Vietnam’s Economic Contraction Bottomed Out, Experts Say
First, on the health front, continued rapid vaccination and vigilance with testing and quarantining will be critical as infection numbers are expected to rise with increased mobility and interactions. Second, more proactive fiscal policy would support economic recovery.
Minister explains to National Assembly on land management
NDO/VNA – Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung cleared up deputies’ concern regarding land management at a Q&A session on November 11, as part of the ongoing second sitting of the 15th National Assembly.
NA deputies interested in economic recovery solutions post COVID-19
NDO/VNA – Legislators continued to question Government members regarding labour, invalids and social affairs, education-training, and planning and investment at a Q&A session on November 11, as part of the ongoing 11th sitting of the 15th National Assembly.
Vietnam backs UN peacekeeping and UNPOL operations
NDO/VNA – Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has affirmed peacekeeping continues to be an important tool to maintain international peace and security, and the UN police (UNPOL) have well done their assigned tasks and closely coordinated with
Forum marks Nghe An Newspaper's 60th founding anniversary
NDO – A forum was held by Nghe An Newspaper on November 10 to mark its 60th founding anniversary (November 10, 1961-2021).
Additional training for level-2 field hospital No.4 opens
NDO/VNA – An additional medical training course for the level-2 field hospital No.4 opened in Hanoi on November 10.
Vietnamese Ambassador stands for election to International Law Commission again
NDO/VNA – Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao, the first Vietnamese to be elected as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC), will continue running for this post for another tenure, 2023-2027.
Vietnam, Russia establish new centre to step up cancer treatment cooperation
NDO/VNA - A memorandum of understanding has been signed to establish a Russia-Vietnam biomedical science and technology research centre, a project that covers joint cooperation in proton radiation therapy in cancer treatment.
Congratulations to new Speaker of Japanese House of Representatives
NDO/VNA – Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue has offered congratulations to Hosoda Hiroyuki on the latter’s election as Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan.
Talk sheds light on folklore in cultural industries
NDO/VNA – A talk on “Living with Folklore” took place via video teleconference on November 10, bringing together hundreds of foreign and domestic delegates, including many cultural experts.
Australia Supports Vietnam’s Green Recovery
The COVID-19 Green Economic Recovery Package also includes A$4 million through Australia’s Mekong Australia Partnership to support low emissions and sustainable rice in the Mekong Delta region, also known as Vietnam’s Rice Bowl.
JICA Supports Vietnam With Renewable Energy
JICA signed a facility agreement on May 21, 2021 to provide up to US$25 million for the construction of these projects together with other co-sponsors namely the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Australian Export Finance (EFA).
