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The Vietnam Peace Committee and the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity eye stronger ties. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu on October 5 held talks with visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena, during which the two sides discussed ways to advance ties. They updated each other on the socio-economic development of their countries, and exchanged views on regional and global issues as well as their cooperation. Vietnam attaches importance to partnership between the two committees, said Luu who is former NA Vice Chairman. The two sides have been active contributors to the close and loyal friendship between Vietnam and Laos, he noted, adding that they have exchanged delegations annually, ramped up communications, and closely coordinated in promoting people-to-people exchange activities. He suggested the two committees play a more active … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos’s peace committees eye stronger ties

An investor watching the market’s movements on September 29. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign investors have always been interested in Vietnam’s stock market, Don Lam, general director of the VinaCapital Group, said on October 6 at a press briefing on the 2022 Investors Conference which is being hosted by VinaCapital in Ho Chi Minh City. Noting that nearly 100 investors from countries around the world have gathered at the conference this year amid a market slump, he said it is proof of investors' interest in Vietnam. Since the previous conference was held three years ago, the world has changed a lot, but one thing remain unchanged which is Vietnam's attractiveness to investors, Lam said. “Not many countries can overcome the pandemic and recover as strongly as Vietnam,” he said. According to Andy Ho, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director of VinaCapital, said that the volatility of the stock market has made many investors uneasy. However, it should be noted that … [Read more...] about VinaCapital: Vietnam’s stock markets always attractive to foreign investors

A singing performance at a television show that spotlighted Vietnam-Laos relations in Hanoi on August 29 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao newspaper Vientiane Mai on October 6 ran an article highlighting the Vietnam-Laos partnership , affirming that the great friendship , special solidarity between the two countries should be preserved and further promoted for the common interest in the future. It underlined the significance of the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. Over the past 60 years, Laos and Vietnam has always stood by each other to fight their common enemies and overcome all challenges, it said. The article quoted Somsavath Lengsavath, a former Politburo member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and former Deputy Prime Minister, as saying at a talk held by the Laos’ Ministry of Planning and Investment that the Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year in 2022 and the celebration of the 60th anniversary of … [Read more...] about Newspaper highlights significance of Vietnam-Laos ties

A Netflix representative on Thursday said the movie was removed from Netflix in Vietnam "in accordance with a document by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications." The movie was requested to be removed for violating media and cinema laws due to the actors' inaccurate statements about the Vietnam War in episodes 3 and 8. Le Quang Tu Do, head of the authority, said Netflix removed the movie by 3 p.m. Thursday. " Netflix has always upheld and abided by the laws and agreements regarding contents with violations. However, due to the large number of films, they admitted to still have mistakes. Netflix said it would ramp up self-monitoring and minimize mistakes," Do added. Netflix is also looking into regulations to open either a representative office or a company in Vietnam, he said. In July last year, the streaming giant also withdrew six episodes of its spy drama "Pine Gap" after regulators found it contained … [Read more...] about Netflix removes K-drama ‘Little Women’ from Vietnam roster over history distortion complaint

In an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Paris on the occasion of Vietnam’s run for a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, Archambault said ensuring human rights is one of the achievements in Vietnam’s renovation. He recalled that in 1975, Vietnam was a war-hit and poor country under embargo. But in 2010, it became a middle-income country thanks to considerable strides during renovation period that began in 1986. Vietnam has so far been moving forward and entering a new development period toward a rich, strong, democratic and modern country, he said. The official stressed that in its development policy, the Vietnamese Government always gives priority to helping the poor, especially Agent Orange/dioxin victims. He lauded relevant Vietnamese agencies for paying attention to gender equality and ensuring rights of vulnerable groups like the elderly, women, children and the disabled. Vietnam has also actively joined the United … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s human rights achievements undeniable: Official

The water level of the Mekong River is expected to rise to its highest in four years due to the combined effect of floods and high tide, entailing a high risk of serious inundation in low-lying areas in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. The water level in the headwaters of the Mekong River is increasing due to rising tide, the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting stated. The water level is expected to continue rising in the coming days and may reach its highest over the past four years due to the combined influence of floods and high tide. Between October 10 and 13, the water level of the Tien (Front) River measured at Tan Chau Station in An Giang Province is likely to reach 3.7 meters, about 0.9 meters higher than the peak level in 2021. The water level of the Hau (Back) River measured at Chau Doc Station in An Giang Province will hit 3.3 meters, about 0.7 meters higher than the peak in 2021. The situation will pose a high risk of inundation in low-lying areas in An … [Read more...] about Water level of Vietnam’s Mekong River forecast to reach four-year high