Proposal for year end party

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed US President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord, but called on him to adopt an "ambitious" plan to fight global warming. "I warmly welcome President Biden's steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and join the growing coalition of governments, cities, states, businesses and people taking ambitious action to confront the climate crisis," Guterres said in a statement. "We look forward to the leadership of United States in accelerating global efforts towards net zero, including by bringing forward a new nationally determined contribution with ambitious 2030 targets and climate finance in advance of COP26 in Glasgow later this year." Guterres emphasized that the climate crisis "continues to worsen and time is running out to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and build more climate-resilient societies that help to protect the most vulnerable." In a separate statement, Guterres … [Read more...] about UN chief calls on Biden to propose new ‘ambitious’ climate target

Decorations and preparations for the very important event have been complete in all districts, along major streets, and at the headquarters of centrally-run and Hanoi agencies, the Vietnam News Agency quoted vice-chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung as saying on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Hanoi ready for 13th National Party Congress

In acknowledgement of the units’ task performance in 2020, especially in the prevention of illegal border crossings and COVID-19 prevention and control, General Chien asked them to continue grasping regional situations while closely coordinating with relevant forces and local authorities to implement military and defense missions and be ready to deal with all unexpected situations … [Read more...] about MND’s leaders active ahead of traditional lunar New Year Tet 2021

Quang Ninh (VNA) - The northern province of Quang Ninh has outlined various solutions to expand its sea-based economy, with the focus sharpened on tourism, sea services, and coastal industries that are environmentally friendly, according to Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy. On the eve of the 13th National Party Congress, Huy told Vietnam News Agency reporters that the province, billed as a locomotive for the development of the Northern Key Economic Region, is turning itself into a strong sea-based economy. With a vision of becoming an international tourism centre with uniform infrastructure, a kaleidoscope of high-quality tourism products, and a competitive edge over rivals in the region and the world, the province has invested heavily in tourism and trade facilities, developing eco-tourism in a sustainable manner, and forming high-end tourism sites in Ha Long, Van Don, Co To, Hai Ha Mong Cai, and Bai Tu Long. The province will prioritise … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh eyes becoming dynamic sea-based economic hub

During the first year of serving as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2020-2021 tenure, Vietnam made a number of hallmarks such as pushing forward the UNSC’s adoption of the Presidential Declaration on the compliance with the UN Charter, organising the ASEAN-UN dialogue, and especially proposing and promoting the UN General Assembly’s Resolution on designating December 27 as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness for the first time. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 20