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For-sales signs put up along a road in a district in Tay Ninh Province. Industry experts have voiced concern over the recent land fever as a result of the pandemic. —VNA/VNS Photo Authorities in Ha Noi halted processing on all land partition applications of agricultural land or made up of agricultural areas and non-residential land in a move joined by other localities across the country to combat real-estate speculation and hoarding. The move was announced in a recent memo by the capital city's authority to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Last week, the Vietnam News Agency reported a large number of land partition applications were received by southern Tay Ninh Province's Department of Natural Resources and Environment. A majority of the applications were for Hoa Thanh and Trang Bang townships as well as border districts such as Ben Cau, Tan Chau and Duong Minh Chau. According to local sources, a hectare of land in the areas is typically purchased at … [Read more...] about Localities clamp down on land hoarding and speculation

Group photo of ASEAN leaders and US President Joe Biden in front of the White House at the banquet held on May 12, held ahead of the ASEAN-US Special Summit. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) - The United States and ASEAN countries’ leaders have met for the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington on May 12-13. Following is the full text of the statement: ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement MAY 13, 2022 WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather on the occasion of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit, the first-ever to be held in Washington, D.C., on 12-13 May 2022. EMPHASIZING the importance of adhering to key principles, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the ASEAN Charter, the Declaration on Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea … [Read more...] about US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

Vingroup offers incentives for semiconductor manufacturers Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup, said at the annual shareholders' meeting organised on May 11 that “It is a golden time for VinFast to expand its share in the domestic market and abroad, however, it is still challenging to source semiconductors.” “At present, there is a significant shortage in supply. We can not export products if they lack just a few of the approximately 40,000 parts and semiconductors that are required in a car. VinFast has to import some components from China, however, Shanghai is closing its gates due to the zero-covid policy and the chip manufacturers located there have been forced to halt their operations, causing disruption in the supply of chips around the globe,” Vuong said. The group has established a list of six groups of parts and materials for battery cell production and studied solutions to prepare long-term reserves of these products. The group’s main focus at present is looking … [Read more...] about Vingroup offers incentive for semiconductor manufacturers

The new tie-ups have the potential to improve the health of millions of Vietnamese people In particular, the strategic partnership between GSK Vietnam and Phytopharma is expected to help solve challenges in pharmaceutical supply, especially in response to the severe pandemic impacts. According to the World Economic Forum, several national lockdowns around the world continue to slow or even halt the flow of raw materials and finished goods, delaying manufacturing. This is due to severe disruptions in the supply chain and market volatility. The supply chain, especially that of the medical industry, is inherently a fragile business. Besides causing a crisis for both businesses and consumers, shortages also impede pharmaceutical progress. Therefore, service providers must secure their supply and control distribution for a growing market like Vietnam. In times of shortages, collaborative programmes play a strategic role to ensure a continuous supply. For one, international … [Read more...] about GSK’s strategy of sustainable healthcare

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Norway-Việt Nam to further cooperate in various fields

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Together for a sustainable and greener future