In discussing specialized contents at human rights forums, Vietnam advocates to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach between rights groups, especially when many Western countries tend to attach importance more to civil and political rights than other rights. Vietnam works closely with developing countries to promote groups of priority rights, especially regarding economic, social, cultural, development rights, and the rights of vulnerable groups. Vietnam emphasizes that human rights issues should be considered on the basis of respect for specific elements of each country in terms of history, culture and development level. From that respect, countries can understand and do not impose standards on other countries, whether it is the abolition of the death penalty, same-sex marriage or freedom of speech on cyberspace. … [Read more...] about Human rights considerations: Dialogue and cooperation are the only effective way
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US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
Deputy PM Minh appreciated the National Security Advisor, Trade Representative and Secretary of State of the US for listening to and taking note of the concern of the two countries’ business communities during the USTR’s investigation into Vietnam’s monetary policy and timber materials under Act 1974’ Section 301. … [Read more...] about US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
“Our rhino horn reduction commercial will run consecutively for a six-month period starting January 2021,” said HSI Vietnam country director Tham Hong Phuong. “By reaching the targeted demographic of mostly affluent air travellers with our tailored campaign messages, we expect to achieve demand-reduction results. We strongly believe that reducing rhino horn demand will reduce the number of rhinos poached in Africa.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
A special flight to guarantee citizens’ right to life
To successfully deploy this flight, the Vietnam Embassy in China had to handle many procedures such as: collecting citizens' aspirations for repatriation and making the list of these people to send it to local authorities, sending diplomatic notes to the Chinese authorities to apply for flight permits, working out plans and arranging facilities, necessities, medical protective equipment, accommodation and places for gathering Vietnamese citizens in Hubei, and asking support of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Hubei province to allow Vietnamese citizens to pass through local checkpoints to arrive at the airport on time. … [Read more...] about A special flight to guarantee citizens’ right to life
Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
A document released by the Government Office on January 9 showed that Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned the Ministry of Transport to consider resumption of routine commercial flights to other countries after the 2021 Tet holiday. This aims at the dual goal of both developing the economy while fighting the pandemic and satisfying citizens’ demand for travel. … [Read more...] about Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance