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| Vietnam international garment and textile industry exhibition to take place in HCMC. (Photo: tradepro.vn) |
The event will feature the latest technological advancements in fabrics, yarns, and accessories, and comprehensive textile solutions, machinery for footwear production, and computerised sewing machines.
It will focus on promoting digital transformation in footwear production, and environmentally friendly dyeing solutions to help Vietnam's textile industry meet the stringent EU ESG standards.
The event will include seminars on technological advancement, automation, and sustainability in the Vietnamese textile and garment industry, as well as the circular economy, sustainable development, and global supply chain integration. Vietnam’s economic outlook for the footwear industry is an important topic to be undertaken at the event, as are strategies to improve the value of the textile and garment industry through high-impact fabric supply chains.
The exhibition is jointly co-organised by the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising JSC (Vinexad) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd., the Guangdong Sewing Equipment Chamber of Commerce, the Guangdong Shoes-making Machinery Association, and the Paper Communication Exhibition Services.
VTG 2024 will take place in parallel with the Vietnam International Textile and Apparel Accessories Exhibition (VITATEX), the Vietnam International Dyeing & Chemical Industry Exhibition (DYECHEM), and the Vietnam International Footwear Machinery and Material 2024 (VFM), creating a comprehensive exhibition series on textile and garment and supporting industry supply chain.
It is expected to serve as an international platform for professional exchange and a catalyst for the transformation of the garment and textile sector.
Vietnamese woman named among 21 inspirational figures in Hungary
Dr. Phan Bich Thien, a Vietnamese woman residing in Hungary, has become the only foreign woman featured in a book which highlights 21 Hungarian women that have made significant contributions across various fields, including science, society, economy, arts, and sports, said the Vietnam News Agency.
The book narrates their life stories and motivations through conversations between writer and journalist Szabó Attila Zoltan and these women. They include Hungarian chess champion Krizsán Edith; renowned singer Csepregi Éva; Prof. Dr. Szirmai Ágnes, Hungary's first female professor in the fields of ear, nose, throat (ENT), and balance neurology and 107-year-old Gizella, among others.
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| Dr. Phan Bich Thien (third from left) at the launching ceremony of the book which highlights 21 Hungarian women that have made significant contributions across various fields. (Photo: VNA) |
The author portrayed Thien as a symbol of connection between Vietnam and Hungary, and between Asia and Europe, exemplifying tireless dedication to promoting Vietnamese culture in Hungarian society. He shared that Thien consistently prioritises the collective interests over her own, and she has helped Hungarians become more familiar with and understanding of Vietnam.
At the launching ceremony of the book in mid-September, Charge d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary Le Trong Ha praised this meaningful event as it demonstrated the successful integration of Thien and the Vietnamese community in the host country. These efforts will contribute significantly to the completion of procedures for Vietnamese people in Hungary to be recognised as ethnic minorities, which the embassy and the Vietnamese Association in Hungary are carrying out, he said.
For her part, Thien expressed her honour to be named among these inspirational Hungarian women. She believed that they are beautiful pieces of life's mosaic, contributing their strength, brainpower, and passion to the development of society, motivating others to overcome challenges in life.
After listening to Thien's sharing of information about the flood situation and hardships faced by the Vietnamese people, the author and the organising board agreed to transfer all the proceeds from the book sales worth nearly 300,000 HUF (849.5 USD) at the launching ceremony, to support people in need in Vietnam.
Petrovietnam to rebuild residential area in Lao Cai’s landslide-hit village
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) will be responsible for the reconstruction of Kho Vang village residential area in Coc Lau commune, Bac Ha district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, which was severely affected by a severe landslide caused by recent Typhoon Yagi, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
According to local reports, the residential area has 17 households, of which five were washed away. Before the landslide occurred, village head Vang Seo Chu, 33, proactively evacuated 115 residents, all from the Mong ethnic group, to a safe area.
Currently, 115 residents have been brought to a safe shelter by local authorities, while efforts to restore the village after the storm are underway. Notably, 23 children from the affected households have been welcomed back to school since September 15, ensuring that their education can continue normally.
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Kho Vang village residential area in Coc Lau commune, Bac Ha district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai severely affected by a severe landslide caused by recent Typhoon Yagi
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After three days of discussions, Petrovietnam and local authorities have agreed on a location for the reconstruction of the residential area that is not too far from the old site.
This weekend, representatives from the group will go to Lao Cai to survey the area and discuss specific plans with local authorities to expedite the construction of a new residential area for the community to stabilise their lives.
The resettlement area will cover approximately 2.5 hectares, providing housing for around 40 households, and be built in a cinnamon hill area, about 1 km from the old location, in Coc Lau commune, Bac Ha district.
As of September 18, Petrovietnam, its affiliates, organisations, and employees had donated a total of 44.65 billion VND (1.8 million USD). The group plans to provide support to 21 provinces and cities.
Nine-month fruit and vegetable exports fetch over US$5.6 billion
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports during the past nine months of the year surged by 34% to reach US$5.644 billion, equal to the export turnover of the entire last year, Radio the Voice of Vietnam quoted the figures of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Most notably, September alone witnessed fruit and vegetable exports reach an unprecedented turnover of nearly US$1 billion, up 9.1% over the previous month and up 38% on-year.
These positive results can be attributed to the Central Highlands’ durian harvest season with durian export value exceeding US$500 million for the first time.
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| Nine-month fruit and vegetable exports fetch over US$5.6 billion (Photo: VOV) |
Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT), said the Central Highlands region's durian harvest season has reached its peak harvest period, which will last until October.
Durian exports this year are anticipated to exceed US$3 billion and will significantly contribute to the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry’s export turnover, which may exceed US$7 billion for the first time ever this year.
China remains the major consumer of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables. By the end of August, the northern neighbour had imported up to US$3 billion, accounting for 65%.
Statistics indicated that the country's fruit and vegetable imports during the reviewed period reached US$1.6 billion, up 13% on-year.
Vietnamese referees to officiate qualifiers for 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named two referees and two assistant referees from Vietnam to take charge of some group games in the qualification stage of the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
Le Thi Ly from Ho Chi Minh City and Nguyen Trung Hau from Da Nang will work as the main referee and referee assistant for matches in Group B during the 2025 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers.
Group B matches will take place in Taiwan (China) from September 19 to September 30, gathering young teams from Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Taiwan (China), Cambodia, and Nepal.
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| Le Thi Ly (C) will work as the main referee during the 2025 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. (Photo: baogiaothong.vn) |
Elsewhere, referee Ngo Duy Lan of Long An province and assistant referee Pham Hoai Tam from Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the list of referees on duty in Group E for the 2025 AFC U20 Men's Asian Cup qualifiers.
Group E’s fixtures will get underway in Dushanbe of Tajikistan and will include teams from Tajikistan, Oman, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Meanwhile, Vietnam has been drawn in Group A and will face off against Bhutan, Guam, Bangladesh, and Syria on September 23, September 25, September 27, and September 29, respectively.
Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city will host all of the games in Group A from September 21 to September 29./.