Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s permanent missions to the United Nations (UN) in New York and Geneva recently sent diplomatic notes to the UN and countries informing them of the candidacy of Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-27 tenure, marking the official start of the Vietnamese candidate's campaign for re-election to the UN law organ. In 2016, Ambassador Thao became the first Vietnamese to be elected as an ILC member. During the 2017-2022 tenure, he has promoted ILC’s research results, delivered speeches and joined discussions at the ILC. He has also helped express developing nations’ interest in new and non-traditional topics and joined in discussions on topics such as protection of the atmosphere and environmental protection in armed conflicts. Notably, he has strongly supported the ILC’s research on rising seawater level and the addition of the issue to the committee's long-term working … [Read more...] about Ambassador runs for re-election to International Law Commission
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Vietnam concerned about use of force in international relations
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam is concerned about cases of using or threatening to use force in international relations, which go against the UN Charter and harm international peace and security, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has said. Quy was addressing an UN Security Council (UNSC)’s videoconference Arria-formula meeting on February 24 themed “Upholding the collective security system of the UN Charter: the use of force in international law, non-state actors and legitimate self-defense” with the participants of nearly 30 member countries of the UN Security Council and the UN. He stressed that all countries are obliged to build friendship relations and form a culture of upholding the UN Charter and international law as well as abiding by principles in sovereignty and territorial integrity, not interfering into internal affairs of other states, … [Read more...] about Vietnam concerned about use of force in international relations
The “Win-Win-Win” formula of branded residences has proven successful
The “Win-Win-Win” formula of branded residences has proven successful By Thanh Van Branded residences are most easily defined as a residential project that is designed, built, managed and operated according to the qua lity standards of a super luxury brand. Those living in branded residences will enjoy all super-luxury services meeting five-star hotel standards or higher. The first branded residential development appeared in the 1920s on New York’s Fifth Avenue, where the Sherry Netherland Hotel operated successfully alongside its own serviced apartments. The branded residence concept did not catch on until the mid-1980s, when Four Seasons sold out its hotel condominiums in Boston. Following Four Seasons, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company also entered the market. Currently, Marriott International is the world’s leading developer with projects in 17 countries and territories. Marriott is expanding its overseas investment portfolio. It is worth noting that the branded … [Read more...] about The “Win-Win-Win” formula of branded residences has proven successful
Int’l assistance important to Central African Republic issues: Ambassador
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
Startup stories: ideas can come from everyday life
Ideas for startups can originate from simple things that can be seen every day. Google CEO Sundar Pichai (right) had a meeting with Nguyen Ha Dong in 2015 In 2015, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, paid a working visit to Vietnam and had a meeting with Nguyen Ha Dong, the creator of Flappy Bird, a game with a record high number of downloads. The meeting took place at a street tea shop, lasting 30 minutes. At a later meeting with Vietnamese CEOs during the visit, he said that Vietnam had caught the attention of international businesses and that businesses need to grab the opportunity and reform themselves continuously. During the one-hour talk, the CEO stressed that the way to success is to focus on the domestic market. Succeeding there first will allow Vietnam’s businesses to reach out to the international market. Saul Singer, the author of “Start-Up Nation", told the press during a visit to HCM City, that the city was filled with an entrepreneurial atmosphere. He said people … [Read more...] about Startup stories: ideas can come from everyday life