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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (sixth, right, front) and the honoured intellectuals at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution , the Party has defined that science-technology and innovation development is a strategic breakthrough for national development, and the contingent of scientists is the core of this process, stated President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a ceremony held in Hanoi on May 21 to honour 106 outstanding intellectuals in the field of science and technology in 2022. "The dream of a prosperous Vietnam can only be realised under the guidance of the light of knowledge," he said. Addressing the event held by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), the State leader highlighted the great attention that the Party and State have given to the development of science, technology and innovation as well as intellectuals in the field. He hailed the VUSTA's role in connecting Vietnamese scientists inside and … [Read more...] about Scientist contingent the core of science-technology, innovation development: President

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc awarded the title of Typical scientific and technological intellectuals and the Certificate of Merit from the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations to outstanding intellectuals (Photo: VNA) The ceremony honored 106 typical science and technology intellectuals, including 68 people with academic titles, degrees from associate professor, doctorate or higher, 20 masters, 18 bachelor and equivalents. Amongst them, two are labor heroes consisting of 16 women, and 90 men. Those selected for the honor are intellectuals working in institutes, centers, research institutions, universities, enterprises, or agencies of industries, fields, localities or in the VUSTA system for 10 years or more. They have a reputation in their field as well as have many practical and effective contributions to the sector’s development which have been recognized by society. They were nominated by their agencies or organizations. President Phuc added that the 13th … [Read more...] about Vietnamese S&T intellectuals must contribute more to country’s growth: President

PANO – Numerous handicraft products made by local ethnic people have been bought by a large number of tourists visiting Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province during special holidays and events. Brocaded and embroidered products such as clothes, bags and towels as well as wooden souvenirs have been selling the best. Others are fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants grown by ethnic people. At present, there are 3 markets and trade centres with 500 households doing business in the town. Every year, the turnover from the industry reaches nearly VND 3 billion, helping to improve living standards of local people. Translated by Duy Minh … [Read more...] about Numerous handicraft products sold

PANO – The Hanoi Gift Show 2015 will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center (148 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi), as announced at a press conference on July 21. According to the organizing panel, around 600 booths from more than 200 businesses and production units in 30 provinces and cities nationwide, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang city, and Nghe An, are joining the event. Booths at the Hanoi Gift Show 2014. Archived photo Apart from domestic businesses, the show also draws the participation of around 600 importers from 30 countries and territories in the world, such as the US, the EU, Japan, Russia and others. Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Vice Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, revealed that the highlight of the show is a “One Village-One Product” exhibition (OVOP Vietnam 2015) introducing products from Vietnamese villages and other Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, Japan and India. As scheduled, … [Read more...] about Hanoi Gift Show 2015

In April, Viet Nam's cashew exports reached 49,000 tonnes, earning US$290 million. — Photo dangcongsan.vn Enterprises should prioritise investment in developing value-added cashew products to avoid losing its market share instead of only focusing on wholesale, according to experts. Viet Nam's cashew nut is dominant in the EU market, however, it is mainly raw material and there are very few processed products, especially roasted and spiced products according to the taste of EU customers. Meanwhile, products made from cashews, especially spiced cashews, chocolate covered cashews, cashew milk, and cashew yoghurt, are becoming more and more popular for EU consumers because they are healthy alternative foods. “Diversifying cashew products has also pushed the demand for those products up in the EU market. Domestic enterprises need to have market research and investment in the processing stage to maintain their market shares in this market," Vu Anh Son, a representative of the Viet … [Read more...] about Viet Nam should prioritise value added cashew products for EU market

Vietnam and Australia are both members of at least three free trade agreements, namely ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), CPTPP and the Regional Economic Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). According to data of the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia hit 12.4 billion USD for the first time, up more than 49 percent compared with that of 2020. The value of shipments to Australia reached more than 4.45 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent. Vietnam spent nearly 8 billion USD in importing goods from Australia, up nearly 70 percent against 2020’s figure. Vietnam's exports to Australia are growing strongly, reaching 1.38 billion USD in the first quarter of 2022, a surge of 32.36 percent against the same period last year. Sharp increases were seen in Vietnam’s export of various agricultural and industrial products to Australia, for example 84 percent in coffee, 51 percent in aquatic … [Read more...] about CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam – Australia investment cooperation

In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said the ministry recently finalised a draft national strategy on climate change for 2050 so as to devise a roadmap for realising Vietnam’s commitments made at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26), including achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reducing methane emissions, conducting energy transition, and gradually eliminating fossil fuel. This draft has been submitted to the Prime Minister. To cut net emissions down to zero, it is necessary to strongly carry out energy transition and boost low-carbon development, he said, noting that to Vietnam, apart from the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning from fossil fuel to clean and renewable energy is also meant to step up sustainable economic restructuring and grasp opportunities to improve the economy’s competitiveness and development. Vietnam views energy transition as both a chance and a challenge. It is a need to … [Read more...] about Energy transition critical to net zero emission achievement

The project will develop urban areas around the new airport, including industrial zones, multimodal transportation, warehousing, and logistics systems. The Hanoi authorities have proposed to the Ministry of Transport the planning of its second international airport in Thuong Tin, a suburban district located in the south of the capital city. Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is fast reaching full capacity. Photo: Hoa Thang/The Hanoi Times According to the municipal authorities, this plan has many advantages, among them the short distance and the travel time between Thuong Tin and Hanoi’s downtown, convenient road connection between this site and Hanoi’s metropolitan area, and the easy access to the location by road, waterway, and railway. The clearance of the 1,300-hectare airport construction site (similar to the size of Noi Bai International Airport with a capacity of 50 million passengers per year) is expected to be less troublesome than other … [Read more...] about Hanoi wants to build second int’l airport in Thuong Tin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the event (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Gia Lai Investment Promotion Conference 2022 in Pleiku city on May 21, which drew representatives from ministries, sectors, international organisations, businesses, investors and localities in the Central Highlands region. Addressing the event, PM Chinh underlined the need for Gia Lai to continue to keep COVID-19 pandemic under good control, while quickly completing its planning to identify its own potential and competitive advantages, and speeding up the development of its strategic infrastructure system. Gia Lai should continue to work hard with administrative reform, improve the quality of human resources, promote science-technology, innovation, diversify the supply chain and strengthen digital transformation and energy transition, he said. The Government leader expressed his hope that investors will make effective investment and long-term business in the … [Read more...] about PM attends investment promotion conference in Gia Lai

Dinh Vu inland container depot in Quang Binh. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – Tan Cang Que Vo in the northern province of Bac Ninh has been added to the list of inland container depots (ICDs) in Vietnam, which now reaches 10 in total, according to a newly-released decision by the Ministry of Transport. The decision announces the list of dry ports in Vietnam, replacing the 2020 decision which does not include Tan Cang Que Vo ICD. The other nine ICDs comprise Hai Linh, Km3+4 Mong Cai, Tan Can Hai Phong, Dinh Vu, Hoang Thanh, Long Bien, Tan Cang Ha Nam, Phuc Loc, and Tan Cang. Most of them are located in northern cities and provinces. Tan Cang Que Vo ICD was opened in Chau Phong commune, the Bac Ninh district of Que Vo in August last year. It is near Duong River, National Expressway 18 and industrial parks of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. VNA … [Read more...] about Ministry announces 10 inland depots