Vietnam steps up citizen protection following Colombia earthquake
The earthquake in Choco, about 313km west of Bogota capital, caused severe damage in Bogota as well as central and western cities including Medellin, Cali, Pereira and Manizales.
Vietnamese missions in Japan step up citizen protection efforts after earthquake
Vietnam’s representative offices in Japan immediately contacted local authorities through the international affairs divisions of Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, as well as Vietnamese community associations in the affected areas, to assess the situation and stand ready to provide timely assistance for Vietnamese citizens impacted by the disaster.
Top leader unveils people-centred vision for new development model
Vietnam's growth model, long fueled by low-cost labour, resource extraction, contract manufacturing, expanded investment, and capital accumulation, has run out of road. The country now needs a sweeping reform agenda to shift from extensive growth to a model driven by productivity, knowledge, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
UAE grants visa-on-arrival for Vietnamese citizens
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing citizens from Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa, along with accompanying family members, to enter the Middle Eastern country without securing a visa in advance.
Coffee Citizens model aims to lift Vietnamese value chain
As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.