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| Deputy Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung casts a ballot at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) |
The election of the SAV to the ASOSAI Audit Committee for the first time marks a stride in its capacity for global integration and professional expertise in international cooperation. It reflects Vietnam’s ability to effectively adapt and apply advanced international knowledge and experience from ASOSAI and its member institutions to enhance its auditing capabilities.
It also underscores Vietnam’s persistent commitment to being an active and responsible member of the international auditing community. This milestone follows Vietnam's successful tenure as ASOSAI Chair for the 2018-2021 term and its role as a member of the ASOSAI Governing Board for three consecutive terms, from 2015 to 2024.
At meetings on the sidelines of the 16th ASOSAI Assembly, Deputy Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung expressed gratitude for the support provided by other Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) to the SAV during its tenure as ASOSAI Chair for the 2018-2021 term, as well as bilateral relations with Vietnam.
Dung also expressed his strong desire to further deepen the relations between the SAV and other SAIs, aiming for more widespread, practical and effective cooperation in the future.
The 16th ASOSAI Assembly adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which serves as a roadmap to strengthen ASOSAI members' commitments to equality, transparency, and innovation. The declaration focuses on leveraging public digital infrastructure to provide equitable access to services, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The four-day event, inaugurated by Indian President Droupadi Murmu on September 24, drew the attendance of over 200 delegates from 42 SAIs across Asia.
Farm produce exports post US$12.4 bln trade surplus in nine months
Vietnam has recorded an estimated agro-forestry-fishery trade surplus of US$12.4 billion as of mid-September, VOV News quoted figures of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
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| Farm produce exports post US$12.4 bln trade surplus in nine months. (Photo: VOV News) |
The country’s total export and import turnover of the products stood at an estimated US$69.84 billion throughout the reviewed period. Of the total, export revenue brought back approximately US$41.11 billion, up 18.6% from the same period last year.
Items attaining the highest export turnover included timber and wood products with US$10.9 billion and seafood with US$6.68 billion. They were followed by fruits and vegetables, coffee, and rice, earning US$5.18 billion, US$4.13 billion, and US$4.06 billion, respectively.
Four commodities secured an import value of over US$1 billion each as of September 15, namely animal feed and raw materials at US$3.45 billion, cashew nuts at US$2.55 billion, seafood at US$1.75 billion, and fruits and vegetables at US$1.54 billion.
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The country’s agro-forestry-fishery exports are on track to hit a target of US$55 billion by the end of this year, buoyed by sustained positive growth recorded over recent months, according to the MARD.
The Ministry will therefore continue to handle issues in a bid to optimise free trade agreements to boost ago- forestry-aquatic- product exports.
Meet Thailand 2024 opens in Da Nang
The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City and the municipal People’s Committee, reported Vietnam News Agency.
In her opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang emphasised that the event, along with recent similar events in Quang Tri and Lao Cai, is another step forward to implement the 2022-2027 Action Plan for the Vietnam-Thailand Enhanced Strategic Partnership and the “Three Connections” strategy (connecting supply chains of supporting industries, connecting grassroots economies, especially small and medium enterprises, and connecting sustainable development strategies).
She said as the two countries are working towards a bilateral trade target of 25 billion USD in a balanced and sustainable manner, the conference provides a platform for businesses and localities from both countries to promote cooperation, expand trade and investment, and facilitate market access.
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| Delegates at the "Meet Thailand 2024" in Da Nang on September 27, 2024. (Photo: VNA) |
Thai Consul-General Wiraka Moodhitaporn highlighted that the conference offers a valuable opportunity to foster trade and investment cooperation, and connect supply chains to support not only local economies but also tourism linkage between Thailand and Vietnam.
She stated that the conference will help Thai businesses gain understanding about Vietnam’s policies and regulations, as well as the benefits of investing and collaborating for sustainable tourism development.
Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh expressed his hope that more Thai partners and businesses will explore investment and business opportunities in Da Nang.
The city authorities are committed to creating the most favourable conditions for foreign investors, including Thai enterprises, to operate efficiently and live peacefully in the locality, he said.
At the conference, policymakers and business delegates discussed and proposed strategic solutions to enhance involvement in supply chains and promote the production and consumption of goods, laying the groundwork for deeper cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese stakeholders.
Binh Dinh welcomes over 8 million visitors in nine months
The Southern Central Coastal province of Binh Dinh received more than 8 million visitors with a total revenue of over 22.7 trillion VND in the first nine months of this year, up nearly 88% in terms of the number of visitors and up 57% in terms of revenue over the previous year, reported to Nhan Dan Online News.
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| Binh Dinh tourism industry sees a strong breakthrough in 2024. (Photo: NDO) |
The information was released at a conference held by the Binh Dinh Department of Tourism on September 27 to review summer tourism activities in 2024.
Huynh Cao Nhat, Deputy Director of Binh Dinh Department of Tourism, said that the province successfully organised many major national and international events in 2024 that contributed to promoting the image of Binh Dinh tourism, such as: Amazing Binh Dinh Fest 2024, Quy Nhon - Sea Paradise, Shining and Developing, VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2024, Binh Dinh Sea Quintessence Festival and the Tourism, and Cinema and Sports - Proud of Vietnamese Identity programme, among others.
At the conference, the Department of Tourism also observed the World Tourism Day and proposed solutions for local tourism development, focusing on improving service quality and developing new and unique tourism products./.