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Officers of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 depart for the UN missions in Abyei and South Sudan, respectively, in late April 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An international workshop held in Hanoi on May 30 stressed the crucial role of female police officers in UN peacekeeping operations as well as the importance of promoting diversity in conflict settlement and post-conflict peace building. The event was organised by the People’s Security Academy and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) with support from the Canadian Government. It was part of a regional project named “Empowering Women for Sustainable Peace: Preventing Violence and Promoting Social Cohesion in ASEAN” funded by the Canadian and Republic of Korean governments. Vietnamese and foreign participants discussed measures for promoting female police officers ' engagement along with gender equality in UN peacekeeping operations. … [Read more...] about Workshop spotlights female police officers’ role in UN peacekeeping operations

The cover of 'Hip Hop and the Golden Forest', the latest story by Vietnamese-German writer Isabelle Müller. (Photo courtesy of HCM City General Publishing House) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - To mark Children’s Day on June 1, the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House has released Hip Hop and the Golden Forest, the latest story by Vietnamese-German writer Isabelle Müller. The book, lovingly told by Muller and beautifully illustrated by her brother, Daniel Gaucher, is recommended for all those who believe in true friendship. In Việt Nam, it has been published in three languages – Vietnamese, English and German. The readers will follow Hip Hop, the little flea, and Little Leaf, on their journey to the Golden Forest. A terrible storm has uprooted the huge solitary ginkgo biloba in the botanical garden near the Green Valley Zoo. Among many others, Little Leaf hopes to find her original roots in order to complete the cycle of life. To succeed, she must find the Golden Forest that’s … [Read more...] about Trilingual book about friendship published on Children’s Day

A steel factory in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Nhi As many as 88,000 enterprises in Viet Nam have withdrawn from the market in the first five months of this year, up 22.6 per cent year-on-year, said the General Statistics Office (GSO). Of the sum, 55,200 enterprises temporarily ceased operations, up 20.3 per cent against the last year's same period. Another 25,500 were in the dissolution process, a yearly rise of 34 per cent and 7,300 completed dissolution procedures, up 6.5 per cent year-on-year. On average, 17,600 businesses withdraw from the market every month, the GSO said. From January to May, over 61,900 new enterprises were formed with a total registered capital of VND568.7 trillion, down 2 per cent in the number of firms and 25.3 per cent in capital from the same period last year. The average registered capital of a newly-established enterprise also dropped 24 per cent year-on-year to VND9.2 billion. Besides, nearly 95,000 enterprises have … [Read more...] about Up to 88,000 businesses in Viet Nam withdraw from market

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today: Politics -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will pay an official visit to Vietnam from this weekend at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. -- The Indian government will cooperate with the Vietnam Yoga Federation in organizing the 2023 International Yoga Day across 22 provinces and cities in the Southeast Asian country at the end of June, as part of a range of cultural exchange, tourism, trade, and investment promotion events marking 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, announced at a press conference on Tuesday. Society -- A court in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam sentenced a 44-year-old local woman to 13 months’ imprisonment on Tuesday for “resisting officers on duty” by various actions, including threatening to kiss a traffic policeman to death. -- … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — May 31

Deutsche Bank office in Viet Nam. The bank announced it will double its capital allocation in the country. — Photo Courtesy Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank has announced a capital allocation increase for its HCM City branch of US$100 million, bringing its total to just over $200 million. The increased capital will support the bank’s growth in the country and allow it to undertake more activities for its clients, the bank said. “This capital investment in Viet Nam is reflective of our confidence in this market’s rapid development and long-term growth trajectory. Viet Nam is an increasingly strategic market for our clients. This capital injection will enable us to better support our clients’ expansion plans in the country, and likewise the broader Vietnamese economy. We’re proud of the strong local business we have built over our decades of experience here, and look forward to continuing to grow our business alongside our clients over the years to come,” said Deutsche Bank Asia … [Read more...] about Deutsche Bank doubles its capital allocation in Viet Nam

Keep up to date with the latest events in Vietnam on The Hanoi Times. First e-commerce on digital solutions launched in Vietnam Noventiq launches the All-in-One E-commerce Solution in Vietnam to enable and outsource digital sales on software vendor’s websites. Users will find there a variety of services provided by leading IT developers like Adobe, Autodesk, Eset, Google, JetBrains, and Microsoft. Vietnam’s rice export price highest in 10 years Vietnam’s rice export price has hit an average of US$517/ton this year, the highest over the past decade. Between January and May, the country’s rice exports reached $2.02, up 49% on year. Vietnam is the world’s third-largest rice exporter, after India and Thailand. Hot waves hit Hanoi. Photo: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times Hot waves strike Northern Vietnam Hot waves continue to hit Vietnam's northern and central regions today [May 31], with average temperatures ranging from 34°C (degrees Celsius) to 37°C, up to 38°C … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 31, 2023

Since its establishment in Vietnam in 1992, Deutsche Bank has steadily forged a remarkable 30-year legacy of expansion and development, solidifying its position as a driving force propelling the ASEAN banking sector forward. Today, its presence in Vietnam remains instrumental, playing a pivotal role in the group's burgeoning influence across the vibrant Asia-Pacific region. It has witnessed a doubling of its revenue over the past two years. Deutsche Bank offers a wide range of corporate and investment banking solutions to multinational companies, domestic conglomerates, and financial institutions in Vietnam. This multifaceted spectrum of services encompasses asset management, foreign exchange, capital arrangement for businesses, and an array of advisory solutions. Since 2017, Deutsche Bank has successfully mobilised over $1 billion in annual funding, including loans and equity capital, for Vietnamese enterprises. The bank has also solidified its position by arranging capital and … [Read more...] about Deutsche Bank expands investment in Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week announced additional adjustments to a series of key interest rates, effective from May 25. This move marks the third round of interest rate decreases within a span of less than three months, signifying its resolute efforts in lowering the interest rate landscape, aimed at providing vital support to businesses and stimulating overall economic growth. The SBV’s rate reduction moves cater specifically to existing customers, Photo: Le Toan The recent decision to lower interest rates has garnered praise from industry experts and leaders who believe it to be an appropriate and well-timed move. Le Quang Vinh, deputy CEO of Vietcombank, deemed it a sound decision that is well-aligned with the current economic landscape. “Looking ahead, we anticipate that lending rates will correspondingly decrease as deposit interest rates uniformly decline,” Vinh said. Pham Nhu Anh, CEO of MB, recognises the difficulties faced by the market in … [Read more...] about Rate reductions deemed well-timed

The modern, cable-stayed bridge connecting downtown Hanoi to its airport is now a colorful work of changing LED art at night. Nhat Tan bridge, one of seven main bridges in Hanoi, is the longest steel cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam and considered a new symbol of the capital city as it creates new Hanoi urban facelift. Located on Ring Road 3, the nine-kilometer Nhat Tan bridge (or Vietnam-Japan Friendship bridge) is the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam. It is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Red river in Hanoi, inaugurated on January 4, 2015. This bridge, the gateway to Hanoi, also serves as a symbol of friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The project was funded with a Japan International Cooperation Agency ODA loan. Nhat Tan bridge forms part of a new six-lane highway which help shorten the road linking Hanoi’s center with Noi Bai international airport, the second busiest airport of Vietnam in passengers. The main … [Read more...] about Nhat Tan bridge, longest steel cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam

In the first five months of the year, Viet Nam exported about $136.17 billion worth of goods, a year-on-year drop of 11.6 per cent, while imports totalled $126.37 billion, down 17.9 per cent year on year. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam’s import-export value in the first five months of this year was estimated at US$262.54 billion, down 14.7 per cent year-on-year, with a trade surplus of $9.8 billion, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on Monday. In the period, Viet Nam exported about $136.17 billion worth of goods, a year-on-year drop of 11.6 per cent, while imports totalled $126.37 billion, down 17.9 per cent year on year. As many as 23 export items joined the more than one-billion-US dollar club, making up 87.4 per cent of the total export turnover. Regarding the structure of exports, processed commodities earned $120.24 billion (88.3 per cent); agro-forestry products, $10.79 billion; aquatic products, $3.37 billion; and fuel and minerals, about $1.77 billion. As for … [Read more...] about Viet Nam posts trade surplus of US$9.8 billion in five months