Conference seeks ways for investment promotion in Quang Binh An investment promotion conference in the central province of Quang Binh was convened on August 28, focusing on presentations of the province’s potential and investment opportunities. Present at the conference were Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and more than 800 delegates from among the leaders of ministries and departments, along with representatives of embassies, Lao provinces, commercial banks, associations, international organizations and businesses. Participating domestic and foreign organizations and businesses, through the conference, discussed investment and trade opportunities with local authorities. The event is expected to serve as a platform for the handing over of investment registration certificates and cooperation deals to 66 projects with a combined registered capital of US$7.34 billion. Earlier, the provincial People’s Committee held a series of sideline activities, including investment … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 28/8
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Fire at chemical firm brought under control Firefighters this morning brought under control a fire that had broken out on Sunday night in the chemical and paint storage area of a company in Binh Duong Province. The fire broke out at 10pm on Sunday at Van Truc Commerce and Services Company in Thuan An Town, Binh Duong Province. The inflammable chemicals there helped the fire to spread quickly and destroy 1500sq.m of the storage area. Firefighters deployed 20 fire trucks and were helped by hundreds of people. Some witnesses told local media that no one was injured because everyone was able to escape when the fire broke out. Firefighters ensured that no one approached the scene, as burning chemicals spread toxic smoke in the area. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but the damages are estimated at billions of dongs. Workshop marks April 30 Victory in Argentina A workshop to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification in Vietnam (April … [Read more...] about Social News 28/4
Forging Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a reception held in Hanoi in November 2013 (Source: VGP) NDO – On the threshold of an official visit to the Russia Federation, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong granted the Russian News Agency TASS an interview on the purpose of the visit and sound developments of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. >> Party leader’s visit to boost Vietnam-Russia ties: Russian experts Question (Q): What would you expect from the upcoming official visit to Russia and what will you discuss with President Vladimir Putin and Russian leaders? Answer (A): The traditional time-honoured Vietnam-Russia friendship, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, has been nourished by generations of both nations’ leaders and people. Vietnamese people are forever grateful to the Russian people for their heartfelt and effective support to the nation during its fights for liberation in the … [Read more...] about Forging Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership
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Upcoming law advised to raise prostitutes' awareness In case prostitutes do not want to change, the law should offer them basic rights, such as protecting them from being beaten and exploited, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs Nguyễn Trọng Đàm told the Voice of Việt Nam's online newspaper. The draft of the law has been prepared and is scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly in early 2018. Đàm said Việt Nam had undertaken measures to prevent prostitution for years but had still failed to bring the situation under control. In a recent attempt to address the situation, the ministry had prepared a pilot model to prevent prostitution in the five northern provinces, he said. According to the model, peer groups will be set up to get prostitutes to gather. Through these groups, authorised agencies will know how many prostitutes are present in an area, what issues they face, and find ways to help them fix these issues. Additionally, information could be … [Read more...] about Social News 7/10
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Russia to begin construction on 6th submarine for Vietnam St Petersburg-based Admiralty Verfi shipyard will commence work on its 6th submarine for Vietnam on May 28, according to Russian media sources. This is the final submarine the Russian shipbuilder is providing to Vietnam pursuant to a contract signed in 2009. The first submarine, dubbed HQ-182 Hanoi successfully made its first maiden voyage on January 8, 2014. The second vessel named HQ-183 Ho Chi Minh City docked at Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay on March 19, 2014. Vietnam received the third named HQ 184-Haiphong in March. The fourth was floated out and the fifth was handed over last summer. Collectively, the six submarines have been nicknamed "black holes" for their ability to remain undetected underwater. Nationwide activities mark 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory A number of activities were organised across the country to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over the French … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 1/5