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Among international legal documents signed since World War 2, the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea is considered the second-most important, following only the United Nations Charter. On June 23, 1994, Vietnam’s National Assembly ratified the Convention, making the country the 63rd member. With 320 articles and 9 annexes, the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea is considered the international community’s “Constitution for the oceans”, reflecting new development tendencies in the exploitation of seas and oceans. The 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea officially came into force on November 16, 1994, meeting the aspirations and expectations of the international community for a new and comprehensive legal order governing the use and exploitation of oceans and sea management. To date, the Convention has 168 members (including 167 countries and the European Union). The resolution on the ratification of the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea by the National Assembly 25 …

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Best scenes of Vietnam voted by readers The Saigon Times On a cloudy night, the Saigon Bridge in HCMC spanning Binh Thanh District and Thu Duc City looks wonderfully mysterious. This is an entry in the “Top-7 Unexpected Aerial Views” category. The photo is taken using a flycam - PHOTO: TU THUAN HAI HCMC - One month after the launch of the program to vote for Vietnam’s Top-7 impressions, the organizer has received many entries from the Saigon Times readers nationwide In this selection and voting, Saigon Tiep Thi, a sister publication of the Weekly under the Saigon Times Group, wishes to go hand in hand with readers to visit the most beautiful spots in Vietnam in a joint effort to promote Vietnam’s tourism. The following nominations had received the highest votes as of the end of April via the program’s website https://top7vietnam.sgtiepthi.vn/ Until May 22, the organizer continues to receive entries nominating top impressions from readers. Nominations can be …

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Photographic exhibition introduces Italian mountains to Vietnamese audience By Minh Tuan Dante Brandi, Consul General of Italy in HCMC, speaks at a press conference on the “Italian Routes - Mountains, mountaineering, climate change” exhibition – PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - The Consulate General of Italy in HCMC will organize the “Italian Routes” photographic exhibition introducing the Italian mountains and mountaineering from May 20 until June 12, 2021, at the HCMC Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition will continue in Hanoi from June 25 to July 25 at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The “Italian Routes - Mountains, mountaineering, climate change” exhibition is a project of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, showcasing the outstanding work of photographer Fabiano Ventura and will be promoted by the Embassies and Consulates General of Italy in the world, heading to the COP26 co-chaired by the UK and Italy at the end of 2021 in Glasgow. …

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The region will reinforce politics and security cooperation to maintain peace and stability in the face of Covid-19 widespread transmission. Foreign ministers of 10 ASEAN member states gathered today [August 2] for the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (the 54th AMM), the first of a series of more than 20 related meetings that will take place between August 2 and 6 via video links. The 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens on August 2. Photos: Nguyen Hong/ Baoquocte The 54th AMM will focus on the progress of ASEAN Community Building, ASEAN 2021 Priorities, and Key Deliverables including the collective and Covid-19 socio-economic recovery strategy. At the meeting, the ministers will exchange views on ASEAN’s Covid-19 response to outline a path forward for the region’s post-pandemic recovery, in line with Brunei’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper.” They will also discuss ways to strengthen regional cooperation, ASEAN …

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Sub-regional development was among the key topics of discussion during the first working day of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-53) and related meetings on September 9. Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 9 chaired the special session of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting(ACC) on Sub-Regional Development in the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-53) and related meetings. This was the first time the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) has held a separate session on the issue. Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh chairs the special session of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting(ACC) on Sub-Regional Development on September 9 Addressing the event, President of the Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa spoke highly of Viet Nam’s initiative on the inclusion of the sub-regional development into the overall development of ASEAN, saying it …

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Drawing spreads love amid pandemic A drawing with the words “Our family has enough food, please give it to anyone in need” has gone viral on social networks recently. This small but meaningful act spreads a message of love, solidarity, and sharing with Vietnamese people facing difficulties, helping to magnify the determination to win out against the pandemic. The smile on the little girl’s face is also from belief and hope that one day Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country will return to some semblance of normality. The simple but meaningful action has helped ease people’s anxiety about the disease./. Japanese city popularises Vietnam ahead of Paralympic Games Authorities of Kokubunji city, west of Japan’s Tokyo capital city, on July 31 held an event to help local people understand more about Vietnam prior to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent, Mayor Izawa Kunio said as Japan and Vietnam have been nurturing a …

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In its action plan for 2018-2022, ASEAN encourages accession to the Convention on Nuclear Safety by all states parties. ASEAN’s foreign ministers have agreed to disseminate the notion of the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty on regional and international agendas. ASEAN foreign ministers at the meeting on August 2. Photos: Nguyen Hong/ Baoquocte The ministers reached in the common idea at the Commission for the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ Commission)’s video conference on August 2. To which, the member states reaffirmed the importance of the treaty to the regional security, pledged to maintain the region free of nuclear weapon, and ensured the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. ASEAN countries agreed that they would continue implementing SEANFWZ for the 2018-2022 period and promote the accession to the convention on early notification of a nuclear accident by all states parties. The Plans of Action …

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One of the posters chosen by the Ministry of Culture to promote COVID-19 prevention measures. — Photo vietnamnet.vn HÀ NỘI — The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the information and communication departments of cities and provinces have been asked to do more to promote COVID-19 prevention measures. The request was made through resolution No78/NQ-CP and signed on July 30 by Deputy Minister Trịnh Thị Thủy. The document said that posters and electronic billboards should be used and would be provided by the ministry. Last year, the four best posters from a competition launched by the ministry were printed to promote measures to prevent and fight the pandemic. Localities should take the initiative and carry out measures to raise awareness on mass media and through other mediums depending on what is most practical, the document says. The localities should co-ordinate with the ministry’s Department of Performing Arts to ask artists to …

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The performance video, Happy For You, by Danish soul-pop band Lukas Graham and Vietnamese singer Hoàng Thái Vũ became the number 1 trending video in the music category of YouTube in Việt Nam after just four days. — Photo billboardvn.vn HÀ NỘI — A series of musical collaborations between Vietnamese singers and international artists have been released, reaching international listeners and topping domestic charts in recent days. Give Me Your Love, jointly produced by Vietnamese singer K-ICM and Top 85 DJ Mag 2020 - Plastik Funk, Polmoya and 9tyslac, landed at number two of the iTunes Vietnam charts after only one hour of being released on July 23. The track also marks the first time a Vietnamese singer has had their song released through Hardwell's Revealed Recordings. The position is considered a milestone for a track in the EDM genre. After half a day of being released, the original mix and extended version of Give Me Your Love …

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TOKYO -- Canada stunned world champions the United States on Monday, handing them a shock 1-0 defeat in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament to set up a clash with Sweden in Friday's showpiece match. The Swedes beat Australia 1-0 thanks to a 46th-minute goal from Fridolina Rolfo to return to the final after their silver medal in Rio five years ago. Canada celebrated their first win over the U.S. in over 20 years after Jessie Fleming's 75th minute penalty settled the contest. The crucial moment, in a game which had produced little incident, came when U.S. defender Tierna Davidson challenged Deanne Rose on the edge of the penalty area. After a video review, a spot kick was awarded. Canada's veteran striker Christian Sinclair initially had the ball in her hands, but Fleming took the responsibility and kept her cool to slot home. The U.S, pre-Games favourites for the gold medal, went close to an equaliser when Carli Lloyd struck the bar with a header but …

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