In this new period of international economic integration, Vietnamese representative agencies abroad and businesses should focus their efforts on taking advantage of opportunities offered by free trade agreements (FTAs). A signatory of 16 FTAs, Vietnam is part of a network of free trade areas accounting for 59 percent of the world population and 68 percent of global trade, enabling it to benefit from trade with major economies in the region and the world. … [Read more...] about Diplomats accompany businesses on the way to global markets
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Solar energy storage system offers low-cost solution for Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) - The Solar Storage System (ESS) offers a low-cost and low-emissions solution for peak-hour power supply, helping Vietnam pursue low emissions development and ensuring economic growth, according to an expert at a workshop held in Hanoi on January 27. Mark Leslie, Managing Director of the Green Investment Group at Macquarie Capital, said the solution helps integrate solar power into the grid. Energy storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time, to reduce imbalances between demand and generation. According to a representative from the Blueleaf Energy company - an organiser of the workshop - the solar energy storage system allows the use of low-cost solar power at noon to charge and then discharge during peak hours to meet peak loads. Solar power sources are intermittent and fluctuate during the day, thus causing several issues for grid operation. The combination between the source and the energy storage system can lead to more stable … [Read more...] about Solar energy storage system offers low-cost solution for Vietnam
Reflect Respect Celebrate on Australia Day 2021
Việt Nam’s growing leadership role in the region was exemplified through its successful chairing of ASEAN. In the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam deftly managed the transition to a virtual chairmanship and delivered a series of important outcomes that have furthered strengthened ASEAN’s pivotal role. As strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, we were very pleased to work closely with Việt Nam throughout the year. … [Read more...] about Reflect Respect Celebrate on Australia Day 2021
Congratulations from foreign party leaders to 13th National Party Congress
The Chinese Party and Government attach importance to developing relations between the two Parties and nations, and stand ready to work together with the Vietnamese side to inherit and promote the time-honoured friendship that has been founded and cultivated by generations of leaders of the two countries under the motto “friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive co-operation, long-term stability, and looking forward to the future”, and in a spirit of “good neighbours, good friends, good comrades, and good partners”. … [Read more...] about Congratulations from foreign party leaders to 13th National Party Congress
Art exhibition exists forever in public spaces
“A public space is a space that does not belong to anyone, but at the same time, to all. It is a site that doesn’t just hold its inhabitants’ history and memory, but also reflects their personal and collective identity. It is a place that is often neglected or forgotten, but has the potential to become a zone for creativity and freedom,” Trâm explained. … [Read more...] about Art exhibition exists forever in public spaces