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At the talks between the two red cross societies (Photo: redcross.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and its Canadian counterpart have agreed to support each other in humanitarian activities and look towards a long-term cooperation agreement in the time ahead. Vice President and Secretary General of the VRCS Nguyen Hai Anh told visiting President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Conrad Sauvé during their talks in Hanoi on May 21 that he is delighted at the fruitful cooperation between the two countries and the associations. Anh spoke highly of the Canadian government and the CRC for their support to Vietnam, both material and spiritual, and in international activities. The VRCS will further back the CRC to engage in the executive councils of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement, and support its Canadian counterpart in movements. Sauvé said both Vietnam and Canada face such challenges as climate change and natural … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada red cross societies eye long-term cooperation

Roel van Neeros, President of F&B, RFC With 150 years of global history and presence of more than 25 years in Viet Nam, many Royal FrieslandCampina (RFC) products have become household brand names in the country, like Dutch Lady, Fristi and Friso. Returning to Viet Nam for the first time after the pandemic, Roel van Neerbos, President of F&B, RFC says besides high product quality it is the nourishing mission “for our farmers, our people and our consumers,” that ensures sustained success. Our congratulations on RFC’s 150th anniversary, surely a historical milestone for a global nutrition leader. To start off, please explain RFC’s “Nourishing by Nature” mission? The word “nourishing” fits us very well, since it implies the provision of something essential to growth. It goes to the heart of what RFC does. We pursue the “nourishing” mission for our farmers, our people and our consumers. We are also making efforts to nourish a better planet. In all the innovation … [Read more...] about Nourishing all stakeholders key to sustainability: RFC President

May 24 is one of Bulgaria’s most important days honoring the country’s traditional and modern cultural values, honoring teachers, students, and training institutions with great contribution to the establishment and development of Bulgarian education sector. The day is also to commemorate Bulgarian brothers Kiril and Metodi who created Slavic alphabet being used by around 20 countries in the world. Speaking at the ceremony, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Vietnam Marinela Petkova affirmed the significance of the celebration of the Bulgarian Culture and Education and Slavic Language Festival in Vietnam. She emphasized the important role of knowledge, education and cultural exchange in building long-lasting friendship among countries. Evaluating the bilateral relationship, the Bulgarian diplomat said that the efforts of leaders of the two countries in maintaining political dialogues and promoting the partnership in line with their potential, demand and strengths are clear proof of the … [Read more...] about Bulgarian Culture and Education and Slavic Language Festival observed in Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam speaks at a high-level discussion during the 78th annual meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on Monday in Bangkok, Thailand. VNA/VNS Photos Ngọc Quang BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam on Monday highlighted a number of focus areas for cooperation between Asia and the Pacific. He was attending a high-level discussion during the 78th annual meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting takes place during May 23-25, with 700 senior leaders and representatives of 51 member countries and territories of ESCAP. President of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres were also present. The theme of this year’s session is “A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific”. Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Đam … [Read more...] about People should be the centre of regional development: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái meets WEF President Borge Brende on the sidelines of the 52nd World Economic Forum. —VNA/VNS Photo GENEVA — Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái on May 22 held several bilateral meetings with leaders of international organisations and businesses during his trip to Geneva to attend the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. At his meeting with British Cabinet Minister and President for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma, Khái said that Việt Nam had been implementing many overall and comprehensive measures in the field of energy transition and growth model transformation towards a green and circular direction to realise commitments made at COP26. The official underlined that ensuring energy security for growth and reducing emissions at the same time was a very complicated problem that would require the support of the international community in terms of resources, technology, and governance capacity. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM busy with meetings on threshold of WEF summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính gave the speech at the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity on Monday. — VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will join 12 countries in the region in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) as US President Joe Biden launches the initiative on Monday during his visit to long-term ally Japan. The formal rollout of the IPEF was held in a hybrid format in Tokyo – with US President, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in person, and leaders from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand joining remotely. The White House said this economic framework with an initial 13 countries represents 40 per cent of global GDP. The future of the global economy will be largely written in the Indo-Pacific, which covers half the population of the world and more than 60 per cent of the global GDP, US President … [Read more...] about Việt Nam joins US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity