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Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc during the press conference. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday emphasised the importance of enhancing relations between the two countries. This is the Greek President's first official visit to Việt Nam. Vietnamese President Phúc praised the hard work carried out between the two countries to make progress with existing relations and revealed plans are in place to strengthen ties in the future. He told the press conference: "The relations between the two countries have seen significant progress recently, and we have set out specific directions and strategies to further deepen our cooperation in all aspects. "We also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.” President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said that this visit will enhance relations between the two countries, the first time … [Read more...] about Plans in place to strengthen Greece – Việt Nam ties

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York on May 16 (local time). — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will continue bringing into play its role and making more active and constructive contributions to the common work of the United Nations in all the three pillars – security-politics, development and human rights, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has said. At a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York on May 16 (local time), the PM stressed that the year 2022 is of great significance as it marks the 45th anniversary of Việt Nam’s UN membership. Appreciating the UN’s valuable contributions and support to Việt Nam over more than four decades, the PM asked Amina to convey his invitation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other UN leaders to visit Việt Nam this year to foster multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides. Chính reiterated Việt Nam’s strong commitments … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to play more active role at UN: PM

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng (right) had talks with visiting Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng hosted a reception for visiting Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hà Nội on Monday. The Vietnamese Party leader congratulated Sakellaropoulou on becoming the first female president of Greece, and thanked the Greek people for their valuable support for Việt Nam’s struggle for independence in the past as well as the current national construction, especially in COVID-19 prevention and control. He highly valued the outcomes of the Greek leader’s visit, especially the results of the talks between President Sakellaropoulou and her Vietnamese counterpart Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. He expressed his belief that the visit is a milestone in the development of bilateral ties. The Party leader affirmed that Việt Nam attached much importance to its traditional friendship with Greece … [Read more...] about Party leader hosts Greek President in Hà Nội

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Norway-Việt Nam to further cooperate in various fields

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Together for a sustainable and greener future

Workers during a shift at an animal feed factory in northern Ninh Bình Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — While Việt Nam's economic recovery was gaining momentum, the Government must pay more attention to "inflation and heightened risks of weaker global demand and supply disruptions to economic prospects", said a World Bank report on the South East Asian economy for May. Major disruptions to look out for include the uncertainty due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and supply issues caused by lockdowns in China. The report said if higher inflation persists in the medium term, the economy should be allowed to adjust to higher prices with the authorities incentivising investments to increase productivity and aggregate supply. To mitigate risks to export performance, diversifying trade partners would be a prudent strategic consideration. During the month of April, the country's industrial production index grew by 9.4 per cent, comparable to the pre-pandemic … [Read more...] about WB warns of heightened risks looming

(From left to right) Members of the EduExam project: Hoàng Mậu Trung, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm and Nguyễn Văn Nam. Photo courtesy of EduExam/thanhnien.vn HÀ NỘI — As the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in 2021, students had to study and take exams online. However, cheating on online exams has caused headaches for schools. To help schools prevent and discover cheating, a group of young alumni of the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology invented a piece of software which can detect cheating in up to 80 per cent of cases. Hoàng Mậu Trung, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm and Nguyễn Văn Nam, all aged 24, built an online exam system named EduExam, using artificial intelligence technology. According to Trung, the project leader, the EduExam online exam system can be used for all levels of education, from primary school to university, for multiple-choice to essay tests. The system is easy to use and easy to install on computers and laptops. … [Read more...] about Young people invent anti-cheating software for online exams

DESPITE THE RAIN: The exciting atmosphere created by Vietnamese fans at the SEA Games 31. — Photo courtesy of tdtt.gov.vn HÀ NỘI — Khoảnh Khắc Sea Games 31 (Moments of the SEA Games 31), a photo contest aimed at capturing the best moments of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, has opened to celebrate the Games being held in Việt Nam. The contest, organised by the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VNAP), is calling for entries from both amateur and professional photographers from across the country. It is a special activity to accompany other major and important events across the country, honouring outstanding people in various fields and the unforgettable sporting moments during the SEA Games 31, which is held with the theme "For a Stronger Southeast Asia" from May 12 to 23. Beautiful images, including those about training, practice and performances of athletes, fans cheering and other event-related activities, are encouraged to be sent to the … [Read more...] about ‘Moments of SEA Games 31’ photo contest opens for entries

Customers buy gold in a gold shop in Ha Noi. A tael of gold in Viet Nam was $838 higher than the global price on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet With the price of a tael of gold in Viet Nam more than US$800 higher than in the rest of the world, local experts say the local regulation of gold prices is unsuitable. Sliding about VND1 million, a tael of the national SJC-branded gold prices stayed at VND69.5 million ($3,021). On Kitco.com, at the same time, prices of an ounce of gold slid to $1,812 or $2,183 per tael (1.2 ounces). A tael of gold in Viet Nam was $838 higher than the global price on May 16. In February 2020, the gap between prices for a tael of gold was about VND2 million ($86), nine months later, the gap was doubled to VND4 million ($172). At the time, experts considered such a disparity to be unusual. This caused concern about the exchange rate and restrictive policies in buying and selling gold. However, by February 2021, the gap had widened to VND8 … [Read more...] about Local gold regulation considered ‘outdated’ amid skyrocketing prices

Mr. Tran Van Lau, Chairman of the People's Committee of Soc Trang Province, inspects wind power projects. (Photo: SGGP) Up to now, despite facing many difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Soc Trang Province had four projects completed and put into commercial operation in 2021, with 26 wind turbines with a total capacity of 110.8 MW. Currently, the province is constructing seven other projects, including 102 wind turbines with a total capacity of more than 320 MW in Vinh Chau Town. According to a report by the People's Committee of Vinh Chau Town, wind power projects have been facing certain difficulties. Specifically, local people have prevented the installation of the 110 kV and 220 kV transmission lines; some wind turbine propellers have not been constructed yet due to problems with safety corridors; people placed obstacles to prevent the construction at some temporary culverts for water supply and drainage within the project scope; the security and order situation … [Read more...] about Interests of people, investors of wind power projects must be harmonized