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At the International Exhibition of Science and Technology Innovation, more than 400 leading Asian scientific and innovative works were selected from 16 Asia Pacific countries. Countries and ideas that bring scientific and creative achievements were celebrated at the conference held at the Coex convention centre. The Korea Invention Promotion Association awarded a silver medal to Nam Cau Kien Eco-Industrial Park The Vietnamese delegation to the conference included works that have won the Vietnam Innovative Science Prize - Vifotec 2021 and were selected by the scientific council of the organising committee as the leading scientists and economists in Asia. Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park, Hai Phong, was awarded a special creative award by the Masaei Charitable Association for Pham Hong Diep. The investor of Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park has successfully built an ecological industrial park model and was awarded a silver medal by the Korean Invention Promotion Association for … [Read more...] about Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park honoured at international innovation exhibition

At the event. (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Sharing experience in response to challenges arising from new trends in international trade and investment was the focus of a conference held in Can Tho city on November 30. The event, which was jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the People’s Committee of Can Tho city and Hanns Seidel Foundation Vietnam, offered an opportunity for the local administration and businesses to take advantage of opportunities from the new trends and create momentum for the Mekong Delta to over difficulties and lay a foundation for sustainable growth in the future. In her remarks, Nguyen Bich Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department for Multilateral Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of the socio-economic life and changed the way the economy and commercial model operate. This caused difficulties in production and business, … [Read more...] about Conference seeks to tackle challenges in international trade, investment

At the workshop (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ( 1982 UNCLOS ) and other international instruments to address emerging maritime issues has been the focus of a workshop in Hanoi on November 30 and December 1. The hybrid ASEAN Regional Forum ( ARF ) workshop, co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the EU, Australia and New Zealand, brought together about 200 representatives from 27 ARF member countries, regional and international organisations, diplomatic offices, research institutes, ministries and agencies. In his opening remarks, Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu reiterated the significance of the 1982 UNCLOS, especially in the context of emerging challenges to the settlement of maritime issues, requiring intensive and extensive international cooperation. The 1982 UNCLOS is an important basis for countries in the region to enhance trust and … [Read more...] about 1982 UNCLOS most important legal tool to preserve regional peace: workshop

Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue congratulated the important achievements that Albanese's Government has made over the past six months, especially in economic development, social security and climate change response, affirming Australia's reputation and role in the international arena. For his part, PM Albanese emphasized that the official visit to Australia by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly is the first high-level visit between the two countries since they fully reopened their borders. It is of great significance in the context of the two countries preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, he said. He appreciated the practical results of his recent meetings with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic  Leaders’ Meeting and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits, respectively. … [Read more...] about National Assembly Chairman meets Australian Prime Minister

Temperatures will continue falling throughout the day as long as the front lingers, the add. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, 16 northern Vietnam localities recorded temperatures below 15 degrees Thursday morning. At the northern border, Lang Son was the first locality to feel the impacts of the cold front, with temperatures dropping to 11-12 degrees in certain locations, and high-altitude ones like the peaks of Mau Son recording temperatures of 4.5 degrees. Other areas experiencing low temperatures include Trung Khanh in Cao Bang Province at 8 degrees, Dong Van in Ha Giang and Tam Dao in Vinh Phuc at 10 degrees. Five weather stations in Hanoi recorded temperatures of 15-16 degrees. As the cold front continues to impact the region, temperatures are set to fall further, with mountainous areas recording temperatures of below 3 degrees in certain locations, with chances of frost. U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather estimates Hanoi’s … [Read more...] about Mercury dips to 4.5 degrees Celsius in northern Vietnam

The architect wanted to make this house stand out compared to other townhouses in the neighborhood, at the same time incorporating the owner’s love for camping, nature and DIY, taking inspiration from a spaceship. Because the house faces the west and absorbs heat from noon to late afternoon, combined with the urban heat island effect, the design team proposed three solutions to limit heat radiation. First was the natural solution, placing plants and greens on the walls and roof. The second solution was using technology, using XPS heat-resistant panels to cover the outside of the walls that face the sun directly to prevent heat absorption. The third solution was to set many windows and doors on the east and south side of the house to allow more wind access. All three solutions aim to limit adverse weather effects and reduce energy consumption. The owner is a nature lover so the house is surrounded by courtyards containing many green … [Read more...] about Da Nang house embraces nature in every corner

The list was revealed Tuesday at a meeting of the global body’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Cham pottery traditional was one of 56 customs reviewed by UNESCO before publishing the list. Women historically craft most customary Cham pottery, which includes household and kitchen items – jars, pots, trays and vases – as well as religious objects and art. Instead of using the pottery wheels popular in the west (also known as turntables), Cham women walk around the wet clay as they sculpt it with their hands. They then bake the pottery outdoors with firewood and straw for seven to eight hours without glazing it. It cooks at uniquely low temperatures of about 800 degrees Celsius. Other ceramicists typically glaze their pieces before cooking them over fiery temperatures of around 1,1620-1,240 degrees Celsius. The Cham tradition also entails collecting all raw materials locally rather than buying items from other regions. A … [Read more...] about Age-old Cham pottery tradition vanishing without support: UNESCO

This year Vietnam has exposed and corrected violations in these markets to "protect the rights of citizens and businesses," he said at a government meeting Thursday morning. Arrests of real estate and property company leaders allegedly involved in bond fraud have disrupted the bond market in recent months, with many companies buying back their issued bonds in fear of legal entanglement. Businesses have been complaining that they lack access to the credit needed for expansions because bond issuance is no longer a viable fundraising option. Depositors have been withdrawing their money from banks to protect their assets, which makes it difficult for companies to acquire loans. But PM Chinh said that the current crackdown would change these "short-term" problems. He added that three state task forces were now tackling capital issues in the property and bond markets. Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc, charged with solving the bond market problem, said earlier that bond issuers … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs to ‘protect’ citizens with market ‘rectifications:’ PM

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2022 (HOZO 2022) combined with Hot Air Balloon Festival 2022 will create the biggest outdoor music festival ever held in the southern city. It will take place for four days and span 55,000 square metres in two locations: Nguyen Hue Walking Street (District 1) and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Park (Thu Duc city). Impression of HOZO 2022 in Nguyen Hue Street. Photo: HOZO 2022 The event will receive support from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, and Thu Duc People's Committee. From magnificent settings to extensive entertainment line-ups, it will create a unique experience for festival-goers and help to stimulate tourism in the city. The festival will run from 8am to 11pm daily. HOZO 2022 and Ho Chi Minh City Hot Air Balloon Festival boasts the model of a "festival within a festival," with the opening led by the largest Hot Air Balloon demonstration on December 8. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to hold its biggest outdoor music festival

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is to work on a law on medical devices to increase efficiency of state management and create more favourable conditions for businesses. The focus is expected to be market authorisations (MAs) and drug tenders. Some legal barriers are expected to be settled imminently when in early November, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam signed Resolution No.144/NQ-CP on ensuring drugs, medical equipment, and reimbursement of healthcare costs and health insurance. The government asked the ministries of health, finance, and planning and investment to quicken amendment and supplementation of legal documents related to purchasing, tenders, manufacturing, and import of drugs and medical devices to deal with the legal barriers. Decree 98 will affect medical devices from various major markets, Le Toan The MoH is asked to work with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant ministries and agencies on preparation for building of draft amendments to the Law on … [Read more...] about Hopes rise for legal medical reform