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Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the meeting with lawmakers who are former teachers, teachers and education managers in Hanoi on November 19. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan laid stress on the important role of the teachers in the country’s education and training development during a meeting with lawmakers who are former teachers, teachers and education managers in Hanoi on November 19. At the event, held by the NA Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20), the top legislator extended best wishes to the lawmakers, and said that Vietnam has attained robust education achievements in the past years when implementing the education development strategy for 2011-2020. Particularly, the adoption of the revised Law on Education and a law on amendments and supplements to a number of articles of … [Read more...] about Top legislator hails teachers’ contributions to national education development

Vietnam’s rapid development has given rise to a legion of threats to both the quantity and quality of its water sources, according to the World Bank study released this month. The combination of threats, particularly flooding, worsening pollution, and competition among sectors for water in the dry season, could cut GDP by about 6 percent annually by 2035. The impact of polluted water on human health alone could reduce the country’s GDP by 3.5 percent. If this pollution is not handled by 2030, the financial costs will be staggering for Vietnam - $12.4 – 18.6 million a day, the study found. Urban wastewater is expected to account for the majority of effluents (60 percent) over the next 15 years, while industrial wastewater might follow with 25–28 percent and rural wastewater with 12–15 percent. Water treatment is insufficient in Vietnam. The Ministry of Construction statistics show only 46 percent of urban households are connected to drainage systems and a … [Read more...] about World Bank sounds warning about Vietnam’s gloomy water situation

An overview of the panel discussion (Photo: VNA)   Economic ties between African and Middle Eastern countries and Southeast Asia in general, Vietnam in particular is still constrained, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the two-day conference ‘Meet Ambassadors from the Middle East and Africa 2019’ held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from September 9 to 10 in Hanoi. Addressing the panel discussions for boosting trade cooperation within the framework of the conference, Foreign Minister Minh said that despite 16 free trade agreements already being inked, Vietnam has had none with any countries within Africa and the Middle East. Potentials leaving untapped Africa and the Middle East together make up a vast area of 36 million sq.km, with a population of 1.8 billion. Many international experts held that Africa could be the growth momentum for the global economy. Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 69/70 African and Middle … [Read more...] about Diplomats, firms discuss trade among Vietnam, Africa, Middle East

HCL's headquarters in Noida, India (Photo courtesy of HCL) Hanoi (VNA) - Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) has confirmed their intention to invest in a mega project in the northern province of Hung Yen. The company was reportedly looking for a location to build a multi-purpose facility that can accommodate 5,000-10,000 IT engineers in the future. HCL said it is making long-term investment plans in Vietnam. The Indian tech giant said it hopes to train and employ 10,000-20,000 Vietnamese engineers. Based in Noida, India, HCL employs more than 130,000 IT engineers around the globe with revenue of 8.6 billion USD last year. HCL also considers southern economic hub Ho Chi Minh City for its future expansion. In a meeting with the city’s leaders in May, Sanjay Gupta, HCL’s Vice President and Strategic Initiatives Executive, said HCL has been closely watching Vietnam’s economic development and investment policies. He said the country has the potential to develop a … [Read more...] about Indian tech giant eyes Hung Yen

Asia News Japan lower house passes U.S. trade deal; auto tariffs still in question The Saigon Times Daily Tuesday,  Nov 19, 2019,16:19 (GMT+7) Japan lower house passes U.S. trade deal; auto tariffs still in questionThe Saigon Times Daily U.S. President Donald Trump greets Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, New York, U.S., September 25, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japan’s lower house of parliament approved on Tuesday a limited trade deal Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed with the United States, clearing the way for tariff cuts next year on items including U.S. farm goods and Japanese machine tools. But there is uncertainty over how much progress Japan can make in negotiating the elimination of U.S. tariffs on its cars and car parts, casting doubt on Abe’s assurances the deal he … [Read more...] about Japan lower house passes U.S. trade deal; auto tariffs still in question