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The National Assembly approved the 2023 budget of VND712 trillion ($30 billion), a significant increase from more than VND130 trillion ($5.5 billion) in 2022. The effective performance of public investment should be considered as a top political task for all levels and sectors in order to ensure a strong push for the socio-economic recovery of the country. The construction of Ring road No.2 section Vinh Tuy - Nga Tu Vong in Hanoi. Photo: Pham Hung Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the view in Directive No. 08 on missions and tasks to promote public investment and economic development in 2023. This year, the Government set a target to disburse at least 95% of the public funds allocated for this year, which is more than VND676 trillion (US$28.47 billion). For the current year, the National Assembly has approved a budget of nearly VND712 trillion (US$30 billion), a significant increase of more than VND130 trillion (US$5.5 billion) over 2022 and VND250 … [Read more...] about Effective public investment as a top political mission: PM

An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on March 24 jointly held a consultation conference on Vietnam’s voluntary national review (VNR) on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Vietnam conducted the VNR, a mechanism through which countries assess and present national progress made in implementing the 2030 Agenda, for the first time in 2018. In this second time in 2023, Vietnam will submit the report together with 41 other countries. Addressing the event, head of the MPI’s Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources and Environment Le Viet Anh said that through this mechanism, Vietnam hopes to share its achievements and progresses during the realisation of the 2030 Agenda, which was adopted by the UN in September 2015 with 17 SDGs. At the same time, the country will also present its difficulties, challenges and experience … [Read more...] about Vietnam gathers opinions on building voluntary national review on SDGs

The Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi continues to maintain its position in key subjects with six ranked in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject 2023  (Photo: chinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi continues to maintain its position in key subjects with six ranked in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject 2023 freshly released by the world's leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, according to the university. Specifically, in the broad subject area of “Engineering and Technology”, the VNU Hanoi has three subjects rated, including Computer Science and Information Systems (501 – 550), Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (501-520), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (501-520). In the subject area of “Natural Sciences”, two subjects rated are Mathematics (351-400), and Physics & Astronomy (551-600). … [Read more...] about Vietnam National University, Hanoi maintains position in world rankings

Over the past time, implementing the Party’s and State’s foreign policies and guidelines as well as tasks assigned by the Ministry of National Defense, the academy has trained a number of Lao and Cambodian military officers. Accordingly, after over five months, nearly 60 trainees completed the two courses as scheduled with good results. During these courses, the trainees were equipped with knowledge about Vietnam’s internal and external policies; defense and security in Vietnam and in the region; Vietnamese military art as well as its cause of national liberation, construction and defense. In addition, they also learnt more about Vietnamese history and culture, among others. Addressing the ceremony, Political Commissar of the academy Senior Lieutenant General Luong Dinh Hong affirmed that the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia ties are always considered a special relationship and play an important role in Vietnam’s external affairs and cooperation activities. He hoped that the trainees … [Read more...] about National Defense Academy concludes training courses for Lao and Cambodian troops

At the 2022 Ha Long Carnival (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – A series of eventful activities are set to thrill visitors to Ha Long, home to the world heritage site Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh , during the forthcoming National Reunification Day and May Day holidays, which last from April 29 to May 3. The highlight among them is the 2023 Ha Long Carnival, slated for April 30 evening on Vo Nguyen Giap street in Bai Chay ward. The 120-minute programme will feature performances of popular singers, dancers, actors, and folk artisans and nearly 2,000 others from local troupes. It will be rounded off with a low-range fireworks display lasting 15 minutes. Other events set for the holidays include a sport tournament from April 20 to March 3; a kite flying festival on May 1 and 2; the city’s photo exhibition and literature and art creation camp from April 29 to May 2; and a modern dance festival from April 29 to May 2. Ha Long is among … [Read more...] about Ha Long schedules myriad activities for upcoming holidays

Hanoi aims to have the necessary facilities to take the first steps toward restoring the main space of Kinh Thien Palace in 2023. Hanoi seeks further support from UNESCO to preserve its cultural heritage, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, said Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung during a meeting with the Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Center Lazare Eloundou Assomo today [March 24]. Eloundo is currently in Vietnam to attend the upcoming international scientific conference titled "Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritages for Vietnam's sustainable development," jointly held by the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO and Hanoi. Hanoi delegation led by Secretary of municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung, right, and UNESCO delegation by Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Center Lazare Eloundou Assomo. At the meeting, Dung said Hanoi has been recognized as the "Heritage City" thanks to its rich and … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks UNESCO’s support in preserving cultural heritage

Speaking at the meeting, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh praised the Institute of Military History and units for actively coordinating to make preparations for the seminar. The deputy defense minister emphasized the important meaning of the event, saying that it is a practical activity to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory. The event will continue to clarify the strategic vision and sound and creative leadership and direction of the Party Central Committee, the Government, President Ho Chi Minh, the General Military Commission, and General Command; analyze the uniqueness of the art of directing and operating the campaign; significance and reasons for the victory of the Upper Laos Campaign. He added that lessons learnt from the victory, especially the art of operational-level combat in the new period, will be creatively and effectively applied to the national defense consolidation and defense. Gen. Vinh requested the Institute of Military History to continue to closely … [Read more...] about Preparations for seminar on Upper Laos Victory checked

The event, entitled “Offshore Renewable Energy: Opportunities and Challenges to Green Transition,” drew the virtual and in-person participation of more than 200 domestic and foreign experts. It was jointly organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation (KAS). In his remarks, Assistant to Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu expressed optimism about the development of renewable energy in general and wind power in particular. In the long term, offshore wind power will be cheaper than current fossil fuel-based energy sources, he said, adding that other types of offshore renewable energy are also becoming indispensable elements of the modern, blue economy. Vietnam is committed to joining the common effort of mankind to promote clean energy, as demonstrated through its commitments at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), the official said. Vietnam is an attractive … [Read more...] about Ocean dialogue discusses offshore renewable energy potential

The episode named “Two hearts beat as one,” was handed over to the Cuban side by a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense at the headquarters of the Cuban ministry in La Habana capital and screened at the ceremony on March 20. Speaking at the event, Three-star General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and Two-star General Victor Rojo Ramos, Chief of the Political Directorate of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, highly valued the quality of the episode, affirming that the episode honestly featured the history and had a profound content and educational significance for the two peoples and militaries. The two Cuban officials underlined the special political meaning of the documentary film and hoped that the remaining episodes will soon be completed. The documentary film is one of the five products of the dossier about the 60-year history of defense relations between Vietnam and Cuba. For the Vietnamese part, Senior Lieutenant … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cuba enhance cooperation in historical memory preservation

Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and his Lao counterpart Lieutenant General Vongkham Phommakone co-chaired the event. At the dialogue, the two sides shared a common perception on the impacts of regional and global situations, the rise of non-traditional security challenges, major power’s growing competition for influence in Asia-Pacific. They agreed that in that context, ASEAN has continued to promote its centrality in the region, enhance dialogues and cooperation among ASEAN member states and other partners for regional peace and stability. The two sides spoke highly of the outcomes of their bilateral defense cooperation over the past time, especially the successful organization of nearly 30 big and meaningful activities in the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Year of Solidarity and Friendship in 2022. They also praised the two sides’ agencies and units for their great efforts and close coordination to fulfill the cooperation plan for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos hold 3rd defense policy dialogue