Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh lays a wreath at Uncle Ho Statue in Ulyanovsk city. (Photo: VNA)During meetings with Ulyanovsk province Governor Morozov, the two sides agreed that the relationship between Vietnam and Russia, and between Vietnam and Russian localities, had been reinforced and expanded. Regular exchanges of delegations, especially high ranking delegations, including the recent visit to Russia by Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, have further deepened the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Governor Morozov remembered a beautiful, hospitable and dynamic Vietnam that he visited under the invitation of Nghe An province. Over the past time, Ulyanovsk and Nghe An provinces have reported good cooperation, gaining some important results, including the completion of the complex commemorating President Ho Chi Minh. According to Mr. Morozov, the Vietnamese community in his province works very hard and is enthusiastic in … [Read more...] about Russian province hopes to cooperate with Vietnam
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Vietnam, RoK cooperate in hi-tech agricultural production
The technologies allow the adjustment of temperature and humidity, and use solar energy to produce potatoes free from diseases, with the efficiency increasing by 25 times compared to traditional seedlings.Production of potato seedlings free of diseases uses aeroponic technology integrated with technology 4.0.At the inauguration ceremony of the housePotato seedlings planted using aeroponic technologyThe potatoes grow fast and free from diseases.Dr. Nguyen Xuan Truong, President of the Institute of Agricultural Biology under the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, introduces the technologies controlled by smartphones.Temperature and humidity and the seedling growth indexes are updated continuously on a mobile application.Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Thach, a leading expert on potatoes, gives an introduction of the model.A device measuring temperature and humidity in the seedling houseAn engineer inspects the growth of potatoes.Orion Group’s representatives present a potato … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK cooperate in hi-tech agricultural production
New Danish Ambassador impressed with Vietnam from his first visit
Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen (Photo: congthuong.vn) According to a statement from the Embassy of Denmark, Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen recently presented his credentials to acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, officially taking the position of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Vietnam, to tighten bilateral relations between the two countries. In a video sending greetings to Vietnam, Ambassador Christensen shared his first impressions of the land and people of Vietnam from the first encounter. “I first visited Vietnam in 2004. I was immediately impressed with the beautiful country of Vietnam and warm and open Vietnamese people," said the Ambassador. “I am a diplomat who has served more than 25 years in the Danish diplomacy. I am looking forward to four busy years to represent Denmark in Vietnam, working hard with our Vietnamese partners to tighten bilateral cooperation that is already very strong and durable between the two countries," … [Read more...] about New Danish Ambassador impressed with Vietnam from his first visit
Ex Viettel CEO is Vietnam’s new information minister
The appointment was formalized after 461 of 469 National Assembly (NA) delegates voted yes on the decision. Hung, who holds the rank of a Major General, studied telecommunication electronics in Russia, got a masters degree in telecommunication in Australia and a degree in business administration in Hanoi. The native of Phu Tho Province, two hours northwest of Hanoi, has been with Viettel Corporation since 1989, when it was known as Sigelco. He rose quickly from a technical assistant to an investment manager in 1995. He served as Viettel's CEO from 2014 until he was appointed acting minister last July. He is said to have played a key role in the development of Viettel, which is currently Vietnam's top telecommunications service provider with operations in 10 overseas markets. Last year, the firm had revenues of VND249.5 trillion ($11.1 billion) and it aimed to become a global top 10 telecom firm in the next two years. Hung's appointment followed the official dismissal of his predecessor … [Read more...] about Ex Viettel CEO is Vietnam’s new information minister
Vietnam becomes world’s third largest footwear exporter
The signing of the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will open up development opportunities for the leather and footwear sector, especially drawing investments and boosting exports to EU markets and CPTPP member countries. However, currently the sector is facing difficulties like increasing labour costs, and lower labour productivity. The fourth industrial revolution will also affect footwear businesses as they will have to invest in advanced equipment and reduce labour force. Nguyen Duc Thuan, president of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO), said domestic footwear and bag businesses are likely to confront fierce competition with rivals in the world this year and in the coming years. Meanwhile Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, vice president and general secretary of LEFASO, forecast that if the sector applies modern management methods and advanced technologies to improve the … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes world’s third largest footwear exporter