Vietnam, the co-organizer of the event, is considered one of the countries with strong performance in building efficient partnership in UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan. Quy said that Vietnam started sending personnel to UN peacekeeping missions in 2014. So far, 40 Vietnamese officers have been deployed to the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic. The first level-2 field hospital of Vietnam replaced the UK’s hospital in October 2018 and operated effectively in the host country, he noted. Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy speaks at the event. The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations has been selected as one of the four centers in Southeast Asia meeting international standards in training personnel for peacekeeping operations. At the event, which also saw the attendance of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and representatives from more than 100 UN member nations, delegates underlined the significance of UN … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in building peacekeeping partnerships
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Vietnam’s traditional crafts promoted as national image
Bat Trang village’s ceramic products Vietnam has some 5,400 craft villages, spanning many different crafts, such as lacquer, ceramics, gold, silver, embroidery, bamboo, rattan, weaving, paper, folk paintings, wood, and stone. Their handicraft products are diverse in design and quality. Van Phuc silk, Bat Trang pottery, and Dong Xam silver carving have been recognized as national brands. Dam Tien Thang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, said that despite their economic value, the potential of traditional craft villages hasn’t been fully tapped. He said “Hanoi craft villages’ annual production is estimated to be nearly 1 billion USD and annual export turnover is approximately 200 million USD a year. So far this year Hanoi has earned about 160 million USD.” No agency or organization is responsible for buying all the products made by traditional craft villages. The villages’ brand registration and product designs … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s traditional crafts promoted as national image
Central bank tightens control of payment systems
The central bank will enhance supervision on the country’s key payment systems. — VNA/VNS Photo The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) will enhance the supervision on the country’s key payment systems, according to a newly-issued regulation of the SBV. Under a circular which will take effect from January 1, 2019, the systems include the nation’s inter-bank electronic payment system, the foreign currency payment system (operated by the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam), the payment system for securities trading and the finance switching system. According to the circular, the close control is aimed to ensure the safety, stability and efficiency of the systems. It is also designed to ensure payment compliance with the country’s laws. The SBV also expects the tightened supervision will help minimise risks for payment service firms, as well as protect the rights and interests of customers using the services. The move was made after … [Read more...] about Central bank tightens control of payment systems
HDBank wins 2 major awards
HDBank has won the awards for Best Cash Management Service and Best Trade Finance Bank in Viet Nam from prestigious financial magazine Asiamoney.— Photo HDBank HDBank has won the awards for Best Cash Management Service and Best Trade Finance Bank in Viet Nam from prestigious financial magazine Asiamoney. Since 2012 the bank has been winning the award, underlining its superiority in cash management and trade finance. In the cash management services category, HDBank won the prizes for Best Cash Service Bank in Viet Nam and Best Bank for Technology in Cash Management. In trade finance, HDBank won the award for Best Trade Finance Service and is the market leader in this sector in Viet Nam. Its cash management activities have been highly rated since it offers a full suite of services meeting corporate customers demands related to management of their cash flows at all levels. In addition to cash management services, HDBank has also designed a variety of trade finance products to … [Read more...] about HDBank wins 2 major awards
Infused langoustines with seaweed tartare and bottarga
Infused langoustines with seaweed tartare and bottarga with Michelin-starred Chef Alain Dutournier from La Table du Chef Restaurant, Hanoi Press Club Designed by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Dutournier, this dish is a delicacy of Southwestern France, featuring a combination of fresh flavours from the sea. The langoustine works well with the seaweed tartare and gives it a beautiful texture and colour. Ingredients: - Tobiko caviar: 2 teaspoons - Seaweed: 1 teaspoon - Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon - Avocado, spinach, parsley and capers: 1/2 teaspoon each - Garlic, ginger, saffron and agar powder: 1/4 teaspoon each Michelin-starred Chef Alain Dutournier Method: - Chop seaweed, avocado, spinach, capers and parsley. Mix well with the lemon juice. Pour mixture into a mould and place in fridge to make the base. - Pour a cup of water into a saucepan and place on the stove until it begins to simmer. Add saffron, … [Read more...] about Infused langoustines with seaweed tartare and bottarga
