Day: July 29, 2021

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Two Vietnamese companies receive ASEAN awards for occupational safety and health

Two Vietnamese companies, namely the Northern Power Corporation of Vietnam (EVNNPC) and the Dau Tieng Rubber Corporation of Vietnam – have been presented ASEAN – Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSHNET) Awards.

They are among 18 enterprises receiving the awards. They were nominated by the labour ministries of ASEAN Member States for their innovations and achievements in promoting safety and health standards at their workplaces.

Addressing the awarding ceremony which was held virtually, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Socio-Cultural Community Kung Phoak congratulated the awardees for their achievements that contribute to a better, safer, and healthier ASEAN Community.

The ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Awards were presented to Minebea (Cambodia) Co., Ltd of Cambodia; PT. Trakindo Utama Sorowako of Indonesia; LAO Brewery Co., Ltd. of Lao PDR; Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia; RVK Meditech Co., Ltd of Myanmar; Energy Development Corporation – Mt. Apo Geothermal Project of the Philippines; Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (Private) Limited of Singapore; PTT Public Company Limited Rayong Gas Separation Plant of Thailand; and Northern Power Corporation of Vietnam.

The ASEAN-OSHNET Best Practice Awards were given to nine small and medium enterprises, namely Laurelton Diamonds (Cambodia) Co Ltd of Cambodia; PT. Homeware International Indonesia of Indonesia; Burapha Agro-Forestry of Lao PDR; FM Plastic Industries Sdn. Bhd of Malaysia; Jotun Myanmar Co Ltd of Myanmar; D’Homemakers Café of the Philippines; Wee Chwee Huat Scaffolding and Construction Pte Ltd of Singapore; Nawa Intertech Company Limited of Thailand; and Dau Tieng Rubber Corporation of Vietnam.

The ASEAN-OSHNET Awards started in 2016 and has continuously showcased enterprises that have set a high bar for OSH standards. These awards show the commitment of ASEAN to promote closer public-private partnerships in improving OSH in the region.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

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Party chief calls for concerted efforts against COVID-19

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has delivered an appeal to Vietnamese people at home and overseas to step up COVID-19 prevention and control amid the complicated developments of the pandemic.

In his message, he acknowledged directions made by the Party and State in fighting the epidemic, ensuring people’s living standards and well-being, and boosting socio-economic development, adding that prompt policies have been issued to support people and businesses affected by COVID-19.

The Party chief noted all agencies, sectors, localities, and people nationwide have proactively and drastically implemented a series of measures including social distancing, vaccination, and the 5K message, with positive results recorded.

On behalf of the Party and State, he commended the efforts made by Vietnamese at home and abroad, thanked the international community for its assistance for Vietnam, and lauded the entire political system for its active engagement in curbing the epidemic and reinforcing socio-economic growth.

Mentioning the current complexity of COVID-19 with a quick spread of the virus that threatens people’s health and all aspects of life, Trong called on the entire Party, military and people at home and abroad to try harder and intensify their solidarity and determination in order to push back the pandemic.

He expressed his belief that such will and actions coupled with support from international friends would result in a victory in the fight, contributing to common global efforts for a world of safety, peace, friendship, cooperation, and prosperity.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

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Vietnamese expats directly contribute to COVID-19 combat at home: official

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu on July 29 thanked overseas Vietnamese for their support for the COVID-19 combat at home.

In the thank-you letter, Hieu, who is also Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, said since the new COVID-19 wave sprang up with new variants, authorities and people in localities across the country, especially Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces, have made efforts to contain the pandemic, press ahead with vaccinations and recover the economy.

Over the past time, Vietnamese expats have supported the pandemic fight through various forms such as providing medical equipment, food and financial support for pandemic-stricken localities, and sharing experience in COVID-19 prevention and control, he said.

Since June 5, they have sent home more than 10.5 billion VND (457,200 USD), he said, adding that nearly 30 Vietnamese organisations and associations in France, the US and Canada, among others, have launched fund-raising campaigns to aid anti-pandemic efforts in the homeland.

VietBay – a group of Vietnamese in Bay Area, San Francisco, has so far this month presented nearly 10,000 gifts to poor labourers in HCM City – the country’s biggest pandemic hotspot at present.

Such deeds have not only directly contributed to the pandemic fight in Vietnam but also demonstrated the patriotism, mutual support and great unity of Vietnamese, Hieu said, calling for more assistance from the community in the time ahead.

The committee will coordinate with relevant agencies and units to organise online workshops to pool Vietnamese expats’ opinions on COVID-19 containment and economic development, according to the official.

Source: Vietnam News Agency