Food security

Such a database would serve as a foundation for the formation of a digital society and stay in line with the global trend of digitalization. Developing the application of population database, e-identification and e-authentication would serve as the breakthroughs for Vietnam’s national strategy on digitalization in 2022 and subsequent years. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave the remarks at a national conference on the implementation of such a project to support Vietnam’s national digital transformation in the 2022-2025 period, with a vision to 2030, held today [January 18]. The project’s main objectives are to realize five groups of utilities, including realizing administrative procedures and providing online public services; supporting socio-economic development; assisting digital citizens; finalizing an ecosystem for connectivity, utilization, and enrichment of population database; aiding the policy-making … [Read more...] about Completion of population database among breakthroughs in Vietnam’s digitalization drive: PM

Offering the best wishes on the occasion of the most important festival in Vietnam to the administration and people of An Giang, the leader applauded the province’s efforts in COVID-19 prevention and control, achievements in socio-economic development, and implementation of social security policies. As the pandemic is driving many into difficulties, the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front have made prompt decisions on visits to and Tet gifts for revolution contributors, low-income earners, disadvantaged workers, and those of vulnerable groups so that no one is left behind, according to the President. He expressed his hope that the local Party organization, administration, and people will stay united to surmount difficulties and fulfill anti-pandemic and socio-economic development tasks, thus developing the province and contributing to national development. On this occasion, he also visited some families of national contributors in Long Xuyen city. Earlier, President Phuc … [Read more...] about State leader presents Tet gifts to disadvantaged families in An Giang

Chairing a press conference in Hanoi on January 17, Son said it is the result of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of ties; making responsible contributions to multilateral mechanisms, including the U.N. and firstly the UNSC. Vietnam attaches importance to and wants to raise its voice to promote work at the UNSC in general for common benefits of the U.N. member states while contributing to maintaining global peace and security, he said. He added that with the consistent motto “Partnership for sustainable peace,” Vietnam joined the UNSC in an active, positive and responsible manner, proposed a number of initiatives to make practical contributions to the UNSC’s work, upheld the council's role in seeking solutions to preventing and dealing with conflicts and responding to challenges to global peace and security in line with the U.N. Charter and international law. At the event, Son also highlighted 10 outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam has successful tenure at UNSC: Foreign Minister

Ho Chi Minh City kicked off a two-week festival on Sunday evening to welcome the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which will begin on February 1. The third annual event, entitled ‘Tet Viet’ (Vietnamese Tet), opened at the Youth Culture House in District 1 under the joint organization of the cultural house, the municipal Department of Tourism, and the Vietnam Food and Culture Association. The 14-day long event, in both physical and virtual form, will last until January 30, which is Lunar New Year’s Eve. The event came as the city has basically put the COVID-19 pandemic under control and recently become an area at low risk of COVID-19 transmission. Vietnam reopened the national economy in early October 2021 following months of social distancing due to the health crisis. An area of colorful Tet decorative items at the ‘Tet Viet’ festival in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo : Hoang An / Tuoi Tre The festival features plenty of activities including folk games, … [Read more...] about 2022 Vietnamese Tet festival launched in Ho Chi Minh City

CNN recently recommended Vietnamese beef pho in its nominations of the 20 best soups around the world. Originating in northern Vietnam, pho is a noodle dish served with hot broth cooked from beef or chicken. In a story updated last week, CNN Travel celebrated beef pho (pho bo) from Vietnam together with other soup dishes from the country’s Asian neighbors including mohinga from Myanmar, soto ayam from Indonesia, tom yum goong from Thailand, tonkotsu ramen from Japan, and Lanzhou beef noodle soup from China. Other soup dishes from around the globe also made it to the list, namely banga from Nigeria; borscht from Ukraine; bouillabaisse from France; caldo verde from Portugal; chorba frik from Algeria, Libya and Tunisia; chupe de camarones from Peru; gazpacho from Spain; groundnut soup from West Africa; gumbo from the U.S.; harira from Morocco; kharcho from Georgia; menudo from Mexico; moqueca de camarão from Brazil; and yayla çorbasi from … [Read more...] about Vietnamese beef ‘pho’ nominated among 20 of world’s best soups