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The meeting in HCM City on June 22 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos are going to push ahead with the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives while performing duties in the neighbouring country. The agreement was reached at the 27th meeting of the two countries’ special committees, led by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence  Sen. Lt. Gen. Vo Minh Luong and his Lao counterpart Sen. Lt. Gen. Thongloi Silivong, in Ho Chi Minh City on June 22. They shared the view that despite limited information about burial places and the complex COVID-19 situation, positive results have been recorded in the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts falling down in Laos during different wartime periods. As information about burial places is becoming little and not very accurate, the two committees and all-level authorities in the countries should work … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos to push ahead with seeking, repatriating martyrs’ remains

Hundreds of Citi volunteers joined a tree-planting campaign at Nam Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai province and Phu Ninh Primary School in Phu Tho province, with more than 1,500 trees planted in total. The campaign aims to support the Vietnamese government’s project of growing one billion trees in the next five years. “Every year since 2006, Citi employees serve the communities that they work in through Community Day events in the month of June. This year we planted trees on a large scale supporting the Vietnamese government’s 1-billion-tree initiative, aligned with Citi’s focus on ESG. Our tree planting campaign brought Citi volunteers and communities together to form a social movement for environment protection,” said Ramachandran A.S., Citi Vietnam country officer. The blood donation programmes were half-day events held in cooperation with the the Ho Chi Minh City Humanitarian Blood Donation Centre of the Red Cross and the National Hospital of Hematology and Blood … [Read more...] about Citi Vietnam organised several activities for Global Community Day 2022

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang grants an interview to Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – With achievements in diplomatic relations over the past 55 years and the determination of Vietnam and Cambodia’s Parties, leaders and people, it is believed that the bilateral ties will constantly develop in line with the motto of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship and comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation”, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang. Tang gave an overview of the outstanding achievements made in Vietnam – Cambodia multifaceted relationship, particularly in politics, defence- security, economy, investment, education-training and border demarcation, over more than five decades during an interview with Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967-2022). Political relations between Vietnam and Cambodia have constantly grown, providing a … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia live up to “good neighbourliness” commitments

Nguyen Van Luan (centre) and his team prepare to give first aid to traffic accident victims. Photo provided by FAS Angel HÀ NỘI Just after going to bed after a day of work, Nguyễn Văn Luân received news about an accident 15km away. He immediately got dressed and 10 minutes later was on the scene to give first aid to a victim. Every day in Hà Nội there are fatal traffic accidents, in part because the victims do not receive first aid or are hospitalised in time. Luân, 23, is a member of the Free Aid Support team "FAS Angel", established three years ago, which provides first aid to traffic victims, day or night. Between 9pm to 2am every day, FAS Angel members were present at three strategic traffic points: Cầu Diễn, Ngã Tư Sở and Nguyễn Xiển. When receiving news of an accident, the team can be at the scene of the accident within four to eight minutes. At 2:30am on April 15, 2022, a message went out in the FAS Angel group chat: "There has just been an accident at … [Read more...] about Volunteer medics ready to respond to traffic accidents no matter the time

Vietnam and Cambodia have entered a stage of comprehensive cooperation and mutual benefit with a five-decade legacy. Senior leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia attended a ceremony in the Hanoi Opera House today [June 24] to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-June 24, 2022). Senior officials of both Vietnam and Cambodia at a celebrating ceremony in Hanoi on June 24. Photos: VGP Attending the ceremony are Vo Van Thuong, Politbureau member and standing secretary of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Men Sam An, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. Addressing the event, Men Sam An said Vietnam’s assistance has helped bring Cambodia out of a period of mourning and separation. “Vietnam’s support and help have contributed to turning Cambodia from a nation separated by war to a unified country with complete peace and development in all fields,” she noted. A week ahead of the … [Read more...] about 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia relations observed

Illustrative image (Source: baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop themed “Vietnam as your Green business opportunities destination” was held by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance (BVA) and the Flanders International Technical Agency (FITA) in Brussels on June 22 to introduce Vietnam’s potential in renewable energy and sustainable port development. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao said that although the world in general and the two regions of Asia and Europe in particular have seen positive signs of a “new normal” period after two years of being hit by COVID-19, the global economic environment has remained fragile due to various factors, including geopolitical uncertainties, new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, severe disruption of supply chains, pressures from rising inflation, as well as the challenges in sustainable development and the unpredictable impacts of climate change. As a coastal country that suffers regular … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn) New York (VNA) – The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the two countries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York. Ambassador Sovann Ke, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN, appreciated the good cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of politics, development, economics, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the close coordination between the two delegations. He expressed gratitude for the heartfelt assistance from the Vietnamese people, especially Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, to help Cambodian people get rid of the Pol Pot genocidal regime. The diplomat also informed his Vietnam ese counterpart Dang Hoang Giang ofpriorities and activities chaired by Cambodia as the Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in New York in 2022. Ambassador Giang recalled … [Read more...] about Anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties marked in New York

Three parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement On May 13, C.P. Vietnam announced at its head office in Bien Hoa that it has kick-started its digital transformation journey with SAP SuccessFactors solutions. The move will help the company enhance its HR capabilities and leverage real-time analytics for better business decisions and capabilities. C.P. Vietnam expects not only to reduce costs and drive greater operational efficiency but also to deliver an enhanced employee experience consistent with its mobile-first, cloud-first philosophy that attracts and retains talent, fosters employee engagement, and drives improved business outcomes. The company is a foreign direct investment enterprise that operates in the closed agro and food industry. Established in 1993, it has steadily grown to become Vietnam’s leading food conglomerate, covering both livestock and aquaculture businesses. The company’s food products not only meet the needs of the domestic market but are also … [Read more...] about C.P. Vietnam’s digital transformation with SAP SuccessFactors

Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue ’s official visit to Hungary from June 26-28 will surely open up many cooperation opportunities for the two countries and their parliaments, Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba has affirmed. Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador

In late March, Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and local BRG Group worked with Danang’s leaders to discuss projects both groups want to deploy in the city. In 2020, Chairman of Danang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh handed over MoUs on investment cooperation to Sumitomo Corporation and BRG Group to promote investment in a wide range of urban and infrastructure development projects in Danang. According to BRG chairwoman Nguyen Thi Nga, Danang has the full potential for a leading global player like Sumitomo to weigh over opportunities for investment and business expansion. “The board of directors at Sumitomo is solid with their investment orientation in Danang as they have sent several working groups to the city to shape an iconic regional-level project in Danang,” said Nga. Beyond Japanese groups, international investors from various other countries have expressed the desire to make forays into Danang. In a meeting with the city’s management at the end of April, Park In Sung, … [Read more...] about Danang becoming focal point in Central Vietnam investment