Illustrative image (Source: AFP) Geneva (VNA) – The World Economic Forum (WEF) will expand cooperation with Vietnam in 2019, which will be momentum for the two sides to strengthen their partnership in the time ahead, according to Justin Wood, head of the WEF’s Regional Agenda – Asia Pacific. Justin Wood, who is also member of the WEF’s Executive Committee, made statement in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip to Switzerland to attend the WEF Annual Meeting 2019 in Davos (Davos 2019) from January 22-25. The two sides will reach two important partnership agreements during the forum, covering the management of plastic waste, which remains a headache of all economies, he said. The WEF has developed different initiatives and projects in an effort to bring businesses and governments closer to manage plastic waste, and build up common perception of responsibility for plastic waste, towards a more … [Read more...] about WEF to expand cooperation with Vietnam in Davos 2019: official
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Young actress honoured at San Francisco Film Festival
A scene in Ở Đây Có Nắng (Here Comes the Sun), a dramatic feature produced by Hồng Hạc Media. Its lead actor Quỳnh Chi won Excellent Actress 2018 at the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival 2018, which closed at the Herbst Theatre in California on November 5. — Photo courtesy of the producerViet Nam News HCM CITY — Young actress Quỳnh Chi of HCM City was honoured recently at the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival 2018 at the Herbst Theatre in California. Chi, 28, won the Excellent Actress 2018 as her lead role in Ở Đây Có Nắng (Here Comes the Sun), a dramatic feature produced by Hồng Hạc Media. The film, which is about family issues, centres on young women who make sacrifices to pursue their careers. The film’s script is written by Việt Linh, the southern region’s first female movie director. In the … [Read more...] about Young actress honoured at San Francisco Film Festival
Osaka cuts ties with San Francisco over ‘comfort women’ statue
Osaka had announced its plan to end the 60-year relationship in 2017, after San Francisco accepted the donated memorial to women forced into wartime sex slavery by Japanese forces. But the city took formal action earlier this week to end the ties, with mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura saying "our relations of trust have been destroyed." The decision was promptly rejected by San Francisco's newly-elected mayor London Breed, who defended the statue as a tribute to all women who have endured "the horrors of enslavement and sex trafficking." "One mayor cannot unilaterally end a relationship that exists between the people of our two cities, especially one that has existed for over 60 years," she said in a statement. But officials in Osaka said the decision would stand. "We have received mixed reactions from our citizens but a majority of them support the decision," an Osaka official told AFP on Friday. "We delivered our request through proper procedures, though we have not received any official … [Read more...] about Osaka cuts ties with San Francisco over ‘comfort women’ statue
Global climate protests peak in San Francisco
A climate protest rolling across the world's time zones on Saturday (Sep 8) peaked in San Francisco, where thousands marched in a bid to shame political leader into stepping up action on global warming. Crowds march in San Francisco during the "Rise For Climate" global action on Sep 8, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Amy Osborne) In a festive, sun-soaked atmosphere, demonstrators from across the state and country set out from the city's Embarcadero Plaza beating drums and carrying handmade banners and posters. The dominant message was two-fold: speed up transition to a world powered by renewable energy rather than planet-warming fossil fuels, and protect the people most vulnerable to climate-addled weather, including droughts, heatwaves and superstorms. Several slogans were barbs from the heart of Blue America pointed at Washington. "Alternative Energy, not Alternative Facts," read one, while another - more blunt - said: "More Science, Less Bullshit." "Defend democracy: impeach Putin's … [Read more...] about Global climate protests peak in San Francisco
Vietnam backs San Francisco court’s ruling on Monsanto
Monsanto has long been associated with the Agent Orange usage in Vietnam. Around 4.8 million Vietnamese were exposed to the toxic chemical. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam supports the San Francisco court’s August 10 ruling that ordered Monsanto company to pay damages to a US resident for the impact of its herbicides on the man’s health. The statement was made by Vice Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Phuong Tra at a regular press conference in Hanoi on August 23. The official was responding to queries from reporters regarding Monsanto’s payment of 289 million USD in compensation for its cancer-causing herbicides. The ruling runs counter to previous opinions that the herbicides Monsanto and US chemical producers provided for the US army during the war in Vietnam caused no harm to human health, she said. Vietnam has suffered severely from the war’s consequences, including the lingering and serious impact of … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs San Francisco court’s ruling on Monsanto
Ben Tre: First-ever safe farm product cooperative put into service
The cooperative covers an area of 1,000 sq. meters at Chau Thanh town, Chau Thanh district with total investment capital of up to VND 1.6billion contributed by 100 members. The cooperative has linked with other cooperatives, local farmers to buy about 7 tons of clean agricultural products per month to provide to consumers in the province and neighboring provinces. Chairman Truong Duy Hai of Ben Tre Province People’s Committee said the cooperative will help link between clean producers, farmers and consumers. The province targets to develop this model in the hope of ensuring safety for consumer health. PHAN THANH-Translated by K.Lien Tags: safe farm product cooperative agricultural products Ben Tre linking between farmers … [Read more...] about Ben Tre: First-ever safe farm product cooperative put into service
VNG to reach out Silicon Valley’s Vietnamese talents for cooperation
On April 29, Vietnam’s leading internet enterprise VNG Corporation held the “Vietnam Internet Ecosystem” event in the Silicon Valley in the US' California to connect and seek co-operation opportunities with US firm Vietnam Resource & IT Development Group. VNG's Vietnam Internet Ecosystem was attended by a great number of Vietnamese technology experts The event mainly focused on the current situation of technological development, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data, as well as to pave co-operation opportunities between VNG and Vietnamese technology experts working in the Silicon Valley, with the hope of jointly building an Asian Silicon Valley in Vietnam. Speaking at the event, founder and CEO of VNG Le Hong Minh, said: "Vietnamese technology experts should consider returning to Vietnam to work as the market shows tremendous potential thanks to the great number of young Vietnamese people interested in technology. Their creations will directly … [Read more...] about VNG to reach out Silicon Valley’s Vietnamese talents for cooperation
MINI Countryman có giá từ 1,7 tỷ đến hơn 2,2 tỷ đồng tại Việt Nam
10:08 - 31/01/2018 (GMT+7) Lượt xem: 7 376 Bình luận: 0 MINI Countryman là dòng xe bán chạy nhất đối với thương hiệu xe hơi đến từ Anh Quốc trên bình diện toàn cầu. Với Country Man mới vừa ra mắt thị trường Việt Nam gồm hai phiên bản: Countryman và Countryman S All4 có giá bán lần lượt 1,749 triệu đồng và 2,199 triệu đồng. Countryman mới vừa được Thaco giới thiệu đến các tín đồ yêu thích mẫu xe cá tính và gu thời trang thời thượng với rất nhiều thay đổi so với phiên bản trước đây. Cải tiến rõ rệt … [Read more...] about MINI Countryman có giá từ 1,7 tỷ đến hơn 2,2 tỷ đồng tại Việt Nam
THACO aims to open 15 BMW, MINI showrooms
THACO Chairman Tran Ba Duong told a re-launching ceremony of the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands distributed by THACO in Vietnam held recently in HCM City.Duong said THACO has taken over a number of the former distributor’s facilities, machinery and equipment, including inheriting warranty and after-sales services such as two BMW showrooms at Long Bien (Ha Noi) and Phu My Hung (HCM City), and a MINI showroom in HCM City.“THACO has imported to Vietnam new BMW and MINI models, such as the BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1, BMW X3, BMW X5, BMW X6; MINI Cooper, MINI Countryman, MINI Clubman and powerful Motorrad models,” he said.Paul de Courtois, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia, said “Vietnam has been, and still remains, one of the most important and promising markets for BMW Group Asia. We are committed to rebuilding the BMW and MINI brands in Vietnam in close collaboration with THACO.“More importantly, we are also looking forward to … [Read more...] about THACO aims to open 15 BMW, MINI showrooms
THACO chính thức giới thiệu loạt xe BMW, MINI và Motorrad
06:53 - 13/01/2018 (GMT+7) Lượt xem: 5 187 Bình luận: 0 Hôm nay, 12/01/2017, THACO đã tổ chức buổi lễ công bố chính thức quyền phân phối thương hiệu BMW, MINI và Motorrad tại thị trường Việt Nam cũng như trình làng loạt xe đầu tiên dưới mái nhà THACO của 03 thương hiệu trên đến người tiêu dùng. Thương hiệu BMW có lẽ đã quá quen thuộc đối với nhóm khách hàng xe sang trong nước, thương hiệu xe sang đến từ Đức đã có mặt tại Việt Nam được 20 năm cùng hơn 10.500 xe đã và đang lăn bánh … [Read more...] about THACO chính thức giới thiệu loạt xe BMW, MINI và Motorrad