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At the talks, the two leaders expressed their delight at the talks on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership. They highly appreciated the positive and comprehensive development of the two countries’ relations over the past time. They agreed to promote, develop, and deepen the bilateral relations for interests of both nations, and for peace, cooperation and development. Both leaders suggested authorized agencies of both sides exchange specific contents to further strengthen the relations in the coming time. Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong underlined that outcomes achieved in the bilateral relations match wishes of the two peoples and are enhanced on the basis of respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions of each other, mutual understanding, and equal, mutually-beneficial cooperation, and in the spirit of “shelving the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities and looking toward the … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds phone talks with U.S. President

As of March 25, the municipal administration had imposed fines totaling VND50.5 billion ($2.15 million) for infractions on the pavement. Hanoi's authorities will make public the guidelines on the streets and roads where drivers can park their cars, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Duong Duc Tuan has said. A local police officer travels to check on the station of motorbikes on the streets of Hanoi. Photo: Cong Trinh/The Hanoi Times There will be a new list of streets and roads on which the city forbids the parking of motorbikes and cars, Tuan told an online meeting of the Hanoi Party Committee, the Hanoi People’s Council, the Hanoi People’s Committee, and chiefs of the 30 districts and towns. The city's legislators will also modify the regulations governing vehicle parking, instructing local governments to reserve a specific portion of the pavement for parking motorcycles and bicycles only, he said. The vice chairman added that substantial … [Read more...] about Hanoi plans new rules on parking

Breeding farms could lose out massively if relocation strategies are not efficient Photo: Le Toan In March, the Dong Nai Breeding Association, which represents over 6,000 breeding households and livestock companies operating in the province, met with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Dong Nai People’s Committee to discuss solutions to minimise damage for breeding farms that have been placed on a list for relocation or termination. In late February, Dong Nai People’s Committee revealed that it required relocation of 2,100 breeding farms and to shut down approximately 900 breeding facilities before January 2025. The reason for the drastic move is to remove livestock facilities from residential areas, which are causing untold amounts of environmental pollution. The province’s decision immediately worried breeding households and livestock companies, with representatives stating that the roadmap is too short, financial information or assistance is scarce, and … [Read more...] about Livestock switch serves up dispute