Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s official visits to Austria, Belgium, Denmark and the European Union (EU) had created many breakthroughs to bring Việt Nam’s relations with its partners to a height, manifesting Việt Nam’s responsibility to the international community, according to Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Xuân Sơn. They attached great importance to relations with Việt Nam and highly valued the country’s international and regional position and role. They also expressed their support to the settlement of the disputes in the East Sea by peaceful means on the basis of the international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The meeting supported the important contributions made by ASEAN to peace, security, stability and prosperity in Asia–Pacific and the world over, as well as ASEAN’s role … [Read more...] about PM’s Europe tour creates breakthroughs
Fifth ADMM+ boosts confidence building measures
The event saw the participation of Defense Ministers from ASEAN member countries and partners, namely Australia, New Zealand, China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, India, the US, and Russia. General Ngo Xuan Lich, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defense Minister, led the Vietnamese mission to participate in the meeting. After the opening remarks by the host country’s Defense Minister Ng Eng Heng, the participants listened to a report on results of the recently-concluded 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM 12) and approved the agenda for the fifth ADMM+, and reviewed reports of ADMM+ working groups and ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM+), which took place in Singapore in July this year. An overview of the meeting. Addressing the event, Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political Security Community underlined that ASEAN-led cooperation mechanisms such as ASEAN+1, … [Read more...] about Fifth ADMM+ boosts confidence building measures
Shipbuilder launches tanker contracted by Korean client
This is the last of the three tankers of the same kind that the company built on a contract with BS Tankers and Yentec Company of the Republic of Korea (RoK). The “YN GWANGYANG” at the launching ceremony. Photo: SBIC The first was handed over to the RoK client in May 2018; the second just completed its sea trial recently and is expected to be delivered to the client in November 2018. The “YN GWANGYANG” has a capacity of 6,500 tons, length of 109.45m, width of 18.20m, draft of 6.8m, and a speed of 13 miles per hour. The vessel, which is classified by Korea Register, requires sophisticated building techniques, high quality, and stability. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Shipbuilder launches tanker contracted by Korean client
Vietnam to import 300,000 tons of raw cashew
Cao Thuc Uy, CEO of Cao Phat Co., Ltd., one of the country’s leading cashew processors and exporters, said last year, 1.3 million tons of raw materials were imported. In the first eight months of this year, 825,000 tons were imported, mostly from West African countries. “If the export volume this year is equal to that of last year, we will need to import 300,000 tons,” Uy said. Photo: thanhnien.vn Vietnam exported 353,000 tons of processed cashew nuts last year. Four kilograms of raw cashew yield a kilogram of nuts. In the first eight months of this year, 242,000 tons have been exported. At a recent international cashew conference, African suppliers said their inventories were still very high. Uy and other Vietnamese processors said they could buy the raw cashew but only if they meet standards. They complained about the quality of African materials, saying the quality is often lower than stated in contracts, and they incur losses as a result. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to import 300,000 tons of raw cashew
Women’s role in social development
Accounting for over 51% of the national population and nearly half of the social workforce, Vietnamese women have contributed greatly to family economy, community, and national defense. Women involving in politics have increased and made up 26.8% of National Assembly deputies and 26% of People’s Councils members at all levels. Women have their voices in policy making for sustainable development, public interest, and protecting their own legitimate rights and benefits. Vietnam targets to have at least 1 million enterprises in 2020 and 35% of them run by women. The Women’s Union has reformed its performance, simplified administrative procedures, assembled women through various organizations and activities to help them improve knowledge and skills for production, healthcare, and family affairs. A walking program on anti-violence on women and girls Hoang Thi Ai Nhien, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women’s Union, said, “Equality means women … [Read more...] about Women’s role in social development
National brand valued at USD 235 billion
This makes the country among the top 50 most valuable national brands in the world. The Vietnam national brand value has moved up two places from the 2017 ranking, to rank 43rd this year. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam’s brand value ranked sixth and USD 613 billion lower than the leading country in the region Indonesia. Photo: VOV Brand Finance gave the A+ rating to Vietnam’s national brand, which meant “strong”. Singapore and Switzerland maintained their positions as the strongest national brands with rating AAA+. According to London-based Brand Finance, due to the efforts of a national mark program called “Vietnam Value,” Vietnam’s processed food industry now contributes upwards of USD 17 billion of the country’s exports. The apparel industry makes up over USD 22 billion of exports. “These economic contributions are absolutely crucial for Vietnam’s overall growth and would not have been entirely possible … [Read more...] about National brand valued at USD 235 billion
PM attends P4G Summit and related events
The P4G was formed following the initiative of the Danish Government with the aim to creating favorable conditions for and promoting public-private partnership (PPP) as well as the process of implementing the sustainable development goals to 2030 through strengthening green growth. So far, the forum has drawn nine members – Denmark, Chile, Mexico, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Kenya and Columbia, as well as the C40 cities network of 91 countries and many international organizations such as the Global Green Growth Institute, the World Resource Institute and the World Economic Forum, and leaders of many businesses. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) in a group photo at P4G Summit At the opening session of P4G Summit, PM Phuc delivered a speech lauding Denmark's initiatives in promoting the formation of the P4G forum, while highlighting that the forum will be a venue for policy makers and business community to discuss promising PPP projects in … [Read more...] about PM attends P4G Summit and related events
Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune
Then singing, Yeu singing, and call-and-response singing hold many spiritual and societal values and are among the cultural treasure troves preserved by the Tay ethnic group in Xuan Giang commune, Ha Giang province. Village boys and girls attend festivals like the Long tong, or Going to the field festival, and the full moon festivals in the first or the seventh lunar month, to have fun and find friends with whom to perform call-and-response singing or singing of folk melodies. Tay ethnic people in Xuan Giang commune, Quang Binh district, Ha Giang province. Photo: baohagiang.vn On that day, many adults and children gathered in the spacious stilt house of Mr. Hoang Van Binh, Chairman of Xuan Giang commune Folk Artisans Association, to learn singing and playing musical instruments. Binh said the Association was established in 2012 with more than 30 members. The A majority of them are village patriarchs who still remember traditional folk melodies and traditional crafts. … [Read more...] about Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune
Interesting stories help enterprises lure consumers
Interesting stories help enterprises lure consumersBy Tam An Nguyen Duc Nghia, board chairman and general director of An Cuong Wood Working Joint Stock Company, shares his experience at a workshop on brand promotion of small-sized enterprises, held on October 20 in HCMC - PHOTO: MINH TAM HCMC - Small-sized enterprises and startups despite their modest budget for promotion and marketing can still make use of interesting stories about themselves or their products to attract customers, and need to have clear directions, heard a workshop in HCMC on October 20. At the workshop on brand promotion for small-sized enterprises held by BizGroup of the Saigon Times Club’s 2030 Businessmen Club, Tran Minh Hung, editor-in-chief of the Saigon Times Group, said many small-sized enterprises often ignore building relationships with the media and do not want to appear in the media. However, news organizations’ mandates are to produce news, which is what enterprises need in order to … [Read more...] about Interesting stories help enterprises lure consumers
Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues”
Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues” From manners to actions, Nguyen Phuong Anh notices every detail to build trust with male colleagues so that she can coordinate better when flying. On Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20), our beautiful captain Nguyen Phuong Anh shares her personal life and hard work in order to reach her dream – Sitting in an airplane cockpit to “conquer” the sky. What made you become a pilot? - I’d been a flight attendant for 7 years. Day by day, I dreamt of flying in the sky, and going around the world. Watching male colleagues in “powerful” pilot uniforms, I felt the urge to wear them and sit in the cockpit when passengers look at me with admiration. Then my opportunity came. With no hesitation, I came to the U.S. to make my dream come true. After years of hard working, Nguyen Phuong Anh makes it happen. How did you feel in your maiden flight? - For most of us, the first one … [Read more...] about Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues”