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A Vietnamese fishing vessel (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand’s news site Thaipublica.org on October 5 ran an article highlighting Vietnam’s efforts to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and remove the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports, issued in 2017, with its recent issuance of a plan on IUU fishing prevention and control by 2025. The site wrote that almost five years after the EC’s warning, Vietnam has been actively focusing on drastic actions following the commission’s recommendations and regulations on IUU fishing in order to remove the warning as soon as possible. The country has reviewed and supplemented legal documents and enhancing sanctions in the revised Fisheries Law, documents, and action plans of the government. In the last online meeting between Vietnam and the EC in November 2021, EC officials appreciated the changes in terms of legal matters, one of the four key recommendations … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes more efforts to eradicate illegal fishing: Thai news site

Filipino police said September 27 they found 24 human trafficking victims, 14 Vietnamese and 10 Chinese women, following tipoffs about the victims being imprisoned inside three apartment buildings in Manila. Two Chinese suspects were also arrested during the rescue operations. Thirteen Vietnamese were set free Wednesday, while the other one is being taken care of at a local women and children support center because she has contracted Covid-19, foreign ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. Vietnamese agencies in the Philippines have contacted the Covid-19 patient and taken necessary measures to protect her rights and interests, Hang said. Filipino media reported that the trafficking victims were apparently promised stable jobs in the country and forced into prostitution instead. Late last month, Filipino authorities announced they have suspended the operation of 175 gambling companies and deported around 40,000 Chinese workers following multiple reports of murder, … [Read more...] about Philippines frees 13 Vietnamese trafficking victims

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency . - The Vietnamese Party, State and National Assembly (NA) will provide the best conditions for people’s organisations of Vietnam to boost friendship and cooperation with their Lao counterparts, said NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man on October 5. National Assembly Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosts a reception for his visiting Lao counterpart Sommad Pholsena , who also serves as Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity , in Hanoi on October 5. (Photo: VNA) Man made the statement while meeting his visiting Lao counterpart Sommad Pholsena, who also serves as Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity, in Hanoi. Read full story Read full story Customers at a BIDV office in Hanoi. Banks are expected to raise yields, even if lending rates for some priority sectors are held down through informal guidance from regulators … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest October 6

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 6. - Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu on October 5 held talks with visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena, during which the two sides discussed ways to advance ties. The Vietnam Peace Committee and the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity eye stronger ties. (Photo: VNA) They updated each other on the socio-economic development of their countries, and exchanged views on regional and global issues as well as their cooperation. Read full story Read full story Read full story Read full story Read full story A corner of Phu Quoc island (Photo: vneconomy) The magazine asked its readers to vote in a range of categories, including the most favourite countries, the best cities, resorts and resort islands, to honour the top destinations in … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on October 6

Tourists in Thailand (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office. COVID-19 was downgraded to endemic on October 1 in Thailand, prompting the phase-out of both the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA). Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said without the CCSA and CESA, all proposals would follow normal pre-pandemic practices, which means related departments and ministers must review them before submission to the cabinet for approval. Projects in the pipeline include a 1-billion-baht tourism stimulus scheme dubbed "Booster Shot", which has been slated for vetting by the National Economic and Social Development Council, but still requires cabinet approval for allocation of the … [Read more...] about Thailand revives tourism stimulus package

Workers process the dragon fruits for export in Cho Gao, Tien Giang Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Tri Tien Giang aims to have US$3.6 billion in export turnover of goods for this year, much more than 2021 and exceeding the plan for 2022 by 7.46 per cent. According to the director of Tien Giang Department of Industry and Trade, Dang Van Tuan, thanks to reasonable management solutions, actively supporting export enterprises to connect supply and demand and expand markets, the province's export turnover continues to grow stably. Tuan said in the first nine months of 2022, the province's export turnover of goods reached about US$3 billion, up more than 26.9 per cent over the same period last year and reached 89.6 per cent of the target for the whole year; which, foreign-invested enterprises alone accounted for 82.1 per cent of the total export turnover of the locality. Tuan said: "Tien Giang is aiming to achieve the export turnover of goods for the whole year 2022 reaching $3.6 … [Read more...] about Tien Giang expects 16% increase in exports

A panel discussion at the Cotton Day Vietnam 2022 in HCM City on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Sustainable cotton production will drive continuous improvement of the garment and textile industry's key indicators for sustainable development, according to experts. At Cotton Day Vietnam 2022, held in HCM City on Tuesday, experts had that among the new trends in the garment and textile sector, verified data and supply chain transparency are the top factors that enhance the competitiveness of products. President of Cotton USA (CCI) Carlos Garcia said that Viet Nam is the second largest cotton importer in the US and also an important source of supply of the material. President of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang said that this year, Viet Nam aims for US$42-43 billion in garment and textile exports. To this end, he said the sector had paid great attention to material supply sources and regulations on origin in import markets. Giang underlined that … [Read more...] about Sustainability key to cotton production growth: experts

Coca-Cola Vietnam builds a factory in Long An. — Photo cafef.vn Peeyush Sharma, General Director of Coca-Cola Vietnam Beverage Company Limited (Coca-Cola Vietnam), said the firm is preparing a factory project in Phu An Thanh (IZ) in Long An Province. According to a representative of Coca-Cola Vietnam, the factory, spanning 19 ha with a total investment of US$136 million, will be the fourth since the brand set foot in Viet Nam since 1994. He added it would be the largest factory of Coca-Cola in Viet Nam, applying an intelligent factory model and modern techniques. In addition, the company is committed to supporting the local community. Nguyen Thanh Thanh, head of the Management Board of Long An Economic Zone, directly signed the certificate of investment registration and construction of a factory in Phu An Thanh Industrial Park for Coca-Cola Viet Nam. He told local media: “As it is a big, reputable investor with complete legal documents, we will facilitate local investment … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Viet Nam to build a factory in Long An

Mango on display during a trade promotional event held in the mountainous province of Son La in May this year. — Photo MoIT Additional measures must be taken to bring agricultural and handicraft products from mountainous and coastal provinces to cities and provinces across the country, and potentially to international markets, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai during a meeting on Wednesday with local representatives from Viet Nam's mountainous and coastal provinces. He cited a number of successful models that have seen Vietnamese local specialities including Son La mango, Sapa salmons, Ngoc Linh ginseng and Dak Lak avocado gaining popularity in the domestic and international markets. He said there was a need to improve trade ties and distributions of goods and services among Viet Nam's 68 cities and provinces. Promoting local specialities has made a significant contribution to the effort to eradicate poverty, especially in remote and isolated areas, and … [Read more...] about Local specialities to receive support, promotion

A clothing processing line for export. — Photo thanhtra.com.vn Although the business picture has many bright spots, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the strength of many businesses, causing difficulties for cash flow in production and business activities, according to the Business Registration Management Agency. The capital scale of enterprises entering the market is on a downward trend, reaching VND11.9 billion (US$506.3 million) last month, an increase of 8.6 per cent compared to the previous month. However, it was a decrease of 25.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. The General Statistics Office (GSO) has just announced that the number of enterprises registering for establishment and returning to operation in the first nine months reached 163,300, a year-on-year growth of 38.6 per cent. On average, there are 18,100 newly-established and re-operating businesses per month. Total registered capital added to the economy in the first nine months … [Read more...] about Enterprises still cautious in business investment