Singapore-based The Straits Times also highlighted Việt Nam’s success in containing COVID-19, that has helped its economy outstrip much of Asia in the past year and noted that Viet Nam is already eyeing average annual gross domestic product growth of 7 per cent over the next five years. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress makes international headlines
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Web dramas to entertain audiences during Tet holiday
Audiences have other options to enjoy during this Lunar New Year holiday, like the art performance Tết Vạn Lộc (New Year with Prosperity) produced and directed by Nguyễn Công Vượng, who is well-known for roles in comedies produced by VTV. He has worked as a producer and director for a long time. … [Read more...] about Web dramas to entertain audiences during Tet holiday
French media highlight “historic trial” of lawsuit against US AO/Dioxin producers
Supported by many associations, Nga hopes that the trial will set a precedent and foster international recognition of the crime of ecocide, Nouvel Observateur said in its article headlined “Agent Orange: Tran To Nga’s historic trial against the agrochemical industry”. In France, it could help victims of chlordecone in the West Indies and even glyphosate, it noted. If Nga wins, the case would indeed recognise the responsibility of these major firms in harming human life and the environment, the newspaper added. Liberation, meanwhile, quoted Dow Chemical’s own words as saying Agent Orange is extremely powerful with an “exceptional toxicity”. The defoliant was at the heart of the largest chemical warfare programme in the 20th century, conducted by the US not only in Vietnam but also in neighbouring Laos and Cambodia. Its lasting effects are still being felt today. Franceinfo called Nga “an old lady” who moves slowly, but behind the … [Read more...] about French media highlight “historic trial” of lawsuit against US AO/Dioxin producers
UNDP vows to accompany Vietnam in development process
Hanoi (VNA) – Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen promised to closely coordinate with and contribute to the building and implementation of socio-economic development strategies and plans of Vietnam in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). During the interview, Wiesen said Vietnam was commended for the significant preparations of all the background documents for the 13th National Party Congress, particularly socio-economic development strategy and the socio-economic development plan. The official noted these critical documents will determine Vietnam’s cause of development for the next five- and ten-year periods. Wiesen affirmed the UNDP has been delighted to partner with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and other partners to contribute to the development of the socio-economic strategy and plan, saying it is looking forward to joining the Vietnamese Government in implementing them. The UNDP … [Read more...] about UNDP vows to accompany Vietnam in development process
Embassy assists Vietnamese in Thailand in fighting COVID-19
Bangkok (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand on January 25 presented 18,000 face masks to Vietnamese living, working, or studying in the country. In his remarks, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh said that given the complex development of COVID-19 in Thailand and the world, citizen protection remains a crucial task for the embassy. He expressed a hope that the gifts would contribute to helping the Vietnamese community in Thailand combat the pandemic. The diplomat also took the occasion to extend Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the community and called on them to make more contributions to the development of Thailand as well as the friendship between the two countries./. … [Read more...] about Embassy assists Vietnamese in Thailand in fighting COVID-19