National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) presents a gift to the Vietnamese expatriate community in the UK. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - The official visit to the UK by Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has come in a very opportune and important time, as the two countries are seeking ways to deepen their parliamentary and political dialogues, said Mr Wayne David MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Vietnam. Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the UK ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, Mr David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Mr Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s UK visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair
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National conference reviews 10-year corruption fight
The national conference in Hanoi on June 30 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo held a national conference in Hanoi on June 30 to review the fight against corruption and negative phenomena during 2012 - 2022 and identify orientations for the work in the time ahead. The hybrid event saw the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, head of the Central Steering Committee for Corruption and Negative Phenomena Prevention and Control; President Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; along with key officials of central agencies and the 63 localities. At its fifth session in May 2012, the 11th-tenure Party Central Committee decided to establish the National Steering Committee for Corruption Prevention and Control under the Politburo which is chaired by the Party General Secretary so as to ensure comprehensive leadership over the corruption combat nationwide. On September 16, 2021, the Politburo issued Regulation No. 32-QD/TW that expands the … [Read more...] about National conference reviews 10-year corruption fight
Vietnam, UK hold 4th defence policy dialogue in London
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Le Huy Vinh (R) and UK Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence Baroness Goldie (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnamese and UK officials said they wish to turn defence cooperation into a pillar in the countries’ overall relations at the 1st session of the 4th Vietnam-UK defence policy dialogue held in London on June 29 (local time) as part of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing official UK trip. Co-chairing the dialogue, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Le Huy Vinh and UK Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence Baroness Goldie expressed their delight at the positive and dynamic growth of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership. With the bilateral defence cooperation sustained effectively, the officials considered the dialogue an important mechanism for the two defence bodies to review outcomes of and put forth future orientations for their join works. Assessing … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK hold 4th defence policy dialogue in London
Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
The ASEAN Para Games 2022 is a qualifier for athletes to win tickets to Paralympic Paris 2024. Some 155 Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will attend the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 2022) in Indonesia next month, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Vietnamese delegation will include one guiding athlete, 18 coaches, two doctors, and 13 support personnel. The rest are Vietnamese parasports athletes who will compete in eight events: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery. On July 23, a departure ceremony will be held to see off the Vietnamese delegation at the National Sports Training Center in Ho Chi Minh City. It is expected that on July 26 or 27, the Vietnamese delegation will join the Games. Weightlifter Le Van Cong is the golden hope of Vietnam's disabled team at the ASEAN Para Games 2022 in … [Read more...] about Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022
Midfielder Quang Hai has first practice with French club
The practice session began at 9:30 a.m. local time amid a light drizzle, according to Pau FC. Hai, the first Vietnamese to play for a professional club in France, and his teammates were present about 10 minutes prior. Despite not being able to speak French yet, Hai greeted his teammates and was met with warm welcome in response. They had a warm-up run for 20 minutes under the instructions of coach Didier Tholot. There would be two practice sessions every weekday except for Wednesday. A press conference took place in the afternoon the same day to announce the Pau FC’s newcomers, including Hai. A friendly match with another team in Dax is expected on July 8, before the first match of the Ligue 2 on July 30. In six seasons at Hanoi FC, Hai played 126 matches, scored 35 times and won every domestic title and the Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. He also played an important role in Vietnam winning the 2018 AFC U23 Championship's second place, the 2018 AFF Cup title and SEA Games 30 gold … [Read more...] about Midfielder Quang Hai has first practice with French club
VinShop aims for success as store connection platform
Tokopedia's success lesson Founded in 2009, Tokopedia is one of Indonesia's tech unicorns. According to CB Insights (U.S.), Tokopedia's value reached $7 billion as of June 2020, becoming the third largest unicorn in Southeast Asia, behind Grab (Singapore) and Gojek (Indonesia). Tokopedia was developed as a shopping platform where any business could easily arrange and sell its products. William Tanuwijaya, co-founder of Tokopedia, said that the company's business model is similar to Alibaba's as it combines Toko (shop) and encyclopedia. In 2018, Tokopedia launched the Mitra Tokopedia app for warungs - small family-owned businesses that usually cater to a neighborhood. Mitra Tokopedia has recorded one million downloads in the island nation that has two million warungs. Tokopedia has been successful in bringing technology into Indonesia's grocery stores. Photo by Tokopedia Mitra Tokopedia has gained popularity and is now present in more than 20 major cities, … [Read more...] about VinShop aims for success as store connection platform
One Mount honoured by Google as Best Partner in Supply and Logistics
One Mount is the only enterprise in Vietnam to receive a global award from Google Cloud For the past year, One Mount and Google Cloud have worked together to build the largest technology ecosystem in Vietnam. The strategic collaboration sees One Mount leveraging Google Cloud’s open, scalable, secure-by-design, and carbon-neutral infrastructure and services across the Group’s core lines of business in retail and real estate – including products and services like VinShop, VinID, and OneHousing. With VinShop as the local market leader in online and technology-enabled grocers, One Mount has integrated solutions from Google Cloud to digitalise and modernise the entire fast-moving consumer good supply chain in Vietnam. The move has brought great value and solved key pain points for multiple stakeholders, from manufacturers and distributors to grocers and customers. VinShop owns a modern warehouse system, managed and operated by technology The integration has been … [Read more...] about One Mount honoured by Google as Best Partner in Supply and Logistics
NA Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets with Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera in London on June 29. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of some enterprises of the UK in London on June 29 (local time), part of his official visit to the European country. Talking to Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera, the NA leader congratulated the firm on its successes in the world as well as in Vietnam, expressing his hope that it will continue operating successfully in the country and fulfill its social responsibility. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and NA are ready to consider and deal with the problems facing businesses, including those from the UK, when operating in Vietnam. Vadera said Prudential is delighted to be part of the country’s development, and it can help with this process by issuing long-term bonds. The insurer pledges to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in green investment, insurance … [Read more...] about NA Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London
Vacuums, loopholes must be filled in to prevent corruption: Party leader
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the national conference held in Hanoi on June 30. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on June 30 stressed the task of addressing shortcomings and filling in “vaccums” and “loopholes” so as to prevent corruption and negative phenomena. Speaking at a national conference held in Hanoi to review the 10-year combat against corruption and negative phenomena, the Party leader also said fighting corruption is a critically important but also extremely difficult and complicated task that requires resolute, persistent, continuous, and unceasing efforts from all levels and in all sectors and areas. He emphasised that in the combat, it is a must to steer clear of subjectivity and hastiness but adamantly deal with corruption, patiently conduct education, management and deterrence to prevent corruption, while staying vigilant and fighting against hostile forces’ plots that take advantage of the … [Read more...] about Vacuums, loopholes must be filled in to prevent corruption: Party leader
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 29
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 29. - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said his visit to Hungary is an opportunity to deepen and promote the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Hungary, especially the parliamentary ties. National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrives at Heathrow Airport in London on June 28, beginning his three-day official visit to the UK. (Photo: VNA) The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership. Read full story Read full story Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) According to GSO General Director Nguyen Thi Huong, the country's socio-economic development in the first six months of 2022 has prospered in most industries and fields, especially processing and manufacturing industry; retail sales of consumer … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 29