The two-day visit to Việt Nam, starting today, by Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and tighten the Việt Nam-Myanmar partnership.— Photo Reuters HÀ NỘI — The two-day visit to Việt Nam, starting today, by Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and tighten the Việt Nam-Myanmar partnership. This is the first official visit to Việt Nam by Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also Myanmar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President’s Office. The visit, made at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, takes place in a context of increased political trust and co-operation between the two nations. She will be accompanied by Minister of Transport and Communications Thant Sin Maung, Minister of International Cooperation Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister of the President’s Office Min … [Read more...] about Myanmar State Counsellor’s Việt Nam visit to tighten bilateral ties
US’ Eaton shakes hands with Digiworld
Power management company Eaton has signed a new distribution agreement with its strategic partner Digiworld Corporation (HOSE: DGW) to supply power management technologies and services in Vietnam. Eaton signed with Digiworld to increase its presence in Vietnam Pichai Suthijintatip, Eaton’s regional director, power quality for Indochina, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bangladesh region, said that the company provides energy-efficiency solutions that help customers effectively manage electric, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. “At Eaton, we help our customers maintain productivity, reduce energy consumption, and protect their capital investments through innovative power management solutions. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with powerful technologies and solutions,” he said. According to Suthijintatip, the tie-up with Digiworld will help Eaton to deepen its presence in Vietnam and provide … [Read more...] about US’ Eaton shakes hands with Digiworld
URC Vietnam keen on expanding market coverage in Vietnam
In March Filipino firm Universal Robina Corp. brought a new and exciting look to C2 Cool and Clean. On this occasion, Laurent Levan, president and general director of URC Vietnam told VIR’s Phuong Thu about its ambitions in Vietnam as well as their plans in the year ahead. Laurent Levan, president and general director of URC Vietnam Universal Robina Corp. reported weak sales in 2016 and 2017 partly due to bad performance on the Vietnamese market. What will you do to start down the road to recovery? We believe that growth is best fuelled by innovation and is achieved through the continuous enhancement of our operations and internal capabilities. Just like with our brands C2 and Dynamite Big Bang, we are focused on offering unique new products to respond to changing consumer habits and aspirations. As we know, URC has just launched the new look for C2. What message does URC want to send with this new look to customers? The C2 bottles currently available on the … [Read more...] about URC Vietnam keen on expanding market coverage in Vietnam
Ninh Thuan seeks support to fight drought
Some 11 reservoirs and several seasonal dams in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan have dried out, leaving 1,700 households without clean water. The lack of water kills a large number of cattle. Photo tuoitre.vn The information was released on Wednesday at a meeting between the local authorities and the Water Resource Directorate. Tran Van Tuan, chief of office under Ninh Thuan Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Rescue, said that because of the drought, 7,500 people do not have access to clean water for daily use, mostly in the districts of Ninh Hai, Ninh Son and Bac Ai. Moreover, the areas severely affected by the drought are Thuan Nam District and some communes in the districts of Ninh Phuoc, Ninh Hai, Ninh Son, Thuan Bac and Bac Ai. From February to April 10, the number of cattle who died was 785, including 578 sheep, 105 goats and two cows. Phan Quang Thuu, deputy director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan seeks support to fight drought
France-Vietnam job festival to be held in Hanoi, HCM City
At a press conference on the France-Vietnam job festival (Source: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A France-Vietnam job festival will be held at Pullman hotel in Hanoi on May 5, while a similar event will be organised at Novotel Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on May 12, according to the organising board. The events, which will be jointly organised by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV), the France Alumni Vietnam and the French Embassy in Vietnam, will offer over 200 employment opportunities. As many as 35 Vietnamese and French firms in various fields from trade, banking, distribution, accounting-auditing, communications, education, IT, construction, hotel, and tourism, have confirmed their participation. According to CCIFV Director Guillaume Crouzet said that the events aim to create chances for enterprises and recruiters to seek high quality human resources, while giving opportunities for Vietnamese youngsters, especially those who were trained in France … [Read more...] about France-Vietnam job festival to be held in Hanoi, HCM City
Quang Tri: Memorial service held for remains of soldiers
Scene at the event (Photo: dantri.vn) Quang Tri (VNA) - The central province of Quang Tri’s People’s Committee, in coordination with relevant agencies, held a memorial service and re-buried nine martyrs’ remains at the Huong Hoa martyr cemetery on April 19. Local officials and people laid wreaths and offered incense at the ceremony, held solemnly to remember the merits of heroes and martyrs who fell for the cause of national liberation. A search at a deep of 80 – 100 cm in Sa Nghet ravine of Huong Hoa district discovered their remains accompanied by many relics, such as knives, shirt buttons, shoes and hammocks. Major Tran Manh Ha, leader of the search team, said seven of the nine remains were found with gravestones, of which only four can be read. Three families in Ha Tinh, Hai Duong, and Nghe An have contacted the team to carry out ADN tests in search of their lost members, Ha said.-VNA … [Read more...] about Quang Tri: Memorial service held for remains of soldiers
Programme to support creative projects of Asian artists
Asian artists have chance to get fund from Robert Bosch Foundation for their address current social issues and seek to examine different cultures and societies through their work. (Photo: Marco Lehmbeck) Hanoi (VNA) - Artists from Asian countries and territories will have a chance to get to know more about the German culture through the Crossing Borders programme, the Goethe Institute Vietnam has announced. Authors, filmmakers and photographers of all ages from Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and China can now apply for research grants from the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, the Germany’s cultural institute in Hanoi said. The aim of the programme is to support creative projects that break existing stereotypes and open a broad perspective on the diversity and multifaceted character of Germany to a larger public, it said. Research grants can be applied for … [Read more...] about Programme to support creative projects of Asian artists
Defence Minister Lich receives Kazakhstani Deputy Defence Minister
Overview of the meeting (Source: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich received in Hanoi on April 19 Deputy Defence Minister of Kazakhstan Lieut. Gen. Talgat Sabitovich Mukhtarov. Minister Lich welcomed the current Vietnam visit by Deputy Defence Minister Mukhtarov and the defence ministry delegation of Kazakhstan, saying that it contributes to strengthening understanding between the two armies and people of the two countries. Deputy Defence Minister Mukhtarov briefed the host on outcomes of the talks between his delegation and the Vietnamese counterpart led by Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh. He said he wished in the coming time, the two defence ministries will have more practical cooperation activities, especially in the fields of training, defence industry, United Nations peacekeeping, that suit to each side’s demand and ability.- VNA … [Read more...] about Defence Minister Lich receives Kazakhstani Deputy Defence Minister
Vietnam, Kazakhstan boost cooperation in public security
Minister of Public Security To Lam (L) and Karim Massimov, Chairman of the Kazakhstani National Security Committee (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Minister of Public Security To Lam held talks with Karim Massimov, Chairman of the Kazakhstani National Security Committee (NSC), in the capital city of Astana on April 19, as part of the Minister’s visit to the Central Asian country. At the talks, the host and guest talked about security affairs in the world and in each nation. In a bid to boost cooperation between the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security and the NSC, the two sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations at different levels, hold more bilateral consultations, share experience in anti-crime, and collaborate in training law enforcement officers. They agreed to coordinate to ensure security for the countries’ diplomatic representative agencies, trade-investment activities, and expatriate citizens. The sides highlighted they will exchange information and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Kazakhstan boost cooperation in public security
Japan capital stimulates Vietnam economy
Japan capital stimulates Vietnam economyTrung Chanh Delegates at the “Meeting Japan-Mekong Delta” conference in Can Tho City on April 18 - PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO – Grants and official development assistance (ODA) loans of the Japanese Government have played a crucial role in fueling Vietnam’s economic development, especially in the Mekong Delta, heard a conference in Can Tho City on April 18. At the conference “Meeting Japan-the Mekong Delta,” Luu Quang Khanh, director of the Foreign Economic Relations Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, expressed appreciation of Japan’s support for the Mekong Delta and Vietnam as a whole. The Japanese Government has offered Vietnam grants totaling US$1.6 billion for healthcare, customs, agriculture and rural development projects, with Bach Mai Hospital, Hue Central Hospital and fresh water supply projects among the beneficiaries. Japan has also pledged to provide Vietnam … [Read more...] about Japan capital stimulates Vietnam economy