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A tropical depression in the East Vietnam Sea developed into a storm on Thursday morning, marking the first tropical storm to hit the Southeast Asian country this year. The storm, named Chaba, was located 400 kilometers east of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago at 10:00 am on Thursday, according to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The average wind speed was recorded at 62-74km per hour, and gusts were up to 100km an hour. Storm Chaba is expected to travel northwest in the next 48 hours. As of 10:00 am on Saturday, the storm will be situated 120 kilometers northeast of China’s Hainan Island, packing winds at 62-88km per hour. Due to the influence of the storm, rough seas, strong winds, and waves as high as three to five meters will occur in the northern part of the East Vietnam Sea. The border guard command reported on Thursday morning that it had warned nearly 60,000 ships of the storm. The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster … [Read more...] about East Vietnam Sea hit by first tropical storm of 2022

Vietnam has posted GDP growth of 7.72% in Q2 this year. (Photo: VNA) Hong Kong (VNA) – The Lianhe Zaobao daily in Hong Kong, China, on June 30 ran an article highlighting Vietnam’s impressive economic growth of 7.72% in the second quarter. It wrote that with export and consumption recovery, the Vietnamese economy rebounded strongly in Q2, with gross domestic product (GDP) increasing 7.72% year on year – the fastest pace in almost 11 years. This is expected to boost the GDP growth in the first half of 2022 to 6.42% from a year earlier, beyond the Government’s 5.5% expectation. The country recorded a growth rate of only 2.04% in the same period last year. Unveiling the statistics on June 29, the General Statistics Office (GSO) of Vietnam stressed that compared to other ASEAN members and countries in the world, this is a relatively high growth rate, and that the country has also maintained macro-economic stability, according to Lianhe Zaobao. The article noted … [Read more...] about Hong Kong daily spotlights Vietnam’s impressive growth

The PM also proposed Japan support Vietnam in accelerating digital transformation in justice and capacity building in defending international legal cases, particularly in the fields of politics, trade and economy. He affirmed that the Government of Vietnam is providing all enabling conditions to strengthen legal and judicial cooperation between the two ministries of justice, which plays a part in stepping up the Vietnam – Japan extensive strategic partnership. Describing Japan as Vietnam’s long-term, trusted and leading partner which shares many common strategic benefits with Vietnam, PM Chinh said Vietnam backs Japan in playing a role in maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the world and the region. Japan has remained Vietnam’s largest ODA provider and second biggest destination for Vietnamese guest workers and among the country’s top investors and trade partners, he said, adding that the two countries have seen expansion in collaboration in digital … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes Japan help in law-making capacity building

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc appreciated Cao Dai followers’ contributions to the country throughout history while receiving leaders of the religion’s churches and organisations in Hanoi on June 29. He said Caodaism is a religion coming into being in Vietnam, and during its development process, it has helped diversify the country’s traditional culture and uphold solidarity when encouraging its dignitaries and followers to stand side by side with the nation. Read full story – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle discussed various issues regarding cooperation between the two legislatures during their talks in London on June 29 morning. The two sides also exchanged views on their cooperation at multilateral forums and on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They focused discussions on measures to further … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 30

The practice session began at 9:30 a.m. local time amid a light drizzle, according to Pau FC. Hai, the first Vietnamese to play for a professional club in France, and his teammates were present about 10 minutes prior. Despite not being able to speak French yet, Hai greeted his teammates and was met with warm welcome in response. They had a warm-up run for 20 minutes under the instructions of coach Didier Tholot. There would be two practice sessions every weekday except for Wednesday. A press conference took place in the afternoon the same day to announce the Pau FC’s newcomers, including Hai. A friendly match with another team in Dax is expected on July 8, before the first match of the Ligue 2 on July 30. In six seasons at Hanoi FC, Hai played 126 matches, scored 35 times and won every domestic title and the Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. He also played an important role in Vietnam winning the 2018 AFC U23 Championship's second place, the 2018 AFF Cup title and SEA Games 30 gold … [Read more...] about Midfielder Quang Hai has first practice with French club

Son La's mangoes and longans are being sold in Big C Thang Long supermarket , Hanoi. (Photo: VNS) Hanoi (VNA) - Mango es and safe agricultural products from the northern mountainous province of Son La are being introduced at Big C Thang Long supermarket in Hanoi. The week-long event, organised by the Son La Provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with Central Retail Vietnam, is an effort to promote high-quality provincial products to the capital city’s consumers. The event has attracted 15 businesses and cooperatives, introducing both fresh fruits and vegetables such as mango, longan, avocado, guava, banana, Moc Chau pumpkin, cabbage and zucchini to processed foods. These products all meet food safety standards such as VietGAP, GolbalGAP and organic certification. With more than 400,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land and favourable climate condition, Son La is the largest fruit granary in the North with an annual output of over 450,000 tonnes. Son … [Read more...] about Son La mango and safe farm produce week launched in Hanoi

H'Hen Nie, a top 5 Miss Universe contestant, crosses the runway in a sheer long white gown with floral details while closing the show last Sunday, her train fluttering in the sea breeze. The entire show was divided into four parts, showcasing four mini-collections made from of different materials and concepts. The show began with dresses, blazers, shirts and miniskirts made from linen, a natural and lightweight fabric with good absorbent properties ideal for summertime and suited to Vietnam's humid climate. The second part of the show featured textured, ocean-inspired outfits in vibrant colors. If the color palette of the linen collection is basic with pastel colors, the third part of the show features monochromatic silk outfits with prominent colors like pink, blue, yellow, orange, red, purple and others. In addition to his monochrome outfits, Cuong also mixed many opposing tones on the same design to create … [Read more...] about Fashion designer launches nature inspired collection

The ASEAN Para Games 2022 is a qualifier for athletes to win tickets to Paralympic Paris 2024. Some 155 Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will attend the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 2022) in Indonesia next month, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Vietnamese delegation will include one guiding athlete, 18 coaches, two doctors, and 13 support personnel. The rest are Vietnamese parasports athletes who will compete in eight events: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery. On July 23, a departure ceremony will be held to see off the Vietnamese delegation at the National Sports Training Center in Ho Chi Minh City. It is expected that on July 26 or 27, the Vietnamese delegation will join the Games. Weightlifter Le Van Cong is the golden hope of Vietnam's disabled team at the ASEAN Para Games 2022 in … [Read more...] about Some 155 Vietnamese athletes to partake in ASEAN Para Games 2022

This river trash capture tool (hereinafter referred to as a “trash trapper”) is financially supported and technically advised by US-based NGO Ocean Conservancy through “Strategic Plastic Litter Abatement in the Song Hong” project. This project is managed and implemented by MCD in collaboration with the Nam Dinh DONRE and other local and national partners. The event was attended by national-level government representatives from the Vietnam Administration of Sea and Islands; the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration and its Northern Branch; Vietnam Academy for Water Resources; and from MCD; the delegates who participated in the event from Nam Dinh province include: leaders and officers of the DONRE; representatives of the Department of Transport, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Traffic Police Division, Riverway Management Company No. 5; representatives of the Division of Natural Resources and Environment of Nam Dinh city and the People's Committee of Tran Te … [Read more...] about River trash capture tool launched in Nam Dinh Province

The report aligns with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and covers all company’s markets “This sustainability report marks an important milestone in our journey as a responsible, inclusive business, that has ESG principles firmly embedded in its values and DNA,” said Jean-Pascal Duvieusart, CEO at Home Credit Group. “I would like to thank all our employees, who continue to demonstrate creativity, passion, and dedication in everything they do. They are living proof that when ESG is consciously embedded in our culture and mindsets, real change happens,” Duvieusart said. Jiri Smejc, CEO of PPF Group and chairman of the board of Home Credit Group said, “Fairness to customers, employees, and communities has always been part of our DNA. It is who we are. ESG principles now give us a tool to show our responsible business practices in a formal, comprehensive way. And I am proud that we can already count a number of milestones on our ESG journey.” Digital … [Read more...] about Home Credit publishes its 2021 Sustainability Report