Center for human rights and global justice

Before the crisis, it had become painfully clear that greater international co-operation is needed to reap the full benefits of globalisation and make them more inclusive both within and across nations. The hard road ahead may prove a temptation to governments and regulators to retreat within their borders in a variation on every man for himself. But that would be taking exactly the wrong lesson from the astonishing accomplishments of recent months, which to my mind provide irrefutable evidence of how much we stand to gain by staying agile, resilient, and humane – together. … [Read more...] about Resilience, agility and humanity: some lessons from the pandemic

In the list of 154 models subject to registration fee adjustment under Decision No.452/QD-BTC effective from April 3 on adjusting registration fees for automobiles and motorbikes, registration fees for passenger cars or cars with less than nine seats were 12 per cent in eight provinces and cities (Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Haiphong, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Son La, and Can Tho), while it is 11 per cent in Ha Tinh and 10 per cent in Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, and other cities. The charge is now 7.2 per cent for a pickup truck in the first group of cities/provinces, 6.6 per cent in Ha Tinh, and 6 per cent in other cities. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MAY 30

In the first phase of the project, the researchers conducted a survey of known gene mutations found in internationally manufactured biochips, some new or specific gene mutations in humans and agents in Vietnam related to diseases like congenital hemolysis, tuberculosis, and Clopidogrel resistance in patients with cardiovascular intervention. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firm pioneers manufacture of diagnostic biochips

The special working group was established to build competitive investment attraction policies to tap into the wave of investment going into this global strategic relocation. The policies to be created include incentives on tariffs, access to land, as well as solutions to prevent further disruptions to the supply chain and a lack of human resources. In addition, as a key priority for investors is stability and legal consistency, the special working group will complete the relevant legal framework. … [Read more...] about January-May foreign investment inflows reach $13.9 billion, promising strong rebound

In their Vietnam videos, the eaters from the southwestern Pacific Ocean were not shy to showcase their excitement watching a lady putting together their bowls of bun thit nuong from pork being grilled on a small charcoal oven right next to a crowded street, or having a glass of ca phe sua da next to an auto garage on a Saigon sidewalk. … [Read more...] about Pig brain in crab soup: Kiwi couple recalls ‘spectacular’ food memory in Vietnam