A concrete road in Chau Hoi commune, Quy Chau district of Nghe An province has been destroyed by flash floods.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a dispatch to ministries, agencies and localities affected by torrential rains and flooding , asking them to focus on responding to and dealing with flood consequences . The dispatch clarified that since September 25, due to the impact from a low depression, many northern and north-central localities have suffered torrential rains which were measured at 500mm in some places, causing floods and landslides , blocking streets and disrupting production and daily activities of locals, especially in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh province. Torrential rains are forecast to continue in coming days, posing high risks of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas. In order to ensure safety for people’s life and property, PM Chinh asked the National Steering Committee on Natural … [Read more...] about PM orders prompt measures to deal with flood consequences
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Significance of Vietnam being a market economy
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, 72 countries recognize Vietnam as a market economy, including Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. The UK did so recently with an official letter to the effect. Speaking to VnExpress , a Trade Remedies Authority Department official said since its first anti-dumping investigation case against Vietnam in 2002 the U.S. had been considering the country a non-market economy. In a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington last Tuesday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the U.S. to soon recognize Vietnam’s market economy status . The need for recognition of Vietnam's market economy status was also in the joint statement between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Joe Biden on upgrading the two countries' relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The EU also sees Vietnam as a non-market economy. In 2015, while free-trade agreement negotiations were underway, the EU … [Read more...] about Significance of Vietnam being a market economy
Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology, and Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University What does it mean to Monash University to successfully host International TECHFEST 2023? We are pleased to host International TECHFEST 2023 – the first time the event has been held in Australia – as we celebrate the milestone of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. We are delighted to collaborate with Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology and to have the opportunity to welcome the country's delegation to Monash. International TECHFEST 2023 reflects Monash University’s distinctive global footprint and commitment to international collaborations. It is a wonderful platform to strengthen relations between Monash and Vietnam, and deepen our connections with Vietnamese students, researchers, and industry leaders. Importantly, this event offers a significant opportunity to enhance the potential of the … [Read more...] about Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
VGC made history as the first Vietnamese firm to exhibit at Cersaie in 2022, and this year will feature alongside renowned global brands like RAK Ceramics, Kale, or Halcón Cerámicas, setting itself apart from other Asian vendors. The booth will feature an array of standout tile products under the Viglacera brand, attracting the attention of a diverse audience, including customers, business leaders, and experts from various fields within the construction industry, from around the world. VGC's participation at Cersaie 2023 goes beyond mere product display, as it signifies the company's strategy to challenge existing standards and revolutionise the construction materials sector. VGC's commitment is to bring Vietnamese-made products shoulder to shoulder with the leading manufacturers of Europe. Viglacera's products have firmly established their presence in major markets such as the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan (China), and Australia. With nearly … [Read more...] about Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
Hanoi households, businesses rush to install escape ladders outside buildings
Many households and businesses in Hanoi have raced to equip escape ladders outside their high-rise buildings following a fatal apartment block inferno that killed 56 people in the capital earlier this month. These escape ladders come in all types and sizes, but most of them are made from metal. The owners of buildings with enough spaces have equipped them with spiral ladders, while vertical ladders have been installed outside some others. Some ladders have even encroached on sidewallk areas. The owner of an eight-floor apartment block on Thanh Binh Street in Ha Dong District, Hanoi has equipped the building with an escape ladder system costing over VND100 million (US$4,100). Photo : Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre Le Ha Khanh, residing on Minh Khai Street in Hai Ba Trung District, was in a divided mind while choosing an escape ladder for her six-floor apartment block. Vertical ladders are dangerous as people may fall while climbing down, Khanh said. Meanwhile, she … [Read more...] about Hanoi households, businesses rush to install escape ladders outside buildings
Brazil’s banana spider aids erectile dysfunction treatment
Three decades ago, Brazilian researchers began studying a curious side effect from banana spider bites: the toxin left victims with priapism, a painful and persistent erection. The scientists were inspired to develop a synthetic molecule using some properties of the spider's poison to create a gel to treat erectile dysfunction, which is now undergoing promising clinical trials. Covered in thick brown hair, and with a maximum size of up to 15 centimeters (six inches), the arachnid is one of the most poisonous in the world. It is found in several South American countries, and was nicknamed for its common presence in banana plantations, but it is also called the "wandering spider" or "armed spider." In the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, it is found in rural areas as well as urban centers. At the Ezequiel Dias Foundation (FUNED), a medical research center in the state's capital Belo Horizonte, a biologist delicately grabs one of the spiders with a pair of tweezers … [Read more...] about Brazil’s banana spider aids erectile dysfunction treatment
Listed companies receive awards for best investor relations
Winners of the 2023 IR Awards as voted by financial institutions in the large capitalisation stock category at a ceremony in HCM City on September 28. — Photo of the organisers Fourteen listed companies received the 2023 IR Awards for having the best investor relations at a ceremony in HCM City on September 28. According to the organizers, the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives, Finance and Life e-magazine (FiLi.vn) and Vietstock (Vietstock.vn), the awards were based on a survey of compliance with information disclosure obligations by all 731 companies listed on the HCM City and Hanoi stock exchanges, and 364 of them had complied with all. Then, based on criteria such as liquidity, foreign investment, compliance in terms of financial transparency, successfully conducting the annual general meeting, corporate governance regulations, treasury stock and internal shareholder transactions, and filing ESG reports, 45 were nominated. In the final round, they were divided … [Read more...] about Listed companies receive awards for best investor relations