Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue He will be accompanied by Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The, deputy head of the Central Economic Commission Tran Sy Thanh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai, Deputy Minister of Finance Huynh Quang Hai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Cong Tuan, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam Nguyen Thi Hong and Vice Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Sy Hiep. The Deputy PM’s official visit to the U.S. from June 25-27 aims to maintain and enhance the two countries’ diplomatic relations, affirming Viet Nam’s wish to accelerate cooperation with the U.S. within the Comprehensive Partnership, and seeking ways to promote bilateral economic, trade and investment ties on the basis of mutual interests. He will attend the Viet Nam Executive Leadership Program (VELP) in Harvard University, Boston. … [Read more...] about DPM Hue to visit U.S., Brazil, Chile next week
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Building law on cyber security: a must in current situation
Full-time National Assembly deputies discussed the draft Law on Cyber Security at a conference held by the NA Standing Committee on April 4, 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VLLF/VNA) - The draft Law on Cyber Security, which is scheduled to be passed by the 14th National Assembly at its ongoing session, contains some new provisions which raise public concerns. The Vietnam Law and Legal Forum, under the Vietnam News Agency, talks with Lieutenant General Hoang Phuoc Thuan, Director of the Cyber Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security, about some controversial issues governed by the draft law. Over the past few years, the cyber security situation has developed complicatedly. Series of cyber-attacks and security incidents have been reported by local media. Could you elaborate on the necessity to make the Law on Cyber Security in Vietnam today? The cyber security situation in the world and Vietnam is undergoing complicated developments. There … [Read more...] about Building law on cyber security: a must in current situation
Vietnam boosts investment cooperation with Brazil, US
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue receives the Ambassador of Brazil Antonio Diniz Brandão (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue received the Ambassadors of Brazil and the US in Hanoi on May 9 to discuss preparations for his upcoming visits to the two nations. At the working session with the Brazilian Ambassador, Hue expressed that Vietnam attaches importance to the role of Brazil – one of the most important trade partners of Vietnam in Latin America. The two countries have a lot to do to realise their goal of 10 billion USD in two-way trade. The Deputy PM said Vietnam and Brazil could cooperate in such areas as production and processing, trade of coffee and seafood, renewable energy, bio-technology and defence industry. They should create conditions for their businesses to access each other’s markets. He expressed his wish that the two governments will set up important links in education, defence, aviation, agriculture and … [Read more...] about Vietnam boosts investment cooperation with Brazil, US
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4
Poultry breeding heats up again General manager CP Vietnam Montri Suwanposri said that Vietnam’s poultry prices are closer with prices of other countries; accordingly, CP Vietnam will sell chicken to Japan after finishing paper works as per the partners’ requirement. Montri Suwanposri added that C.P in Thailand is the leading firm exporting chicken meat to Japan for years with the quantity of five million a week. There has been an increase in poutry meat orders lately because many countries banned import chicken from Brazil , an exporter of chicken to Japan, after food safety scandal. These countries switched to import chicken meat from Asian countries especially Thailand. At present, prices of poultry in hi-tech farms in Vietnam is similar to chicken prices in other Asian countries, accordingly, C.P Thailand will share its orders with Vietnamese firms and C.P Vietnam has planned to sell chicken meat to Japan in 2019. In 2017, Vietnam’s livestock sector marked its … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4
Zuckerberg testimony to Congress: ‘My mistake, I’m sorry’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (2nd left) arrives at a meeting with US Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP) Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg placed the blame for privacy and security lapses at the world's largest social network squarely on himself as he girded on Monday (Apr 9) for appearances this week on Capitol Hill before angry lawmakers. In prepared remarks released by a congressional panel, Zuckerberg admitted he was too idealistic and failed to grasp how the platform - used by 2 billion people - could be abused and manipulated. The 33-year-old is to testify before senators on Tuesday and House lawmakers on Wednesday amid a firestorm over the hijacking of data on millions of Facebook users by the British firm Cambridge Analytica, which worked with Donald Trump's campaign. On Monday, Zuckerberg ditched his trademark T-shirt for a suit and tie as he … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg testimony to Congress: ‘My mistake, I’m sorry’
Textile firm sees profit down 1.3%
The Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading Joint Stock Company saw both revenue and profit down 1.3 per cent in 2018, due to poor business performance and foreseeable difficulties and challenges ahead.— Photo cafef.vn The Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading Joint Stock Company saw both revenue and profit down 1.3 per cent in 2018, due to poor business performance and foreseeable difficulties and challenges ahead. During the company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on April 6, the company, listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange under code TCM, announced a 2018 target pre-tax profit of VND189.5 billion (US$139 million) in pre-tax profit in 2018. It also revealed plans to earn VND3.1 trillion in revenue this year. TMC shares down 17.8 per cent compared to the beginning of this year and down 20.2 per cent compared to its highest peak ever recorded on January 15, 2018. TCM Chairwoman Phan Thi Hue told online newspaper ndh.vn the firm … [Read more...] about Textile firm sees profit down 1.3%
China’s trade growth cools in December
December 2017 exports rose 10.9 percent over a year earlier to $231.7 billion, down from the previous month's 12.3 percent growth, customs data showed Friday. Imports expanded 4.5 percent to $177.1 billion, down from November's 17.7 percent gain.The politically volatile global trade surplus stood at $422.5 billion, down from $486 billion in 2016.Beijing faces mounting pressure from Washington and Europe over complaints over trade barriers and that Chinese exports of unfairly low-priced steel and some other goods are threatening jobs abroad.French President Emmanuel Macron warned this week during a visit to Beijing that Chinese leaders must open their markets wider or face the risk other nations might close theirs.For its part, the government of U.S. President Donald Trump is investigating whether Beijing improperly pressures foreign companies to hand over technology. Results are expected to be announced this month."Downside risks remain, in particular from more forceful U.S. trade … [Read more...] about China’s trade growth cools in December
Tây Ninh works towards organic farming
Located in the southern key economic zone, the proivnce has devoted more than 65 per cent of its total 270,000ha of land to agricultural production.Other advantages for agricultural development in the province include soil suited to many types of crops and the largest irrigation system in the country, Dầu Tiếng, which can supply water to 47,000ha of farmland.As for its potential for agricultural production, the province has sent its request to the Prime Minister and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to be the first in the country to pilot the national organic agricultural development project for the 2018-2025 term.The PM has urged the ministry to complete the project’s plan which includes guidelines for organic farming adaptation, and incentives and support measures for agricultural producers.In the meantime, Tây Ninh has launched its own agricultural development plan which involves the use of technology in agricultural restructuring. It plans to set … [Read more...] about Tây Ninh works towards organic farming
Decision on the Department of Cultural Heritages to sign the action plan 2011-2012 with the General Department of Cultural Heritages with South Korean Culture
UNWTO and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) deepen their cooperation on tourism development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Joint activities focus on improving the measurement of tourism, strengthening governance and promoting investment in the region. The cooperation program, which will run until the end of 2012, got underway with a Workshop on Tourism Statistics for the Southern Cone Countries held in Montevideo in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay (11-15 April 2011). With the participation of representatives from tourism administrations, national statistics offices and central banks, the workshop represents an important step towards increased coordination in tourism measurement. The statistics component of the program aims to reinforce governance and tourism policy in Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile by providing reliable and harmonized tourism indicators and data. The project is part of both organizations’ objectives of … [Read more...] about Decision on the Department of Cultural Heritages to sign the action plan 2011-2012 with the General Department of Cultural Heritages with South Korean Culture
ASEAN nations mull co-hosting World Cup in 2030
Ten Southeast Asian nations are mulling to co-host an edition of World Cup finals in 2030 where an ASEAN team may represent the group at the event, according to the newswire www.todayonline.com based in Singapore. The news website owned by Singaporean Media Corp announced Wednesday that ASEAN foreign ministers had discussed the possibility to jointly bid the World Cup finals at their retreat in Lombok, Indonesia. However, the 10 nations in the group will have to decide which two countries would represent them as “it is going to be difficult to hand automatic spots in the finals to more than two host countries and I don't see FIFA changing this policy,” the website quoted Worawi, who is president of the Football Association of Thailand. He was also quoted as promising he will do whatever he can to "help bring the finals to our doorstep because I have confidence in ASEAN's abilities and infrastructure to hold the tournament". "By the time of 2030, I am confident that at … [Read more...] about ASEAN nations mull co-hosting World Cup in 2030