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US President Joe Biden recognized Vietnam as an important partner, committed to supporting its independence, self-reliance, and prosperity. Vietnam and the US should continue to ensure economic, scientific, and technological cooperation as the core and driving force for bilateral relations. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong at the talks. Source: VNA General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong gave the remarks during his phone talks with US President Joe Biden on March 29 on the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership. Trong hoped the two nations would uphold their defense-security cooperation agreements, prioritize trade promotion, and explore new cooperation areas such as logistics, digital economy, green transformation, and health. He emphasized the need for intensified collaboration in various fields, including addressing the aftermath of war, UN peacekeeping, information … [Read more...] about Economic – science cooperation key pillar in Vietnam-US relations: Party chief

Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government will fully support this year's Songkran Festival , which takes place from April 13-15, with 17 – 20 million people expected to travel around the country next month. According to Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri , Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had ordered state agencies to prepare grand events for the holiday. The expected number of tourist represents a significant increase from the COVID-19 pandemic period. Anucha said the government has launched campaigns to encourage people to enjoy trips and travel during public holidays between now and September under the Tourism Authority of Thailand's "Visit Thailand Year: Amazing New Chapters" scheme and such campaigns as We Travel Together, Wonder Deal and Secret Code 365. To ensure safety, visitors are encouraged to install the "I Lert U" smartphone application, which allows users to report issues and request assistance. Moreover, it locates the caller and sends help using the … [Read more...] about Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival

Australian enterprises, participating in the Australia-Vietnam Energy Transition Business Forum held in Hanoi on Tuesday, said they are willing to help Vietnam develop systems and equipment to produce large energy-storage batteries domestically to reduce their prices. At the forum jointly held by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), the energy transition of the two countries and Australia’s new energy technology and solutions were introduced. The event was among those to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Building energy storage systems in Vietnam Renewable energy needs large storage equipment which meets safety standards and is eco-friendly. A typical solution in Australia is the energy storage battery. This is a feasible solution to optimize the renewable energy … [Read more...] about Australian firms willing to transfer energy-storage battery tech to Vietnam

This year, difficulties from within the economy will continue to affect the retail industry and demand is expected to continue to decline. How does AEON Vietnam think 2023 will shape up in general? Furusawa Yasuyuki, general director of AEON Vietnam Although there are many difficulties, I think the economic growth rate in 2023 will remain at a stable level, reaching the growth target set by the Vietnamese government. However, recently, rising raw material prices have significantly affected the lives of consumers. This will also be one of the factors affecting consumption trends in 2023. Besides that, due to the influence of inflation in Europe and the US, the number of export orders from Vietnam decreased sharply. Some businesses are forced to cut labour and reduce working hours, greatly affecting the economy and the lives of workers - as well as the consumers. I think, within in the first half of this year, there will still be many difficulties and those may take … [Read more...] about Bringing the standards and quality of Japanese retail brands to Vietnam

Representatives of the ILO and the Vietnamese partners show the signed Decent Work Country Programme Vietnam 2022 - 2026 on March 28. (Photo qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Decent Work Country Programme Vietnam 2022 - 2026 was signed between representatives of the Vietnamese Government, workers, and employers and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Hanoi on March 28. The MoU on the programme was signed by Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Tan Cong, President of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) Nguyen Ngoc Bao, and ILO Country Director for Vietnam Ingrid Christensen. The country programme provides a cooperation framework for the ILO and the Vietnamese partners until 2026 with a view to ensuring decent and sustainable work for all and that by 2026, Vietnamese people, especially those at … [Read more...] about Vietnam, ILO sign decent work country programme for 2022 – 2026

Nalin Wickramasingher, Powerledger's BD and Sales Executive, and Le Thi Phuong Cam (L), EVNCPC's Deputy General Director, announced the partnership. (Photo courtesy of Powerledger) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Australian energy trading technology company, Powerledger, on March 28 announced it’s partnering with Vietnam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to launch Vietnam's first peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading project at the Australia-Vietnam Forum on Energy Transition. The initial 6-month trial will see Powerledger’s technology used by so-called “prosumers” with rooftop solar in central Da Nang city and Quang Nam province to sell electricity directly to consumers. “This project is a major step for Vietnam. It will showcase how, with the right technology, issues of intermittency and grid congestion can be overcome whilst still growing renewables. Everyone on both sides of the partnership is looking forward to the results,” said Powerledger Chairman Dr Jemma Green. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project launched

Illustrative photo. (Photo: baodautu.vn) Tokyo (VNA) – Four Japanese banks - the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mizuho Bank, Joyo Bank, and Shiga Bank - will co-finance a total of 300 million USD in credit lines to power producers using renewable energy in Vietnam to help the growing Southeast Asian country decarbonize, according to the Nikkei Asia. The banks will provide funds through the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam ( Vietcombank ) which will in turn provide subleasing loans, mainly to local businesses. By indirectly utilizing Vietcombank's credit information, the Japanese banks expect that high-risk loans can be provided swiftly, Nikkei Asia said. In January, JBIC issued a joint statement related to the Vietnam Climate Finance Framework, which aims to promote Vietnam's decarbonisation in partnership with US and Australian government financial institutions and others. This co-financing by the four Japanese banks is … [Read more...] about Japanese banks to provide 300 million USD for Vietnam’s renewable energy

Unlike regular membership packages, GrabUnlimited offers myriad incentives for users of all Grab services at attractive prices. Thus, consumers will have a cost-saving alternative amidst the inflation crisis. GrabUnlimited is one of the focuses of Grab's development strategy to unlock the power of a super app ecosystem in Vietnam. The package promises discounts across services on the Grab app, and is hoped to increase users' engagement with the platform and deliver attractive privileges to frequent customers. Before Vietnam, GrabUnlimited was tested in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. During the trial period from March 24 to June 30, users will be able to register for a GrabUnlimited membership package for VND1,000 ($0.043) per month for the first two months to enjoy the special offers. 99 promotional codes will be available for a lower delivery fee of VND15,000 ($0.64) for GrabFood orders with a value of VND100,000 ($4.26). The codes can be … [Read more...] about Grab Vietnam unveils the GrabUnlimited membership package

The event attracted the participation of representatives from six agencies of the Korean government, members of the National Assembly, 30 leaders of businesses, agencies, research institutes, and universities related to green industry and smart mobility. In his speech on potential for cooperation between Vietnam and RoK and opportunities for green industry development in Vietnam, Dr. Tran Hai Linh, member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and VKBIA’s President briefed participants on the RoK's investment in Vietnam in recent years. He also assessed the potential for cooperation in investment and application of science and technology to green industry in Vietnam as well as potential for cooperation between Vietnamese and Korean agencies, organizations, businesses, and universities, research and development institutes for the development of green industry and supporting industries. VKERC’s President Kim Jong Bae emphasized that the transition to using green, smart, … [Read more...] about Vietnam and RoK foster cooperation in green industry and smart mobility

During the talk, the two sides expressed their delight at the fruitful development of the relations between the two parties and the countries over the past time, especially after the official visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Both foreign ministers shared the view that the success of Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit gave a push for the traditional friendship between the two parties and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. According to FM Son, Vietnam treasures and gives top priority to the friendly neighborliness and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China. He also emphasized that the two foreign ministries play an important role in urging agencies and sectors to realize the common perceptions of leaders of the two parties and countries. For his part, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang affirmed that China defines relations with Vietnam as an important priority in China’s … [Read more...] about China considers Vietnam a significant partner in various fields