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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,117 VND/USD on May 23, down 28 VND from the last working day of the previous week (May 20). With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks during the day is 23,810 VND/USD and the floor rate 22,423 VND/USD. The opening-hour rates at some commercial banks saw slight fluctuations. At 8:30 am, Vietcombank added 5 VND to both rates, listing at 23,005 VND/USD (buying) and 23,315 VND/USD (selling). Meanwhile, BIDV cut both rates by 5 VND, listing the buying rate at 23,030 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,310 VND/USD./. VNA … [Read more...] about Reference exchange rate down 28 VND at week’s beginning

A ceremony of receiving and planting 24 cherry blossom trees The ceremony is an activity in a framework of the "Meeting Gia Lai – Japan 2022" program and under events to mark the 90th founding anniversary of Gia Lai Province, contributing to tightening friendship and solidarity between the two countries. Accordingly, the People’s Committee of Pleiku City coordinated with Japan - Vietnam Exchange Center and Center for Foreign Service and International Conference to organize the ceremony. Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province Kpa Thuyen, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Da Nang City Shimonischi Kyoshi and Director of Japan - Vietnam Exchange Center Sho Shiratori attended the ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, the provicial leader said that the “Meeting Gia Lai – Japan 2022” program was a significant political and cultural event of the Central Highlands province, contributing to promoting the friendly and cooperation relations between Japan with … [Read more...] about Gia Lai Province receives 24 Japanese cherry blossom trees

Japan is asking universities for greater scrutiny of foreign students and scholars to prevent technology leaks to places like China, partly for its own national security but also to safeguard exchanges with U.S. and European universities. While many Western countries have measures to prevent espionage on their campuses with strict screening and penalties for breaches, experts say Japan has been a weak link given its often-unchecked embrace of foreign students. A string of U.S. arrests of Chinese academics in recent years over suspicion of spying was a wake-up call for Japan, officials say. "Around the world, export controls are getting more stringent on foreign nations like China," said a Japanese trade ministry official who helps colleges develop ways to monitor high-risk technology transfers and students. "We want Japanese universities to be trusted for their security and trade controls so that joint research with the United States or Europe can continue," said the official, … [Read more...] about With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan’s universities to screen foreigners

The Gia Lai Department for External Relations and the Japan - Vietnam Exchange Centre sign a cooperation deal at the workshop on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) – The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai held a workshop on May 22 to introduce its potential and seek chances for investment cooperation with Japan in agriculture, processing, renewable energy, and tourism. Ho Phuoc Thanh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said Gia Lai is inviting investment to hi-tech agriculture, agricultural services, intensive processing, renewable energy, and tourism, which are among the pillars identified in its socio-economic development strategy for 2021 - 2030. Although most of local enterprises are of small or medium size, many are turning out products meeting European standards such as the Vinh Hiep Co. Ltd and the Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC, which were also the first of Vietnam to export to Europe under the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), he … [Read more...] about Gia Lai seeks partnerships with Japan in agriculture, renewable energy, tourism

May 24 is one of Bulgaria’s most important days honoring the country’s traditional and modern cultural values, honoring teachers, students, and training institutions with great contribution to the establishment and development of Bulgarian education sector. The day is also to commemorate Bulgarian brothers Kiril and Metodi who created Slavic alphabet being used by around 20 countries in the world. Speaking at the ceremony, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Vietnam Marinela Petkova affirmed the significance of the celebration of the Bulgarian Culture and Education and Slavic Language Festival in Vietnam. She emphasized the important role of knowledge, education and cultural exchange in building long-lasting friendship among countries. Evaluating the bilateral relationship, the Bulgarian diplomat said that the efforts of leaders of the two countries in maintaining political dialogues and promoting the partnership in line with their potential, demand and strengths are clear proof of the … [Read more...] about Bulgarian Culture and Education and Slavic Language Festival observed in Vietnam

A signing ceremony with the Medical Service Administration underlined joint efforts to raise public awareness on stroke prevention Speaking at last week’s conference hosted by VIR on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the healthcare sector, Dr. Tran Thi Lan Huong, medical director of the Pharmaceuticals Division at Bayer Vietnam, acknowledged that PPPs have become a hot topic in Vietnam’s healthcare sector. “Bayer has led different initiatives to form partnerships with external parties,” Huong said. “We would like to highlight the value of innovation as well as the importance of collaborations and partnerships from both public and private sectors to better control diseases and improve healthcare services in the community.” The ongoing pandemic has triggered even much higher demands for health services and, in response, Vietnam has made efforts to urgently increase its capacity to test, trace, and treat patients while also maintaining essential health services. A wide … [Read more...] about Bayer enhancing sustainable alliances