International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world Marc-Antoine Lucchini, Head of Foundation and General Medicines at Sanofi , recently had a business trip to several Asian countries. Among those countries, Viet Nam was highly evaluated for its potential market for healthcare development. The effort of digital transformation and sustainability commitment from Sanofi Like many countries, Viet Nam is facing heavy burdens of morbidity and mortality caused by non-communicable diseases. Being able to control risk factors, improve disease prevention, make early diagnoses and manage treatments of such … [Read more...] about “Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia.
Healthcare program for the elderly by 2030
International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album
“Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia. Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) has been acknowledged and featured as one of the leading international schools globally in Queen Elizabeth II’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, which was launched on June 5, 2022. A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album
Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Representatives cut the ribbons to open the programme. — VNA/VNS Photo LONDON — A programme to introduce Vietnamese goods and foods in the UK is underway at Longdan Supermarket in Crawley, about 45km south of London. The week-long event, which started on Sunday, is hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK), and Longdan and EUTEK groups. As part of activities in the trade promotion programme of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the event aims to promote high-quality Vietnamese products that are benefiting from the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to British retailers and consumers. Handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruits, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle, rice papers, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice from reputable export enterprises of Việt Nam are being displayed at the supermarket and Vietnamese markets in Nottingham. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Vietnam entirely justified in exercising self-defense against Khmer Rouge: Carl Thayer
Famous specialist on Southeast Asia Carl Thayer said Vietnam was entirely justified under international law in exercising self-defense against the Khmer Rouge who first attacked Vietnamese island territories in 1975. Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations on June 24, 2022. On this occasion, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Canberra Carl Thayer wrote to The Hanoi Times his insights into the relations between the two neighboring countries. The 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated in Hanoi on June 24. Photo: Baoquocte In 1967 the war in Vietnam was escalating as the United States poured more ground troops into South Vietnam and sought to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail. At the same time, the U.S. continued its air war over North Vietnam. Prince Norodom Sihanouk consistently followed the path of neutrality and non-alignment since independence … [Read more...] about Vietnam entirely justified in exercising self-defense against Khmer Rouge: Carl Thayer
N.A. Chairman meets Vietnamese enterpreneurs, people living in Hungary
Hoang Manh Hue, President of the Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe, said that the community has made great strides in recent years, with encouraging successes, and become an effective bridge between the Vietnamese and European markets. They not only import a lot of commodities from Vietnam into the European market and the supply chain of businesses in the host countries, but also have been very successful in building a stable and efficient business model in accordance with the host countries’ laws, Hue added. N.A. Chairman Hue said that Vietnamese enterprises in Europe play an important role in introducing and selling Vietnamese products and developing distribution channels for them in foreign markets. The Party and State appreciate the coordination of the overseas Vietnamese community, with the entrepreneur association playing a core role, in helping Vietnam fight the COVID-19 pandemic, he said. Informing participants on the domestic situation, the N.A. … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman meets Vietnamese enterpreneurs, people living in Hungary
Province to spend $9 mln on Cua Dai beach embankments
The plan, approved by Quang Nam People's Council last Saturday, allows the construction of the embankment, spanning 550 meters from Cam An Ward to the An Bang area. The money will be derived from the national budget and other socio-economic development programs. The goal is to reduce the impacts of sea encroachment and create a sand shore spanning around 1,450 meters. The project is expected to last until 2023. Cua Dai Beach, spanning 7.5 kilometers, has frequently been eroded since the 2000s. In 2010, Quang Nam invested VND70 billion in a beach embankment, before building dikes in 2014 and 2015 with a total investment cost of VND74 billion. Quang Nam also built more embankments in 2020, running parallel to a 250-meter section of the coast. Cua Dai, a popular tourist destination less than 10 minutes car ride from Hoi An center, now has around 2.5 kilometers worth of embankments to protect it from erosion. Experts have blamed falling river sediment, sand mining and strong waves … [Read more...] about Province to spend $9 mln on Cua Dai beach embankments
TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, announced the new corporate purpose in Vietnam From 2022 to 2024, TCP Group is further driving the organisation towards sustainable business growth and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, locally and globally. "Five years ago, we announced the synergy of our various businesses into TCP Group, and we have been working towards sustainable development goals ever since. Up to now, events like COVID-19 and digital transformation have tremendously affected business, society, and the environment. We, therefore, are revisiting our purpose and strategies in every aspect to prepare for the volatile future and to create growth for the organisation while energising the sustainability of the world with a new purpose, called Energising A Better World For All,” said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group. Throughout its over 60 years of operation, TCP Group's priority has been to ensure the development of the economy, society, and … [Read more...] about TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Denis Brunetti, president in Vietnam and Myanmar for Ericsson With digital transformation being accelerated in the manufacturing sector, what are the factors for the successful development of smart factories in Vietnam? The next wave of socioeconomic development in Vietnam will be created through innovation, science, and technology, driven by the digital economy. A key component of Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy is the digital economy, which will contribute 25 per cent of GDP by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030. It will also further enhance productivity in all key economic sectors of Vietnam. The new digital economy will be created by scientific and technological advancements and innovation, particularly in areas such as 5G, AI, machine learning, automation, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to supporting Vietnam with the expanded deployment of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. … [Read more...] about The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk
The Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2022 illustrates the efforts of key stakeholders to establish a circular economy for sustainable development in Vietnam The forum is organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with relevant agencies. It welcomes nearly 500 delegates, which are representatives of ministries, municipalities, foreign embassies, international organisations, as well as research and educational institutes. The event’s purpose is to examine feasible circular economic (CE) models for Vietnam in light of the finest regional and global practices. In addition, it will specify the procedures, policies, and financial resources necessary to foster CE in the country. According to the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), developing Asia's ongoing reliance on fossil fuels and raw materials for manufacturing continues to strain already vulnerable ecosystems. Vietnam has the second-highest levels of air pollution in Southeast Asia in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk
Market surpasses 1,200-point mark thanks to steel, banking stocks
Inside a factory of Hoa Phat Group (HPG). HPG increased 5 per cent on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo Vietnamese shares on Monday surpassed the 1,200-point mark, underpinned by steel and banking stocks. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index increased 1.46 per cent, to 1,202.82 points. The benchmark last week registered a weekly decrease of 2.6 per cent. Nearly 527 million shares were traded on the southern bourse, equivalent to VND12.3 trillion (US$529 million). Market breadth was positive with 116 losers and 340 gainers. In the banking group, most of the stocks gained ground including Military Bank (MBB), Techcombank (TCB), Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BID), VietinBank (CTG), Viet Nam International Commercial JS Bank (VIB) and Saigon-Hanoi Commercial JS Bank (SHB), and Tien Phong Bank (TPB). Vietcombank (VCB) was the only decliner in the group. Steel stocks also attracted cash flow with gainers including Hoa Sen Group (HSG) rising 5.3 per … [Read more...] about Market surpasses 1,200-point mark thanks to steel, banking stocks