Energy Observer on the Saigon River, HCM City. — Photo from Toyota HCM CITY — Energy Observer – the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy – continues its journey in Southeast Asia, with the 73rd stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey being in HCM City, Việt Nam. Arriving in the Vietnamese southern hub on June 22, the crew plans to present the ship's autonomous zero-emission system to several hundred visitors, decision-makers, students and school children in collaboration with the French Consulate in the city. Setting sail from its port of registry of Saint Malo in 2017, Energy Observer has already covered over 50,000 nautical miles, made 72 stopovers, 16 of which have been with its travelling pedagogical village, and visited over 40 countries. Born out of a legendary catamaran whose many accolades include being the fastest sailboat around the world with Sir Peter Blake, Energy Observer is a laboratory for ecological … [Read more...] about World’s first zero-emission boat visits HCM City
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Vietnam becomes major supplier of farm produce to UK
Speaking at ‘UK Market: Unlocking great potential by leveraging advantages of the UKVFTA,’ Oliver Todd, British consul general in HCM City, said Vietnam could replace other countries such as India and Indonesia as a major supplier of agricultural and aquaculture products to his country. Todd, who is also director of UK Trade and Investment in Vietnam, said Vietnamese exporters should be well prepared if they want to boost exports to the choosy market. It is important to learn about import demand and standards and requirements for exporting to the British market, he said. Chris Milliken, vice president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham), said there is ample scope to grow bilateral trade thanks to the trade deal. “Vietnam and the UK are not competing against each other in any industry; they commercially complement each other.” He pointed to the FTA as the leading pillar of the joint commitment to deepen bilateral trade, saying it was a mutual agreement to … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes major supplier of farm produce to UK
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 24
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 24. – The 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations was celebrated solemnly in Hanoi on June 24. In his opening remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, on behalf of the Vietnamese Party and State leaders and people, extended his greetings to the Cambodian Party, State and people on the meaningful day of the two nations. Read full story – Vietnam and Hungary are looking to step up bilateral partnership in multiple areas and the effective implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UVFTA) during National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Hungary from June 26 – 28. Vietnam and Hungary established diplomatic relations on February 3, 1950 and lifted their ties to comprehensive partnership on the occasion of a visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the European nation in 2018. Read full … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 24