As a social contributor in the United States, Mother Sam was twice granted the presidential lifetime achievement award for her social devotion. Ai Hong Sam, a Vietnamese-American doctor, has fostered hundreds of children for a simple reason that is “allowing these orphans to call me 'mom' as they have long desired.” At that time, the Vinh Son orphanage in Thong Nhat Ward under Kon Tum Province, located in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, was struggling to survive as it was home to hundreds of orphans, who were in desperate need of nurturing. Once in a while, charitable groups or individuals paid them a visit and were able to assist in extremely difficult times. One day, a woman from distant America found out, gradually got to know them, and voluntarily took on the burden. Every single thing is confided to Mother Sam Sam and the nuns in the orphanage are sharing the tasks with one another. While the nuns are in charge of looking after the children, she travels … [Read more...] about Mother Sam’s ‘superhuman strength’ supports 300 children in Vietnam
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President receives new ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Belgium
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) and Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with newly-appointed ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Belgium, who came to present their credentials, in Hanoi on August 5. Meeting with Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo, President Phuc expressed his belief that she will contribute to promoting the bilateral ties, especially the organisation of activities marking the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship with South Africa and regards the country as an important cooperation and development partner in the continent, he affirmed. The President urged the diplomat to coordinate with Vietnamese agencies to step up the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level, through Party, State and National Assembly channels. Vietnam stands ready to support South Africa to … [Read more...] about President receives new ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Belgium
Vietnam – Cambodian defense cooperation obtains practical outcomes
At the reception, General Giang emphasized that Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighboring countries with fine traditional friendship. He affirmed that Vietnam always treasures and bears in mind the great support of Cambodia to its resistance war in the past and current national protection and defense cause. The Vietnamese defense minister added that Vietnam wishes to strengthen solidarity, friendship, comprehensive and sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, considering it one of the top priorities in the country’s diplomacy. He said that strengthening and consolidating the bilateral relationship is of strategic significance to the development of each country. Over the past time, leaders of the two countries have affirmed that the two sides attach great importance to upholding and consolidating the traditional friendship between the two governments, peoples, and militaries in any circumstances and want to further strengthen the fine relationship. At the meeting, General Phan Van … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Cambodian defense cooperation obtains practical outcomes
SANSE prepares youth for sustainable development
Can you give an overview of SANSE, its goals, and past results? Nguyen Trang Linh, head of development at SANSE, founded in 2016 by students at the United Nations International School in Hanoi SANSE’s mission is to promote the sustainable growth of impoverished, geographically challenged, and agriculturally dependent regions in Vietnam; foster an understanding and connection between urban and rural communities; and promote the local educational systems and other learning opportunities as a tool to assist the sustainable growth of rural regions in Vietnam. We’re currently working to achieve these goals in the ethnic Tay village of Ban Lien in Lao Cai by providing infrastructure and education. Over the last six years of operation, we’ve invested around $8,700 into building new roofs, a well, and a kindergarten in Ban Lien. We’ve also helped to provide equipment for a medical station in the area. We’re now planning to build a library for the primary and middle … [Read more...] about SANSE prepares youth for sustainable development
Industrial real estate attracts foreign investors via M&A
Industrial real estate attracts foreign investors via the M&A method Acquiring a well-established local entity is a preferable market-entry strategy for many foreign companies, particularly in the industrial real estate market. What are domestic enterprises’ advantages in attracting foreign industrial real estate developers? In the M&A playground, foreign investors often have an advantage in terms of capital and experience. Meanwhile, the biggest strength of the local side is its insight, which is shown in its overall understanding of policies, the planning of industrial parks (IP), transport infrastructure, and even urban planning around IPs. In addition, they understand the characteristics of each region and the demographic, which will help businesses recruit employees more easily. To establish an IP, it needs the approval of the prime minister and dozens of signatures from various authorities, thus having an insight into policies and flexibility will create … [Read more...] about Industrial real estate attracts foreign investors via M&A
Vietnamese enterprises exhilarated by synergy from cooperation plan
A plan to develop a self-reliant industry put forward by Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) is winning the approval of many other Vietnamese enterprises and received positive feedback for further improvement. Doan Vo Khang Duy, deputy chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical and Electrical Enterprises (HAMEE) and director of Ameco Industrial JSC, highly appreciated THACO’s initiative, which is called the ‘one-stop’ model. Substantial synergies The model, which encourages cooperation among Vietnamese enterprises to increase Vietnamese industry’s self-reliance, has proved a success in other countries, according to Duy. It brings important synergies to businesses in terms of capital, equipment, technology, and many more by using resources and joining the ecosystem that THACO has built. It helps increase the size of the business, thereby boosting revenue. Enterprises will also be able to improve the quality and stability of their products, and overcome the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese enterprises exhilarated by synergy from cooperation plan
Demand for express delivery all set to boom: experts
Vietnam has seen rapid growth in e-commerce in recent years, and demand for express delivery services is growing commensurately. (Photo courtesy of J&T Express) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The growth in the e-commerce market, B2C deliveries and international trade services is expected to drive express delivery services in Vietnam, experts said. Specifically, Vietnam’s express delivery services market was worth 0.71 billion USD last year, and is projected to grow at 24.1% a year to reach 4.88 billion USD by 2030. According to a market report by Acclime Vietnam and Kantar Worldpanel, though Vietnam is less developed than many other e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia, it is one of the fastest growing online economies. It had the fourth highest online gross merchandise value of 13 billion USD in the region last year. Its exceptional e-commerce growth is expected to generate 39 billion USD by 2025, second in the region only after Indonesia, and representing a threefold growth … [Read more...] about Demand for express delivery all set to boom: experts
Viet Nam set to scrap COVID quarantine for imported processed seafood
New regulations on inspection of imported seafood will create favourable conditions enterprises. — VNA/VNS Photo The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has removed COVID-related quarantine requirements for frozen processed seafood products imported for the purpose of reprocessing for export. It issued a circular to this effect last week, and it comes into force on September 11. The ministry said it would foster exports of agricultural products by reducing the number of product categories subject to quarantine and using technology to speed up the customs process. The Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) had petitioned the Government to amend the quarantine regulations saying they were causing the seafood industry “big problems.” Products processed from animals, animal products and those containing aquatic creatures, frozen, dried, cooked, or meant for instant use, continue to be quarantined, and this means the size and number of … [Read more...] about Viet Nam set to scrap COVID quarantine for imported processed seafood
COVID quarantine for imported processed seafood to be removed
New regulations on inspection of imported seafood will create favourable conditions enterprises. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - COVID -related quarantine requirements for frozen processed seafood products imported for the purpose of reprocessing for export will be removed as from September 11 under a recently issued circular by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The ministry said it would foster exports of agricultural products by reducing the number of product categories subject to quarantine and using technology to speed up the customs process. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers ( VASEP ) had petitioned the Government to amend the quarantine regulations saying they were causing the seafood industry “big problems.” Products processed from animals, animal products and those containing aquatic creatures, frozen, dried, cooked, or meant for instant use, continue to be quarantined, and this means the size and number of … [Read more...] about COVID quarantine for imported processed seafood to be removed