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Foreign NGOs are also ambassadors who help spread the image of Vietnam and the Vietnamese to the world. The Vietnamese Government has asked ministries, departments and localities to create the best conditions for foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to operate effectively and stably, Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc told a conference on September 28. As head of the Working Committee on Foreign NGOs, Deputy Minister Ngoc stressed that foreign NGO affairs are an important part of Vietnam's development and foreign policies. "The Vietnamese Government has been paying attention to foreign NGO affairs in order to perfect legal regulations and policies in this field. The promulgation of Decree No. 58 was part of these efforts," he said, adding that various activities have been carried out to disseminate and implement the decree. Ngoc noted that the conference was the first held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement the decree. Deputy … [Read more...] about Vietnam creates best conditions for foreign NGOs

Vietnam is home to over 300 green buildings, but that figure is much lower than the country's potential, according to a construction official at the Vietnam Green Building Week 2023. Themed 'Green Building Development Promotes Green Transformation in Construction Industry: Opportunities and Challenges,' the event was held by the Ministry of Construction in coordination with other units on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City, Speaking at the event, Nguyen Tuong Van, Deputy Minister of Construction, said that state management agencies have encouraged businesses to develop green buildings on a voluntary basis and Vietnam has yet to introduce mandatory regulations on green building development. Currently, the country is home to about 300 green buildings with a combined floor space area of 7.2 million square meters. These green buildings include hotels, shopping malls, workshops, offices, and the headquarters of state agencies. Van revealed that Ho Chi Minh City took the lead in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam is lacking in green buildings: construction official

According to the South Korean woman, songpyeon - made from rice powder and filled with red bean, mung bean, or black sesame paste - is a must-have dish at Chuseok (South Korean Mid-Autumn Festival). Chuseok is an occasion for South Koreans to celebrate their harvest and gather with family members. Local people often visit their deceased relatives’ graves and offer food to show their gratitude towards their ancestors. They also send their relatives and friends gifts, often food that can be consumed within the week, including songpyeon, ginseng, beef, or fruits. Songpyeon made by Kim Youn Kyong’s family, who came to live in HCMC 10 years ago, on September 28, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Ngan Kim said that she was surprised and slightly disappointed on her first Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam, since everyone was still working, compared to how people at home have three to four days off to return to their hometowns and visit their families. The whole family then … [Read more...] about South Koreans in Vietnam celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Vietnam’s GDP in the first nine months of this year rises by 4.24% year-on-year. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of this year rose by 4.24% from the same period last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on September 29. In the third quarter, the country's economic growth rate was estimated at 5.33% compared to the same quarter of 2022. The GSO assessed that although the nine-month growth rate is only higher than those in the same period of 2020 and 2021 in the past 12 years, it showed a positive trend of increasing gradually over the quarters: 3.28% in the first quarter, 4.05% in the second quarter and 5.33% in the third quarter. In the January-September period, the agro-forestry-fishery sector expanded by 3.72%, contributing 8.03% to the total added value of the entire economy. The growth rates of the industrial and construction sector and the service industry were 5.19% and 6.24% with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s nine-month GDP increases by 4.24%

Secretary of the VCG Party Committee Lieutenant General Bui Quoc Oai, who is also Political Commissar of the VCG, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) Party Committee has seriously and comprehensively implemented the Politburo’s resolutions regarding national border safeguarding and national defence in cyberspace, heard a meeting in Hanoi on September 29. The meeting reviewed the five-year implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW on national border protection strategy and Resolution No. 29-NQ/TW on the strategy on national defence in cyberspace . The committee has effectively carried out a project disseminating the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard in the 2019-2023 period, consolidated the all-people defence posture in border areas, and supported fishermen in 28 coastal cities and provinces. A view of the meeting of the VCG Party Committee. (Photo: VNA) The force detected, seized and handled 4,490 cases … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard contributes to national defence in cyberspace

To be considered healthy, Covid-19 patients need to test negative for the virus three consecutive times and go through quarantine for two weeks. As of April 7 evening, Vietnam has confirmed 249 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 and nearly half of them have fully recovered and been discharged from hospital, according to the Ministry of Health. Medical workers in the font lines of the fight against coronavirus. Photo: Tuoi Tre As many as 122 Covid-19 patients have been cured and released from hospital at the time of writing, accounting for 49% of the total infected cases. In addition, 32 other patients have tested negative for the virus once and two others twice. Under medical rules, people are considered convalescents if their coronavirus tests turn negative three consecutive times. After that, they need to go through two-week quarantine since the virus can remain dormant for days after Covid-19 symptoms disappear. Out of coronavirus-infected people, 156 … [Read more...] about Half of coronavirus cases in Vietnam recover

An example of a SkyX Solar collaboration with An Phat At a seminar from September 12 to 17, held by the World Sports Goods Industry Federation and the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, distinguished brands like Adidas and Decathlon spotlighted Vietnam's crucial role in sustainable manufacturing, praising its robust workforce and rapid assimilation of advanced technologies. Leveraging its National Strategy for Green Growth 2021-2030, Vietnam is making substantial strides towards its sustainable development goals, with an emphasis on evolving its textile and footwear industries by 2035 to align with a circular economic model. This commitment resonates deeply with international sustainability standards, enhancing Vietnam's influence in the sustainable supply chain sector. The role of green certificates – which are emblematic of sustainable and responsible production and the use of renewable energy – is becoming increasingly crucial in today’s market. These certificates are … [Read more...] about SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam

Paying a courtesy visit to Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee Roberto Morales Ojeda, Linh affirmed the stance on unceasingly intensify and promote the special friendship and solidarity between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of Cuba, as well as between the two countries' people. The visit to Cuba has helped the Dong Nai delegation get a better insight into the Caribbean country’s socio-economic situation, he said, stressing that there remains ample room for Dong Nai and Pinar del Río provinces to bolster economic and trade cooperation. For his part, Morales Ojeda emphasized the importance of the Vietnam – Cuba fraternal relationship, and expressed his wish that both sides will continue boosting cooperation across various sectors. At a working session with leaders of the Havana Party Committee, the two sides updated each other of the socio-economic development in each locality, exchanged … [Read more...] about Dong Nai steps up cooperation with Cuba localities

Testing at a larger scale will enable the country to better assess the Covid-19 situation. A senior Vietnamese health expert has said that Vietnam should take more tests in the community that will provide more basis for the assessment on the novel coronavirus situation in the country. Dr. Tran Dac Phu, senior advisor to the Vietnam Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC). Photo: VGP “The more tests are taken, the more likely infections are found,” Dr. Tran Dac Phu, senior advisor to the Vietnam Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) was quoted by VnExpress as saying. He emphasized that the main concern at present is risk of community infection. “If Vietnam fails to manage control of this source, a danger of flare-ups would be likely as it has happened in many countries,” the expert said at a meeting of the National Steering on Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Explaining his point, Phu said Vietnam is now at the second stage of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam advised to continue mass coronavirus testing

Nine collectives and 22 individuals are honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Vietnam-Laos people-to-people diplomacy in the 2022-2023 period. (Photo: VNA) Thai Nguyen (VNA) – " Homestay programme ", which has provided Lao students with real experiences by staying with local families in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, has helped them well integrate into the host society, improving their Vietnamese language skills and supporting them during their study, heard a conference on September 29 to summary the programme in the 2022-2023 academic year. The programme is an advanced studying model, which combines theory and practice to enhance Vietnamese language training for Lao students. According to Nguyen Nang Dac, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association of Thai Nguyen, the programme has been piloted in the locality since 2016 at Thai Nguyen University of Pedagogy and Thai Nguyen College of Economics and Finance. In the … [Read more...] about “Homestay programme” helps Lao students better Vietnamese language skills