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Viet Nam condemns Bali bombings as ‘inhumane’ (04-10-2005) HA NOI — Condemning the terror attack in Indonesia’s Bali, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Dung has called the October 1 bombings on the famous tourist islands "inhumane" and condoled the death of innocents. "Viet Nam strongly condemns the terror bombings in Bali that killed a number of innocent people," a Foreign Ministry release said quoting Le Dung. The Vietnamese Government and people send their condolences to the Government and the people of Indonesia, especially to the deceased families, Dung said. Viet Nam strongly believes that Indonesia would soon overcome the nightmare of bombings, bring back stability and develop the nation, he added. — VNS … [Read more...] about Viet Nam condemns Bali bombings as ‘inhumane’

PACE resolution draws protests (27-01-2006) Paris — A recent resolution by the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on the so-called "need for international condemnation of crimes of totalitarian communist regimes" has drawn protests from Russian veteran groups and other organisations across the world. PACE’s resolution No.1481, adopted on Wednesday, was put forward by Swedish Parliamentary member Goran Lindblad. However, a draft recommendation calling on Europe’s governments to adopt a similar declaration did not receive the necessary two-thirds majority of the votes to be passed. Before the resolution was put forth for debate at PACE’s meeting, many countries in the world had strongly protested against what they saw as an attempt by right-wing parties at PACE to justify the distortion of history. A Committee of Russian Veterans on Tuesday launched a statement denouncing PACE’s plot to erase the fact that the Soviet Union’s nationalities, under the … [Read more...] about PACE resolution draws protests

President promotes unity at NAM summit (19-09-2006) HAVANA — Viet Nam has made a significant contribution to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which plays an important role in world affairs, President Nguyen Minh Triet told the press after attending the 14th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Havana last week. President Triet said that Viet Nam’s participation in the NAM is part of its policy of independence, peace, cooperation and development and an open foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation. Viet Nam will therefore continue taking an active part in the NAM. During its struggle for national independence and reunification as well as the past 20 years of renewal, Viet Nam has always received encouragement and wholehearted assistance from friendly countries. This helped Viet Nam to overcome its difficulties and ultimately prevail, President Triet noted. The solidarity and unanimity among the NAM has also provided valuable support for the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about President promotes unity at NAM summit

HA NOI — Viet Nam strongly protested China's passage of the "2010-20 Grand Plan for Construction and Development for the International Tourism Island of Hainan", said spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Phuong Nga yesterday. Under the plan, the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos will be incorporated in a multi-purpose ocean complex under the management of the province of Hainan. Air and sea tourist routes bound for Hoang Sa will be promoted and registration for the right to use uninhabited islands encouraged. "Viet Nam has indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos," said Nga. "China's action seriously violates Viet Nam's sovereignty, runs counter to the common views of Vietnamese and Chinese leaders, and goes against the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), which China and ASEAN member states signed in 2002," she said. She quoted Provision Five of the DOC: "The parties undertake … [Read more...] about VN opposes plan for China tourism

White turnips grown in the outer Mê Linh District in Hà Nội are sold outside of Thống Nhất Park in the city. — VNS Photo Trương Vị Viet Nam News by Mai Hiên & Nguyễn Hằng Not any single day past when you won’t find Nguyễn Thị Sinh’s tender to her crops on her farm. Delicately tending to her plants and harvesting the ripe ones for market is just part of her daily routine at the 360-square-metre’s of land. But the work doesn’t stop there. Far from it. Each day she embarks on a 27 kilometre journey from her hometown in the Ứng Hòa District to Hà Đông. With her, of course, is two large baskets bursting with vegetables. A tough way to earn a living, and one that’s hardly financially rewarding. “Although I’ve engaged in planting vegetables for more than  30 years, I have never satisfied with income brought about by it,” said Sinh, 52, who earns around VNĐ80,000 (US$3.5) each day. But she won’t be put off by the poor rewards. She added: “I don’t want to quit farming … [Read more...] about Supply chain the key to sustainable farming production in Việt Nam

2019, a year of breakthroughs in administrative reform: HCMC Party chief The Saigon Times Daily Nguyen Thien Nhan, Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, speaks at the press conference on January 8 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The HCMC government has set up 2019 as a year of breakthroughs for administrative procedure reforms, using the satisfaction of residents and businesses as a measure of effectiveness, said Nguyen Thien Nhan, Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, at a press conference on January 8. He was quoted by the Vietnam News Agency as saying that the city has many significant resources that give it a competitive edge. For example, the city is home to 4.5 million laborers, and 29% of them are college graduates. Research capacity is strong and the application of scientific and technological advances is also in effect at a wide range of educational and training facilities. Further, the city has strong international ties and a significant number of businesses. … [Read more...] about 2019, a year of breakthroughs in administrative reform: HCMC Party chief

NetLoading offers 20% stake for US$150,000 The Saigon Times Daily NetLoading helps connect transport firms with goods owners to minimize costs and improve revenue. PHOTO: ITC NEWS HCMC – The transport startup NetLoading is putting on offer a 20% stake for potential investors who are ready to pay US$150,000 to join the local transport connection service market, local media reported. Speaking at the investment promotion conference organized in Hanoi on January 23 by Hanoi Innovative Business Incubator of Information Technology (HBI-IT), NetLoading CEO Le Dinh Giap said his startup had launched three apps for cargo owners, truck owners and drivers. The apps allowed goods owners to have their cargo transported on interprovincial routes at low freights by making the most of empty trucks on such routes. Goods owners can enjoy freight discounts of up to 40% compared to normal rates, thus enhancing their competitiveness, while truck owners can boost their revenues by 20% … [Read more...] about NetLoading offers 20% stake for US$150,000

Retail sector maintains robust growth The Saigon Times Daily Customers select apples at Vinmart Royal City in Hanoi. Vinmart has announced plans to increase the number of convenience stores it operates nationwide to 4,000 facilities – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The local retail sector has attracted significant foreign funding through merger and acquisition deals as well as business expansions. Last year, retail sales hit an estimated VND3,300 trillion, up 12.4% against sales in 2017, according to the General Statistics Office. Le Viet Nga, deputy director of the Domestic Market Department, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, was quoted by news site VietnamPlus as saying that many major foreign-invested retail firms had continued to expand their business scale as well as increase their market share in the local retail market. As for modern retail chains, the Saigon Union of Trading Cooperatives, also known as Saigon Co.op, last year took the lead with sales of nearly … [Read more...] about Retail sector maintains robust growth

Japanese environment activist helps raise awareness of sustainable development By Minh Tuan Japanese environmental activist Yuji Miyata (4th L) joins a tree planting event after signing a cooperation agreement with the Ba Ria-Vung Tau College of Technology - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF YUJI MIYATA HCMC - Japanese environmental activist Yuji Miyata, former peace messenger for the United Nations and president of Peace Week Institute, is visiting Vietnam to carry out a number of environmental protection and sustainable development programs. During his peace journey, which started in 2007, he has visited 24 countries, walked 14,000 kilometers, planted more than 5,000 trees, and held lectures at 805 schools and 300 orphanages worldwide. Miyata has taken many environmental protection actions in Vietnam since 2009. From 2009 to 2010, he walked through the country from Hanoi to HCMC to inspire and encourage people to act on peace and environmental protection. In 2015 and 2017, … [Read more...] about Japanese environment activist helps raise awareness of sustainable development

Vietnam responds to Singapore PM’s remarks The Saigon Times Daily Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson on June 4 made an official statement in response to Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue and his post on Facebook, which said Vietnam had “invaded” and “occupied” Cambodia. PM Lee on June 1 was quoted by the Straits Times as saying at the security dialogue: “Earlier, Vietnam had invaded Cambodia, thus posing a serious threat to its non-communist neighbours.” Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said in the statement that Vietnam regretted that some remarks in Lee’s speech at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue and his Facebook status posted on May 31 to express his condolences over the death of former Premier of Thailand Prem Tinsulanonda did not reflect the historical truth in an objective manner, thus leaving negative impact on public … [Read more...] about Vietnam responds to Singapore PM’s remarks