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At the videoconference (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, on February 24 underscored the importance of international assistance in the conflict-affected Central African Republic at an UN Security Council (UNSC) videoconference, which discussed ongoing violence in the country. Jean-Pierre Lacroix , UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, told the conference that the Central African Republic has continued to suffer from violence despite the announcement of the official result of the presidential election in December 2020. Citing important progress in recent weeks in combating the armed coalition group known as Coalition des Patriotes pour le Changement, he said the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is providing security to thousands of internally displaced persons, while also supporting efforts to safeguard the … [Read more...] about Int’l assistance important to Central African Republic issues: Ambassador

The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the US-Vietnam diplomatic relations, US companies shared with Hanoitimes their expectations about opportunities for their investment expansions in Vietnam. Dr. Mason Cobb, chairman of Victoria Healthcare International Clinics After Vietnam achieved the middle income status and ODA decreased, the Vietnamese government became more accommodating for investment and that continues to this day. Dr. Mason Cobb, chairman of Victoria Healthcare International Clinics However, it is still not a truly level playing field with local companies. The attitude and perception, and spirit of cooperation has become much warmer and more understanding than during that difficult middle period. More importantly, the company’s mission in healthcare as primarily helping Vietnam build a world-class healthcare system. To that end, the company brings Vietnamese to the US and bring educational and other assets to Vietnam to … [Read more...] about US companies continue to see tremendous investment opportunities in Vietnam

The Hanoitimes - Lawmakers largely attributed severe floods in the central region recently to poor planning of small-scale hydropower plants. Vietnam’s lawmakers have urged the government to thoroughly review hydropower planning nationwide for sustainable management following severe flooding and fatal landslides in the central region late last month that are largely believed to stem from poor planning of small-scale hydropower stations. The Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to make all-encompassing assessment of the investment of small- and medium-size hydroelectric plants in the north, the central region, and Central Highlands, lawmakers said at the National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing month-long plenum. They demanded the removal of ineffective projects out of the National Power Plan by 2030. Voices from lawmakers Lawmaker Nguyen Thi Xuan. Photo: Quochoi Lawmaker Nguyen Thi Xuan from Dak Lak province pointed out some consequences resulted from the … [Read more...] about Vietnam lawmakers urge tightened control over small hydropower planning

HCM City eyes 10 percent growth in export in 2021 Shrimps processed for export Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade has set the target to export 48.19 billion USD worth of products in 2021, a year-on-year surge of 10 percent. Under its development plan for 2021 recently submitted to the municipal People’s Committee, the sector said import revenue is estimated at 56.47 billion USD for the whole year, up 11 percent against the previous year. Besides, it eyed to reel in more than 835.68 trillion VND (36.29 billion USD) from retail sales and services revenues in the year, up 10 percent year-on-year. The department said it will carry out necessary measures in a comprehensive fashion to branch out industry and trade, contributing to promoting economic recovery of the southern hub. Earlier, HCM City set a goal of boosting the export of its key products this year and beyond via trade promotion activities and assistance to enterprises. Head of the … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 25

The Hanoitimes - LNG is believed to be a major source in Vietnam's power mix capacity of roughly 130 GW by 2030. Vietnam has drafted a new master power development plan in which liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be a major source of energy for the country with two-digit annual energy demand growth by 2030. LNG is a major source in Vietnam's power mix energy by 2030. Photo: PV GAS Vietnam's Institute of Energy has compiled a list of 22 LNG power plants with the first to be operational by 2023. To make the goal achievable, Vietnam has planned to develop infrastructure capable of importing 8 billion cubic meters (cu.m) of LNG a year by 2030, including LNG from the US that has a widening trade imbalance with Vietnam. The following proposed LNG projects in Vietnam will provide an overview on the country’s LNG landscape in the future, Reuters has reported. 1/ Thi Vai LNG Terminal & Nhon Trach 3, 4 Power Plants is located in the southern province of Ba … [Read more...] about Overview on Vietnam LNG projects