Developed countries and developing countries

For a long time we often discussed stability and rapid development. This pair of categories is very good. If they are performed cleverly, it complements each other; otherwise, it will create a conflict. Stability is a premise for rapid development, but rapid development is also a premise for stability. If we don't develop fast, how can we have the resources to keep it stable. On the contrary, if there is no stability, how can we develop quickly. Of course, it is necessary to apply this pair of categories depending on each historical period. … [Read more...] about There are many talented Vietnamese, but they have not become the country’s resources

As Bill Gates wrote, "during a pandemic, vaccines and antivirals cannot simply be sold to the highest bidder"; instead, they should be readily available and affordable for those most threatened by the virus. On June 18, WHO released a "strategic allocation" plan for immunization, which will give priority to nearly 2 billion people worldwide, including frontline health care workers, people of over 65 years old and young people under 30 years old if they have a higher risk of Covid-19 infection because of underlying conditions such as cancer, obesity, diabetes or chronic respiratory diseases. … [Read more...] about Vaccine nationalism and challenges for developing countries

Specializing in cassava starch products, the Hung Duy Company was faced with a post-production waste problem. "Large production volumes lead to massive wastewater and solid waste, which, traditionally, was discharged directly into the environment," said Le Huu Hung, the company’s chairman. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms put sustainability at center of growth strategies

Phnom Penh (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 127.8 million USD loan to support the construction of transmission lines and substations in Cambodia, the bank said in a press statement. The project will help provide Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, and three other provinces with stable and reliable electricity supply, the statement said. "The Grid Reinforcement Project, along with ADB's ongoing assistance to Cambodia in power system planning, shows that adequate, reliable, and environmentally sustainable power supply can be provided at reasonable cost to support equitable development," said ADB country director for Cambodia Sunniya Durrani-Jamal. The government has set energy sector development as a national priority, as more robust electricity supply will boost economic productivity and the quality of life, the statement said. The project will help the Electricite du Cambodge, Cambodia's national electricity utility, strengthen its transmission infrastructure by … [Read more...] about ADB approves 127.8 million USD loan for Cambodia to expand power transmission lines

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich on September 8 held phone talks with his Lao counterpart General Chansamone Chanyalath to review bilateral defence cooperation in the recent past and discuss cooperation directions for the time to come. During their talks, the two ministers affirmed that Vietnam and Laos always attach great importance to their great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation. Lich affirmed that Vietnam is ready to continue sharing experience with and supporting Laos to effectively address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as help the Lao People's Army improve its capacity. For his part, Chansamone highlighted the significance of the talks, saying that this has contributed to show the trust, activeness and timely sharing of information about the situation between the two sides in order to reach a common view on responding to COVID-19. He thanked the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos seek to further boost defence cooperation