The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on August 10 issued a joint communiqué on its outcomes. Following is the full text of the Communiqué. Joint Communiqué 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting 8 August 2014 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 1. We, the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), met on 8 August 2014 at the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. His Excellency U Wunna Maung Lwin, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar chaired the Meeting. We had fruitful deliberation under the theme "Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community". Realising an ASEAN Community 2. We are encouraged by the adoption of the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration on the Realisation of the ASEAN Community by 2015 at the 24th ASEAN Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on 10-11 May 2014, which provided policy guidance to ensure the successful establishment of the ASEAN Community by … [Read more...] about Joint Communiqué of 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting issues Joint Communiqué
Nhan Dan Online - The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on August 10 issued a joint communiqué on its outcomes. Following is the full text of the Communiqué. Joint Communiqué 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting 8 August 2014 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 1. We, the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), met on 8 August 2014 at the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. His Excellency U Wunna Maung Lwin, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar chaired the Meeting. We had fruitful deliberation under the theme "Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community". Realising an ASEAN Community 2. We are encouraged by the adoption of the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration on the Realisation of the ASEAN Community by 2015 at the 24th ASEAN Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on 10-11 May 2014, which provided policy guidance to ensure the successful establishment of the … [Read more...] about The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting issues Joint Communiqué
The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
Preface Chapter I: Vietnam's Viewpoints and Policies on Human Rights Chapter II: Vietnam's Achievements in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights I. Civil and Political Rights 1. Rights to Vote and Stand for Election, and to Participate in the Administration of the State and Management of the Society 2. Freedoms of Speech and the Press, and the Right to Information 3. Freedom of Association and Assembly 4. Freedom of Religion and Belief 5. Ensuring Equal Rights among Ethnic Groups 6. Ensuring the Rights to Life, Physical Inviolability and Dignity 7. Freedom of Movement and Residence II. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1. Rights to Economic Development and Improvement of the Material Life 2. Social Rights 3. Right to Healthcare III. Rights of Women, Children, Family, Elderly and Disabled People. 1. Women's Rights and Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 2. The Rights of the Child 3. Rights of Disabled People and Agent … [Read more...] about The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine The department said it had co-operated with relevant city agencies to detain the man and hand over reports to the HCM City Drug-related Crime Investigation Police Department for prosecution. The department said criminals had gone to great lengths to hide illegal goods, creating challenges for authorities in detecting violations. Canal rupture at hydro plant causes flooding The canal linked to Serepok 4A Hydropower Plant in Dak Lak Province ran into breakage problems yesterday afternoon, submerging dozens of rice paddies and agricultural produce. The breakage measured around 50 meters each side, while Buon Don District authorities were working to draw up the final cost of the damage. A technical representative from subcontractor Serepok 4A, Buon Don Hydro Power Joint Stock Company, said that sustained heavy rains over several days had caused water rising levels at Serepok River. Repair efforts to the canal were completed … [Read more...] about Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine at Tan Son Nhat Airport
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 12/10
Ex-model’s marriage not valid in Vietnam Ex-top model Ngoc Thuy’s marriage to her former hubby, Vietnamese-American millionaire Nguyen Duc An who recently sued her for grabbing his US$ 11 million assets he bought in Vietnam in her name, was found invalid in the country, newswire 2sao reported. Earlier this month, the People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 told Dat Viet newspaper the model’s ex-husband claimed she had appropriated his properties, cars, securities, and cash worth VND228 billion (US$10.9 million). Law professionals said the finding could give Thuy an extra advantage in court now that it was pointed out the model has never registered for a marriage license with An in Vietnam, according to the Civil Status Division under the Ho Chi Minh Justice Department. This means the couple’s marriage, which was registered in California (US) in 2006, is not recognized by local law, lawyer Nguyen Ngoc Bich from the HCMC Lawyer Association … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 12/10