Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam closes the year 2018 with many political, diplomatic and socio-economic events and hallmarks which have drawn special international attention. The following are 10 prominent external relations events selected by the Vietnam News Agency. 1. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong elected President On October 23, at the sixth session, the 14th National Assembly elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the 2016-2021 tenure with 99.79 percent of votes. Earlier, at the eighth session of the 12th Party Central Committee, all committee members had agreed to nominate the Party leader for the presidency, demonstrating an absolute consensus among the Party and the people. Many world leaders sent congratulatory messages to the new President and the international media gave wide coverage about the event. Party … [Read more...] about Ten outstanding external relations events of Vietnam in 2018
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Greater Mekong, including Vietnam, losing forests at alarming rate
This frightening statistic is contained in the “Pulse of the Forest” report released recently by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). While the report attempts to strike a hopeful note by highlighting a few attempts by individuals and communities to stem the rot, the figures it cites are sobering in the extreme. The report says that the region, once one of the world’s most densely forested areas, has lost a third of its forests already and could lose another third in the next ten years. It also says the region, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, is one of the top 11 deforestation hotspots in the world. In the next few decades, 80 percent of the world's forests will be lost mostly in these 11 hotspots. “These five countries could account for 17 percent - or 30 million hectares – of global deforestation by 2030 unless serious action is taken,” a WWF press release on the report warned. It notes that forest degradation is being caused by … [Read more...] about Greater Mekong, including Vietnam, losing forests at alarming rate
Exhibition on sea, islands and navy soldiers in Lao Cai province
Representatives at the exhibition (Source: CPV)Accordingly, 300 photos, 16 maps and diagrams and 100 objects on sea, islands and navy soldiers as well as Lao Cai province’s efforts in socio-economic development, national security and defence and protection of national sovereignty. The event contributed to help cadres, soldiers and people understand more about position, role and importance of sea and islands in the cause of national construction and defence; sympathize and believe in Vietnam people’s navy in performing their tasks, protecting sovereignty over sea and continental shelf of the motherland./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Exhibition on sea, islands and navy soldiers in Lao Cai province
Vietnam to map out new-generation FDI attraction strategy
Vietnam to map out new-generation FDI attraction strategyBy Thuy Dung The workshop on FDI attraction in 2020-2030 is organized in Hanoi on July 9 - PHOTO: THUY DUNG HANOI - The Ministry of Planning and Investment is mapping out a new strategy for foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction amid global changes prompted by the fourth industrial revolution and new-generation trade agreements. At the workshop on recommendations on Vietnam’s FDI strategy and vision in 2020-2030 in Hanoi today, July 9, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang said that this year marks Vietnam’s 30 years of FDI attraction. Though FDI capital has in the past time made significant contributions to the country’s socio-economic development, Thang admitted that the capital use efficiency is low in terms of quality. The goal of attracting FDI capital to high-tech sectors has not met expectations, while the coordination between FDI firms and domestic projects to create higher … [Read more...] about Vietnam to map out new-generation FDI attraction strategy
Vietnam plans to build faster railway to China border
According to the project plans, the 391 kilometer railway linking Hai Phong city, Hanoi and Lao Cai province will have the global standard track gauge of 1,435mm instead of century-old gauge of 1,000mm common in Vietnam. The average speed for passenger trains can reach 160km per hour while the freight ones will run at about 90km per hour. Vietnam is considering building a new higher-speed rail route connecting Hanoi to the Northern border with China to boost two-way trade. Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn During a recent meeting on the planning for the new railway, which will run in parallel with the existing slow one with an average speed of 50km per hour, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong said that it would play a key role in the socio-economic development of the localities it runs through, including Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and the port city of Hai Phong. It was also expected to improve Vietnam’s international … [Read more...] about Vietnam plans to build faster railway to China border