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At the inauguration ceremony of the space (Photo: VNA) Ben Tre (VNA) – A French-language book space was put into operation at the Nguyen Dinh Chieu library in Ben Tre on December 1, catering to increasing demand for the materials in the Mekong Delta province. With its formation aided by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), the space now houses over 570 copies. About half of the total are in the fields of social, exact, and applied sciences; and the rest are children's books. According to Kieu Thuy Nga, Director of the National Library of Vietnam (NLV), a project to develop French-language book space s in Vietnam has been underway from 2020 to 2022, with the OIF sponsoring books for the NLV and libraries of eight localities across Vietnam – Hai Phong and Quang Ninh in the north, Nghe An and Khanh Hoa in the central region, Lam Dong in the Central Highlands, Binh Duong in the south, and Can Tho and Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. At the … [Read more...] about French-language book space opens in Ben Tre

Aiming to provide the LGBT community with a convenient place to seek healthcare without discrimination, Borderless Healthcare Group (BHG) unveiled the cloud-based platform Borderless.lgbt this week. The launch ceremony, held in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, attracted public attention as the platform is perhaps the latest in some of the rarest online platforms that cater to the health of the LGBT community in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. Borderless.lgbt is an LGBT-centric health and wellness platform that anyone can access from anywhere to get more information. Dr. Wayne Ho, a Vietnamese-American doctor, senior medical advisor, and co-founder of the Borderless.lgbt platform, delivered the keynote speech, addressing the importance and potential goals of establishing such a health website. Dr. Ho quoted Vietnam's strategic resolution on gender equality, which assures that homosexuality is not a disease and therefore does not need to be treated or cured. He pointed out what … [Read more...] about Launch of LGBT online health platform in Vietnam

Vietnam boasts substantial potential for wind power, particularly offshore wind power, providing an opportunity for the country to fulfill its energy transition target towards green growth, heard a conference held by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in Hanoi on December 1. Vietnam Wind Power (VWP) is an official industry event organised by the GWEC since 2018. It provides a platform for the Government and the industry to discuss pressing issues around the development of wind energy in Vietnam. Pham Nguyen Hung, Deputy Director of the General Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said the Vietnamese Government has adopted various policies and mechanisms to facilitate renewable energy development. As of the end of 2021, Vietnam’s total installed capacity of renewables reached 20.7 GW, accounting for over 27% of the accumulative installed capacity of the electricity system, making Vietnam a leading country in this regard. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam has opportunity for energy transition towards green growth

FrieslandCampina Vietnam (FCV) was extolled in the manufacturing sector at the award ceremony of the Programme on Benchmarking and Announcing Sustainable Companies in 2022 that was launched in May 2022 by the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. To be awarded, participating enterprises like FCV have had to meet all stringent standards on sustainable development in the economic, environmental, and social sectors. This is the second time in a row that FVC is named in the list of top 10 businesses with sustainable development. This continues demonstrating the company’s ceaseless efforts and strong commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam over the past nearly 30 years. Richard Kiger, managing director of FrieslandCampina Vietnam … [Read more...] about FrieslandCampina Vietnam listed as business with sustainable development

In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Hong Kong, Mr To cited a forecast from the International Monetary Fund that Vietnam’s GDP growth is likely to come in at 7-7.5% this year, leading the five emerging economies in ASEAN, which include Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam . With its young population, rapid urbanisation, and abundant workforce, Vietnam is an attractive consumer market. It is also one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia. According to Bain & Company, Vietnam’s e-commerce sector has increased significantly in recent years, from 8 billion USD in 2020 to 13 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to hit 39 billion USD by 2025. The ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement, which officially took effect in June 2019, has played a huge role in promoting trade relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong. Localities in Vietnam and Hong Kong have witnessed close economic and trade cooperation over … [Read more...] about Plenty of space for growth in Vietnam’s consumer market

Masterise Homes officially announces the grand opening of The Global City Sales Gallery Masterise Homes signs commercial cooperation agreements with leading F&B brands. Masterise Homes officially announces the grand opening of The Global City Sales Gallery. The sales gallery is also Vietnam's first building with the largest surrounding water-covered surface landscape. The spacious interior design encompasses exceptionally high ceilings, open-concept common areas, and a wide range of function rooms. Masterise Homes officially announces the grand opening of The Global City Sales Gallery. The launch generates a considerable buzz and attracts thousands of Ho Chi Minh City attendees. Gibran Bukhari, Head of Sales Masterise Homes, speaks at the grand opening of The Global City Sales Gallery. … [Read more...] about Masterise Homes launches The Global City Sales Gallery — Vietnam’s largest lifestyle hub