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The storm is forecast to cause heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days. A tropical low depression has strengthened into a tropical storm named Mulan, which will hit the northern coast of Vietnam early on August 11 morning, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF). Mulan is the second tropical storm to have formed in the East Sea this year and will enter Vietnamese waters shortly, the center said, adding that its center was 480 kilometers from Mong Cai in the northern province of Quang Ninh this morning with winds of up to 62-88 kilometers per hour (kph). Storm Mulan is heading toward northern Vietnam. Photo: NCHMF Over the next 24 hours, it would move west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 kph. The storm is forecast to enter the Gulf of Tonkin tonight, causing heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days, the NCHMF noted. At … [Read more...] about Tropical storm Mulan to hit northern Vietnam tomorrow

Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC on August 10. The event aims to mark the 12th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) for the 2022-2027 tenure, the 60th anniversary of Viet Nam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962-2022), and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977- 2022), the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia's diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2022). Children offer incense to President Ho Chi Minh at the HCMC Children’s House. Attending the opening ceremony was Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Ngo Van Cuong, Deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Education Tran Thanh Lam, Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of HCMC Tran Kim Yen, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc, … [Read more...] about Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA) In a meeting on August 9 with Robert McCooey, Senior Vice President of Nasdaq's Listing Services unit, who leads business development for new listings in Latin America and Asia-Pacific, the Vietnamese diplomat said Vietnam wants to attract big firms from the US to invest in the above-mentioned areas, especially those that can contribute to implementing Vietnam's commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). The Delegation of Vietnam to the UN is ready to cooperate with Nasdaq in the organisation of meetings and seminars to this purpose, especially on the occasion of working visits of Vietnam’s high-ranking delegations to New York, he affirmed. McCooey said that Vietnam's investment environment has a clear competitive advantage in the region thanks to its flexible response policy to the Covid-19 pandemic, and stable legal system. He welcomed the suggestion … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to draw reputable US investors: Ambassador

Vietnam's traditional water puppetry. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Four Vietnamese artists will head to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for water puppetry shows in four cities to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the RoK. The group will stage a total of 20 shows, with each lasting for 50 minutes across the cities of Seoul, Gyungju, Yungduk, and Chuncheon from August 10 to September 6, reported Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV). They will use the platform to introduce classic water puppetry plays to Korean audiences, such as fishing, buffalo fighting, dragon, and phoenix dances. They will also spend time holding exchanges alongside local audiences to discuss the traditional Vietnamese art form. Vietnamese artist Phan Thanh Liem, one of the four puppeteers, shared that he felt delighted at receiving an invitation to perform in the RoK, especially after two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will mark the fifth time that … [Read more...] about Vietnam water puppetry introduced in RoK

In the last match of group A on Aug. 6, many Indonesian fans in Maguwoharjo Stadium booed and insulted the players of Vietnam. Some fans even threatened to throw bottles and objects at a Vietnam player picking up the ball. After the match, Vietnam head coach Nguyen Quoc Tuan said that playing under the pressure of Indonesian fans affected his players' mentality, leading to the 1-2 defeat against the host. "I want to apologize to the members of the Vietnam team. Indonesian fans can cheer as loud as they want but please don't throw bottles or objects at the opponent. It's an ugly act. Cheering is necessary but it should not turn into unsportsmanlike behavior," Sakti said. Sakti said he hopes the home fans won't repeat such behavior with Myanmar in the semifinals Wednesday. The fans' reactions came after tensions had increased at 2022 AFF U19 Championships earlier. In the last group stage game of the tournament last month, a 1-1 Vietnam-Thailand draw indirectly eliminated … [Read more...] about Coach apologizes to Vietnam for unsporting Indonesia fans

Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC (Bridgestone Vietnam) inaugurated the new bridge on Aug. 5. The company representative said the project realizes its commitment of contributing to a society in which access and dignity are guaranteed to everyone, which was announced in "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" in March 2022. Naoki Inutsuka, General Director of Bridgestone Vietnam (L), performs the ritual of crossing the new Ong Lao bridge with co-sponsors, representatives of local authorities and a large number of students and people in Tan Hoa Thanh commune, Tien Giang Province. Photo by Bridgestone Vietnam Ong Lao Bridge is a part of Bridgestone Vietnam's project "Bridge to Knowledge" starting in 2019. The project is implemented with the desire to provide a safe and joyful way to school for disadvantaged children, and equal access to knowledge for all future generations. This August, the journey arrived in Tien Giang. On Aug. 5, thousands of students and people in Tan Hoa Thanh … [Read more...] about Bridgestone Vietnam provides bridge to Tien Giang students

At the event (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - The sixth court conference of Lao, Vietnamese , Cambodian border provinces opened in Vientiane on August 10. In his opening speech, Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune said the event not only enabled participants to share lessons in fighting trans-national crimes and judicial assistance but also helped Laos carry out two national agendas on dealing with economic-financial difficulties and drug issues. Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Chief Justice of the Vietnam Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh urged judicial agencies of the three countries to further strengthen cooperation as the fight against crimes and the settlement of civil disputes across the border remain complicated. He expressed his belief that via the event, participating courts will seek effective ways to further boost their collaboration in 2022 and the following years. During the … [Read more...] about Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia convene sixth court conference

Vietnam halved the most-favored-nation (MFN) import tariff on unleaded gasoline from 20 to 10 percent to pave the way for local fuel traders to diversify their fuel supplies. The cut is included in the government’s newly issued Decree 51 amending the preferential import tariff on gasoline. Earlier, an eight percent cut to the MFN import tariff on gasoline had been proposed. According to the Ministry of Finance, the proportion of taxes in the fuel prices in Vietnam remains lower than the average of other countries. In many other countries, taxes account for 40-55 percent of the gasoline price and 35-50 percent of the oil price, excluding nations with huge fuel reserves. In Vietnam, after the National Assembly’s Standing Committee approved the cut of the environmental protection taxes and duties on fuels, duties currently make up 19.39, 21.95, and 11.05 percent of the prices of E5RON92, RON95 gasoline, and diesel oil, respectively. Assessing the impact of the MFN tariff cut … [Read more...] about Vietnam halves MFN import tariff on gasoline

Vietnam’s economy is rebounding from the COVID-19 crisis, with its gross domestic product (GDP) expected to jump to a 7.5 percent growth rate in 2022 from a 2.6 percent increase last year , while inflation is projected to stay at 3.8 percent, according to a World Bank (WB) economic update for the country. The WB released the predictions in the report 'Taking Stock: Educate to Grow,' its bi-annual economic outlook for Vietnam released on Monday. The report said the Vietnamese economy started to rebound in the fall of 2021, when high vaccination rates enabled the government to reopen the economy along with gradually removing restrictions due to COVID-19 that hit the country in early 2020. Vietnam was one of the few countries that managed to grow economically during the pandemic, with the economy bouncing back swiftly thanks to its resilient manufacturing and a robust rebound in services, the report commented. The country’s GDP expanded 5.2 percent year on year in the last … [Read more...] about Vietnam likely to record 7.5 percent GDP growth this year: World Bank

The total area of forest meeting standards for calculating forest cover was 13,923,108ha, resulting in a percentage of forest cover of 42.02%. In the decision, the ministry assigned the Administration of Forestry to establish a national forest resources database. The Ministry required localities that recorded a reduction in natural forest area in 2021 to investigate the causes of the reduction and undertake measures to restore the forests, as well as to identify and punish those who are responsible for the reduction in forest area. In 2020, the country had 10,279,185ha of natural forest and 4,398,030ha of planted forest. The total area of forest meeting standards for calculating forest cover was 13,919,557ha, and a forest coverage of 42.01%. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Forest covers 42.02% of Vietnam’s total area by end of 2021