The country should have a high level of urbanization comparable to ASEAN and Asia by 2045. Vietnam aims to have at least five cities of international caliber to serve as locomotives for regional and international development networks by 2045, according to an action plan released by the Ministry of Construction (MoC) recently. Under the action plan, the ministry will execute two resolutions, one by Politburo and the other by the Government, on the sustainable development, management, and construction of urban areas in Vietnam by 2030 with a vision for 2045. Hanoi from above. Photo: Huu Thang The country plans to build a high level of urbanization comparable to ASEAN and Asia by 2045. The urban system would be integrated, balanced, and sensitive to climate change, natural disasters, and epidemics, while promoting environmental protection and distinctively modern architecture with green and smart elements, according to the action plan. Other key targets … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims for five international-standard cities by 2045
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International conference talks heritage’s role in sustainable development
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 optimization of world heritage values in local socio-economic development. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai said after the Thang Long Imperial Citadel won the UNESCO recognition in 2010, the Government, ministries, agencies and local authorities have focused on preserving the site and promoting its historical, cultural, architectural and artistic values. Communications … [Read more...] about International conference talks heritage’s role in sustainable development
Mangrove worm a staple in Saigon’s beloved porridge
The unnamed porridge shop in Tan Phu District sells porridge cooked in the style of the Teochew people, who originated in southeast China, which is served with shrimp, fish, pork intestines, and trung bien -mangrove sea worms. Tang Khanh Toan, the shop owner, said that the business started in 1983, and was passed down by his father. The eatery first started selling porridge on Au Co Street, which is one kilometer away from the current location at 104/22B Trinh Dinh Trong Street, Phu Trung Ward. The current location has also been the family's home since the 1990s. The porridge is quite popular among the Chinese community in Saigon. Mangrove worms are used in traditional Chinese medicine to raise testosterone levels and enhance health. According to the owner of the restaurant, many people confuse trung bien with sa sung , or peanut worms, because of the similar shape. Mangrove worms are cleaned inside out thoroughly and used within the day. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh … [Read more...] about Mangrove worm a staple in Saigon’s beloved porridge
ASEAN bolsters digital collaboration
Delegates at the first ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting – ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators Council Leaders Retreat (1st ADGSOM-ATRC Leaders’ Retreat) (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) - The First ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting and ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (ADGSOM – ATRC) Leaders’ Retreat in 2023 took place on March 20-21 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was chaired by the Philippines as ADGSOM Chair for 2023. The meeting discussed the outcomes and follow-up actions from the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) held from February 6-10 in Boracay, the Philippines. Taking a multi-faceted approach that considers the economic, social, and environmental dimension of digitalisation and digital technologies, the meeting recognised the urgent need for collaboration and synergy among the ASEAN member states to achieve a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient digital future. With the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 … [Read more...] about ASEAN bolsters digital collaboration
Vietnam, Thailand eye stronger labour cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (L) and Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh had a working session with Thai Deputy Minister of Labour Surachai Chaitrakulthong on March 24 to discuss measures to further step up labour cooperation between the two countries. The Vietnamese diplomat briefed on economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand, saying that Thai businesses highly value business opportunities in Vietnam and want to expand their investment in the country. Many Thai corporations have invested in Vietnam with large-scale projects, using many Vietnamese workers, he said, adding that the Vietnamese Government always creates favourable conditions for Thai labourers to work in the country. He thanked the Thai Government for supporting legal workers from Vietnamm in the past time, and suggested the Thai side consider adding more industries for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Thailand eye stronger labour cooperation
Young peacekeepers in Abyei conduct social activities
According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quang Tuyen, Political Officer of the first Engineering Company, the unit has completed the construction of a house to present to an immigrant family in Abyei as a gift. The nine-member family has immigrated to Abyei and lived in a 5-6sq.m tattered tent around 300m from the company’s barracks. The Standing Committee of the Youth Union Chapter has mobilized all members to build the house from used materials to help the family soon stabilize their lives. With high determination and efforts, youths of Engineering Company Rotation 1 completed the 40sq.m house after two weeks and handed over to the family. The deed of the young Vietnamese peacekeepers has attracted the attention of local people. This is the first time that they have witnessed a unit of the U.N. building house for the poor. Earlier, within the framework of the Youth Month, the Youth Union Chapter worked with youths of a local high school to concrete two classrooms with a total … [Read more...] about Young peacekeepers in Abyei conduct social activities
Deputy defense minister presents gifts to Lao people
Phathi is a cluster of villages that has received significant investment from the Government of Vietnam since 2009 to build essential infrastructure projects such as roads, clean water systems, schools, clinics, cultural centers, and agricultural extension programs. However, due to the lack of funds for maintenance and repairs, a number of construction items have deteriorated over time. To address this, the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of National Defense recently received approval from the Prime Ministers of the two countries to support the maintenance, repairs, and upgrade of essential infrastructure works, particularly the clean water supply systems and school sites. During the visit, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien presented 40 gifts, each worth VND 2 million, to needy students and policy beneficiaries in the locality. He also visited the 705 International Cooperation Co. Ltd. of Military Region 2, a Vietnamese company operating in the area, and praised their great … [Read more...] about Deputy defense minister presents gifts to Lao people
Ba Son Corporation begins building new ship for Damen Shipyards Group
The ceremony was attended by Major General Le Quang Tuyen, Deputy Director of the General Department of Defense Industry, who urged Ba Son Corporation to use all available resources to speed up the shipbuilding process, procure necessary materials and equipment, and ensure quality and progress. Colonel Mai Quoc Truong, General Director of Ba Son Corporation, stated that the vessels in the Combi Freighter 3850 series are modern ships that require a lot of resources. The Vietnamese corporation is committed to conducting the project with high quality and absolute safety, which will allow them to demonstrate their capacity to build new ship products with modern techniques and quality standards. This will also help the corporation to improve its management level, technological capacity, and the skills of its officials and employees, and strengthen its position and brand in the export shipbuilding market. The Combi Freighter 3850 is a multi-purpose cargo ship with a length of 89.70m, a … [Read more...] about Ba Son Corporation begins building new ship for Damen Shipyards Group
Vietnamese PM to attend second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China from April 25 to 27. The trip will be made at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Monday. The Vietnamese premier will attend the forum’s opening on April 26 before joining President Xi and his spouse in a dinner on the evening of the same day. On April 27, PM Phuc is scheduled to speak at a roundtable summit attended by leaders of 36 other nations and China. The Vietnamese head of government is also expected to hold bilateral talks with top Chinese leaders during his China trip. China has invested over US$80 billion in projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since it was first proposed by President Xi in 2013, according to the National Development and Reform Commission of China. By April 15, 2019, 126 nations and 29 international organizations had … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM to attend second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing