Vietnam News Today (Jul. 31) notable headlines
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WIPO supports disability empowerment, cultural preservation in Vietnam
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Vietnam records trade surplus of US$15.23 billion over seven months
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Promoting heritage value of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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Australian magazine praises top seven Vietnamese destinations
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Vietnam keen to attract high-quality investment capital from RoK
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Thua Thien – Hue strives to turn tourism into spearhead economic sector
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ADB commits to accompanying Vietnam’s development: country director
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IOM ready to help Vietnam eliminate trafficking in persons: Official
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Citizen protection measures adopted following incident in Cambodia
Products of Kymviet Space, a Vietnamese handicraft production and trading establishments founded by people with disabilities to create jobs for people with disabilities in the country. (Photo: WIPO)
WIPO supports disability empowerment, cultural preservation in Vietnam
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently praised Kymviet Space, a Vietnamese handicraft production and trading establishments founded by people with disabilities to create jobs for people with disabilities in the country. Kymviet is determined to expand to Europe and protect its brand internationally. The company also intends to create more job opportunities for disabled people in Vietnam and promote Vietnamese culture to the world. WIPO is working with the company to develop an international brand and other intangible assets.
Vietnam records trade surplus of US$15.23 billion over seven months
Vietnam achieved a trade surplus of US$15.23 billion during the first seven months of the year, compared to US$1.34 billion in the same period last year. In July alone, the total import and export turnover stood at an estimated US$57.21 billion. Throughout the seven-month period, the total import and export turnover of goods reached US$374.23 billion.
Photo: VOV
The domestic economic sector earned US$51.5 billion, while the FDI sector earned US$143.23 billion. Vietnam’s trade surplus raised concerns about industrial production and exports facing hurdles in the future.
Promoting heritage value of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, has preserved its cultural heritage values and focused on sustainable development. The park management board has cooperated with domestic and foreign organizations to carry out scientific projects. The park has various forms of tourism, including self-exploration, joint ventures, and leasing of forest environment services.
Tourists discover Phong Nha cave in Quang Binh province (Photo: nhandan.vn)
Australian magazine praises top seven Vietnamese destinations
Australian travel magazine Escape recommended seven highly-rated cities in Vietnam, including Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Sa Pa, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho. The magazine highlighted the beauty, culture, and value of each city.
Photo: Escape magazine
Vietnam keen to attract high-quality investment capital from RoK
Vietnam is seeking to attract high-quality investment capital from South Korea, especially from leading companies like Samsung, in the fields of high technology, electronics, and semiconductor chips. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd (SEV) to discuss creating favorable conditions and remove difficulties for Samsung’s development in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session.
Vietnam and South Korea have upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening up opportunities for cooperation. Samsung is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam, with a total registered investment capital of nearly US$20 billion. The company’s effective operation has contributed significantly to the country’s economy.
Catholic Worshiping Items
A collection of valuable ancient catholic worshiping items was recently displayed at an exhibition at the old space of the traditional house of Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese at No.6 Ton Duc Thang in District 1. The exhibition imparted a message of preserving Catholic and national culture.
Binh Lieu, Vietnam’s latest trendy tourist hotspot
Everyone who has ever travelled to Vietnam has heard of Ha Long Bay, the magical limestone kingdom off the emerald waters of Quang Ninh Province. However, the northeastern province, bordering China, has another tourist draw which few have heard of but is an up and coming tourist hub – Binh Lieu District.
‘Then’ singing signals arrival of Spring for ethnic groups in Bac Giang
“Then” singing is a cultural activity imbued with the belief and art of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people in Bac Giang province. As it dates back centuries, no one knows exactly when it first came into being. The ancient land of Luc Ngan district in Bac Giang has been preserving this element of the local cultural identity and sing “Then” songs when Spring comes.
The gloomy picture of VN tourism sector as seen from listed companies
The Sheraton Hotel Da Nang and Dam Sen Water Park have reported a loss of nearly VND100 billion, while Vietravel’s loss in H1 was three times higher than that predicted for the whole year, reported CafeF.
Tay hamlet preserves ethnic culture
Preserving ethnic culture is a tough challenge in the modern world. In Thai Hai hamlet, Thai Nguyen province, preserving the language, costumes, folklore, and customs of Vietnam’s Tay ethnic minority is a task for every family.
