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Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai joins a dialogue between HCMC leaders and Korean enterprises. At the dialogue, Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai confirmed that the Republic of Korea (RoK) has been an important economic partner of Vietnam generally and Ho Chi Minh City particularly during the passing years. The economic achievements of both sides were thanks to the enterprise communities of the two countries. The city has overcome the toughest time of the Covid-19 pandemic and is implementing specific plans for the recovery process which is facing challenges. The city cannot successfully fulfill these plans without the consensus and cooperation of everyone, especially local and foreign business communities. Chairman Mai also shared the difficulties that enterprises have been facing during the past two years and hoped that Korean businesses and companies still find opportunities when Vietnam and the world step-by-step reopened in … [Read more...] about RoK, important economic partner of HCMC

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

The visit took place on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967 - 2022). On behalf of leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia sent his best wishes to Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth, the Cambodian military attaché and staff of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Hanoi. He affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the support and cooperation of Cambodia during the national struggle for liberation and reunification previously and the national construction and defense cause currently. He believed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Cambodian Government and Royal Armed Forces will continuously gain more remarkable achievements, complete targets of the ASEAN 2022 Chair, and successfully organize relevant military-defense activities, contributing to heightening the country’s … [Read more...] about Defense cooperation is important pillar of Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Reporter : At the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue hosted by Singapore, Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang delivered a speech entitled “Strengthening defense capacity to safeguard the Fatherland.” Which messages did the speech, which attracted the attention of the dialogue’s delegates and received high appreciation from the public, convey, Colonel? Senior Colonel Duong Quy Nam : After a two-year hiatus due to the complicated developments of COVID-19, the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue was held on the largest scale in recent years. The dialogue attracted some 500 delegates who were governmental officials, defense-security officials, diplomats, defense-security experts from over 40 countries and territories worldwide. At the plenary session named “Military modernization and new defense capabilities,” Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang delivered a speech under the theme “Strengthening defense capacity to safeguard the Fatherland.” As a member of the delegation of the … [Read more...] about Part 2: Message of peace boosts strategic trust

Inadequacies in salary are causing a shift of workers among foreign-invested enterprises. Taiwanese-backed Foxconn, the world’s largest iPhone contract manufacturer, is complaining about a battle to attract more affordable labour with its Chinese rivals in Vietnam. Young Liu, CEO and chairman of Foxconn, this month accused the company’s Chinese competitors of setting up campuses near its base in Vietnam to get closer to its workers. Foxconn’s campus, located in the northern province of Bac Ninh, currently employs around 60,000 workers, and the company has plans to increase that number over the next two years. Once the battle for workers becomes more serious, the company may face the risk of employee shortages. While the Foxconn CEO would not disclose the names of the competitors involved, the current crop of 31 companies – employing around 160,000 workers – that produce Apple products in Vietnam include major names such as Luxshare ICT, Pegatron Vietnam, and BYD Electronics … [Read more...] about Foreign groups battle to retain their workers

The Viet Nam Security Summit 2022 is organised in Ha Noi on Thursday— Photo hanoimoi.com.vn Ensuring cyber information security for digital platforms is a top priority and an integral task in the digital transformation process, said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung at the Viet Nam Security Summit 2022. The Viet Nam Security Summit 2022 is organised by the Authority of Information Security and IEC Group under the Ministry of Information and Communications chairmanship and held in Ha Noi on Thursday. This is one of the most significant annual information security events in Viet Nam. With the theme "Cyber security for national digital platforms: Creating a sustainable digital future," the event aims to help leading domestic and foreign policymakers and strategists, experts and suppliers by providing solutions to meet, discuss and share to improve the capacity to respond to non-traditional cybersecurity risks and protect important digital … [Read more...] about Ensuring cyber security a top priority: deputy minister

The talk show on Innovative Solutions & Substitutes for Single-use Plastic towards Green Consumption The talk show saw the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIt), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), and three major retailers in Vietnam. The participants discussed innovative and sustainable solutions for substitutes for single-use plastics. They also highlighted existing consumption habits and their future plans which will contribute to the promotion of sustainable consumption. During the discussion, Vu Minh Ly, deputy director of the Communication Center for Environmental Resources at MoNRE mentioned a new highlight in plastic waste management. The revised Law on Environmental Protection (LEP) 2020 considers waste a form of resource, which is a groundbreaking new approach to waste management. Numerous policies and incentives are in place to encourage businesses to minimise single-use plastic, aiming to achieve … [Read more...] about Retailers endeavor to promote sustainable consumption patterns

Curbs to stop the virus in Shanghai, China's fashion capital, ground the city of 25 million to a halt in April and May, leaving clothing and beauty product displays in stores untouched and containers of imported apparel stranded at port. The city's re-opening this month saw a flood of goods ship from warehouses to store shelves already laden with merchandise unsold during two months of lockdown. Normally around a fifth of all imported goods coming into China pass through Shanghai's port. Days after Covid-19 curbs eased, large "sales" signs went up across Shanghai, with retailers from Lululemon to Victoria's Secret offering discounts to lure shoppers. Even online retailers have struggled to clear a glut caused by lockdowns and supply interruptions. "This affected us a lot," said Josh Gardner, founder and chief executive of China market e-commerce partner Kung Fu Data, which manages online stores for 10 fashion brands, including G-Star Raw. "In April, May on (China's major … [Read more...] about Shanghai’s fashion stores struggle to clear lockdown stock hangover

The open-plan office is located in the grade A Capital Place building, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Standard Chartered Vietnam announced the launch of its new head office in Hanoi, strengthening its strong, long-term commitment to and investment in Vietnam. Delegates attend the grand opening of the new head office of Standard Chartered Vietnam in Hanoi. Photo: Standard Chartered Vietnam At the grand opening of the new head office, Patrick Lee, Chair of Board of Members of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam (Limited), said: “Vietnam is an exciting and dynamic market and an important part of our global footprint. It’s great to see our business grow from strength to strength, offering an innovative suite of solutions for consumers and businesses, while contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy.” He underlined the company will continue to grow with the country and make a difference for its people and community. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered launches new head office in Hanoi

Role of press highlighted in promoting development Nguyen Thu Lan, a consultant from a Hanoi-based US-invested investment consultancy firm, two weeks ago completed a digital transformation report for the firm’s three potential American clients, who are exploring Vietnam’s investment climate. Lan had to seek information from many sources for the report, including local newspapers. She also found detailed information on Vietnam’s macroeconomic situation and digital transformation in VIR, which features a new hallmark scheme from the government on supporting industrial enterprises in smart production development. Lan said, “I am very happy as I had been seeking such information for months. More importantly, such information was cited from an original source,” she said. Under the draft scheme, expected to be enacted by the government soon, just over one-third of Vietnamese businesses will implement digital transformation effectively by 2025, and the rate will increase to 85 per … [Read more...] about Role of press highlighted in promoting development