Viet Nam News HCM City — Representatives of NGOs, corporations, government agencies, and community plant harvester consortiums took part in TRAFFIC’s Green Growth workshop in Hà Nội on Thursday to discuss the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable sourcing. “Sustainability is key: in order to offer Việt Nam the support it needs moving forward, we need to understand the real challenges that people and companies face on their journey to becoming more sustainable,” Sarah Ferguson, director of TRAFFIC in Việt Nam, said. The event brought together contributors from various links in the plant-processing trade chain to determine how trade in legal wildlife products could be managed for sustainability, providing benefits to all parties. It featured a review of TRAFFIC’s recently completed project working with wild medicinal and aromatic plant collectors in the northern province of Bắc Kạn, which saw them increase … [Read more...] about TRAFFIC workshop discusses sustainability
My Thuan 2, Rach Mieu 2 Bridges to be started construction soon
Accordingly, the My Thuan 2 Bridge is currently located at 350 meters upstream from My Thuan Bridge, the main bridge crossing the Tien River. Total length of the My Thuan 2 Bridge is 1,906 meters (current bridge’s length is 1,553 meters), and its width is 25 meters (current bridge’s width is 23 meters), including 6 lanes for motor vehicle. Main structure is designed a cable-stayed bridge and reinforced concrete bridge deck. Total investment capital for the bridge and pathways is over VND 5 trillion. The construction period is expected to perform from 2019 to 2023. According to the No.7 Project Management Board, Rach Mieu Bridge 2 linking Tien Giang province and Ben Tre province has been set up, with total investment of VND 5.1 trillion from ODA loans being submitted by the Ministry of Transport to the Prime Minister for consideration. If approved, the project will be started in 2021 and completed in 2024. Total length of Rach Mieu Bridge 2 and its pathways is … [Read more...] about My Thuan 2, Rach Mieu 2 Bridges to be started construction soon
E-payment possessing benefits as well as drawbacks
Attractive benefits With a smartphone at hand, the task of paying for utility bills like electricity, water, Internet, and cable television seem so simple via a few actions using an electronic wallet. This special wallet also saves consumers much time while allowing them to use everywhere. Some popular e-wallet services in Vietnam now are MoMo, ZaloPay, ViettelPay, Payoo, and Moca. Statistics from the National Bank show that until November 2018, 26 financial institutes that are not banks have been approved to become an intermediary in delivering the payment service, 23 of which offer e-wallet service and are divided into 2 groups of financial technology (Fintech) companies as well as telecommunications businesses. Because Fintech companies always strive to maintain healthy connections with as many banks as possible and have the widest network possible, most of their e-wallet services have the common feature of offering the highest discount rate for one time of adding money into an … [Read more...] about E-payment possessing benefits as well as drawbacks
Việt Nam beat Malaysia at AFF Cup
Viet Nam News Football HÀ NỘI — Strikers Nguyễn Công Phượng and Nguyễn Anh Đức helped Việt Nam beat Malaysia 2-0 in their second match of Group A at the AFF Suzuki Cup on Friday night. The game was held at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium in Hà Nội. “I am very happy to contribute to Việt Nam’s win today. The match was wonderful as we had the support of thousands of fans. We will try our best to play well in the next matches to thank the fans,” said Phượng. “We played very well as we had a long rest following the 3-0 win against Laos in the first match on November 8,” Phượng added. In the second minute, Việt Nam had the first chance against the Malaysian goal. Receiving the ball from midfielder Lương Xuân Trường, Đoàn Văn Hậu managed a header but it bounced off the cross bar. After that … [Read more...] about Việt Nam beat Malaysia at AFF Cup
Hanoi erupts after Vietnam’s victory against Malaysia
Thousands of delirious fans hit the streets in frenzied celebration after Vietnam won Malaysia at second AFF match on Friday night. The street turns red, from the color of flags, clothes and flares from the fans. At 9:30 p.m., when the game is not even ended yet, fans outside My Dinh National Stadium have already moved to the center of Hanoi to begin celebrating. After the game is set, traffic jam occurred in every route around My Dinh stadium. A small fan was taken to the game by his dad. Fans pose with a V, which stands for victory. Fans started lighting up flares. Outside of My Dinh National Stadium, fans go wild. Cổ động viên đốt pháo sáng trên đường lên Hồ Gươm Malaysia has won two matches against Laos and Myanmar. Since 1998, Vietnam has won two, drawn two and lost two against Malaysia at the AFF Cup. On Nov. 8, Vietnam had a 3-0 smooth victory against Laos in Vientaine. Its next … [Read more...] about Hanoi erupts after Vietnam’s victory against Malaysia
First press awards for the cause of Vietnamese education wrapped up
After over two months, the organization panel received over 700 entries in forms of printed newspaper, online newspaper, television, and radio. As a result, 43 best works won awards and the author of the top prize wins a study tour to UK to learn about its education. Photo for illustration. Source: bienphong.com.vn The award ceremony will be held at the Au Co art center in Hanoi on November 17. The press awards aims to honor authors and works about the national education cause, thereby discovering and showing respects towards outstanding contributors to the sector. Source: PAN/ Dantri Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about First press awards for the cause of Vietnamese education wrapped up
Border exchange benefits both Vietnam and China: Deputy Defense Minister
On this occasion, Deputy Defense Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh granted an interview to the People’s Army Newspaper. Reporter: Foreign relations conducted via exchanges and cooperation activities in border areas have become a highlight in defense cooperative ties between Vietnam and China. Could you please tell us more about what should be done to bring more substantial effects? Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh: Most importantly, the exchange must be maintained. To get this done, we must be clearly determined that the exchange each year must benefit both Vietnam and China. Those benefits are also for the common interests of the two countries, for the cooperation between the two militaries, and for areas along the shared borderline. It should be noted that not just the places where the exchange takes place, but the whole areas along the shared borderline will benefit from the activities of the event. As for a border exchange, the most important … [Read more...] about Border exchange benefits both Vietnam and China: Deputy Defense Minister
Photo exhibition on seas and islands held in Da Nang
Nearly 150 displayed photos taken by VNA reporters and workers from the Russia-Vietnam Joint Venture (Vietsopetro), reflecting Vietnamese troops’ sacrifices and iron will to safeguard national sovereignty over sacred seas and islands of the nation, oil and gas exploitation and fishermen’s happiness to fish in the open sea. Visitors at the event The showcased photos also demonstrate the sentiments of the mainland people for their compatriots working at sea and the Vietnamese people’s aspiration to build a prosperous country. The exhibition will run until November 22. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition on seas and islands held in Da Nang
PM leaves for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea
19:18 | 16/11/2018 VGP –PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Friday left for the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea at the invitation of PM Peter O’Neill. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: VNA He is accompanied by Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung, Permanent Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Deputy Minister of Industry and trade Tran Quoc Khanh. APEC 2018, themed “Harnessing Inclusive Opportunities, Embracing the Digital Future,” focuses on three priorities, namely: (i) improve connectivity and deepening regional economic integration, (ii) promoting inclusive and sustainable growth, and (iii) strengthening economic growth through structural reform. APEC member economies have also focused on implementing outcomes reached during the APEC Viet Nam 2017, especially the envision of the APEC Vision beyond 2020./. … [Read more...] about PM leaves for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea
Terminal for cruise ships proposed in Danang
Terminal for cruise ships proposed in DanangBy Nhan Tam Representatives of tour operators in discussion on the sidelines of a conference on the development of cruise ship tourism in Danang – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The central coastal city of Danang needs to have a terminal for cruise ships and a tourism port, alongside development of more products and services to attract cruise tourists, said participants at an international conference on the development of cruise ship tourism held there on Thursday. Deputy Director of the municipal Tourism Department Nguyen Xuan Binh noted that while work on Lien Chieu Port had yet to begin, it was necessary to speed up the construction of a special terminal for cruise ships at Tien Sa Wharf. He explained that cruise ships currently have to dock at cargo ports, and there is no terminal that allows cruise tourists to complete entry procedures and go shopping. “This common use inconveniences visitors and makes them feel … [Read more...] about Terminal for cruise ships proposed in Danang