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☕ Afternoon briefing on March 23

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on March 23.
☕ Afternoon briefing on March 23 ảnh 1

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported bythe Vietnam News Agency on March 23. 

- Secretary-General of theInternational Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo visitedthe Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City onMarch 23 during her week-long visit to Vietnam.

The OIFSecretary-General highly spoke of the diversity of activities hosted by IDECAFto promote the French language and the Francophone community among localpeople, particularly the youth. Read full story

- ExecutiveSecretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana has affirmed that the commission alwaysattaches importance to the partnership with Vietnam and commits to activelysupport the country in realising its sustainable development goals.

Alisjahbana, who is also Undersecretary-general ofthe United Nations, made the statement at a working session with the VietnameseAmbassador to Thailand and Permanent Representative of Vietnam at ESCAP PhanChi Thanh on March 22. Read full story

- TheVietnamese Embassy in Israel, in collaboration with the Israel-Asia Chamber ofCommerce, held a ceremony on March 22 to inaugurate the Israel-Vietnam Chamberof Commerce.

☕ Afternoon briefing on March 23 ảnh 2Vietnamese Ambassador Do Minh Hung speaks at the inaugural ceremony of Israel-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (Photo: VNA)


Despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, thebilateral relations in general and the trade ties in particular have developedstrongly, with the trade turnover hitting 1.8 billion USD, a rise from 1.6 billionUSD of 2020, and 1.2 billion USD of 2019. Read full story

- Luxury airline Sun Air has become Gulfstream Aerospace’s international sales representative in the Vietnamese market following the signing of an agreement between the Vietnamese carrier and the US aircraft manufacturer in Hanoi on March 23.

☕ Afternoon briefing on March 23 ảnh 3 Sun Air has become Gulfstream Aerospace’s international sales representative in Vietnam (Source: Sun Group)


Under the deal, Sun Air will support Gulfstream in developing the market in Vietnam and introduce the American aircraft company's jets to potential customers. Read full story

- Gabonis seeking Vietnamese enterprises that can transfer rice farming technology andinvest in rice production, not only to serve domestic consumers but also toexport to neighbouring countries, Gabon minister of trade Yves FernandManfoumbi said during his visit to Vietnam.

Manfoumbi and his entourage on March 22 made afield trip to the factory of Cong Thanh Ut Hanh Co., Ltd. – a major riceproducer and exporter in Tan An city, the Mekong Delta province of Long An.  Read full story

- Thenational flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on March 22 announced that it willtemporarily suspend flights on the Hanoi-Moscow route from March 25 to reviewand clarify the procedures, requirements and regulations related to the craftinsurance and flight operations to Russia.

A representative from the airline expressed regretabout the move due to force majeure, stressing that it will offer free refundsto passengers who have bought tickets, or change to other flights when theroute is resumed. Read full story

- A national ceremony was held on March 23 bythe Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to kick start a series ofevents to mark World Water Day, World Meteorological Day, and Earth Hour 2022,all to be celebrated this month.

The ceremony brought together 63 cities andprovinces and 400 international organisations, non-governmental organisations,diplomatic corps in Vietnam, Vietnamese ministries and agencies. Read full story/.

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