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The Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association will boost communications to raise awareness of the public of the bilateral friendship. The fifth congress of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA)'s Hanoi chapter   on August 10 agreed to further contribute to consolidating and fostering friendship, solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries as well as between the capital city and Cambodian localities. For the 2022-2027 tenure, delegates said the chapter's operation will be overhauled to deepen Vietnam-Cambodia and Hanoi-Phnom Penh relationship. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Vietnam Chay Navuth gives flowers to congratulate the congress. Photo: The Hanoi Times According to the organization's chairwoman, Le Kim Anh, the VCFA will boost communications to raise public awareness of bilateral friendship, promote investment and trade between Vietnamese and … [Read more...] about Hanoi VCFA eyes stronger Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Hanoi (VNA) - Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, has stressed the EU’s commitment to technical assistance for the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV), to enable it to access and utilise international standards while helping Vietnam strengthen its governance system. Auditor General Tran Sy Thanh receives Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam can enhance its governance system and become a developed country under the Government’s vision for 2030, Aliberti said at a meeting with Auditor General Tran Sy Thanh in Hanoi on February 23. SAV hopes that the EU will assist in the amendment, supplementation and perfection of the audit standard system in line with international standards and operational practices of the office. auditing plan for 2022-2024, and another plan for 2022, which are associated with the strategy for SAV development by 2030. EU also launched a … [Read more...] about EU vows to support State Audit Office of Vietnam in reaching int’l standards

"I am certain that doing something out of love will always be successful because it is done wholeheartedly," stated Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi on August 1 at the Indonesian Embassy as he welcomed the arrival of Indonesian bikers who had just completed their 2 nd WIMT. After successfully holding WIMT for the first time in 2019, 18 members of the Indonesian Motor Association travelled across five countries – Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam – starting on July 18. On July 31, they arrived at the Cau Treo international border with Laos in Ha Tinh province and were greeted by members of the Hanoi Motorbike Club. 18 members of the Indonesian Motor Association travelled across five countries Ambassador Denny Abdi appreciated the Hanoi Motorbike Club welcoming the 2022 WIMT group. "I remember the first time I met Tran Anh Tuan to convey the plan for WIMT 2022. He was very excited and conveyed his full support immediately," he said. … [Read more...] about Fostering Indonesia-Vietnam friendship through the love for motorbikes

An AO-infected girl at school (Photo: VNA) Bac Lieu (VNA) – The Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin of the southern province of Bac Lieu handed over 55 gifts to local AO/dioxin victims during its gathering on August 10, on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of AO disaster in Vietnam (August 10). On the occasion, the provincial People’s Committee presented certificates of merit to individuals who had made remarkable contribution to joint efforts to ease AO pain. Speaking at the event, Standing Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Le Thi Ai Nam asked the association to work closely with departments and agencies to raise public awareness of the AO/dioxin consequences on human and environment. She also suggested that associations for AO/Dioxin victims at all levels regularly launch campaigns to help AO victims, especially during major national celebrations and Day for AO Victims. According to Chairwoman of the provincial association Vo Thi … [Read more...] about Gifts presented to AO victims in Bac Lieu

According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas), greening the textile and apparel sector has become a global trend that local firms must follow to reach sustainable development targets and scale up export into key markets like the EU and United States. It would be particularly significant as new-generation free trade agreements with Vietnam’s engagement all feature the commitments for environmental protection and emission reduction, Vitas stated. This would require firms to invest in cutting-edge production technology which also entails mounting challenges. “Funding is a big issue, particularly as 90-95 per cent of units in the textile and apparel sector are of small and medium size,” said Truong Van Cam, Vitas’ deputy chairman. Currently, most firms in the textile and apparel supply chain performing export processing for global brands have been mandated to satisfy set requirements on environmental, social, and emission reduction standards, among … [Read more...] about Textile and apparel firms increasingly going green