Speaking at a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee as part of his trip to Ben Tre, President Phuc lauded the province’s efforts in economic development, with its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) up 4.18 percent in the first half of this year. Ben Tre has combined agricultural restructuring with new-style rural area building, he said, stressing that the province has focused on developing value chains for local agricultural products. The leader pointed out challenges and limitations of the province, such as the severe impacts of climate change and rising sea levels, high poverty rate, poor production capacity, limited infrastructure, and a lack of quality personnel. Ben Tre should focus on planning, pursue green growth, boost the processing industry and energy sectors, and push ahead with urban building, he said. President Phuc asked the province to further restructure its agricultural sector, strive to adapt to climate change, … [Read more...] about Trade, services and tourism should be spearhead sectors of Ben Tre: President
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National Assembly chief Vuong Dinh Hue meets Prudential brass during UK visit
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue holds talk with the Prudential management led by chairwoman Shriti Vadera, Interim Group CEO Mark FitzPatrick and Prudential Vietnam CEO Phuong Tien Minh, during his visit to the UK. — VNA/VNS Photos Doan Tan Photos Doan Tan Prudential plc executives called on National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the high-level delegation he led to Britain to attend the Vietnam – UK High-level Forum on Economy and Trade to discuss the Vietnamese Government’s priorities and the role of insurers in increasing financial inclusion in the country. This meeting was aimed at strengthening relationships and underlining Prudential’s commitment to Viet Nam. After the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, Prudential is focusing on building a resilient business to best serve its customers. Insurers like Prudential play an important role in developing innovative savings and protection products to meet Vietnam’s evolving needs while strengthening and deepening … [Read more...] about National Assembly chief Vuong Dinh Hue meets Prudential brass during UK visit
People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1
People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1 At the entrance to Room PA08, early on, hundreds of people came to issue and change passports. Many people stood in long lines waiting for their turn. Because so many people came to the venues, the waiting room area had no seats, many people had to wait in long lines inside the check-in room. Even many people had to wait in the lobby, sitting on the sidewalk. Resident The in District 12 said that he brought his 19-year-old son here early in the morning to apply for a passport to work abroad. Due to overcrowding and not knowing how to do the procedures, they spent a lot of time registering on the National Public Service Portal. Similarly, Mr. Khoi in Phu Nhuan District said that from 7 am, he arrived at the passport office to change his expired passport; however, at arrival, he saw thousands of people standing in a long line from the entrance to the inside making him feel bored. Among thousands of people … [Read more...] about People in HCMC wait in long queues at passport office on July 1
☀️ Morning digest on July 1
Read full story Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Japan for further helping Vietnam improve capacity in law-making and develop a pool of skilled legal and judicial experts during his meeting with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 30. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa. (Photo: VNA) The PM also proposed Japan support Vietnam in accelerating digital transformation in justice and capacity building in defending international legal cases, particularly in the fields of politics, trade and economy. Read full story - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 30 had meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, and Home Secretary Priti Patel as part of his official visit to the UK. Read full story Vice President Vo … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on July 1
Australian barista contest found the winner
The competition, part of the Taste of Australia event, was organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and supported by Vietnam’s Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC). It had two rounds – an online one held from May 12-June 4; and a final round held on June 25 in Ho Chi Minh City. All contestants registered for the online round submitted video clips with two cups with two different patterns from four subjects - Heart, Tulip, Rosetta and Swan. Sixteen submissions competed in the final round and the top three winners were chosen by a panel of judges featuring: Dang The Lan (Alumnus of Central Queensland University; Founder and Managing Director, The Lovely Cup O’ Coffee; 3rd Place Winner of the Southern Region Latte Art Championship in 2013 Australia); and Pham Minh Luan (Alumnus of RMIT Vietnam; Founder, Hyper Coffee). The three guest judges for the competition were: Rebecall Ball, Senior Commissioner of Austrade; MasterChef Ngo Thanh Hoa; and Art … [Read more...] about Australian barista contest found the winner
Vietnam issues new template passports for citizens from July 1
The passport aims to prevent the creation of fake passports. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) started issuing new template passports for Vietnamese citizens today [July 1], according to the Immigration Department of Vietnam. The move is aimed at implementing Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the MPS on passport specimens. Each page of the new passport will be printed with renowned Vietnamese scenery and cultural heritage, namely Ha Long Bay, Hung King Temple, Hue Imperial Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Nha Rong Habour, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and among others. This helps promote the image of Vietnam and uphold the country’s tradition, history, geography, and culture. The new passport is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent counterfeiting. Photo: VGP Moreover, the passport with the new template is expected to ensure technical safety and prevent passport forging. Vietnamese citizens can access public administration services … [Read more...] about Vietnam issues new template passports for citizens from July 1