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At least three leading international aid agencies have partially resumed life-saving work in Afghanistan after assurances from the Taliban authorities that Afghan women can continue to work in the health sector. An Afghan labourer carries oil containers provided by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for distribution among the needy people, at a gymnasium in Kabul on January 17, 2023. Hundreds of NGOs have been instrumental in trying to address one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with half of Afghanistan's 38 million people hungry and three million children at risk of malnutrition. CARE, Save the Children and International Rescue Committee (IRC) suspended their operations in late December in protest against a government order banning Afghan women from aid work, the latest rollback of women's rights in the country. "We have received clear, reliable assurances from relevant authorities that our female staff will be safe and can work without … [Read more...] about Three foreign NGOs partially resume aid in Afghanistan with women workers

UNICEF’s support in Vietnam is accelerating the realization of child rights to ensure that no child is left behind. With equity at its core, UNICEF advances the inclusion of the most disadvantaged populations, especially ethnic minorities. The view was shared by Lesley Miller, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Vietnam. The Hanoi Times has the honor to introduce her sharing on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2023. Lesley Miller, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Vietnam, visits a H'Mong family in Pu Nhi Village, Dien Bien Province, Vietnam. Photo: Truong Viet Hung/UNICEF Vietnam What are the key highlights of UNICEF’s support in Vietnam in 2022? In 2022, UNICEF contributed to strengthening the health system’s capacity to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and other related infectious diseases. UNICEF procured more than 85 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, associated injection devices, and medical equipment. A media campaign was also executed to … [Read more...] about UNICEF promotes disadvantaged populations’ rights in Vietnam

Hundreds of rescue workers were scouring the hillside where the Yeti Airlines flight, carrying 72 people from the capital Kathmandu, went down. Local TV showed rescue workers scrambling around broken sections of the aircraft. Some of the ground near the crash site was scorched, with licks of flames visible. The crash is Nepal's deadliest since 1992, the Aviation Safety Network database showed, when a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A300 crashed into a hillside upon approach to Kathmandu, killing all 167 people on board. The plane made contact with the airport from Seti Gorge at 10:50 a.m. (0505 GMT), the aviation authority said in its statement. "Then it crashed." Police official Ajay K.C. said rescue workers were having difficulty reaching the site in a gorge between two hills near the tourist town's airport. "Half of the plane is on the hillside," said Arun Tamu, a local resident, who told Reuters he reached the site minutes after the plane went down. "The other half … [Read more...] about At least 68 killed in Nepal’s worst air crash in 30 years

I'm relieved that the country has had a year of strong recovery despite the world being plagued by countless disasters: wars, epidemics, natural disasters. The global economy, which was severely damaged after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, was further impacted by a military conflict that has resulted in many consequences: an energy crisis, a food crisis, broken supply chains, soaring prices and global inflation (reaching 8.8% in 2022, up from just 4.7% in 2021). The fight against inflation took place in most countries using traditional tools such as raising interest rates and reducing the money supply through both fiscal and monetary policies. This led to high interest rates, sharply fluctuating exchange rates, and high inventories. People and businesses also felt insecure and started tightening their spending and investment. Global economic growth is therefore estimated at about 3% in 2022, down sharply from the previous year's growth rate of 6%. In this context, there are … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s GDP growth: relieved and concerned

Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to promote two-way trade to US$100 billion within this year and $150 billion by 2030 in a more sustainable and balanced manner by making the best use of existing bilateral and multilateral trade deals. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during the talks between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South Korean Speaker Kim Jin-pyo, who is on a visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, the Vietnam Government Portal reported. The two sides expressed their pleasure that the two countries’ relations have fruitfully developed in all fields after 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations. In the context of rapid and complicated changes in the world and regional situation, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the relationship between the two countries continues to maintain a stable development momentum, and the mutual political trust has been continuously strengthened. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, S.Korea aim to boost bilateral trade to $100bn this year

On the occasion of the lunar New Year 2023 festival, and the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2023), the Party chief has given an exclusive interview to the People’s Army Newspaper. Reporter: Looking back upon 2022, could you review the outstanding milestones that our country achieved, Mr. Party General Secretary? Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: I said many times at the 13th National Party Congress and at events, conferences and meetings with voters that with all humility, we can now say that our country has never enjoyed such fortune, potential, international position and prestige as it does today. In 2022, in the context that the situation in the country and the world experienced new, rapid and complicated developments, causing greater difficulties and challenges than the forecast, we successfully and quite comprehensively completed such targets and tasks as disease prevention and control and promotion of … [Read more...] about As bright and fresh as spring!

Vietnam has taken good care of vulnerable groups while promoting people’s rights for better population quality in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Vietnam, which was really suffering from poverty, has done a wonderful job to make sure that it achieved set socio-economic targets in the past decades, especially population-related issues. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara shared the idea at the closing of 2022 – the year that marked Vietnam’s GDP growth of 8.02%, the fastest expansion in 25 years, the approval of revised Domestic Law, among others. UNFPA’s Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara. Photos: UNFPA Vietnam “I think it’s important to acknowledge that Vietnam has been excellent in achieving socioeconomic growth and addressing what is the abilities of some of the key population groups,” Naomi Kitahara said in an interview with The Hanoi Times . From her perspective, inequality … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes progress in population issues: UNFPA

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan Last year, Vietnam’s agricultural industry spectacularly overcame hurdles with impressive growth. The profound meaning behind those impressive numbers is the pride in contributing to ensuring the social security of nearly 10 million farmers and the country’s food security. In 2022, the whole country faces challenges globally, such as inflation and obstacles in the production and export of agricultural products in the context the prices of domestic inputs are escalating. In addition, many key export markets are still tightening spending due to inflation. However, Vietnam’s agriculture has cemented its position as the backbone of the economy with an export turnover of $53 billion, higher by $3 billion than the initial target assigned by the government. The sector contributed partly to the economy’s general growth and to ensure social security, especially food security. The Russia-Ukraine conflict together with other … [Read more...] about The pride of agricultural backbone

I got to know my husband when I was working as a receptionist in a hotel. We date for a year before getting marriage. His family background is quite simple. His relatives are mainly office workers. They live quite close to each other and support each other. I feel happy about that sense of support. He is very caring and loving towards me. Our wedding was elaborately organized in my hometown. I felt both proud and happy. After the wedding, I came to live with his family in his hometown. His house is a three-floor one. Most people in the family have their own personal spaces for daily activities. They even have a house helper. After the wedding, my husband helped to land me a job as a receptionist in a media company. His family is very loving towards me. The problem happened three days after the wedding. My mother-in-law asked me to give me the list of the people from her office who attended the wedding so she will know whose weddings she should attend in the future. I was not … [Read more...] about My mother-in-law asks me to give her gifts we received at our wedding