Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese sub-committee, as the Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF) for the 2019-2021 tenure, attended the APF executive board's annual meeting, which convened virtually on January 25. About 40 delegates, including three from Vietnam, joined the meeting, during which they heard a report by the APF Secretary General on the APF’s operation and response to COVID-19 and discussed orientations and action programmes for 2021 as well as multilateral inter-parliament cooperation projects. The board agreed to continue implementing the APF strategic framework for 2019-2022, focusing on four priority issues under the action program of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). The issues cover the fight against terrorism and extreme violence; inclusive development and growth; development of public policies on French language education and teaching in the multilingual Francophone community; and implementation of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends APF executive board’s annual meeting
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Steelmaker Hoa Sen’s chairman to become Buddhist monk in 2026
Two companies that Vu owns sold stakes in Hoa Sen last year. In fact, one of them, Hoa Sen Holdings Group, last month sold its remaining 9.7 percent stake. It had owned 24.32 percent at the beginning of the year but had sold on three earlier occasions before completing the divestment. … [Read more...] about Steelmaker Hoa Sen’s chairman to become Buddhist monk in 2026
HCMC among investors’ 10 most preferred markets in Asia-Pacific: report
Desmond Sim, head of CBRE'S research team in Southeast Asia, said: "Ho Chi Minh City has already been on the radar of investors in recent years, especially those who are looking to invest in Southeast Asia, as the city is viewed as having the potential for greater appreciation in property values and higher yields." … [Read more...] about HCMC among investors’ 10 most preferred markets in Asia-Pacific: report
International integration through strong intellectual property rights protection
Nevertheless, the organisations’ perception of the IP rights in both on- and offline spheres is a barrier for the government as on average, the individuals’ perception of IP rights is still limited, especially with e-commerce. It is difficult for the state to handle IP related issues in e-commerce as the information given online might be fake. That is one of the loopholes that the Vietnamese government has been striving to eliminate. … [Read more...] about International integration through strong intellectual property rights protection
Lai Châu rose growers thriving ahead of Tết
According to Nguyễn Văn Hương, Vice Chairman of San Thàng Commune People's Committee, five years ago, some local households began growing roses, but the area was small. Gradually, rose trees were found suitable for climatic and soil conditions, so farmers invested in the area. … [Read more...] about Lai Châu rose growers thriving ahead of Tết