Rural development and land reform

Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Managers, experts and scientists shared their views on cultural and natural heritage’s contributions to Vietnam's sustainable development as well as socio-economic development in localities at an international conference in Hanoi on March 24. The conference, themed “Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development in Vietnam,” was jointly held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO and the Hanoi People’s Committee . It formed part of activities marking 35 years since Vietnam ratified the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The participants reviewed the protection and promotion of world cultural and natural heritage values in Vietnam, and exchanged experience in state management and the optimisation of world heritage values in local socio-economic development. Vice Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Int’l conference talks heritage’s role in sustainable development

The island has a special strategic position in terms of national defense, security and maritime economy. On November 18, 1992, the Prime Minister signed a decision to establish it as a district of Hai Phong. In March 1993, the first contingent of temporary district officials left the mainland to the island to perform their duty. Back then, the island was deserted without civil infrastructure facilities. Life there was hard and heavily depended on the mainland. Secretary of the district’s Party Committee Tran Quang Tuong said with the attention of the Party and the State, the local authorities and people have overcome myriad difficulties to develop the locality. According to him, an administrative area, a medical center, schools, parks and residential areas have been formed on the island, with a shelter built for ships to anchor. Currently, travel between Bach Long Vy and the mainland is much more convenient, taking just over 6 hours compared to 26 hours in 1993. The most … [Read more...] about Bach Long Vy Island sees outstanding developments in three decades

The former officials recalled the inspiring memories of their youth and their engagement in the HCMYU activities, and gave ideas for the union to further develop and become more effective. Addressing the meeting, President Vo Van Thuong expressed his delight that the former HCMYU officials, despite their advanced age, are still interested in the youth affairs and actively contribute to the union's work, inspiring the spirit of dedication, construction and protection of the Fatherland. He lauded the efforts of the union's liaison board to conduct activities to connect former officials and educate the youth on the revolutionary tradition, inspiring them to devote themselves to the nation. The State leader thanked generations of HCMYU officials for always supporting the President at any position. On the occasion of the 92nd founding anniversary of the union, President Vo Van Thuong extended greetings to all members of the union and youngsters across the nation, expressing his hope … [Read more...] about President hosts former Youth Union officials

Reportedly, it is one of the activities by the ADAF Service in order to celebrate the 70th traditional anniversary of anti-aircraft artillery soldiers. On April 1, 1953, General Vo Nguyen Giap, Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) signed a decision to establish Anti-aircraft artillery Regiment 367 – the first kind of regiment in the VPA. The exhibition is divided into six parts, featuring over 300 photos, items and documents on the development and achievement of anti-aircraft artillery soldiers. In the resistance war against the Americans alone, anti-aircraft artillery soldiers shot down nearly 3.100 U.S. aircraft, accounting for 75% of total number of enemy aircraft lost in the country, contributing to the national salvation cause. Anti-aircraft artillery units together with radar, air force and missile forces set up a multi-layer defense system to firmly defend the sky of the country. In his speech, Lieutenant General Tran Ngoc Quyen, Political Commissar of … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights anti-aircraft artillery soldiers

He made the suggestion at a reception for the WHC’s director, Lazzarre Eloundou, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend a conference entitled “Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development in Vietnam.” Dung said as a "Heritage City" with an extremely rich and diverse cultural heritage fund, Hanoi has received great attention and help from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in cultural conservation and development. He affirmed that the cooperation between Hanoi and UNESCO has contributed to promoting the cultural heritage and values as well as the unique images of Hanoi and the country and people of Vietnam to friends and the international community. According to the official, Hanoi has strictly implemented the Government's commitments to the World Heritage Committee, especially those relating to expanding the archaeological excavation area in the Thang Long Citadel, and researching the value of … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Center in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace

This year, Viettel honored ten individuals and ten collectives who had not only excellently completed production and business mission, but also inspired others to contribute, be creative, and overcome difficulties at work. These outstanding collectives and individuals were selected from 70,000 staff and employees from its affiliated units and ten international markets. They had been working in telecommunications; information technology solutions and digital services; research and production of high-tech industry; delivery, logistics and trade globally. In the context that the whole world is facing numerous difficulties, Viettel stills remains steadfast to the set goals, making impression for its business, creativity, pioneering role in new areas, and achievements in the post-pandemic period. Viettel has completed all targets in terms of revenue and profit, contributed to the state budget, pioneered to undertake major tasks of the country, and taken the lead in technology research. … [Read more...] about Viettel honors its outstanding individuals and collectives

Colonel Bui Quang Tuyen, Director of Viettel Academy, chaired the event. The event saw the attendance of Dr. Can Van Luc, Chief Economist of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) cum President of BIDV Training and Research Institute. He is also a Member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council. In 2023, Viettel’s leaders have set targets to strengthen business activities and investment in foreign markets. Therefore, Viettel has promoted updating knowledge about international business for Viettel’s management staff to ensure qualified human resources, meeting the requirements of business development strategies in foreign markets. During the event, Dr. Can Van Luc talked about international economic trends in the new context amid the influences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. He also noted eight crucial issues, including uneven and uncertain recovery; changes in fiscal and monetary policy and financial risks; changes in … [Read more...] about Viettel Academy holds “International business trends” workshop

The Cho Gao Canal, spanning 28.5 km, runs through Chau Thanh District and several other areas in Tien Giang. It was dug by the French in 1876 to create a direct waterway route between Saigon and the Mekong Delta. Work to upgrade the canal began in 2021 and is expected to be finished this year. It involves dredging and lengthening the waterway by around 10 km and construction of new dykes, bridges and roads. Following the upgrade, vessels should find it easier to traverse the canal. A section of the canal bank is eroded in Binh Phan Commune. It is in fact eroded at hundreds of places, affecting over 2,000 families. Eight years ago the canal was upgraded at a cost of VND780 billion. A brick kiln was set up beneath the Cho Gao Bridge for the upgrade work. It has around a dozen workers, who pour cement brought by trucks into molds. The completed bricks are then sent to the construction site. … [Read more...] about Funding, relocation issues hit $56M Mekong Delta canal renovation

Increasing labour cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand was discussed at a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh and Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong in Bangkok on March 24. Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (L) and Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong during their meeting in Bangkok on March 24. (Photo: VNA) Ambassador Thanh suggested that the two sides speed up negotiations towards renewing the signed MoU and agreement on labour, including expanding the fields of cooperation to other occupations. To this end, he suggested the two sides soon exchange working-level delegations to review and supplement the contents of the signed documents. The Vietnamese Embassy is ready to support and promote cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries’ Labour Ministries, he assured. Deputy Minister Surachai Chaitrakulthong for his part welcomed Ambassador Thanh’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Thailand promote labour cooperation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building.(Photo: AFP/VNA) Singapore (VNA) – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on March 23 that the Nexus Project prototype of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has successfully connected with the payment systems of Europe,  Malaysia and Singapore. To enhance cross-border payments, the BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre developed the Nexus concept of a first-of-its-kind multilateral network connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS). Nexus prototype successfully connected the test IPS of the Eurosystem, Malaysia and Singapore, allowing payments to be sent across the three using only mobile phone numbers. In the next phase, BIS and the central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will jointly work towards connecting their domestic IPS through Nexus. For the next phase of the project – in line with their November 2022 Memorandum of Understanding on … [Read more...] about Singapore promotes instant payment system connectivity in Southeast Asia