According to Deputy Minister of Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vietnam is ready to take part in the UN Peacekeeping Operations. It is the first time Vietnam deploys a military unit to a foreign country for UN peacekeeping operations. Vietnamese medical officers have participated in training programs following UN standards of training for peacekeeping missions. So far, the preparation has basically been completed. The preparation of the second level-2 field hospital has been also kicked off to replace the first field hospital in 2019. By MAI AN - Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan Vietnam’s first level-2 field hospital … [Read more...] about Vietnam to join UN peacekeeping missions in October
Korean tourist dies after jumping off Vietnam waterfall
By Huong Khoi  September 23, 2018 | 11:20 am GMT+7 Rescuers carry the body of a South Korean tourist from Datanla waterfall in Da Lat. Photo by VnExpress/Duy Khoi A South Korean youth died Saturday after he jumped off the Datanla Waterfalls in Da Lat, local reports say. Six other tourists who jumped before him are fine, the reports said. Jang Won Seok, 23, fell unconscious after jumping off a waterfall around nine meters high on Saturday afternoon. On-site rescue personnel tried to resuscitate him, but failed. Some witnesses said he hit the water wrong. An investigation is likely to he held, though no official announcement has been made yet. Jang was among a group of 11 foreign tourists from Belgium, Canada, South Korea, and the U.K. The tourists signed up for an adventure tour organized by a local company at the waterfall, which is around five kilometers from downtown Da Lat. The Central Highlands resort city boasts a series of waterfalls. Adventure tourists … [Read more...] about Korean tourist dies after jumping off Vietnam waterfall
Over 3,100 runners compete in Sa Pa int’l mountain marathon
In the race (Source: VNA) Lao Cai (VNA) – The annual Sa Pa international mountain marathon 2018, the sixth of its kind, took place in Sa Pa district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 21-23, as part of the Sa Pa autumn festival 2018. Over 3,100 athletes from 54 countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, France, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and Germany had a chance to experience spectacular and poetic natural scenery in one of the most beautiful mountain regions in Vietnam. They competed in the race with five distances of 100km, 70km, 42km, 21km and 10km. Tran Manh Hao, Vice Chairman of the district People’s Committee, said each route will include challenges such as climbing and going downhill in severe conditions, which require endurance and skills to conquer. On September 23, the organising board presented first, second, third prizes to 36 athletes. Theresa Auton from Australia and Le Anh Hao from Lao Cai finished first in 10-km race while … [Read more...] about Over 3,100 runners compete in Sa Pa int’l mountain marathon
SAV vows to foster cooperation within ASOSAI as new chair
Auditor General of the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) Ho Duc Phoc. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Auditor General of the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) Ho Duc Phoc has vowed to take more concrete actions to foster cooperation within the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in a bid to bring into fully play the potential of its members and take it to a new height. Environmental issues are becoming a serious threat to the growth of each country, making environmental audit for sustainable development more important, said the new ASOSAI chairman, referring to the theme of the 14th ASOSAI Assembly this year. SAV will further step up environmental audit in the time ahead and strengthen operation audit to assess the management and use of resources and environmental protection of state agencies towards the sustainable development goals, Phoc told a press conference in Hanoi on September 22, following the conclusion of the assembly. The ASOSAI 14 Assembly adopted the … [Read more...] about SAV vows to foster cooperation within ASOSAI as new chair
Vietnam present at Int’l Fair of Caen in France as guest of honour
Traditional foods on display at the pavilion of Vietnam at the International Fair of Caen in France. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Vietnam is a guest of honour at the International Fair of Caen underway in Calvados, Normandie, France from September 21 – 30, according to Ambassador of Vietnam to France Nguyen Thiep. The fair is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote cultural exchange with France, bridge the two countries’ markets and deepen mutual understanding between the two countries’ people, Thiep said. The 860-sqm pavilion of Vietnam features areas for promotion of culture, tourism and trade, a performance stage and a restaurant. Visitors can learn about the country’s distinctive culture through various folk performances, traditional foods and sophisticated handicrafts and souvenirs. Vietnamese sophisticated handicrafts and souvenirs are available at the International Fair of Caen. (Photo: VNA) Visitors can enjoy music performances at the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam present at Int’l Fair of Caen in France as guest of honour
Ninh Thuan to breed more sheep, goats for sale
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan, the country’s largest animal producer, is strengthening measures to breed more sheep, goats, pigs and other animals for commercial production. The province has more than 160,000 sheep and 137,900 goats, ranking first in the country as a sheep producer and eighth in goat production, according to the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The province has more than 112,000 oxen and cows, 3,800 buffalos and 92,000 pigs. In Ninh Thuan, which has the least rainfall in the country, farmers mostly breed animals outdoors and on a small scale. Development projects have taken up land that was once used for outdoor rearing areas for sheep and goats. Climate change has also caused a decline in quality of natural grass fields and water resources for animals, affecting their yield and quality. To expand the local breeding industry, Ninh … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan to breed more sheep, goats for sale
Vietnamese Goods Fair kicks off in Hanoi
At the event (Source: vov) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Goods Fair kicked off in Hanoi on September 22, featuring 300 stalls by 200 firms from Hanoi, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Quang Tri, Hung Yen and Bac Giang. On display are industrial products such as electronics, electrical devices, household appliances, computers, interior décor, food, beverages, apparel, footwear and other consumer products. Favorite products voted by consumers over years, genuine and fake goods are also showcased. Processing and export firms, supermarkets, shopping centres, food transaction floors are also invited to a space introducing local signature farm produce to form networking and expand markets. The Hanoi Steering Committee of the campaign “Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” assigned the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Party Committee of the Businesses’ Bloc, the Hanoi Radio Television and the Association of Small and Medium-sized … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Goods Fair kicks off in Hanoi
HCM City authorities want local firms to join global supply chains
City authorities want local firms in global supply chains. (Photo: sggp.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Only 15 percent of around 8,000 manufacturing companies in HCM City are capable of joining global supply chains but authorities are trying to increase the number. “The status of HCM City manufacturing enterprises in global supply chains is also low, mostly third or fourth level providers,” Nguyen Phuong Dong, director of the city’s Industry and Trade Department said. However, some of them are good enough to supply companies like Samsung, Sanyo, Toyota, Honda, and Intel. For instance, Minh Nguyen Ltd Company and Lap Phuc Ltd Company supply many items to Colgate and Thuan Viet Ltd company manufactures parts for Japanese motorcycle producers. “Diversifying supply sources will help companies reduce risks related to production,” Hoang Tho Vuong, director of the HCM City Support Industry Development Centre, was quoted as saying by Sai Gon Gia Phong (Liberated … [Read more...] about HCM City authorities want local firms to join global supply chains
PM Phuc hails WFTU’s support to Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phu. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 23 said the Party, State, people and workers of Vietnam always treasure, be grateful to and highly value the great support and important contributions rendered by the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) to Vietnam during the wars of resistance for national independence and the national construction and defence. The Government leader made the statement while receiving WFTU General Secretary George Mavrikos, who is visiting Vietnam and attending the 12th congress of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL). He highlighted that the WFTU held an international conference on solidarity with Vietnam, organized fund-raising activities for Vietnam during the wars. PM Phuc also affirmed that the Party, State and Government of Vietnam have always supported and facilitated the VGCL to act as an active and responsible member of the WFTU through the stages of the revolution … [Read more...] about PM Phuc hails WFTU’s support to Vietnam
An inevitable trend
An inevitable trendBy Phan Minh Chau PVN needs huge investment for its oil and gas projects - PHOTO: TRUNG DIEP Divestment from State-owned enterprises and groups is an inevitable trend brought about as the consequence of rampant investments through “powerful blows” during the years in the late 2000s and early this decade The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently consulted relevant counterparts and agencies about replacing Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN), the investor of the Long Phu III thermal power project, with a Chinese investor. Earlier, the ministry had suggested the Government approve the transfer of the Quynh Lap 1 thermal power project, with the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) as the investor since 2009, to the joint venture of Geleximco-Hong Kong United Investors Holding. Several other thermal power projects, such as Quynh Lap 2, Quang Trach 1, Quang Trach 2 and Haiphong 3, have also received investment proposals from foreign … [Read more...] about An inevitable trend