The event was jointly organized by the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam, and the Soc Trang provincial People’s Committee. Taking place from May 12 to 22, the national week aims to raise public awareness of the efforts to build a society resilient to natural disasters for sustainable development. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Tran Quang Hoai, Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, shared that with the theme “Sustainable communities to respond to natural disasters,” the National Week this year will concentrate on raising high sense of responsibility of ministries, sectors, and localities for natural disaster prevention and control, especially in rainy season. Meanwhile, the organizing panel will promote information dissemination and communications activities to increase people’s competence in natural disaster prevention and control, … [Read more...] about National Week for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control 2022
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Vietnam to play more active role at U.N.: PM
At a meeting with U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York on May 16 (local time), the PM stressed that the year 2022 is of great significance as it marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s U.N. membership. Appreciating the U.N.’s valuable contributions and support to Vietnam over the past more than four decades, the PM asked Amina to convey his invitation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other U.N. leaders to visit Vietnam this year to foster multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides. Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s strong commitments to multilateralism and a world order based on international law and the U.N. Charter, as well as the country’s support for the U.N.’s central role in the global administration system, saying it needs global, all-people, and comprehensive approaches to tackle common challenges like epidemics and climate change. Vietnam backs enhancing relations between the U.N., parliaments of its member countries and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to play more active role at U.N.: PM
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 17
Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 17. -National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on May 17, where the two leaders discussed measures to promote bilateral relations. Read full story - The Vietnamese National Assembly is willing to create conditions for its Finance-Budget Committee to share financial supervision experience with the Lao Ministry of Finance, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Read full story Read full story Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. (Photo: VNA) - Vietnam will continue bringing into play its role and making more active and constructive contributions to the common work of the United Nations in all the three pillars – security-politics, development and human rights, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meetings with UN leaders in New York on May … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 17
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
N.A. Chairman pays courtesy visit on Lao Party leader
The top legislator expressed his delight and honour to visit Laos for the first time as Chairman of the Vietnamese N.A. He also expressed his pleasure at witnessing the great achievements gained by Lao people in recent years under the sound leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, particularly in maintaining political stability, ensuring national security and defense and economic growth amid the context of the complicated international situations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Hue said he believed that Lao people will overcome all challenges, successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 11th Party National Congress of Laos and its 9th five-year socio-economic development plan, and successfully take measures to open doors, recover the economy, stabilise the macroeconomy and finance, generate jobs, and continue to build Laos as a peaceful, independent, united and prosperous country. Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith welcomed … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman pays courtesy visit on Lao Party leader