Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam has joined countries’ call for UN agencies, including the UN Security Council, to coordinate and help countries and regional organisations in dealing with climate change at an open debate of the UN Security Council on January 25. Addressing the debate, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, shared other countries’ opinions that impacts from climate change-related disasters sow the seeds of instability and even conflicts in some places in the world. He said the world is suffering from increasingly serious impacts of climate change with various kinds of extreme weather, such as displacement of people and threats to food security, water resource, and even the existence of island countries. The diplomat shared the challenges faced by Vietnam as a country among the top 10 countries hardest hit by climate … [Read more...] about Vietnam joins call for UNSC’s action to deal with climate change
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Vietnam concerned over tension in Gaza after US embassy moved to Jerusalem
Vietnam is concerned about the ongoing tension and violence at the Gaza Strip and the country is on the side of peace and Palestinians, spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam’s foreign ministry said Thursday. “Vietnam has always followed the situation and is really concerned about the tension and escalating violence at the Gaza Strip that has killed and injured many Palestinian people,” Hang said. She continued by mentioning a list of conflicts that have taken place along the Gaza border, including the killing of 60 Palestinians by Israeli forces on May 14 after the U.S. opened an embassy in Jerusalem. With 2,400 others injured, that day was the bloodiest day of Israel – Palestine conflict since the 2014 Gaza War. Vietnam is calling all related parties to end the violence, handle the conflict via peaceful means and seek a comprehensive, fair, sustainable solution to protect people's lives, the legitimate interests of each party, as well as peace and stability in … [Read more...] about Vietnam concerned over tension in Gaza after US embassy moved to Jerusalem
International exhibitors return to HVACR Vietnam 2018 in Hanoi
Mueller Industries, Inc., the world leader in flow control and industrial products for over 100 years, has set its eyes on Viet Nam and the sub-Mekong region. Mueller Industries is an American multi-billion-dollar revenue company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will, for the first time, exhibit at the HVACR Vietnam 2018 exhibition, which will be held at the National Exhibition Construction Centre in Ha Noi on April 18-20. Mueller Streamline, the preferred and specified brand of industry professionals worldwide since 1917. Now with a complete line of copper tube and fittings for plumbing, air-conditioning, refrigeration, medical gas and other applications. Jamie Garcia, International Sales of Mueller Industries, said: “The demand for HVACR products in Viet Nam and the neighbouring countries in the sub-Mekong region has been phenomenal in the last few years. We believe Mueller Industries, with a century-worth of expertise and … [Read more...] about International exhibitors return to HVACR Vietnam 2018 in Hanoi
Vietnam, Russia boost strategic economic partnership
VCCI Vice President speaks at the plenary session in the framework of the Vietnam Expo 2018 (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Russia is the guest of honour at the ongoing 28th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2018), one of the biggest trade promotion activities held annually in Vietnam. “The invitation of Russia as the guest of honour at the Vietnam Expo 2018 is one of the moves to further the strategic partnership with Russia. Russia has a special position in relations between the two Governments,” Doan Duy Khuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) told the Vietnam News Agency. Trade a highlight in bilateral cooperation Over the past nearly two decades, economy and trade have been the highlights in ties between Vietnam and Russia, with robust growth seen in the oil and gas and energy sectors, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh said. “Vietnam is the only strategic partner of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia boost strategic economic partnership
Vietnam looks to develop fertilizer production from livestock waste
A modern pig raising facility in Denmark (Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) Producing organic fertilizer from animal waste in the world's largest exporter of pork Denmark is among industrial countries in Europe where pig farming is thriving. The country has 26 million pigs, while its area of agricultural land equals only one fourth of Vietnam's land area (2,676,000 ha) and the population is only nearly double the population of Thanh Hoa province (5. 5 million). Denmark is the world's top exporter of pork, and 85 percent of pigs are exported. It is also home to the world's leading advanced and effective livestock waste treatment technology. In Denmark, nearly 100 percent of liquid waste from pig raising and bioslurry after biogas are used to fertilize crops. Denmark also requires pig farmers to have plans for annual fertilizer for cultivation land in their farms. In this plan, the farm owner must make use of the manure from animal husbandry and limit the use of … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to develop fertilizer production from livestock waste
International exhibitors return to HVACR Vietnam 2018
Mueller Industries, Inc., the world leader in flow control and industrial products for over 100 years, has set its eyes on Viet Nam and the sub-Mekong region. Mueller Industries is an American multi-billion-dollar revenue company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will, for the first time, exhibit at the HVACR Vietnam 2018 exhibition, which will be held at the National Exhibition Construction Centre in Ha Noi on April 18-20. Mueller Streamline, the preferred and specified brand of industry professionals worldwide since 1917. Now with a complete line of copper tube and fittings for plumbing, air-conditioning, refrigeration, medical gas and other applications. Jamie Garcia, International Sales of Mueller Industries, said: “The demand for HVACR products in Viet Nam and the neighbouring countries in the sub-Mekong region has been phenomenal in the last few years. We believe Mueller Industries, with a century-worth of expertise and … [Read more...] about International exhibitors return to HVACR Vietnam 2018
Vietnam international tourism fair opens in Hanoi
At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Head of the State Steering Committee on Tourism, cut the ribbon to kick start the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2018 in Hanoi on March 29. He said tourism is expected to be an economic spearhead in the coming time to forge links between people from different countries and increase their solidarity, friendship and mutual understanding. Tourism potential in Vietnam remains extremely huge and the Southeast Asian country hopes to join hands with other economies in the region and around the world to further promote tourism in the future. The success of the tourism sector in Vietnam and other countries over the past time was attributed to open-door policies, Dam said. Besides enterprises, people in each country have more deeply engaged in tourism development, serving as tourism ambassadors introducing the beauty of their land, people and culture to international friends, he added. … [Read more...] about Vietnam international tourism fair opens in Hanoi
The largest and most established international HVACR exhibition in Vietnam Is Coming to Hanoi in April 2018
HVACR Vietnam, the only focused and most established annual international industrial exhibition in the country, is coming to Hanoi for the first time Its 12th edition will be held on April 18 – 20, 2018, at the National Exhibition Construction Center (NECC), Hanoi.Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Air Filtration & Purification, and Refrigeration technology and systems in the region. The exhibition is set against a backdrop of emerging industry trends not only in the country but globally, seeing a paradigm shift in HVACR technologies, where majority of the changes are aimed at energy efficiency and higher energy performance. Apart from bringing the industry together to address the requirements of the region’s demand amid emerging industry trends, HVACR Vietnam 2018 also allows industry experts to explore business opportunities, source for latest products and solutions, and network with other professionals in the field. Limited Exhibition Booths Left for … [Read more...] about The largest and most established international HVACR exhibition in Vietnam Is Coming to Hanoi in April 2018
Vietnam encourages investment in airport infrastructure construction: Deputy PM
The Deputy PM made the remark during his visit to the Zurich Airport AG, a world-leading group in airport investment and management, on January 22, as part of his ongoing trip to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. Deputy PM Hue welcomed the Swiss firm’s prompt arrival in Vietnam to explore and seek investment cooperation opportunities, stating that alongside the airport projects, Zurich Airport AG can purchase shares of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam as well, of which the State will only hold 65% of charter capital by the end of 2020. Affirming Vietnam’s interest in airport infrastructure development, he stated that the Vietnamese Government is striving to finalise a legal framework concerning the public-private partnership (PPP), aiming to ensure the legitimate rights and interests as well as mutual benefits of the involved parties. At Zurich International Airport, the deputy PM was briefed on the Swiss group’s modern … [Read more...] about Vietnam encourages investment in airport infrastructure construction: Deputy PM
Vietnam keen to deepen comprehensive partnership with US: top legislator
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the statement while receiving new US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink in Hanoi, on January 9. She said that Vietnam, in its foreign policy, always treasures its relations with the US.The senior legislator expressed her satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, trade, science, technology, culture, education, defence and security.She said she believes that the administration of President Donald Trump would continue to foster the bilateral ties.Hailing the new and practical progress in defence-security collaboration, NA Chairwoman Ngan said Vietnam will push ahead with its cooperation with the US in the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and cross-border crime combat, and the handling of food, energy and water security issues.She expects that the US Congress and Government will back the advancement of Vietnam-US trade ties and remove the catfish inspection … [Read more...] about Vietnam keen to deepen comprehensive partnership with US: top legislator