PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry who is on a working visit to Viet Nam, Ha Noi, January 11, 2017 At the reception, John Kerry appreciated the organisation of the Viet Nam Economic Forum. He also shared studies and analyses related to the use, exploitation and development of renewable energy in Viet Nam, as well as solutions for VietNam to create breakthroughs in the field. Kerry suggested establishing a joint venture between U.S. partners and the Vietnamese side in developing clean energy.In turn, PM Phuc spoke highly of Kerry’s contributions to the Viet Nam-U.S. relations, as well as his proposals to Viet Nam’s socio-economic development, including the wider use of clean and renewable energy in the country.While praising Kerry’s speech delivered at the Viet Nam Economic Forum the same … [Read more...] about PM receives former U.S. Secretary of State
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Contest of creating logos and slogans for Thua Thien Hue`s tourism finalized
The Hanoitimes - The first prize of the contest of creating logos for Thua Thien Hue`s tourism belongs to Nguyen Thien Duc (Thua Thien Hue province) with logos image of the Meridian Gate, Truong Tien Bridge, Huong River and the sun. Contest of creating logos and slogans for Thua Thien Hue finalized. Accordingly, the first prize winner at a contest of creating logos for Thua Thien Hue tourism has received VND30 million (US$1,315). In the contest of creating slogans for Thua Thien Hue tourism, three slogans has received Consolation prize, includes “Identity and friendliness” of Nguyen Thi Hai Van (Vinh Phuc province), “Feel past in present” of Huynh Nguyen Phuc Thinh (Binh Thuan province) and “Experimental experience” of ST Group Limited Liability Company (Thua Thien Hue province). On the contest of making advertising films for Thua Thien Hue tourism, the first prize winner Khuat Duy Long – FA Production (Hanoi) has received VND30 … [Read more...] about Contest of creating logos and slogans for Thua Thien Hue`s tourism finalized
S. Korea’s Moon: denuclearisation is path to peace
SEOUL – Denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula is "the path to peace and our goal", South Korean President Moon Jae-In said on Wednesday, a day after the North agreed to send its athletes to the Winter Olympics in his country. "We need to continue efforts to hold a peace Olympics," Moon told a press conference. "We need to peacefully resolve North Korea’s nuclear issue." Delegates from North and South Korea held their first official talks for two years on Tuesday at Panmunjom in the Demilitarised Zone that has divided the peninsula for decades. Pyongyang boycotted the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, but they agreed that this time the North would send athletes and officials to the Games, which begin in Pyeongchang next month. Tensions over North Korea’s weapons programmes have heightened in recent months, with Pyongyang launching missiles capable of reaching the US mainland and detonating by far its most powerful nuclear device to date. But Moon said: "I … [Read more...] about S. Korea’s Moon: denuclearisation is path to peace
Student uses catfish fat to create bioplastics
VietNamNet Bridge - Vu Thị Mai Anh, 23, a student at the Hanoi University of Education, has conducted research on isolating and selecting bacteria capable of converting basa fish (catfish) fat into Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Vu Thi Mai AnhAfter being subdivided and selected, microorganisms are cultured in catfish fat and converted into environmentally friendly bioplastics.The research won first prize in the field of food technology at Euréka 2017, a contest for technology students organized by the HCM City Youth Union.Anh said that regular plastic products are mostly synthesized from oil-derived substances and need a long time to disintegrate and have negative effects on the environment.The PHA created by Anh can disintegrate in a natural environment containing microorganisms.“I had to analyze strains’ biological characteristics and culture them in the environment with catfish fat, so that the strains use and convert the fish fat into PHA,” she … [Read more...] about Student uses catfish fat to create bioplastics
Da Nang creates momentum for investment attraction in 2018
Covering an area of 150 hectares, the Hoa Cam industrial park has 66 operating enterprises. To effectively carry out the city’s policy on improving investment attraction in 2018, besides general policies, the park’s managing board has made up specific plans to lure more investors.“All the capital resources to invest in infrastructure with the remaining area have been prepared, the company will also speed up site clearance works for investors,” said Dinh Duy Chinh, Deputy Director of Hoa Cam Industrial Park Investment Joint Stock Company.To date, industrial parks in the city have attracted more than 400 investment projects, of which 100 are foreign invested ones, creating jobs for over 74,000 labourers in the locality and vicinities.The city has planned to develop 2 more industrial clusters to attract small and medium sized enterprises.Tran Van Son, Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment said: “The plans to develop 2 new industrial … [Read more...] about Da Nang creates momentum for investment attraction in 2018
Vietnam Rubber Group urged to create value-added products
NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc has stressed the need for the State-owned Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) to develop its processing industry, thus creating value-added products.During his talks with the VRG management and workers on January 5, the Government leader appreciated the efforts made by the group in maintaining production and business, while ensuring jobs for nearly 90,000 workers in the context of falling rubber latex prices.He asked the group to renovate their management and push equitisation and restructuring in the spirit of transparency and publicity, to ensure no loss of state capital.Attention should also be paid to improving the living standards of workers, especially women, he noted.The PM requested the group to build a specific action plan to successfully implement the group’s production and business plan in 2018.The Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), one of the biggest economic groups in Vietnam, posted VND3.6 trillion (US$158.7 million) in after-tax … [Read more...] about Vietnam Rubber Group urged to create value-added products
Rubber group urged to create value-added products
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc addressing the meeting. Photo: VGP During talks with VRG management and workers on January 5, the Government leader appreciated efforts made by the group in maintaining production and business, while ensuring jobs for nearly 90,000 workers in the context of falling rubber latex price. He asked the group to renovate management and push equitization and restructuring in the spirit of transparency and publicity, to ensure no loss of state capital. Attention should also be paid to improving living standards of workers, especially women, he noted. The PM required the group to build a specific action plan to successfully implement the group’s production and business plan in 2018. The Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), one of the biggest economic groups in Vietnam, posted VND 3.6 trillion ( USD 158.7 million) in after-tax profit in 2017. It is actively preparing for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in the first quarter of this year. In November … [Read more...] about Rubber group urged to create value-added products
Disabled Vietnamese track-and-field athlete becomes chef, creates jobs for peers
Cao Ngoc Hung is not only a top track-and-field athlete with disabilities in Vietnam, but also a chef and restaurant owner.The javelin thrower has gained great achievements in the field: awards at many national Paralympic Games, ASEAN Para Games and most notably a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.However, for the 27-year-old who has a passion for cooking, that was not enough.Five years back, Hung started to learn how to cook.A month ago, he opened a restaurant in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, with his wife, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, who is also an athlete with disabilities.They couple together won four gold medals and one silver for Team Vietnam at the 2017 ASEAN Para Games in Malaysia.“It was a risky decision. All the money we have earned from our competitions throughout these years was spent on the rent and the servers’ salaries,” Hung said.“But we have been athletes for a long time. It’s time we prepared for the future.”There are days … [Read more...] about Disabled Vietnamese track-and-field athlete becomes chef, creates jobs for peers
Deputy PM: Government creates favorable conditions for developing ties with Lao court system
Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sit Thi Dampha conferred a badge on Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh for his contributions to the Lao Supreme People’s Court At a reception in Hanoi on Friday for Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sit Thi Dampha, Mr. Binh underled the important role of the court system in building a law-governed State and protecting justice and human rights. He said the Vietnamese government always creates favorable conditions for developing ties between the two countries’ court systems. Chief Judge Khamphanh Sit Thi Dampha elaborated on cooperative activities between the court sectors of the two countries, including exchanges of visits, celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and the 40th anniversary of the signing of bilateral Treaty for Amity and Cooperation. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM: Government creates favorable conditions for developing ties with Lao court system
Vietnamese disabled track-and-field athlete becomes chef, creates jobs for peers
Cao Ngoc Hung is not only a top track-and-field athlete with disabilities in Vietnam, but also a chef and restaurant owner.The javelin thrower has gained great achievements in the field: awards at many national Paralympic Games, ASEAN Para Games and most notably a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.However, for the 27-year-old who has a passion for cooking, that was not enough.Five years back, Hung started to learn how to cook.A month ago, he opened a restaurant in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, with his wife, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, who is also an athlete with disabilities.They couple together won four gold medals and one silver for Team Vietnam at the 2017 ASEAN Para Games in Malaysia.“It was a risky decision. All the money we have earned from our competitions throughout these years was spent on the rent and the servers’ salaries,” Hung said.“But we have been athletes for a long time. It’s time we prepared for the future.”There are days … [Read more...] about Vietnamese disabled track-and-field athlete becomes chef, creates jobs for peers