Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (third from left) congratulates officials and reporters of the Vietnam News Agency's southern representative office on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The State-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has actively promoted the dissemination of policies and programmes of Ho Chi Minh City to local residents over the past time, helping the city maintain its position as the southern economic hub of the country in all aspects. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan made the commendation while visiting officials and reporters of the VNA’s southern representative office on June 19 on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925). The agency is a channel for local authorities to get them updated of the multi-dimensional information about the local lives, he said. VNA is one of the most … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency actively promotes HCM City
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Cartoon: Fighting dengue fever in Vietnam …
TUOI TRE NEWS – THE NEWS GATEWAY TO VIETNAM Tuoi Tre News, an English-language publication of Tuoi Tre Newspaper, is a go-to news website for international readers, foreigners living in Vietnam, Vietnamese living abroad, entrepreneurs, and the general public – in essence, everyone interested. Tuoi Tre News offers Vietnam news in English with credible, updated information provided by Tuoi Tre Newspaper, which is among the most reputable media houses in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Fighting dengue fever in Vietnam …
Vietnam needs transparency in equitisation to attract investors
Updated at Saturday, 23 Dec 2017, 11:27 The Hanoitimes - Experts said that transparency in the equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) must be enhanced to attract foreign strategic investment in the process. The Vietnamese Government plans to divest from more than 130 SOEs by 2020, which would significantly push up share supply in the coming years. Saigon Securities Inc estimated that the Government’s planned divestment from SOEs would be worth some 4.35 billion USD – a huge sum that would require capital resources from foreign strategic investors to absorb. Selling stake to foreign strategic investors would have a lot of positive impacts, such as easing the financial burden on the State, improving operational efficiency, promoting technology transfer and enhancing management capacity and competitiveness. “We know strategic investors will not only bring new financial resources, but also other changes,” Nguyen Dinh Cung, Director of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs transparency in equitisation to attract investors
Social News 27/12
6th Haiku poem contest endsPoet Ha Thien Son, a Doctor of Philosophy in Ho Chi Minh City won the first prize at the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest that ended in the city last week.Three third awards went to poets, Xuan Truong from the central coastal province of Quang Nam, Nguyen Huy Hoang and Doan Van Tiem of Phu Tho nothern province.The organization board also presented 8 enouragement prizes.The Japanese Consulate in HCMC cooperated with the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanity to launch the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest in August. The contest received 704 submissions from authors throughout the country.The Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest is an opportunity for Vietnamese people to learn more about the Japanese culture. It also aims to encourage the people of the two countries to learn about each other’s language and culture.Haiku is not usually popular in Viet Nam except with those Japanese Language students from the University of Social Sciences … [Read more...] about Social News 27/12
Vietnam cartoon introduced in online
(Cinet)- “Vietnam cartoon” has introduced a website http://truyentranhviet.vn, which updates some news and some writings about a history of Vietnam cartoon and some famous authors in the world. Besides, the website also update some information and events about world cartoon with some themes of Asian cartoon, European cartoon, American cartoon and cartoon about some famous persons, etc Due to some readers’s demands, Vietnam cartoon will supply some knowledges and experiences about composing the cartoon. The website will be implemented by Phan Thi company after 10 years. It depicts Vietnamese folk stories and tales from the Le Dynasty era through the character of Trang Ti, a clever eight-year-old, and his friends Suu, Dan, and Meo. … [Read more...] about Vietnam cartoon introduced in online
Coastal localities geared up for incoming typhoon Kirogi Most Recent News
NDO/ VNA – The authorities of Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, and Khanh Hoa provinces banned fishing vessels from going out to sea on November 18, as Kirogi approaches the south central region. According to the latest report by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting, a tropical depression became a typhoon after entering the eastern part of Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago on the morning of August 18. It would mark the 14th storm to hit the country this year, with the international name of Kirogi. It is expected to be located approximately 150 km easterly off the coast from Khanh Hoa to Binh Thuan provinces, which are still reeling from the devastating typhoon Damrey earlier this month, with winds of force 8-9 by 4:00 on November 19. Ninh Thuan has 2,651 fishing vessels with 16,474 crewmen. Communications have been established with 679 fishing vessels and 5,275 fishermen currently operating at sea, while 1,972 others are anchoring at wharves and seaports. Vice Chairman … [Read more...] about Coastal localities geared up for incoming typhoon Kirogi Most Recent News
World Bank, Vietnam work to strengthen financial systems Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
A new World Bank report, jointly launched on Thursday with Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, will support the development of a sound financial reporting institutional framework, by improving the understanding of high-quality corporate financial reporting and auditing.The report, entitled 'Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC): Accounting and Auditing' and part of a global initiative to improve compliance with internationally recognized standards and codes, focuses on accounting and auditing standards and practices for public interest entities, as well as the institutional framework that underpins the corporate financial reporting system. “As part of the World Bank Group’s support for Vietnam’s Vision 2030 on Accounting and Auditing, we hope that this report will contribute to the successful implementation of the country’s long-term strategy for sustainable and inclusive development,” Ousmane Dione, World Bank country director for … [Read more...] about World Bank, Vietnam work to strengthen financial systems Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
World Bank, Vietnam work to strengthen financial systems
A new World Bank report, jointly launched on Thursday with Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, will support the development of a sound financial reporting institutional framework, by improving the understanding of high-quality corporate financial reporting and auditing.The report, entitled 'Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC): Accounting and Auditing' and part of a global initiative to improve compliance with internationally recognized standards and codes, focuses on accounting and auditing standards and practices for public interest entities, as well as the institutional framework that underpins the corporate financial reporting system. “As part of the World Bank Group’s support for Vietnam’s Vision 2030 on Accounting and Auditing, we hope that this report will contribute to the successful implementation of the country’s long-term strategy for sustainable and inclusive development,” Ousmane Dione, World Bank country director for … [Read more...] about World Bank, Vietnam work to strengthen financial systems
Social News 15/12
Vietnam zeroes in on hunger eliminationPoverty alleviation and hunger eradication has been a consistent priority for Vietnam and the country is committed to achieving these goals in cooperation with the international community, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said in Hanoi on December 13.Dung was speaking at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the ten year (2016-2025) Zero Hunger Action Programme.The programme was established by the Prime Minister in 2014 in response to the “Zero Hunger Challenge” of the United Nations, a major initiative to eradicate hunger worldwide.Vietnam’s action programme targets ensuring enough food and nutrition for all citizens towards improved physical and intellectual health; and towards fulfilling sustainable development goals (SDGs) of food security and sustainable agricultural development.There are five specifics targets under the action programme, including ensuring food and nutrition for people all year … [Read more...] about Social News 15/12
Vietnam focuses on early HIV detection
VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Hoang Dinh Canh, deputy director of the Viet Nam Authority of HIV/AIDS Control, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the country’s efforts to increase early HIV screening tests, as an estimated 20 per cent of HIV sufferers do not know they are infected. Can you update our readers on the HIV/AIDS situation in Vietnam in 2017?In the first nine months of 2017, more than 6,880 people tested positive for HIV, of which over 3,480 have turned AIDS. We recorded 1,260 deaths of people with HIV. It is estimated by late this year, the number of new cases of people living with HIV will be about 9,800 while the number of deaths will climb to some 1, 900.According to the latest report on people living with HIV in 2017, 22 per cent of patients are women, while 78 per cent are men. The transmission route for 58 per cent of patients is sexual activity. Blood transfusions account for 32 per cent and mother-to-child transmission for 2.6 per cent. The route for 8 per … [Read more...] about Vietnam focuses on early HIV detection