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Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) and Alexander H. Rogers, Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Incorporated. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh has called on the US-based Qualcomm Incorporated to continue assisting Vietnam in developing its technology eco-system. Binh, who is Secretary of the Party Central Committee, made the call while receiving Alexander H. Rogers, Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Incorporated, in Hanoi on December 12. The Party official spoke highly of the group’s contributions to Vietnam’s economic development over the past 15 years, especially in the field of science and technology. Qualcomm has coordinated with Vietnamese ministries, departments, electronic and telecom groups to establish a research and development centre in Hanoi, carry out the Qualcomm Vietnam … [Read more...] about Qualcomm asked to support Vietnam’s technology eco-system

The Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross handing over breeding cattle to needy households  This was part of the program “Cow Bank” which has been implemented by the municipal Red Cross since July 2013.  The program aimed to support needy households to improve their lives. Until now, the Red Cross has handed over 198 breeding cattle, worth nearly VND 5.5 billion, to locals in 5 suburban districts.  Additionally, the organization also presented 140 cattle at a cost of nearly VND 1.4 billion to the provinces of Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Dong Thap, Soc Trang, Dak Lak and some northern provinces. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about 33 breeding cattle handed over to needy families

Provides Affordable, Quality Option to Local ConsumersHONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 12 December 2019 - The U.S. Meat Export Federation ("USMEF") is pleased to announce the bulk shipment of U.S. chilled pork to Hong Kong for local consumers. The import initiative has been taken to fill the supply-demand gap for pork amid rising fresh pork prices and to offer an alternative to consumers at an affordable price. U.S. Consul General Mr. Hanscom Smith was present at the press conference as the guest of honor. With the establishment of a continuous supply chain, U.S. chilled pork is available in the Hong Kong market from December 2019 Mr. Joel Haggard, Senior Vice President of USMEF Asia Pacific, said, "We are delighted to bring U.S. chilled pork to Hong Kong amid rising interest and demand for our products. U.S. pork is produced to the highest quality and safety standards. The hogs' diet of homegrown corn and soy gives U.S. pork a unique sweet flavor and tenderness that consumers … [Read more...] about U.S. Chilled Pork Arrives in Hong Kong to Fill Supply-Demand Gap amid Rising Fresh Pork Prices

National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (Photo: VNA)      Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has affirmed that the Vietnamese legislature will support cooperation with Mexico in national defence and security. During a reception in Hanoi on December 12 for Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam Sara Valdes Bolano, Ty said Vietnam always treasures its cooperative ties with Mexico and highly valued its role on the international arena. He expressed his delight at the recent establishment of the Mexico – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, saying that it is a bridge for ties between the two legislatures. The Vietnamese NA always supports the development of all-around cooperation with the Mexican Chamber of Deputies by refining legal documents and creating a favourable legal framework for economic and trade ties between the two countries. As both nations are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific … [Read more...] about NA leader affirms support for defence-security ties with Mexico

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)   Lam Dong (VNA) – The eighth Da Lat Flower Festival, themed “Da Lat and Flowers”, will take place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 20-24. At a press conference in Da Lat city on December 12, the organising board said the festival will feature 11 major activities, including an opening ceremony, a display of flowers around Xuan Huong lake, an international flower and ornamental plant fair 2019, a Bao Loc silk and Lam Dong brocade fashion show, music performances at the closing ceremony, among others. In particular, the Week of Tea and Silk Culture of Bao Loc city, and culture spaces of ethnic minority groups such as Ma, K’Ho and Chu Ru will be also among highlights at the event. Vice Chairwoman of the Da Lat municipal People’s Committee Tran Thi Vu Loan said the city has put into operation a smart city operating centre, which is expected to help ensure security and order during the … [Read more...] about Da Lat flower festival promises attractive activities