Illustrative image (Photo: internet) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia will work together to intensify the training of senior officials for Vietnam. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in Hanoi on June 24 by Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick and Deputy Director of the HCMA Nguyen Duy Bac. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, HCMA Director, presented an insignia of the academy to the ambassador in recognition of his contributions to improving the academy’s research and teaching capacity. Since 1995, the HCMA and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam have closely cooperated through projects on education, human rights, leadership science, public policies and gender research. Thang expressed his hope that cooperation between the academy and Australian partners will be expanded, and the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership will be … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia enhance training of senior officials
PM asks for improvement in legal system amid Industry 4.0
At the workshop (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has underlined the need to accelerate the building of a digital government, digital administration and smart urban system, affirming that the application of new technologies will contribute to speeding up policy response and promptly detecting shortcomings in law enforcement. Speaking at a national workshop on legal issues for building and improving Vietnam’s legal system amid the fourth Industrial Revolution in Hanoi on June 24, the Government leader said training legal human resources must keep pace with new trends of technology development. He asked relevant ministries and sectors to urgently review the current legal documents to better assess their compatibility with the fourth Industrial Revolution and promptly propose directions for amendments and supplements. PM Phuc requested the Ministry of Justice to focus on studying and putting forth specific issues as well as solutions to speed up the … [Read more...] about PM asks for improvement in legal system amid Industry 4.0
Cambodian PM appoints officials following building collapse
The site of the building collapse (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on June 24 appointed senior minister in charge of special mission Kun Kim as first Vice-President of the National Committee for Disaster Management, replacing Nhim Vanda. The same day, the PM agreed with the resignation of Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Yun Min and transferred Kampong Cham provincial governor Kuoch Chamroeun to Yun Min’s position. These decisions were made following a collapse of a seven-storey building under construction in Preach Sihanouk province on June 22, which killed at least 28 people and injured 26 others to date. All of the victims were Cambodian workers, the provincial authorities said in a statement, adding that the rescue operation is still going on to search for more victims. In a post on his official Facebook page, Hun Sen said during his visit to the site of the collapsed building, Yun Min acknowledged mistakes for … [Read more...] about Cambodian PM appoints officials following building collapse
China eyes stronger agricultural cooperation with Can Tho
At the working session (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – China wants to step up agricultural cooperation with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, especially for major farm produce like rice and fruits, in order to raise the efficiency of the rural economy, Chinese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Wu Jun said on June 24. China also hopes to share experience and scientific-technological applications in farming with the locality, while joining hands in the control of food safety and hygiene, and diseases in the husbandry sector, the official said at a working session with municipal leaders. The Chinese side stands ready to transfer high technologies in agricultural production, processing and distribution to Can Tho, and organise training courses for local agricultural officials, farmers and faming households with the participation of Chinese experts, he said. Wu Jun noted that the Chinese authorities will encourage and create conditions for big Chinese agricultural businesses to … [Read more...] about China eyes stronger agricultural cooperation with Can Tho
NA leader presents gifts to ethnic students
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong (third from left) visits ethnic minority boarding school in Con Cuong district. (Photo: VNA) Nghe An (VNA) – Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong visited and presented 50 scholarships to standout students at ethnic minority boarding school in Con Cuong district, the central province of Nghe An on June 24. Speaking highly of the teachers and students’ efforts to complete their mission, Phong stressed that the Party and State always see education as top priority, and especially attach much importance to education development in the mountainous and remote areas. The State is completing mechanisms and policies for teachers working in the mountainous localities, she said, asking the local education sector to take care of the teachers’ spiritual and material lives. As for the teachers, Phong said they should work to improve the quality of teaching and studying, making contribution to developing … [Read more...] about NA leader presents gifts to ethnic students
Cashless payment remains low in Vietnam: CIEM
The ratio of cashless payments in Vietnam remains low, standing at only 11.49 percent of total means of payment.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The ratio of cashless payments in Vietnam remains low, standing at only 11.49 percent of total means of payment, according to a recent report from the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM). Up to 99 percent of transactions for goods and services valued below 100,000 VND (4.3 USD) are paid in cash, said the report. According to a Government plan on cashless payment in the 2016-2020 period approved by the Prime Minister, the ratio of cash transactions will be reduced from 90 percent in 2016 to below 10 percent by the end of 2020. The Government has been trying to promote cashless payments in recent years, but a majority of Vietnamese people still prefer cash. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, 60 percent of Vietnamese adults have a bank account, but 80 percent of them prefer to use cash in daily transactions. … [Read more...] about Cashless payment remains low in Vietnam: CIEM
Can Tho, New Zealand step up agricultural cooperation
A clean vegetable cultivation model in Can Tho city (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – New Zealand investors want to develop strategic relations with Can Tho city - an economic hub in the Mekong Delta region that has produced a wide range of high-quality agricultural products, said New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews. At a working session with the city People’s Committee on June 24, the New Zealand diplomat recommended Can Tho to cooperate with the New Zealand Institute of Agriculture and Horticultural Science Inc (NZIAHS) to remove bottlenecks in the city’s agricultural development, given local exports have been hampered by poor post-harvest technologies. She said that the NZIAHS, a prestigious research centre, will send agricultural experts to Can Tho city, helping it figure out possible measures in food safety, climate change response, improvement of soil quality, market connectivity, promotion of forestry product value, and better aquaculture. The … [Read more...] about Can Tho, New Zealand step up agricultural cooperation
HCM City launches summer volunteer campaign
The campaign, lasting till August 4, has attracted the participation of over 22,000 youths from the city’s military command, border guard command, police, and other military and police units stationed in the city. At the launching ceremony Participants in the campaign focus on raising the public awareness of sexual harassment, holding search and rescue drills, equipping people with skills to protect themselves during emergencies, popularizing traffic safety, and distributing leaflets against social vices. At the ceremony, the organizing panel handed four gratitude houses to needy people who are facing housing difficulties and scholarships to poor students with high academic records. After the launching ceremony, youths of the city’s armed forces organized a fire-fighting drill, instructed children and adults how to swim, and improved self-protection skills for children. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about HCM City launches summer volunteer campaign
Saigon Innovation Hub joins ASEAN startup program
The information was announced at the first Malaysia Tech Week 2019 which took place from June 17-21. At the event, Malaysia New Entrepreneur Foundation launched the initiative to build a Southeast Asian startup community under the name Rice Bowl Republic to compete with the four big startup hubs in the world: the US, China, India and Europe. The ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards is launched at the first Malaysia Tech Week 2019. Source: doanhnhansaigon.vn The ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards was also launched at the event. The awards, which covers 13 categories, is said to be a “door” to help startups, startup incubators and co-working space centers, and universities access investors and join the global playground with as much support as possible. Participants of the event pledged to remove obstacles in innovation movements in Southeast Asian nations and support the development of startup ecosystems in separate countries. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Saigon Innovation Hub joins ASEAN startup program
CPV congratulates Communist Party USA on 100th anniversary
At the 31st national convention of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) in Chicago (Photo: theguardian.com) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) attended the 31st national convention and the 100th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) in Chicago from June 21-23. The Vietnamese delegation presented a message of congratulations from the CPV to the convention. In an address delivered to the event and discussion with CPUSA leaders, the Vietnamese officials thanked the US party and left-wing forces for supporting Vietnam during the struggle for national independence and construction. Informing the country’s standout achievements in the Doi Moi (reform) process, the delegation affirmed that the CPV consistently treasures the traditional relations with communist parties, workers’ parties, as well as left-wing forces across the world. Leaders of the CPUSA spoke highly of the delegation’s attendance at the event, … [Read more...] about CPV congratulates Communist Party USA on 100th anniversary