provinces including Hanoi; Cuc Phuong National Park and Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh Province; Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan Province; Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province; Ho Chi Minh City; Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province; Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai … [Read more...] about South Korean singer releases music video promoting Vietnam’s tourism
DKSH Vietnam receives “Great Place to Work” award for the first time
The company surpassed the evaluation of the exclusive Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) from the HR Asia organization by prioritizing the human element and focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the work environment. Based on valid information gained through an in-depth analysis, unique 360-degree insights into employees' engagement, motivation, expectations as well as comparative data against industry and market averages, DKSH Vietnam has maintained its top position for another year. In addition, DKSH Vietnam has also been certified as a Great Place to Work, based entirely on the employees’ voice through the Trust Index© survey, a research-backed employee survey proven to help companies quantify their organizational culture, measure employee engagement, and drive meaningful impact with business and people. These recognitions demonstrate DKSH’s commitment to its values and culture that the company has consistently built for over 30 years in Vietnam. To … [Read more...] about DKSH Vietnam receives “Great Place to Work” award for the first time
PM urges favorable environment for businesses
A strong business community will build an independent and highly resilient economy. Localities are expected to further create a favorable environment for business operation, especially in simplifying administrative formalities and avoiding petty corruption. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the conference. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the view during a conference between the Government’s leader and business community on August 11, which drew the participation of 1,200 delegates from a business association and local companies. According to Chinh, more than two years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam has now put the situation under control and maintained positive growth. Vietnam’s GDP during the six months expanded by 6.42%, higher than the 5.74% rate in the same period last year, and equivalent to the growth rate recorded in the pre-pandemic period 2016-2019 (6.38%). In addition, Chinh also pointed out high … [Read more...] about PM urges favorable environment for businesses
Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC
Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) in HCMC spotlighted the long-lasting traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, saying the two countries have always supported each other in their struggles for national independence in the past, and in the national construction and development at present. Lap expressed his wish to for further coordination and support from the Indian Consulate General in HCMC and the Indian Business Association in Vietnam in organizing people-to-people events in the city, contributing to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship and solidarity between the two nations. For his part, Indian Consul General in HCMC Madan Mohan Sethi affirmed Vietnam is always the most important partner of his country in Southeast Asia. According to the diplomat, now is the most appropriate time for India and Vietnam to further promote cooperation activities, especially … [Read more...] about Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC
Vietnam Border Guard Command and General Department of Defense Industry to boost cooperation
The event was co-held by Commander of the Vietnam Border Guard Command Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai and Chief of the General Department of Defense Industry Lieutenant General Ho Quang Tuan. Over the past years, the General Department of Defense Industry’s affiliated units have produced equipment to meet all demands of the border troops’ task implementation in border areas and at sea. Since 2007, the general department has directed and instructed its shipyards to build a number of ships and boats for the border guard force. Meanwhile, the shipyards have actively worked with clients under the Vietnam Border Guard Command in repairing several patrol boats of the force. Particularly since 2021, the general department’s Factory Z173 has provided services for tens of arrivals of ships and boats operated by border guard units. Reportedly, all newly-built or -upgraded ships meet all requirements in their units, especially in tasks of patrol, national sovereignty protection and search … [Read more...] about Vietnam Border Guard Command and General Department of Defense Industry to boost cooperation
Political Academy accomplishes set targets in academic year 2021-2022
In the previous period, the academy strictly observed all directions and instructions of the higher levels, mapped out measures to accomplish all assigned missions, contributing to building a strong Party organization in political, ideological, and ethical terms, organization and staff, and a comprehensively strong, "exemplary and typical" academy. Meanwhile, its education and training work was well implemented with good results, and the scientific research quality was raised. The academy also took measures to effectively improve the quality of self-study and theses. The education and training management work was also strictly ensured. During the academic year, all of the academy's affiliate units carried out scientific research, increasing by 1.64% in comparison to last year. Besides, political education, Party and political work, and emulation movements were conducted as scheduled with good results, contributing to encouraging troops to overcome difficulties to complete all … [Read more...] about Political Academy accomplishes set targets in academic year 2021-2022