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UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam Caitlin Wiesen. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam Caitlin Wiesen suggests measures to realise the new integrated development plan of Mekong Delta 2021-2030 while talking to Việt Nam News on the launch of the plan on Tuesday. How do you assess the missions and orientations of the master plan of the Mekong Delta region in the 2021-30 period with a vision towards 2050. Remarkably, the plan sets the target that agricultural production will be transformed to adapt to changes in natural conditions in accordance with three ecological sub-regions? I would like to congratulate the Government on this first regional master plan for the Mekong Delta. This is the first multi-sector, inter-disciplinary, and inter-provincial master plan, which is the right direction for planning and sets a good example for other regions to follow. The plan employs nature-based solutions and a people-centred approach for … [Read more...] about Master plan expected to create breakthrough development for Mekong Delta

According to Carolyn Turk, Country Director for the World Bank in Vietnam, the master plan demonstrated the whole-of-government approach and a strong commitment to promoting sustainable development and enhancing the climate resilience of the Mekong Delta. The planning highlighted the new mindset and new vision for the region considered a global hotspot for climate change, she said. Hirai Shinji, Chief Representative of the Japan Trade Promotion Organisation (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, said the master plan has well presented the view that the Mekong Delta’s development is in line with the socio-economic development of Vietnam in general. Former Director of the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Dang Kim Son said during the planning process, Vietnam had learned lessons through the involvement of experts from the Netherlands – the country is facing sea level rise, but ranks second in the … [Read more...] about Master plan targets long-term prosperity for Mekong Delta

Vietnamese e-commerce enabler OnPoint has closed US$50 million in series B funding from SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund. — VNS Photo OnPoint, an e-commerce enabler in Viet Nam, has successfully raised US$50 million in a series B fund-raising round from SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund managed by SeaTown Holdings International, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. This is the largest private investment in the Southeast Asian e-commerce enabler industry in the last five years. It will enable OnPoint to further invest in omni-channel marketing and sales solutions besides tapping into SeaTown’s vast network and experience in the digital economy and consumer sectors across Southeast Asia and globally. Dickson Loo, managing director of SeaTown, said: “In one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets globally, OnPoint has proven to be the best-in-class e-commerce enabler supporting a large portfolio of local and international brands. “We … [Read more...] about E-commerce enabler OnPoint raises $50m from Singapore fund

Vietnamese e-commerce enabler OnPoint has closed 50 million USD in series B funding from SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - OnPoint, an e-commerce enabler in Vietnam has successfully raised 50 million USD in a series B fund-raising round from SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund managed by SeaTown Holdings International, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. This is the largest private investment in the Southeast Asian e-commerce enabler industry in the last five years. It will enable OnPoint to further invest in omni-channel marketing and sales solutions besides tapping into SeaTown’s vast network and experience in the digital economy and consumer sectors across Southeast Asia and globally. Dickson Loo, managing director of SeaTown, said: “In one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets globally, OnPoint has proven to be the best-in-class e-commerce enabler supporting a large portfolio of local and … [Read more...] about E-commerce enabler OnPoint raises 50 million USD from Singapore fund

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC's Organization Commission Truong Thi Mai (L) hands over the appointment decision to Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu. (Photo: SGGP) The appointment ceremony was chaired by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC's Organization Commission Truong Thi Mai; and Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen. The event was attended by Deputy Head of the PCC's Organization Commission Nguyen Quang Duong; Chairman of National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee Hoang Thanh Tung; Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Le Tien Chau; Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To; Major General Nguyen Van Gau, Vice Chairman of the Political Commissar of Vietnam People's Army; Deputy Head of the Central Commission of Mass Mobilization, Do Van Phon. Politburo member, Secretary of the … [Read more...] about HCMC Party Committee has new Vice Secretary

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a delegation of National Assembly deputies in Ho Chi Minh City met with local voters on June 21 to inform them about the recent third session of the 15th legislature. The President said HCM City should adopt breakthrough policies, especially those driven towards scholars and intellectuals, and solutions to handle limitations in bidding and drug procurement, as well as the shortage of drugs and medical equipment. Read full story -Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its traditional friendship and cooperation with Mozambique and regards the country as a key partner in Africa, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at a meeting with President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias in Hanoi on June 21. He highlighted the positive development in the bilateral relations over the past time, especially in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 22