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The approval of Vietnam’s circular economy development plan, announced in June, aims to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent of GDP by 2030 (as compared to 2014). The commitment at COP26 by Vietnam to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is considered the main call for investment into green technologies and friendly-environmental projects, as well as approval of plans such as the aforementioned circular economy one. These messages have sent a strong signal regarding the country’s direction towards low-carbon, green development, and a circular economy, and could be a new driving force for Vietnam’s sustainable socioeconomic development, helping to improve its competitiveness and foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. While governments have committed to lowering CO2, companies are also following suit for the good of the planet, Photo: Shutterstock As a result, numerous groups have made decisions in terms of investment and other operations … [Read more...] about Green standards top policies for fresh foreign ventures

With expertise and advanced technology, Danish firms are expected to develop Vietnam's agri-food industry for high efficiency and sustainability. A delegation of 13 leading Danish agri-food firms in Solutions for Livestock & Food Production, Food Processing Technologies, Ingredients and Climate Control Solutions is giving expertise to Vietnamese partners Representatives of Danish companies attend the seminar held in Hanoi on August 17. Photos: Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi The delegation, which works in areas important for improving agri-food production towards high efficiency, green, and sustainability, expects to share experiences and introduce world-leading and well-proven Danish solutions in agri-food production and look for opportunities to cooperate with Vietnamese companies. The expertise was shared at during Seminar – Business Matchmaking held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on August 16-19. The events are part of a joint effort between the Embassy … [Read more...] about Denmark extends agri-food expertise to Vietnam

Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang delivered a pre-recorded speech at the second session of the conference. The MCIS-10 draws the participation of 700 delegates from 70 countries and six international organizations. During the event, there will be plenary sessions with topics on global security in a multipolar world, and regional issues amid global security: Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. In his video address, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the significance of the conference in consolidating peace and stability in the region and boosting partnership and dialogues in a constructive manner. Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu also had an opening speech at the event. In his pre-recorded speech at the second plenary session of the conference, Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang spoke highly of the MCIS, saying that it is an important multilateral forum for participating countries to exchange points of view on … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 10th Moscow Conference on Int’l Security

The Vietnamese delegation, led by General Ngo Xuan Lich, member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense, attended the conference. The conference focused on global and regional security issues, counter-terrorism, security in Europe and the Middle East, the situation in the Asia Pacific region, and the role of multilateral cooperation mechanisms in dealing with challenges. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent to the conference a message, which was read by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, at the opening ceremony of the conference. In his opening remarks, General Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense, reviewed issues in Russia’s relations with NATO, countries inside and outside the region, and traditional partners in Asia Pacific. He stressed that Russia’s strategic partnership with China, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar is practical, and Russia is promoting partnership with Brunei, … [Read more...] about Seventh Moscow Conference on International Security opens

Staff of Sai Gon Bank interview candidates at a job fair held by the HCM City University of Economics in May. — Photo diendandoanhnghiep.vn Banks are focusing on digital transformation and automation, which has led to increasing demand for IT and data personnel, according to a report recently released by the recruitment service provider Navigos Group. Banks need high-quality human resources, yet it can be difficult and costly to find qualified staff due to market competition. Digital transformation has been undertaken by large banks in the past three to five years. Due to competition and the pandemic, numerous banks have expanded their digital transformation over the past two years. Searches by banks for mid- and high-level positions related to digital banking and digital transformation occupied half of bank jobs from the second half of 2021 to mid-2022. Some positions that are always in high demand for digital transformation include product owner, project manager, business … [Read more...] about Banks struggle to recruit personnel for digital transformation

The activity was to mark the 75th anniversary of Wounded and Fallen Soldiers' Day (July 27, 1947 - 2022) and the 61st anniversary of Vietnam’s Agent Orange/dioxin (AO) Day (August 10). Speaking at the event, Director of Military Hospital 120 Senior Colonel Phan Hong Phuc showed deep gratitude to war veterans, heroic Vietnamese mothers, and national contributors. He also expressed sympathy for the pain of AO/dioxin victims and their families and emphasized the hospital’s responsibility for taking care of the victims. President of the provincial Association for AO/dioxin Victims Duong Thi Le thanked the Party and Board of Directors of Military Hospital 120 for providing free health checkup for AO/dioxin victims in the province. She expected that the hospital will regularly hold such an activity to ease pain of AO/dioxin victims. As reported, the cost of medical activities (health examination, ultrasound, X-ray, and medicines) and gifts is worth VND 42 million taken from the unit’s … [Read more...] about Military Hospital 120 provides health checkup for AO victims

ADB experts at the press conference (Photo: Vietnam+) Hanoi (VNA) - ADB experts forecast that Vietnam's economy could recover at 6.5 percent this year and grow stronger at 6.7 percent in 2023, due to high vaccination rates and the implementation of expansionary fiscal policies. On April 6, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the Asian Development Outlook Report (ADO 2022), which stated that the Vietnamese economy is ready for a strong recovery in the context of global economy instability. GDP reaches a high level ADB experts forecast that Vietnam's economy could recover at a rate of 6.5 percent this year and grow stronger at 6.7 percent in 2023 due to high vaccination rates, trade promotion and continued implementation of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies. Andrew Jeffries, ADB Country Director for Vietnam, said that high vaccination rates have allowed the Vietnamese Government to lift strict pandemic containment measures. The timely shift in pandemic … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economy recovers strongly amid global instability: ADB