Day: February 26, 2024

The Prime Minister discusses with the chairman and directors of the Stock Exchange. Accelerate the creation of capital markets in the region to become the Wall Street of ASEAN.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, posted via Mr. Khomkrit Kiatduriyakul Stock Exchange of Thailand Director To follow the progress of regulatory measures regarding Short Sale and Program Trading to be transparent and fair to all parties.

Accelerate the issue of Financial and Digital Asset Hub and becoming a carbon credit trading center quickly. and give the policy to the Stock Exchange to work hard (hard working) and have determination (Ambition) for the Thai Stock Exchange to become a Regional Hub of the capital market in this region as soon as possible.

Thailand has an environment and potential to reach the goal We just have to develop the country and release it from its limitations. To increase the opportunity for the Thai Stock Exchange to become ‘The best option’ and is the Wall Street of ASEAN.-314.
-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Geneva: Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to support Vietnam’s bid for re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.

Leading a Vietnamese delegation to the UNHRC’s 55th session in Geneva on Feburary 26, Minister Son said human rights could only be best ensured in a peaceful, stable environment where international law is maintained and respected, and where the State places its people at the centre of all policies, ensuring comprehensive and sustainable development.

He underscored the need for the UNHRC to prioritise fulfilling basic human rights needs, including access to economic, social, and cultural rights, the right to development, and ensuring the protection of vulnerable groups.

The UNHRC should pay attention to promoting the implementation of Vietnam’s proposed Resolution 52/19, especially urging countries to promote mutual respect, understanding, tolerance, inclusiveness, unity, and appreciation of differences, di
alogue, and cooperation, he added.

The minister also reaffirmed Vietnam’s priorities if re-elected, including protecting vulnerable groups, promoting gender equality, embracing digital transformation, and upholding human rights.

At the 56th session of the UNHRC in June, Vietnam will propose an annual resolution on ensuring human rights in the face of climate change, he said.

According to him, Vietnam has submitted its national report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism for the fourth cycle, with nearly 90% of the recommendations received in 2019 being fulfilled./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The Prime Minister is concerned about the prevalence of forest fires from burning and heat. Instruct agencies to take care of incident prevention and emergency response plans to extinguish fires.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Concerned about the situation of forest fires that are already occurring in many areas. Latest in Mae Hong Son Province and is likely to occur more Especially during the summer when there are hot spots and high risks of fire outbreaks. It affects the ecosystem, environment, including the cause of PM 2.5 dust, including putting out forest fires is difficult. You must use your strength. Tools and equipment that may be beyond our power to control and extinguish the fire

The Prime Minister therefore ordered relevant agencies to join in monitoring risk areas. and has high heat At each point, don’t be careless to prevent it. and when ignition occurs You must hurry to control and exti
nguish the fire in the initial stages as quickly as possible. Ordered to plan a concise response to the incident. and can be practiced By assigning provincial governors as the main mechanism. in integrating cooperation at all levels, including provinces, districts, and local levels Including cooperation from the military to prevent and deal with forest fire situations.

‘The forest fire situation resulting in widespread damage Especially natural resources and PM 2.5 dust. Thank you to all sectors that have worked together to control and extinguish fires that have erupted in many areas in the past. Request strict surveillance in high-risk areas to prevent forest fires. that is likely to occur easily during the summer Have a plan to deal with the situation together. In order not to cause damage to the entire environment. life and natural resources,’ the Prime Minister said

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on February 26 sent a letter of congratulations to President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum on the successful organisation of the Senate Election for the fifth term.

The election was held in the form of non-universal suffrage at 33 polling stations in eight regional constituencies nationwide on February 25. Its official results are set to be announced on April 2./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Rudklao” Deputy Government Spokesperson Remind people on Big Buddha Day to make merit online to be careful of fake pages. Scammers trick money transfers

Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister Remind the people that During Makha Bucha Day and this compensatory holiday It is an auspicious day that Buddhists regard as Big Buddha Day and like to make merit. Please be aware of making merit online. Most recently, the Thailand Anti-Fake News Center Royal Thai Police Reminds those making merit online to be careful of scammers using tricks to defraud them, and states that if you want to make merit online you must check carefully. Beware of scammers using scams to defraud you.

Things to be careful of are as follows: Rent sacred objects, amulets, talismans online You may find a fake. It doesn’t match the cover or tricks you into transferring money. But didn’t send the item. candlelight procession online Scammers may trick you into clicking on a link to install an ap
p. remote control phone to suck money from the account Or trick people into filling in their personal information to use it to do illegal things. Make merit online. Scammers may trick you into transferring money to make merit. By providing a fake account number Exorcise bad luck, solve karma, read fortunes online, may be a hidden thief who tricks you into stealing personal information. Date of birth, address, photographs, nude pictures, ID card information credit card number and online certificate Claim tax deduction It could be a thief posing as a tricker into filling out personal information.

‘For Thai people, they are considered good Buddhists. and have faith in making merit, but in this era the government wants people to be careful of online fraudsters who often deceive people at this time By inquiring to the relevant agencies for making merit It will be sent directly to the hands of the recipient and the giver,’ Mrs. Radklao said.-314 – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

– General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired a high-level meeting between the two Parties in Hanoi on February 26.

This was an important event helping to strengthen and deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and people of Vietnam and Laos.

– Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida have recently hosted a reception for outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh.

The King spoke highly of the friendship and comprehensive, fruitful cooperation between the two countries, as well as Ambassador Thanh’s contributions to the relationship during his tenure in Thailand.

– Deadline.com, a US premier news source covering the business of ente
rtainment, including movies, television, online, digital and related areas, has described Vietnam as one of Asia’s fastest-growing cinema markets.

In an article entitled ‘How Vietnam Has Become One Of Asia’s Fastest Growing Markets With New Multiplexes, A Movie-Hungry Audience and Vibrant Local Film Biz’ published on February 23, Liz Shackleton wrote that some Vietnamese film-makers shared their views to draw a positive bright outlook for Vietnam’s film industry.

– Despite daunting challenges, Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden furniture have shown signs of recovery since the end of 2023, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Ho Chi Minh City Branch Tran Ngoc Liem said on February 26.

At the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO) 2024 in HCM City, Liem said that shipment of the products in December 2023 rose 10.3% month-on-month to 1.6 billion USD while that in January grew 10.2% from the previous month to nearly 1.8 b
illion USD.

– Vietnam has established itself as one of the leading countries in the fight against emerging diseases in the context of a number of dangerous and fast-spreading epidemics in the world over the past years like COVID-19 and earlier, SARS or MERS-CoV.

During over 30 years since the launch of the national Expanded Immunisation Programme, Vietnam has developed the capacity of monitoring, detecting, diagnosing, and responding to disease outbreaks in a swift and effective manner. Despite socio-economic challenges, improvements have been recorded in the prevention and control of dangerous and emerging diseases, reception and treatment of patients, as well as the preparedness to respond to dangerous epidemics.

– To boost public investment disbursement in 2024, ministries, sectors, and localities need to foresee problems that may occur during the implementation of projects to take timely solutions, said an official of the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Duong Ba Duc, Director of the MoF’s Investment Depart
ment, said to ensure the disbursement progress, the department has proposed the MoF instruct ministries, sectors, and localities to accelerate capital allocation and seriously carry out measures.

– Defeating Sander Jong of the Netherlands 2-1 in the men’s singles final of the M15 Nakhon Si Thammarat Tournament 2024 in Thailand on March 25, Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam became the champion of the circuit.

This marks Nam’s 11th championship title in his career at the Men’s Future circuit organised by the International Tennis Federation./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Karam” Deputy Government Spokesperson Remind people not to trust scammers impersonating AOC 1441, defrauding them of losing money.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Remind people not to be fooled. Being a victim of fraud Pretend to use the name AOC 1441 to create a fake Facebook Page or Line Official to deceive the public.

Mr. Karom emphasized that AOC 1441 is a One Stop Service center established by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. To solve the problem of online fraud for citizens, a war-room has been established to urgently process cases for citizens. Currently, the AOC 1441 center has only one contact channel, which is the 1441 hotline, which can be contacted 24 hours a day. There is no Facebook Page or Line Official as contact channels in any way.

‘The aim of the AOC Center is to suspend or seize The criminal’s account is immediately given to victims who have been deceived within 1 hour. Follow up on the situation and solve problems for victims ev
ery step of the way immediately. Including speeding up the tracking of refunds to victims. To increase the efficiency of arrest, prosecution, and expansion of the case. If any citizen falls victim to online thieves Reports can be made through the online notification system. (Only for technological crimes) at this website only. www.thaipoliceonline.go.th or need help, request advice

at the 1441 hotline 24 hours a day,’ Mr. Karom said

Source: Thai News Agency