Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has highlighted the country’s contributions to the global organization over the past four decades, ahead a visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to New York for the high-level General Debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73). Since Vietnam became an official member of the UN in September 1977, the country has made best endeavours to contribute to UN activities in all the three pillars of peace-security, development and human rights. In peace-security, Vietnam has been consistent in promoting basic principles of international law and the UN Charter in settling international disputes by peaceful means based on respect for independence, sovereignty and non-intervention of any state without use of force or threat to use force, Quy told … [Read more...] about Ambassador highlights Vietnam’s contributions to UN
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Ambassador highlights VN’s contributions to UN
Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has highlighted the country’s contributions to the global organization over the past four decades, ahead a visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to New York for the high-level General Debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73). Since Vietnam became an official member of the UN in September 1977, the country has made best endeavours to contribute to UN activities in all the three pillars of peace-security, development and human rights. In peace-security, Vietnam has been consistent in promoting basic principles of international law and the UN Charter in settling international disputes by peaceful means based on respect for independence, sovereignty and non-intervention of any state without use of force or threat to use force, Quy told … [Read more...] about Ambassador highlights VN’s contributions to UN
Solar rooftop a major driver of green growth
Rooftop solar power installations, be they on private homes or industrial buildings, are on the rise in Vietnam “Solar power in Vietnam has become hotter than ever,” said Nguyen Quang Minh, deputy chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV). Minh said ERAV has taken steps to shape a policy for both small roof-top solar power installations with a net-metering mechanism in households and for large roof-top installations at industrial zones. The boom started when the Vietnamese government’s Decree No.11/2017/QD-TTg on mechanisms for encouraging the development of solar power in Vietnam was released a year ago. Heating up the market The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently released impressive figures indicating that the total output of solar power projects approved to be added to the Power Development Plan VII is quite large. The ministry approved more than 70 new projects to be put into operation before June 2019, with the total … [Read more...] about Solar rooftop a major driver of green growth
Green One UN House in Viet Nam awarded by the World Green Building…
Receiving the award on behalf of the United Nations, Mr. Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam said, “The sustainability of our societies around the world has always been and remains the central mission of the United Nations. This has been very clear from our founding over 70 years ago. It is stated in the UN charter and most recently in the Agenda 2030 which embodies the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By presenting the UN in Viet Nam with this award today, you recognize the unique role that the United Nations can and must also play in championing the leadership in Green Building design around the world.”Source: cand.com.vnOne of the Jurors of this Award, Joelle Chen, Regional Head of WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Network said, “Our Green Building Councils in the Asia Pacific Regional Network work with some of the most pioneering companies and innovators on green building. The Green One UN House serves as a … [Read more...] about Green One UN House in Viet Nam awarded by the World Green Building…
Government News In Brief
Vietnam-India ties enjoy substantive development: Ambassador Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh The comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India is enjoying dynamic and substantive development, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh. The ambassador granted an interview to the media on the Vietnam-India ties on the occasion of the 30th Diplomatic Conference to be held from August 12-17 in Hanoi. Ambassador Thanh said there are four outstanding points in the two countries’ relationship during the past two years. First of all, the bilateral political relationship and mutual trust have been strengthened thanks to the constant exchange of high-level visits. During the visits, the two countries have signed 17 more agreements on cooperation across the fields. Second, defence-security cooperation has reached the highest level ever, with its scope covering all military forces and the content expanded beyond … [Read more...] about Government News In Brief
Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy (L) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy has written about Vietnam’s contributions to the United Nations’ forums on the occasion of the 30th Diplomatic Conference scheduled to be held in Hanoi from August 12-17. The Ambassador stressed that in implementing the Resolution of the 12th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country has been actively participating in the UN’s cooperation and activities across the fields, winning the approval of international friends. As a result, the country has been elected to many UN agencies with high votes, such as the Security Council (2008-2009 tenure), the Economic and Social Council (1998-2000 and 2016-2018 tenures), the Human Rights Council (2014-2016 tenure), the UNESCO Executive Board (2015-2019 tenure) and the International Law Commission (2017-2021 … [Read more...] about Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
World cities go dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off
The Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Moscow's Red Square were among the world landmarks to go dark on Saturday (Mar 24), as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House went dark for an hour Saturday to kick off a global campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. (Photo: AFP/Peter Parks) Earth Hour, which started in Australia in 2007, is being observed by millions of supporters in 187 countries, who are turning off their lights at 8.30pm local time in what organisers describe as the world's "largest grassroots movement for climate change". "It aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and wildlife," Earth Hour organiser WWF Australia chief Dermot O'Gorman told AFP. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower plunged into darkness as President Emmanuel Macron urged people to join in and "show you are willing to join the fight for nature". "The time for … [Read more...] about World cities go dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off
Vietnam, UN to build stormproof housing for at-risk coastal communities
Thousands of families along Vietnam's typhoon-battered coast will soon be protected by stormproof housing which will help pull them out of poverty, government and United Nations officials have said. Vietnam is one of 10 countries most affected by climate change, according to the latest annual Climate Risk Index published by the research organization Germanwatch. Coastal residents are particularly vulnerable as storms increase in frequency and intensity. They are often trapped in poverty due to the amount of money they are forced to spend on rebuilding or repairing their homes, businesses and possessions. "There is a really strong link between poverty and being able to accumulate assets, and housing is one of the major assets," said Jenty Kirsch-Wood, a senior technical advisor at the U.N. Development Program (UNDP). "If we can get some of these highly vulnerable people into safe houses, it not only protects their lives, but also their assets and small businesses," Kirsch-Wood … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UN to build stormproof housing for at-risk coastal communities
Social News
Green trees neglected in Ho Chi Minh CityWhile some of the city’s trees have become common dumping grounds for local garbage, others are suffocating from cement poured over their roots.According to the observation of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters, trees along D2 Street in Binh Thanh District have had their roots buried under a layer of cement, making it difficult for the plants to be taken care of or watered.“They are still growing just fine. I protect these trees from being chopped down,” a resident explained.Several trees on the promenades of Hoa Hao Streets in District 11 have also been subjected to such neglectful treatment.“The concrete surrounding their roots has been damaged, causing soil to be washed into our houses,” a local said.“Since authorities have been unable to deal with the problem, we decided to fix it ourselves,” he continued.Meanwhile, green trees on a section of Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh District have become … [Read more...] about Social News
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/2
ADB helps urban infrastructure development in HCM CityVice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen on February 1 received Eric Sidgwick, Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Country Director for Vietnam.At the meeting, the municipal official affirmed that HCM City is committed to implementing cooperation deals with its partners, especially ADB. He added that the Vietnamese Government is revising projects using official development assistance (ODA) to ensure their effective implementation.Regarding the four major projects between HCM City and ADB, Tuyen noted that the city has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment to allocate funding for the metro line No.2.It also approved the compensation plan for land clearance which the HCM City’s Management Authority for Urban Railway and ADB have agreed on. In addition, HCM City has worked on ADB’s recommendations on the first phase of the metro line No.5.For his part, Sidgwick affirmed to support … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/2