Vietnam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, the national English – language newspaper quoted the Ministry of Transport as announcing. The event will be co-held by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Hanoi People’s Committee, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). This is an annual event that promotes the exchange of professional experience and awareness of member countries on environmentally sustainable transport. At the meeting to prepare for EST 12 held in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho affirmed that Vietnam in general and the Ministry of Transport in particular was determined to implement the commitments that Vietnam has participated in to protect the environment for sustainable transportation development. "Vietnam was determined … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia
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Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)On November 12th, Standing Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu received a delegation from Spain’s Catalonia region led by Damia Calvet I Valera, Minister of Territory and Sustainability of Catalonia, who is on a visit to Hanoi. Informing the delegation of Hanoi’s socio-economic development situation, Mr. Suu confirmed that Hanoi is actively learning from the experience of urban areas and localities for more effective and sustainable development. Noting that Catalonia shares similarities with Hanoi, he added that the two sides hold great potential for cooperation, including urban traffic and investment in infrastructure development, which are Hanoi’s current challenges. Quoting the Hanoi program of planting 1 million trees in 2016-2020, he asserted that the Vietnamese city always looks towards sustainable development and improvement of residents’ lives, along with its rapid development. Expressing … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development
PM: Women, girls contribute to ASEAN’s resilience, development
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fifth from left) at the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – “We cannot become an ASEAN community of solidarity, resilience, innovation and sustainable development without the engagement of women and girls. Thus, they deserve equality in families and society, protection and empowerment to realise their full rights”, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Addressing at the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW-3) opened in Hanoi on October 25, PM Phuc spoke highly of the cooperation among ASEAN member states in the Socio-Cultural Community, with the AMMW playing an important role. ASEAN women have made significant contributions to prosperity in the region, he said, adding that proportion of seats held by women in the ASEAN countries’ parliaments exceeds 20 percent while the number of businesswomen has increased in recent years. According to the PM, in Vietnam, various initiatives have integrated into … [Read more...] about PM: Women, girls contribute to ASEAN’s resilience, development
Vietnam looks to develop new markets for tra fish
Vietnam looks to develop new markets for tra fish The Saigon Times Daily Farmers are seen harvesting tra fish from a pond. Vietnam looks to develop new markets for tra fish – PHOTO: TTXVN HCMC – Vietnam’s tra fish is facing many challenges in terms of market development, especially in light of the current U.S.-China trade war, a VietnamPlus news report stated. According to the European Union (EU) statistics agency, Eurostat, Vietnam's tra fish exports, particularly frozen tra fish fillets shipped to the EU, have tumbled since 2010. The year 2010 saw Vietnam ship 220,000 tons of frozen tra fish fillets, but this dropped to some 75,000 tons last year. The local news site quoted Dr. Paul S. Valle, an expert from Norway, as saying that tra fish products in general have encountered many difficulties in the EU market and face fierce competition with cheaper fish products. Market access for tra fish is also difficult due to the spread of inaccurate information and … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to develop new markets for tra fish
Seminar underlines sustainable private growth
Seminar underlines imperative of sustainable private sector growth. — VNS Photo Hoàng Nam Sustainable development of the private sector is an urgent requirement for Viet Nam in the context of the trade war between the US and China and fourth industrial revolution, a seminar heard in HCM City on Thursday. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Van Hieu told the 5th Forbes Business Forum on ‘Building Sustainable Growth’: “In recent years the private sector has contributed significantly to the nation’s economic growth. “The Party and State strongly encourage the sector since it is a major driver of economic development by creating an attractive business environment with various incentives.” Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, CEO of VietjetAir, said: “Viet Nam has many challenges and opportunities in this new era.” She listed trade wars, exchange rate fluctuations, petrol price, exports, FDI, and lagging behind in technology as … [Read more...] about Seminar underlines sustainable private growth