Sustainable development goals

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha . (Source: Bangkokpost) Bangkok (VNA) - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has emphasised that the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit (ASEM 13) was a good opportunity for European and Asian leaders to have dialogue in order to find common solutions to current global issues like COVID-19 and climate change. According to Thai Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Prayut said at the ASEM 13’s second plenary session on November 26 that such global issues continue to affirm the need for strengthening multilateralism for shared growth, as no country can solve these challenges on its own. The PM also proposed areas for cooperation between Asia and Europe in the next era of new normal, including the full use of digital technology and connection strengthening. Earlier, Prayut, in his capacity as ASEAN Coordinator for 2021-2022, said at the summit’s opening session on November 25 that Thailand believed that multilateralism … [Read more...] about Thailand suggests potential field for Asia-Europe cooperation

Businesses give back in times of need With the desire to create a forum where managers, economic experts, and business leaders can evaluate community activities, share experiences, and make appropriate recommendations on sustainable development, Vietnam Investment Review is hosting the seminar, based on the topic of sharing responsibilities and coping with the coronavirus on November 29. The seminar will feature the participation of guests including representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Industry and Trade; experts from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City; and representatives of companies such as AEON Vietnam, Home Credit Vietnam, Nestlé Vietnam, INSEE, Alphanam Group, and PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo). During the three-hour seminar, solutions to maintain and develop the economy together with community support activities will be discussed … [Read more...] about Businesses give back in times of need

The digitalisation of art and culture archives has been taking place around the world for many years, and Vietnam is no exception. However, more resources need to be devoted to digitalising these archives for both preservation and future development, experts at a forum on the topic said recently. An illustration of the motion capture and 3D animation technologies employed by the Digital Heritage project on the disanso.vn website. — Photo courtesy of Le Thanh Ha The Vietnam Art & Design Archive (VADA) forum brought together insiders from the local and international art and culture scene, to share their experience with digital archives. The forum focused on key issues like best-in-class digitisation practices, intellectual property rights and the accessibility of collections. Experts at the forum agreed that demands for digital platforms have become more pressing than ever amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A big concern is how to create and maintain accessible … [Read more...] about Digitalisation of art and culture archives in need of a boost

Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vu Quang Minh said that in addition to its activities to ensure social security issues, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has also played a important role in negotiations on labor cooperation and settlement of problems related to gender equality. MoLISA’s support has greatly helped in mobilising funding from other countries for Vietnam, and importantly contributed to support heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad, he said. Thanh affirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, especially heads of Vietnam's representative missions overseas, have helped MoLISA ensure sustainability of labor and employment markets, thus benefiting Vietnamese guest workers abroad. He said that in recent years, Vietnamese laborers working abroad have been well trained and supported so they have met requirements in foreign markets. The cooperation between the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and … [Read more...] about MoLISA actively contributes to ensuring rights of Vietnamese guest workers

Cultural identity, community connections, meeting and exchanging venues, business discussions, and conference rooms are all key aspects of Assembly halls of the Chinese community in Vietnam. A shared abode There is a lengthy history behind the establishment and development of the Assembly Halls of the Chinese community in Vietnam, which is often referred to as a shrine, pagoda, temple or other type of structures. They are places of worship for the gods and activities of the community and guilds, based on their origins and vocations. The number of Assembly Halls of the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City now stands at around 30, many of which date back more than 200 years, and are scattered throughout the city. But the majority are concentrated in District 5, around Nguyen Trai, Trieu Quang Phuc, Chau Van Liem, Tran Hung Dao, Hai Thuong Lan Ong which includes Assembly Halls named Ha Chuong, Tue Thanh, Nghia An, Quynh Phu, Phuoc An, and many others. Most of the assembly halls … [Read more...] about Assembly Halls of Chinese community: a significant cultural bridge

With the theme "Awakening Tradition", from November 27 to December 3, Vietnam Design Week 2021 will take place at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) relic site located in Dong Da district, Hanoi. Tea pressed into cakes, printed with "Khue Van Cac" (Literature Pavilion) image, a souvenir product designed on the basis of traditional culture dedicated to the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam relic site. This event is organised by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and partners. Design is an activity that involves many areas of life. Currently, serveral countries in the world have been considered as "creative design countries", when design elements are promoted to apply within their economic and social development. Therefore, Vietnam Design Week aims to encourage a change in design thinking, considering traditional values as an important resource in design; … [Read more...] about Vietnam Design Week to nurture creativity from traditional culture