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Tourists to HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – With its advantages in regional connectivity and a big number of visitors, Ho Chi Minh City has been chosen by other cities and provinces to organise activities aiming to boost tourism development . The People Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau has recently launched a culture-tourism week in HCM City, which featured traditional culture like “khen” (panpipe) of the Mong ethnic minority group, “dan tinh” (handmade gourd lutes) and “hat then” (then singing), and Xoe dance and “nhay sap” (dancing with bamboo poles) – unique art forms of the Thai people in Lai Chau. The programme has contributed to promoting tourism cooperation between Lai Chau and the southern largest economic hub as well as other cities and provinces in the region, said Tong Thanh Hai, Standing Vice Chairman of the Lai Chau People’s Committee. Gia Lai province in the Central Highlands also organised a tourism promotion … [Read more...] about Tourism connectivity benefits HCM City, other localities

Digital economy, information, and telecommunication are vital to driving the bilateral economic partnership. South Korea is willing to share its technological expertise to boost its economic partnership with Vietnam in the next 30 years, Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, said on December 6. Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (center) joins Vietnam-South Korea Business Forum on December 6. Photo: Vietnam News Agency Choo Kyung-ho made his statement at the Vietnam-Korea Business Forum held in South Korea with the participation of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, senior officials, and more than 500 representatives of businesses of the two countries. He expressed his hope that the two nations would see further cooperation in developing green growth, a digital economy, new industries, and exchanging technology and manpower. He also urged the Vietnamese and South Korean governments to … [Read more...] about South Korea, Vietnam ready to boost tech cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister said climate response requires a global approach to ensure people-centered solutions. Vietnam expects to accelerate the negotiation process with the UK and EU regarding the establishment of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a meeting with Ambassador of the EU to Vietnam Giorgio Aliberti today [December 6]. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Giorgio Aliberti in Hanoi on Dec 6. Source: VGP The world is undergoing an energy transition as climate change has emerged as a global challenge. “This requires a global approach to strengthen solidarity and multilateralism, along with a people-oriented solution that puts the people at the center, the engine and objectives for development,” Chinh said. Such a process, however, should ensure justice and fairness for each country involved, Chinh added. In the case of Vietnam, Chinh called for the EU to assist the … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects to accelerate negotiations for Just Energy Transition Partnership

It was just one of many upsets in which teams from the east have routed their western rivals this year. "The game was intense from the first until the very last minutes. It kept me and my friends on the edge of our seats all night. I’m so delighted that my country was able to get past the group stage of the World Cup after so many years," said Roh. Roh, a research and development coordinator at an automobile factory in Bac Ninh Province near Hanoi, said he and 10 other friends had watched the game at the 100 Garden on Au Co street by the capital's West Lake. Many foreigners in Hanoi like Roh have been gathering at sports bars and beer gardens to enjoy World Cup games. "I love the football atmosphere here," said Roh. "It feels like I’m in my hometown watching the games with my friends. We can have some drinks and talk about the players and the games. This place also has a much bigger screen than my TV at home," he added. Even though South Korea eventually ended up losing … [Read more...] about Foreigners enjoy football-crazy Vietnam during World Cup

“Our sustainable development strategy is associated with the company’s operations and business philosophy, including three pillars of economy, the environment, and society. To realise this, AEON Vietnam has been implementing many initiatives to build a sustainable distribution system and promote sustainable consumption,” said Nguyen Bang Lang, in charge of Sustainable Development at AEON Vietnam. AEON has created special checkouts and rent schemes to limit plastic waste However, Lang also acknowledged that changing behaviours related to sustainable consumption is complicated and must be done in a long and persistent way with the joint efforts of both manufacturers, retailers, government, and the involvement of third parties such as non-governmental organisations and the media. “AEON Vietnam is moving in the direction of multilateral cooperation so that customers can change their behaviour, and at the same time help suppliers switch to a more sustainable production … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam promoting sustainable consumption

The bilateral export turnover reached $22.5 billion, up 13.4 per cent on year, while import value was $58 billion, up 15 per cent. The trade gap for the first eleven months was $35.5 billion, according to the statistics published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. With this, South Korea becomes the third-largest trading partner of Vietnam, following the United States and China. The two parties expect to reach a $100 billion trade turnover in 2023 and $150 billion in 2030. The two countries expect that the trade turnover between Vietnam and Korea will reach $90 billion for the whole year. Computers, mobile phones, spare parts, and related component rank at the top of groups with billion-dollar export value. Samsung is the largest exporter in Vietnam, reporting a growth of 6 per cent in business and production results in the first half of this year. The rate is expected to increase to 10 per cent for the whole year. The consecutive expansion of South Korean … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Korea trade turnover touches $80.5 billion