Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Turkey will cooperate further for mutual development, thanks to their existing potential and the resolve of their leaders and people. The affirmation was made by Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam in an article published in Vietnam News Agency’s Tin Tuc newspaper on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (June 7, 1978-2018). Nam recalled a speech by Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim during his visit to Vietnam on August 23, 2017, in which the Turkish leader had expressed his admiration for Vietnamese history in its nation building and safeguarding cause and affirmed Turkey considers Vietnam a nation with robust growth and an increasingly important position in the region, and one of Turkey’s reliable partners in Asia and ASEAN. The two countries have cooperation opportunities as they hold a lot of similarities. The Prime Minister’s speech demonstrated his respect for Vietnam and highlighted … [Read more...] about 40-year Vietnam-Turkey diplomatic ties: cooperation for development
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VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition
VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi (first from right) presents the flag of emulation to Tin Tuc newspaper (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s Tin Tuc (News) newspaper held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 14 marking the 35th anniversary of its first edition (May 14, 1983). Attending the event were head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong and permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese Journalists’ Association Ho Quang Loi. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent baskets of flowers on the occasion. Speaking at the event, VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi said Tin Tuc, previously known as Tuan Tin Tuc (News weekly), issued the first edition on May 14, 1983, marking a new period of development and contributing to the cause of the country’s press renovation then. Over the past 35 years, Tin Tuc staff have kept … [Read more...] about VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition
VTF Tour begins today in Tay Ninh
VietNamNet Bridge – The second Viet Nam Tennis Federation Tour begins today in Tay Ninh Province, with the participation of many national top tennis players. Ly Hoang Nam will vie for title against other athletes at the VTF Pro Tour in Tey Ninh Province. — Photo VTF Nearly 120 players, including No 1 Ly Hoang Nam, national champion Pham Minh Tuan, young star Nguyen Van Phuong, and repeat champion Do Minh Quan, will compete in the men’s and women’s singles, and doubles events. Winners will walk away with bonuses in cash and points for their national ranking. The finals are scheduled on April 21. Matches from semi-final rounds will be aired live on The thao TV and The thao Tin tuc HD, as well as apps such as VTVcab ON and Youtube VTF Media. Source: VNS … [Read more...] about VTF Tour begins today in Tay Ninh
Viet Nam spends $194 million on pesticides
Viet Nam spent US$194 million to import pesticides and raw materials in the first three months of this year. — Photo laodong.vn Viet Nam spent US$58 million to import pesticides and raw materials in March, lifting total imports of the commodities in the first three months of this year to $194 million. The imports mainly came from China, accounting for 54.2 per cent of the total value, Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) reported. Imports of pesticides from the UK, Malaysia and India also increased sharply in the first months of the year, rising 80 per cent, 51.5 per cent and 26.3 per cent, respectively, from the same period last year. According to statistics from the Department of Plant Protection, Viet Nam currently has about 1,700 pesticide active ingredients with 4,080 goods. However, there are only about 2,000 products in the market, of which 20 per cent are bio and herbal remedies. The rest are still in the list but have little or no foothold in the market. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam spends $194 million on pesticides
Telecom revenues down in first quarter
MobiFone Corporation reported a year-on-year increase of 6.3 per cent in revenue in the first quarter of the year.— Photo MobiFone The revenue of Vietnamese network operators has suffered an uncharacteristic low in the first quarter of this year due to new legislation reducing top-up promotions for pre-paid subscribers from 50 per cent to 20 per cent. The reduction of the promotion was put into force last month. The country’s three biggest network operators reported their business results for the first quarter at a meeting held by the Ministry of Information and Communications on Wednesday. The Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) said that its business plan for the first three months of the year has many changes from previous years. The group has altered promotions for its mobile services. Whereas before subscribers could claim back 50 per cent of their top up in the first three months of the year, that number is now just 20 per cent. As a result subscribers … [Read more...] about Telecom revenues down in first quarter