Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations , on December 1 extended his greeting to the Permanent Mission of Laos to the UN on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of Lao National Day (December 2). contributions of the Lao Mission to the UN's multilateral forums over the past time, which he said has helped raise the position of Laos and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the international arena. Laos to the United Nations, expressed his respect for the special comradeship and brotherhood of the Vietnamese Delegation, affirming that he will continue to tighten solidarity and close coordination between the two delegations./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam appreciates Laos’ contributions to the UN
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More trains for Hanoi-Lao Cai route during Tet Holiday
Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has announced plans to operate more trains on the Hanoi-Lao Cai route for the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday. Besides trains SP3/SP4, the firm will also operate the SP1/SP2 service. Train SP1 will leave Hanoi Station on January 22 and 23 at 9:35 pm and arrive at Lao Cai Station at 5:15 am the next day. Train SP2 will depart Lao Cai Station on January 24 and 25 at 1:20 pm and arrive at Hanoi Station at 8:20 pm. Lao Cai Station (photo by Giao Thong Van Tai Newspaper) Passengers on this route will be offered discounts. For instance, buying three tickets in a group for a sleeper carriage will get a free extra ticket or when buying six an additional two more. The Ministry of Transport has submitted a plan to the prime minister to raise international freight transport by rail by 2030, with a target of shipping between 4 and 5 million tonnes. … [Read more...] about More trains for Hanoi-Lao Cai route during Tet Holiday
UNCLOS plays important role in regional peace: Vietnam workshop
The importance of settling disputes at sea by peaceful means based on international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in 1982, was highlighted at an ASEAN workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam on Wednesday. The event, the fourth ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop, was co-organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the EU, Australia, and New Zealand. About 200 representatives from 27 ARF member countries, regional and international organizations, diplomatic offices, and research institutes were in attendance. The two-day seminar focused on implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other international instruments meant to address emerging maritime issues. Deputy head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Thomas Wiersing is seen speaking at the ARF workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, November 30, 2022. Photo : Ministry of Foreign Affairs In his opening speech, Nguyen Minh Vu, assistant to … [Read more...] about UNCLOS plays important role in regional peace: Vietnam workshop
Heavy rains cause traffic congestion on National Highway 1A in Thua Thien – Hue
On the afternoon of December 2, Mr. Dang Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of the Office of the Commanding Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of Thua Thien - Hue Province, said that from the morning of December 2, moderate to heavy rain occurred in the province. In Phu Loc District alone, there were heavy and torrential rains, especially in the area of Bach Ma Mountain, it rained heavily with rainfall of 80mm from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the same day. National Highway 1A, the section through Loc Tri Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien - Hue Province, is flooded on December 2. (Photo: SGGP) Heavy rains plus water from the upstream of Bach Ma National Park flowed downstream quickly, causing flooding on National Highway 1A, the section through Loc Tri Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien - Hue Province, making it difficult for people and vehicles to participate in traffic. Flooding causes traffic jam on National Highway 1A on December 2. (Photo: … [Read more...] about Heavy rains cause traffic congestion on National Highway 1A in Thua Thien – Hue
☀️ Morning digest December 2
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - On the occasion of Laos’ 47th National Day (December 2), Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 1 sent congratulatory letters to Laos’ Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, and NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane. In the letters, the top Vietnamese leaders expressed their delight at great achievements gained by the Lao people in the cause of national building and defence, which have helped ensure political security, improve people’s material and spiritual lives, and enhance the country’s position in the international arena. Read full story – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 1 received new Azerbaijani Ambassador Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade, during which the State leader affirmed that Vietnam … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest December 2
When Vietnam scoured forests, mountains for rare earths
They were looking for rare earths, the indispensable materials used in the production of most high-tech equipment. Rare earths are a group of 17 elements, the majority of which are irreplaceable in the production of batteries, permanent magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, aircraft, mobile phones, and defense equipment. With 44 million tons, China has the largest reserves of rare earths in the world followed by Vietnam (22 million tons), Brazil and Russia (21 million tons each). For three decades China has been the largest producer and exporter, accounting for a full 80% of production. Since 2010, when it started restricting mining and exports, the hunt for rare earths began to spread around the world, and countries at the forefront of technological advancements came to Vietnam in the hope of finding alternative sources. In early 2010 the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation and Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment began surveying and … [Read more...] about When Vietnam scoured forests, mountains for rare earths
Hanoians listed among most willing travelers
Hanoians are willing to travel and very confident in welcoming foreign tourists to their capital city in particular and the country in general. With 85% of local travelers stating they intend to travel in the next 12 months, Vietnam emerged as the second most confident country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the newly released Travel Confidence Index. Hanoian excited to travel The index indicates that among Asia-Pacific travelers, Vietnamese, especially Hanoians, were among the most willing travelers to put up with and overlook key travel deterrents to hit the road - which included enduring disruptions and travel costs; as well as confidence in their home country in receiving inbound travelers. As the border is gradually opened after the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more Hanoians are eager to travel as far as possible. Notably, most of them said they are comfortable with Vietnam opening borders back up (82%), and 75% are confident about welcoming international … [Read more...] about Hanoians listed among most willing travelers