Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a briefreview of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- The sub-committee in charge of documents for the 14thNational Party Congress held its first meeting in Hanoi on February 23 underthe chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is head of thesub-committee.
The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled totake place in January 2026. To prepare for the congress, the 13th Party CentralCommittee has decided to establish five sub-committees in charge of differentworks. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested State-ownedenterprises (SOEs) to reform governance, improve production and businessefficiency, and strongly promote development investment.
In his directive signed on February 22, thegovernment leader attributed Vietnam’s significant achievements in 2023 partlyto important contributions by SOEs. Read full story
- Consolidating traditional growth engines while optimisingnew ones is among the key tasks set out by Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son at a conference on the 2024 economic diplomacy in Hanoi on February22.
Others include promoting innovations in theresearch, consultancy and forecasting work, and raising the efficiency ofeconomic diplomacy as well as the coordinating role of the Steering Committeefor Economic Diplomacy, Son said while chairing the conference. Read full story
- Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative ofVietnam to the United Nations (UN), had a working session with President of theParliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Francis Drouin at the UNheadquarters on February 22.
Speaking highly of the cooperation between theVietnamese National Assembly and the APF over the past time, Giang expressedhis hope that both sides will enhance exchanges and multilateral collaborationin areas of mutual concerns. Read full story
- Rosy signs in exports-imports, rising shipping fees,and new regulations on seaport services charges are believed to steer Vietnam'sseaport and logistics sector through headwinds this year.
SSI Securities Corporation said improvements inimport and export demand, especially through inventory replenishment in the USand Europe, as well as the supply, expected to remain stable until 2025, willhelp seaport firms recover their yields. Read full story
- The concept of a circular economy, which remains relativelynew in Vietnam, is rapidly gaining strength as a trend, and is also seen as akey measure for the country to innovate sustainable growth paradigms andachieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Transitioning to a circular economy presents asignificant opportunity for sustainable development, aiming at not only meetingeconomic and social goals but also addressing climate change challenges. Read full story
- The sub-committee in charge of documents for the 14thNational Party Congress held its first meeting in Hanoi on February 23 underthe chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is head of thesub-committee.
The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled totake place in January 2026. To prepare for the congress, the 13th Party CentralCommittee has decided to establish five sub-committees in charge of differentworks. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested State-ownedenterprises (SOEs) to reform governance, improve production and businessefficiency, and strongly promote development investment.
In his directive signed on February 22, thegovernment leader attributed Vietnam’s significant achievements in 2023 partlyto important contributions by SOEs. Read full story
- Consolidating traditional growth engines while optimisingnew ones is among the key tasks set out by Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son at a conference on the 2024 economic diplomacy in Hanoi on February22.
Others include promoting innovations in theresearch, consultancy and forecasting work, and raising the efficiency ofeconomic diplomacy as well as the coordinating role of the Steering Committeefor Economic Diplomacy, Son said while chairing the conference. Read full story
- Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative ofVietnam to the United Nations (UN), had a working session with President of theParliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Francis Drouin at the UNheadquarters on February 22.
Speaking highly of the cooperation between theVietnamese National Assembly and the APF over the past time, Giang expressedhis hope that both sides will enhance exchanges and multilateral collaborationin areas of mutual concerns. Read full story
- Rosy signs in exports-imports, rising shipping fees,and new regulations on seaport services charges are believed to steer Vietnam'sseaport and logistics sector through headwinds this year.
SSI Securities Corporation said improvements inimport and export demand, especially through inventory replenishment in the USand Europe, as well as the supply, expected to remain stable until 2025, willhelp seaport firms recover their yields. Read full story
- The concept of a circular economy, which remains relativelynew in Vietnam, is rapidly gaining strength as a trend, and is also seen as akey measure for the country to innovate sustainable growth paradigms andachieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Transitioning to a circular economy presents asignificant opportunity for sustainable development, aiming at not only meetingeconomic and social goals but also addressing climate change challenges. Read full story
My Khe was the only Vietnamese beach that made to the Tripadvisor’s list in 2023, ranking 8th. (Photo: Tripadvisor) Tripadvisor described An Bang as a having-it-alldestination with powder-white sand, blue skies and stunning views. Read full story
- The Government’s policy of promoting cashless payment hastriggered the spread of online payments in Vietnam as well as the race of newtechnologies, contributing to boosting the digital economy.
A survey by SAPO – a multi-channel sales andmanagement platform – on 15,000 sellers nationwide in 2023 revealed that up to43.8% accepted payments via bank transfer, with 15.3% using VietQR codes. Read full story
- The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK is working closely withcompetent authorities in the UK to fact-check the case that seven allegedlyVietnamese migrants were detected at Newhaven port in Lewes district of EastSussex county.
Right after getting the information by severalnewspapers, including BBC News, Guardian, Daily Mail and Mirror, the embassycontacted the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Home Office,Metropolitan Police, and Mayor of Newhaven city, among others, asking them toprovide further information. Read full story
- The Vietnamese automobile market witnessed a significantsales decline in the first month of 2024, yet businesses and experts forecastthat the market may see a breakthrough in the second half of the year.
The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association(VAMA) announced on January 22 that the total sales by its members reached19,243 units in the month, down 50% month-on-month. Read full story
- Mr World Vietnam 2024 has been launched for the first timein Vietnam, promising chances for talented and brave male pageant contestantsto shine and represent the country to step out into world contests.
Vietnamese men both at home and abroad, aged 18 to27 who are at least 1.75 metres tall, are encouraged to register for thecontest which is scheduled to take place in April, according to Sen VangCompany, the owner of the event./. Read full story
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