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Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov, corvette Gremyashchy and oil tanker Pechenga led by Colonel Alexey Anciferov had docked at the strategic naval base at Cam Ranh Bay in Khanh Hoa from June 25 to 28. During their stay, the Russian officers and crew members played sports with their Vietnamese counterparts at the High Command of Region 4 of the Vietnam People's Navy, which oversees the waters off the central coast. They also visited several cultural and historic sites in Nha Trang. Destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov belongs to the Soviet designation Project 1155 Fregat and Russian designation Project 11551 Fregat-M, which are a series of anti-submarine guided-missile destroyers built for the Soviet Navy, seven of which are currently in service with the Russian Navy. Commissioned in 1985, the destroyer has a length of 163 meters, a beam of 19.3 meters, and a draught of 7.8 meters. She can reach a top speed of 35 knots (65 kph) and has a crew of 300 sailors. In 2017 the ship received … [Read more...] about Three Russian Navy ships complete Vietnam tour

Seminar participants check out facilities used in smart agriculture. (Photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNA) - The embrace of digitisation is necessary to cope with saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta , experts have said. The delta, the country’s largest rice, fruit and seafood producer, is affected by saltwater intrusion from the sea up rivers every year in the dry season. Nguyen Hieu Trung, deputy rector of Can Tho University, said the delta has been affected by climate change in recent years, especially by drought and worsening saltwater intrusion which cause severe damage to agriculture. Speaking at a seminar in Tra Vinh Province earlier this week, he said it should take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution to create new value for agricultural production. This would reduce the risks and improve the value of agricultural produce and farmers’ incomes, he added. Experts at the seminar analysed and presented solutions for using information technology to cope … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta should adopt digitisation in agriculture: experts

Matthew Powell, director of Savills Hanoi How does Savills assess the trends and demand for office real estate going forward? Matthew Powell: It's really positive that the demand has been so strong post-pandemic. For the most part, many companies have survived well and on return to the office, everything has gone smoothly – especially in sectors such as technologies, IT, insurance, and manufacturing. Foreign direct investment has been a big demand driver for office space, so we've been very pleasantly surprised to see that. All the new office space we're working on has been expanding into nicer offices or been from new companies opening for the first time in Vietnam. Vietnamese corporates are expanding, so on the demand side, it's been very encouraging. For example, we're expanding our office this year and moving to a hybrid working style as well, so there has been a change in the way offices are used. How do you see the movement of office real estate and its … [Read more...] about Rising demand for green-certified office spaces and hybrid working: Expert perspectives

The flotilla including destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov, the Gremyshiy - the lead ship of the Gremyashchiy-class corvettes of the Russian Navy, and the medium-sized ocean tanker Pechenga, docked at Cam Canh International Port. During their stay in Khanh Hoa province, the Russian naval officers laid wreath at the Monument for Servicemen of Soviet Union, Russia, and Vietnam who sacrificed their lives for regional peace and stability. They also paid a courtesy visit on leaders of the provincial People’s Committee and Naval Region 4 Command. In addition, Russian officers and soldiers had sports exchanges with their peers from Naval Region 4 and visited local cultural and historical relic sites. Below are several photos of the Russian flotilla’s visit to Khanh Hoa province. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Russian ships conclude visit to Khanh Hoa province

Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – There is still room for Vietnamese exports to grow in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market , including rice, the country's major export. However, it is necessary for enterprises to review the import demand of each country, pay attention to brand building as well as enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese rice, experts said. ASEAN 's 700-million market has a lot in common with Vietnam in terms of culture and habits, Vietnamese rice has a lot of potential in this market. However, because the country has steadily moved to produce higher-quality rice, it will be difficult to compete with affordable brands from India, Myanmar and Pakistan in the future. potential for exporting Vietnamese rice to Singapore is still very large, Singapore is a choosy market with strict requirements for quality and very competitive prices. That is why exporters must pay special attention to this factor./. VNA … [Read more...] about Import demand should be reviewed to boost rice export to ASEAN market: experts

A health worker injects COVID-19 vaccine for a local resident in Selangor, Malaysia. (Photo: XINHUA/VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is not likely to see an exponential spike in daily Covid-19 cases despite the possibility of facing a new wave of infection in the next few months, local media said, quoting the opinion of a virologist. Dr Kumitaa Theva Das at Universiti Sains Malaysia said what set Malaysia apart from other countries currently facing the new wave of COVID-19 infections were high vaccination and booster rates. According to her, the vaccination and booster rates in Malaysia are one of the highest in the world, so it provides a certain amount of protection, at least against severity against re-infections. Malaysia also retain its indoor mask-wearing mandate and people are still wearing them outdoors, which are effective in keeping people safe, she said. Earlier, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin cautioned Malaysians to brace for a possible new … [Read more...] about Surge in COVID-19 cases unlikely in Malaysia: expert

A labourer looks for employment information at a job fair. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Government's flexible response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine strategy has created a strong impetus for domestic enterprises to accelerate production recovery, boosting recruitment for enterprises after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and averting the risk of labour shortages. High demand No serious labour shortage labour shortage is unlikely to occur. Business es are expected to have recruitment needs of about 700,000 people in 2022, according to a survey by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) in key provinces and cities. Illustrative image. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Vu Quang Thanh, deputy director of the Hanoi Centre of Employment Services, said there is no immediate shortage of labour in the capital city of Hanoi in the coming time. The pandemic is being controlled well, despite the increase in the number of new infections. recovery … [Read more...] about No serious labour shortage reported after Tet: experts

At a time of rampant unverified and fake news, official and credible information provided by the press has been guiding the businesses forward. The media outlets have shown their  role in addressing the concerns of businesses at a time when the latter was struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic impacts. Overview of the forum. Source: VNA Editor in chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh stressed the view at a forum titled “The partnership between the press and businesses for a prosperous Vietnam” today [June 29]. “During the pandemic when   unverified and fake news are being spread rampantly, official and credible information provided by the press has been guiding the businesses forward,” he continued. "Such a relationship has also been reflected through the partnership between the press and companies in brand building or product advertising," said Minh. Minh expected the press to continue serving as a bridge between the business community and the … [Read more...] about Media outlets and businesses form strong bond in difficult times: Experts

Participants at the dialogue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”, drawing more than 150 direct and 100 online participants, including 15 speakers from 14 countries and territories, and representatives from the UN. Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation: experts

Participants at the dialogue (Photo: VNA) The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”, drawing more than 150 direct and 100 online participants, including 15 speakers from 14 countries and territories, and representatives from the UN. Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over the past 40 years, the … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation:experts