Reviewing peers performance

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hands over the President's Decision to Maj. Nguyen Van Phong, former assistant at the political affairs division of Engineer Brigade 229 at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of National Defence held an event in Hanoi on March 22 to hand over the State President’s decision on peacekeeper deployment and review some Vietnamese officers ’ performance at the UN peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic , South Sudan, and the Abyei Area. Maj. Nguyen Van Phong, former assistant at the political affairs division of Engineer Brigade 229, received the State President’s decision to work as a military observer to the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Leaders of the Ministry of National Defence also presented decisions to six other officers who recently concluded their services at other missions. They comprise four … [Read more...] about Ministry reviews officers’ performance at UN peacekeeping missions

Hanoi's goal for 2023 is to secure the city's socio-economic performance and further develop a cultured, modern, and civilized society. Hanoi aims to constantly improve the leadership of the Party Committee and the sense of responsibility of government officials and Party members, especially the heads of government agencies, to fulfill all the socio-economic growth tasks set for 2023. Dinh Tien Dung, Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, talks to Nhan Dan (People) newspaper about the plans and actions the city expects to carry out on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Hanoi Party Committee. Dinh Tien Dung, Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee. Photo: The Hanoi Times As head of the Hanoi Party Committee, could you share some of Hanoi's achievements in the first half of 2020-2025? Hanoi has endured many international impacts in the past two and a half … [Read more...] about Innovation-centered approach boosts Hanoi’s performance in socio-economic growth

Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, who is also Head of the MND’s Steering Committee on Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, chaired the event. According to the decision, Major Nguyen Van Phong, assistant at the Division of Political Affairs of Brigade 229 under the Engineering Corps, will work as a military observer at the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Assigning tasks to the officer, Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien asked him to promote the spirit of pro-activeness, self-reliance, overcoming difficulties, being flexible and creative; promptly integrate into the international environment and demonstrate his capability while observing military discipline, U.N. regulations and the host country’s laws, and others. According to Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Major Phong participated in various … [Read more...] about One more Vietnamese officer taking on peacekeeping duties

In Vietnam, local businesses cannot mortgage land use rights (LUR) as security to a foreign lender. But this is allowed in our peer markets, and it is carried out with robust regulation, proper dignity, and thoughtful national protections. So, why are we behind the pack? Darryl Dong-Principal country officer IFC Vietnam Vietnam’s restriction on land security for foreign lenders reduces available funding and increases borrowing costs to local companies. Basically, we are penalising the country and making it less competitive. It also makes it more difficult for the government to supervise foreign financing, since the parties simply find workarounds through complex structures to create security packages for loans because they cannot get on the ground security. In Vietnam, where the non-performing loan (NPL) market is still not developed, this mortgage restriction is a showstopper for foreign NPL investors who want to bring us their capital and expertise. We need to put … [Read more...] about Mobilising international finance for land security

The event was organized by the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) at the presence of UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, Acting Head of UNMISS’s Field Office Jane Kony, UNMISS Chief Medical Officer Iqbal Mohd, and Commanding Officer of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force in South Sudan Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Kim Tinh. In their speeches, Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian and Ms. Jane Kony acknowledged efforts and contribution of the L2FH Rotation 4’s staff to the U.N. peacekeeping mission and to local people. UNMISS representatives also highly appreciated contribution, wholeheartedness, professionalism and competence of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force in general and the L2FH Rotation 4’s staff in particular over the past time. At the ceremony, UNMISS officials presented the noble medals to 63 members of the L2FH Rotation 4. In turn, Director of the L2FH Rotation 4 Lieutenant Colonel Vu Minh Duong recalled outstanding achievements gained by the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese “blue beret” doctors in South Sudan honored with U.N. medals

The event was held in response to the peoples’ culture week organized by the RUDN. Sololov Vyacheslav, head of the university’s student management division, appreciated Vietnamese students’ efforts to organize many meaningful events to introduce the Vietnamese culture to international friends and help strengthen the country’s ties with Russia. Hoang Huong Thu, acting head of the Vietnamese students’ unit at the RUDN, said that during the week, they carried out a number of activities such as holding exhibitions, folk games, and showing typical dishes of Vietnam to introduce the homeland to their teachers and international peers. They hoped to popularize both the traditional and modern culture that is shaping a Vietnam of integration and development, she added. Aside from special singing and dancing performances, the gala also displayed Vietnamese souvenirs and introduce the art of calligraphy, attracting the attention of Russian and international visitors. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Students help introduce Vietnamese culture in Russia

Themed “Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Society 5.0 and beyond,” the event is hosted and organized by the International Society of Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM), RMIT Vietnam and the Asset Institute. The World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM) will bring together academic, policy and industry expertise from diverse economies, geographies, public and private industry sectors to proffer discourse on how to exploit 4IR technologies to sustainably manage engineered assets in a manner consistent with Society 5.0 ideals. The activities, annual meetings, and events of WCEAM provide opportunities for educators, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and trainers to engage in intellectual discourse on the development and advancement of the body of knowledge and practice of managing engineered assets. It is expected to welcome over 250 participants from all around the world to meet and share state-of-the-art knowledge in research and application of advanced … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host 17th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management

The event will focus on Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and engineering asset management. — Photo Freepik The 17th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management will take place in HCM City, from October 18-20, 2023. Themed “Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Society 5.0 and beyond”, the event is hosted and organised by the International Society of Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM), RMIT Vietnam and the Asset Institute. The World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM) will bring together academic, policy and industry expertise from diverse economies, geographies, public and private industry sectors to proffer discourse on how to exploit 4IR technologies to sustainably manage engineered assets in a manner consistent with Society 5.0 ideals. The activities, annual meetings, and events of WCEAM provide opportunities for educators, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and trainers to engage in intellectual discourse on the development and advancement of … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to host 17th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management

How has digital transformation helped Swedish businesses to be faster, smarter, and greener? David Lidén, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to Vietnam The value of digital is always different for every single organisation, so giving a general answer is difficult. However, digitalisation’s contribution to overall business performance is almost always related to using digital platforms to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations. Using the fact that you can connect people within the organisation for each business process will reduce waste, which is key to becoming greener. In addition, you have more advanced digital players whose products help other companies become faster, smarter and greener. An example of this is Ericsson, which provides solutions for connecting not only people, but automated machinery and systems to support efficient operations through their 5G solutions. A typical example of partnering within digital among Swedish business is on … [Read more...] about Sweden leading in green, digital goals

Visas, service quality, and technology were all part of discussions on a better-performing tourism sector Photo: Cuong Minh May’s National Assembly session is likely to help push ahead a revamp of the country’s rules on entry and exit for foreign visitors, after the Ministry of Public Security crafts amendments to the current law. The development will be an important basis for the issuance of new regulations related to the visa policy, removing difficulties for the tourism industry, and creating conditions to attract more international visitors this year, according to most observers. Dang Tuan Viet, deputy director of the Ministry of Public Secrutity’s (MoPS) Vietnam Immigration Department, said that the proposal emphasised two major areas related to unilateral visa exemption and electronic visa policy. The MoPS also proposes to expand the number of countries that can issue e-visas from 80 countries to the maximum. The MoPS will also ask to increase the temporary stay … [Read more...] about Visa upgrade at heart of fresh approach to tourism