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The ten houses cost over VND 942 million, of which the Vietnam Infrastructure Investment & Development Joint Stock Company supported VND 700 million, while the rest was provided by border units in the province, organizations, and individuals in the province. Addressing the handover ceremony, Commanding Officer of the Gia Lai provincial Border Guard Command Senior Colonel Tran Tien Hai noted that, over the past time, thanks to the care of the Party and State, the provincial socio-economic and cultural situations have developed considerably. Therefore, the locals’ lives have been improved while the sovereignty, national border security, political security and social order and safety have been maintained. However, ethnic minorities in border areas are facing difficulties. The rate of poor and near-poor households remains high (poor households are 14.5%, near-poor households are 12.1%). Among them, many are still facing housing difficulties. Therefore, local authorities and … [Read more...] about Ten houses presented to border people in need

The ceremony is solemnly held annually in all member states on the occasion of the bloc anniversary, which falls on August 8. A flag-raising ceremony was held on August 8 in Hanoi to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in downtown Hanoi, the ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Vietnamese high-ranking officials, and representatives of ASEAN member states and the bloc’s partner countries. Speaking at the event, Son said that the establishment of ASEAN set a foundation for regional countries to realize their aspirations for a region of long-term peace, stability, and sustainable and inclusive development. Given global changes, it’s necessary for the 10-member bloc to promote the ASEAN Centrality and a united and strong regional organization for the sake of nearly 700 million people in the region and the bloc’s partners. Vietnam vows to join hands … [Read more...] about ASEAN flag raising ceremony held in Hanoi

Fishermen in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province are transporting essential commodities onto their boats for offshore fishing trips. 46-year-old fisherman Nguyen Van Muoi from Hoang Mai Town of Nghe An Province happily shared that he has just come ashore to sell 40 tonnes of squid and 10 tonnes of fish. When the oil price increased last month, it took him nearly VND300 million (US$12,800) to buy fuel. Luckily, the last trip was bountiful, and his profit came to VND300 million. Packing next to Muoi’s boat is the boat of 43-year-old Chuong Van Thanh from Hai Cang Ward of Quy Nhon City. He is buying the last items for his upcoming fishing trip, and is in high spirit thanks to the fuel price drop. Along fishing ports of Binh Thuan Province – one of the three major fishing grounds of Vietnam – the bustling and eager spirit can also be felt among fishermen. Tran Thanh Nhan from Phan Thiet City and his 20 friends are busy moving necessary items onto their boat for their offshore fishing … [Read more...] about Fishermen eagerly rushing to sea thanks to fuel price drop

The ASEAN flag is hoisted at a ceremony in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to fly the ASEAN flag in celebration of the bloc’s 55th founding anniversary (August 8, 1967) and 27th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the regional organization (July 28, 1995). The ceremony was chaired by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, and attended by Ambassadors of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partners, along with local officials. The annual ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony is held in each ASEAN member state to honour their common values and express the determination to promote solidarity and cooperation. At the ceremony (Photo: VNA) This year’s event is of greater significance since the region is working towards the establishment of the ASEAN Community at the end of 2015 and Vietnam is marking its 20th year of ASEAN membership. The ASEAN flag’s colours – blue, red, white and yellow – represent the main colours of … [Read more...] about Flag raised in Hanoi to mark ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son addresses the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son made a speech at the ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the regional grouping. Following is the full text of his speech. Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the ASEAN Flag-Hoisting Ceremony today to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN. I am also happy to see all of you, healthy and safe after two years of COVID-19 outbreak. The ceremony this morning brings me back to the solemn moment as the ASEAN Flag was hoisted high amidst the stirring ASEAN Anthem at the very successful 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh last week. Standing before the ASEAN Flag, we are truly proud of what we all have achieved in pursuing the aspirations of nearly 700 million Southeast Asian people for an ASEAN Community of peace, solidarity, resilience and … [Read more...] about FM Bui Thanh Son’s remarks at ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony

Local companies could further improve their utilization rate of the trade agreement to gain a larger share of the EU market. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has been a driving force for Vietnam’s exports as local firms are now taking good advantage of the trade deal. Processing catfish for export at Cantho. Photo: Hung Thap Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) Tran Thanh Hai gave the assessment at a conference on the EVFTA on August 8. In 2021, bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and the EU rose by 14.5% year-on-year to US$57.01 billion, in which Vietnam exported goods and products worth $40.1 billion, or an increase of 14.2%; and imported $16.9 billion. “This helped the country maintain a trade surplus of over $23.2 billion last year,” Hai said. According to Hai, since the launch of the EVFTA on August 1, 2020, Vietnam’s exports to the EU rose by 15% to $83 billion. Over the past two … [Read more...] about EVFTA drives Vietnam’s exports forward