Why environment day is celebrated on 5th june

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ (second, left) and delegates attend the forum. —VNA/VNS Photo Việt Nam defines Bangladesh, which is currently the country's second largest trading partner in South Asia, as its important partner and a potential investment destination for major corporations and enterprises of the Southeast Asian country in the future, National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ said on Friday. In his speech at the Việt Nam-Bangladesh forum on policies and laws to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation in Dhaka capital, Bangladesh, Huệ said with a favourable geographical location, Bangladesh could be considered a gateway for Vietnamese businesses to enter and expand to other South Asian and Middle East markets, and vice versa, Bangladeshi businesses can expand to markets in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - the 5th largest market in the world with about 650 million people - and enlarge to partner countries which … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Bangladesh boost economic cooperation

The company was awarded for its Brick Cave design in a suburban commune of Hanoi in the Private House and Architecture + Brick categories. The Architizer A+Awards focus on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architectural works. Its mission is to nurture the appreciation of architecture in the world and champion its potential for a positive impact on everyday life. The A+Awards live at Architizer.com is a large online community of architects. Entries are judged by a panel of more than 400 distinguished luminaries and thought leaders from fields as diverse as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development and tech. Finalists and winners are recognized as the year’s most influential visionaries. This year, more than 5,000 entries from over 100 nations competed for the awards. The Brick Cave was built in 2007 covering nearly 300sq.m and designed with a philosophy that it will help shape a place similar to the natural environment in an artificial manner. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam firm wins architecture ‘Oscars’

The signing of the agreement conveyed the message that Vietnam is a positive and responsible member of the international community as well as the country’s efforts to join hands with countries to deal with global issues, contributing to peace, prosperity and sustainable development. More than 60 countries are scheduled to sign the agreement during the underway high-level week of the 78th U.N. General Assembly. The ratification and signing of the deal is a historical milestone in the international community’s efforts in environmental protection during the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, especially the goal No.14 on preservation and sustainable use of oceans and maritime resources. This is the third agreement negotiated and signed within the framework of the UNCLOS 1982, reaffirming the role and importance of the convention as a legal framework for all activities at sea and in oceans. The High Sea Treaty regulates the exploitation, sharing of benefits and conservation of … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Sea Treaty

Signing the agreement signaled that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son signed the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (The High Seas Treaty) on September 20, making Vietnam one of the first countries to join the internationally legally binding instrument under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son signs the United Nations' Treaty of the High Seas.  Photo: VNA As part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip to the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the signing of the treaty conveyed the message that Vietnam is a positive and responsible member of the international community and that the country is committed to joining hands with countries to address global issues and contribute … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Seas Treaty

This conference, chaired by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health (MoH), brought together over 100 delegates, including healthcare professionals from the MoH, the World Health Organisation, the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control, the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, the Children's Hospital 1, and other medical facilities and vaccination centres nationwide. The peak season for dengue haemorrhagic fever in Vietnam often lasts from June to October. At present, the country is facing the ongoing complexity of the development of outbreaks each year, placing rising pressure on Vietnam's healthcare system. As of now, Vietnam has recorded 81,808 cases of dengue fever this year, with 23 fatalities. At the conference, both international and local health experts discussed Vietnam's dengue fever prevention initiatives, and methods to improve their effectiveness. They also explored new interventions that could enhance the management of dengue … [Read more...] about Experts come together to enhance dengue prevention strategies in Vietnam

Hanoi has attracted nearly 2.53 billion USD in FDI during the first nine months of 2023. (Photo: VNA) On September 22, three months after the signing of a comprehensive business agreement in Seoul city of South Korea on eco-friendly, high-tech material between SKC Group and Haiphong People’s Committee, the group’s representatives were present in the northern port city to receive an investment registration certificate for $500 million. South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate will start construction of the first phase of the project in mid-December and complete construction within nine months. Woncheol Park, CEO of SKC Group which is part of SK Corporation, said, “We have invested around $3 billion in Vietnam over five years. Haiphong is a city with modern infrastructure and good investment attraction mechanisms, which is why we decided to invest here.” The company has fulfilled the commitment signed with the city in June, and it will continue to call for more South Korean … [Read more...] about Promising outcomes for 2023’s FDI

Keep updated on the latest news about Vietnam. Japan's Crown Prince Akishino speaks highly of Vietnam-Japan relations Japanese Crown Prince Akishino (2nd right), Crown Princess Kiko (3rd right), and Truong Thi Mai (4th right), chairwoman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group, visit a photo exhibition at the ceremony on September 21. Photo: VNA Japan's Crown Prince Akishino praised t he bilateral relations between Vietnam and Japan on September 21 - the day marking the 50th anniversary of establishing Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, hoping to contribute to strengthening the ties. Speaking at the celebration ceremony in Hanoi, the Crown Prince expressed pride in the 1,000-year friendship between the two nations and appreciated the affection felt by the peoples of the two countries towards each other. Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko are on a week-long visit starting September 20. They visited the Temple of … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 22

This project is part of Generali Vietnam 's community initiatives to bring a better life for Vietnamese children. The budget for the project comes from the company’s annual fundraising initiative. The offering raised funds for the building of a kitchen and other auxiliary facilities for 81 disadvantaged children in Dien Bien. Over VND250 million ($10,264) from the donation has been transferred to the NFVC to build a fully equipped new kitchen, including utensils, a covered dining area, and a new water tank, for children in the remote village of Xa Dung B. It is home to 81 children from the Thai and Hmong ethnic groups, and the teachers there dream of being able to offer nutritious meals for the children, with a new tank to store clean water. Thanks to the partnership between Generali Vietnam and the NFVC, the Bep am cho em programme is being implemented with the hope of contributing to bringing more delicious, cleaner, and better quality meals to the children there. … [Read more...] about Generali Vietnam brings Bep am cho em campaign to children in Dien Bien

The US-Vietnam trade rocketed 309-fold since 1995 to US$139 billion in 2022 and the US has been the largest destination for Vietnamese exports in recent years. One of the key tenets of the recently established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the US is to promote economic cooperation through trade and investment. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh rings the opening bell for Friday trading session at Nasdaq's MarketSite in New York City. Photos: Nhat Bac/VGP Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during the visit to the Nasdaq Stock Market, the most active stock trading venue in the US by volume and the second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) . Vietnam has the necessary conditions and potential to move forward in this area, where the US has advantages, PM Chinh said at Nasdaq’s MarketSite in Times Square, New York City chaired by … [Read more...] about Economic ties: Implication of Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership