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The Israeli settlement of Psagot shows a partial view of the Palestinian West Bank city of Ramallah. (AFP/Emmanuel DUNAND) "Our position on Israeli settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, is clear and remains unchanged," Britain, France, Germany, Belgium and Poland said in a joint statement. "All settlement activity is illegal under international law and it erodes the viability of the two-state solution and the prospects for a lasting peace. "We call on Israel to end all settlement activity in line with its obligations as an occupying power," they added before a Security Council meeting on the Middle East. On Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the Israeli settlements were "not, per se, inconsistent with international law," breaking with UN Security Council resolutions declaring the settlements to be illegal as they are built on occupied Palestinian land. The policy shift was welcomed by Israel but it puts the US at … [Read more...] about EU countries at UN criticise America’s shift on settlements

Many large players including Vingroup, Hoa Phat Group and Thaco Group are becoming strategic investors in agricultural companies. — Photo baodansinh.vn Digitisation of farming is inevitable and Viet Nam should embrace it to resolve the agricultural paradox of producing more while preserving natural resources and to grab the opportunities brought by free trade agreements, experts have said. Reports from research organisations said the world population would increase by 2.2 billion by 2050 and demand for food would increase by 50 per cent. During this period climate change is expected to reduce harvests by 17 per cent while arable land will shrink by 20 per cent. The agricultural sector globally and in Viet Nam is therefore set to face big challenges. A more resilient food future will rely on sharp increases in agricultural research and development; better alignment of government finance and incentives for farmers with long-term, sustainable and climate-smart production; and a … [Read more...] about Digital farming could hold the key to solving agriculture paradox

Legislators press buttons to vote on the the revised Labour Code on November 20 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has praised Vietnam’s adoption of the revised Labour Code on November 20, saying that the code will held everyone gain fair benefits of economic growth. The ILO described the adoption as the latest move to bring the country’s legal framework closer to international standards. “This is significant progress as it will substantially improve Vietnam’s employment and industrial relations and create a solid foundation for fair international integration and trade,” said ILO Vietnam Director Chang-Hee Lee. The organisation noted the fifth edition of the Labour Code (following its 1994, 2002, 2006 and 2012 versions) creates an improved legal framework for employment relations, working conditions, and the representation of employers and workers. It also places greater emphasis on the use of … [Read more...] about ILO applauds Vietnam’s adoption of revised Labour Code

Most Southeast Asian markets slipped on Wednesday on fears that strained Sino-U.S. relations could derail trade negotiations after U.S President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs and the U.S. Senate passed a bill backing Hong Kong protesters. President Trump on Tuesday said that tariffs on Chinese imports would be increased if the two nations fail to reach a trade deal. People familiar with the talks say that Trump has decided that any tariff rollbacks from the United States would require deeper concessions from China. The U.S. Senate, meanwhile, has passed a bill aimed at protecting human rights of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, drawing a rebuke from Beijing, which asked the United States to stop interfering in China's internal affairs. "Such a move threatens to drive a wedge into ongoing U.S.-China negotiations while potentially raising the barrier to a trade deal," FXTM market analyst Han Tan said in a note, referring to the bill. Leading declines, Vietnamese shares … [Read more...] about SE Asia Stocks-Vietnam leads declines as most markets slide on trade tensions

Seven-hundred years after it was constructed, a sculpture continues to surprise visitors to Bao Ha Temple in Bao Ha Village, Dong Minh Commune, Vinh Bao District in the port city of Hai Phong. A visit to Bao Ha statue-making village Farmers breathe new life into puppetry art The ancient statue of Linh Lang Dai Vuong can stand up from its seated position thanks to a hidden system of bars and rollers connected to the temple door. What is so unusual about this ancient work of art? The lifelike sculpture can sit down and stand up. When the door of the temple is opened, the sculpture gradually stands from its perch on top of a throne at the altar before retaking its seat. Temple caretaker Pham Trong Yem, 81, explained the secret: when the statue was first built, talented artisans in the village, which has long been famed for its wood carving, created a system of moving rollers under the altar. Bars attached to the door move the mechanism when the door opens and closes, which in … [Read more...] about Temple statue stands for the proud history of artisans