Many fishing boats stay ashore because of increase in petroleum and oil In this official dispatch, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that in the past time, the fishing industry has played an important role in the development of our country's agriculture, the fishing output in 2021 will reach 3.92 million tons and seafood export turnover reached US$3.435 billion. The fishing industry has offered employment for more than 600,000 fishermen directly and nearly 4 million workers in coastal fisheries services. Additionally, fishing vessels at sea also play an important role in protecting the country's sovereignty over the sea and islands. However, from December 2021 up to now, gasoline and oil prices have continuously increased and are expected to continue to have complicated developments in the near future, strongly affecting production, business, and daily life and social security of the people, including the coastal fishing community and the fishing … [Read more...] about Ministry proposes support for fishermen
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Vietnam proposes solutions to optimize women’s potential in making socio-economic recovery policy
As one of the three keynote speakers at the summit's opening, the Vice President noted that the world is facing unprecedented instability due to the double impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts, which directly affect interests and livelihoods of women in many countries and regions. However, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities given the context that the post-pandemic world is rapidly recovering with many positive trends in sustainable development, green and inclusive growth, digital transformation, public-private partnership, social security and education reform having created new economic opportunities for women, she said. Therefore, Vice President Xuan called for bolstering the voice and participation of women in legislative and executive bodies, and the planning and implementation of development policies. She proposed enhancing women's economic empowerment through frameworks and policies that facilitate women’s entrepreneurship and access to finance and … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes solutions to optimize women’s potential in making socio-economic recovery policy
Vietnam refutes rumor that prize-winning environmentalist was jailed for climate-related activities
Vietnamese influential climate activist Nguy Thi Khanh was jailed for tax evasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, refuting the rumor that she was criminally charged for her climate-related activities. Khanh was sentenced to 24 months in prison for tax evasion during her trial at the Hanoi People’s Court on June 17. The investigation and hearing were carried out in line with the law, and the trial was held publicly, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang answered the questions from foreign media during a regular press meeting on Thursday. The defendant had all her rights guaranteed in accordance with the law, Hang added. Vietnam is determined to fight and strictly deal with violations of the law in accordance with regulations, the diplomat stressed, adding that all citizens are equal before the law. Khanh was investigated and indicted for her economic offense, particularly breaking the rules on tax management, and she pleaded … [Read more...] about Vietnam refutes rumor that prize-winning environmentalist was jailed for climate-related activities
Vĩnh Phúc Province seeks stronger links with Japan
An automobile assembly line of Toyota Vietnam in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc. Vĩnh Phúc is an important part of the global supply chain of Japanese enterprises. — Photo baovinhphuc.com.vn VĨNH PHÚC — Vĩnh Phúc Province always views Japanese localities and businesses as leading partners in its development progress, said Hoàng Thị Thúy Lan, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee. Lan made the statement at a conference held in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc on Thursday with a view to reinforcing the northern province’s cooperation with Japanese localities and investors. The conference attracted the participation of nearly 700 delegates both online and offline from the two countries. Highlighting their long-standing and expanding cooperation, she said Vĩnh Phúc's official co-operative relations were set up with Japan’s Akita prefecture in March 2015, and Tochigi prefecture in December 2021, which have created important prerequisites for boosting bilateral … [Read more...] about Vĩnh Phúc Province seeks stronger links with Japan
Vinh Phuc Province seeks stronger links with Japan
An automobile assembly line of Toyota Vietnam in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. Vinh Phuc is an important part of the global supply chain of Japanese enterprises. — Photo baovinhphuc.com.vn Vinh Phuc Province always views Japanese localities and businesses as leading partners in its development progress, said Hoang Thi Thuy Lan, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee. Lan made the statement at a conference held in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on Thursday with a view to reinforcing the northern province’s cooperation with Japanese localities and investors. The conference attracted the participation of nearly 700 delegates both online and offline from the two countries. Highlighting their long-standing and expanding cooperation, she said Vinh Phuc's official co-operative relations were set up with Japan’s Akita prefecture in March 2015, and Tochigi prefecture in December 2021, which have created important prerequisites for boosting bilateral partnerships in many … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc Province seeks stronger links with Japan
☀️ Morning digest on June 24
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. In their messages, the Vietnamese leaders noted with satisfaction that despite numerous challenges, ups and downs in history, the Vietnamese and Cambodian peoples have always stood side by side and supported each other in the struggles for national liberation in the past as well as in each country’s national development at present, which is a priceless asset that the two countries’ leaders and peoples need to continue nurturing. Read full story Read full story Explaining the drug and medical supply shortages in some localities and central-level hospitals, the Ministry of Health (MoH) pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic, whose serious impacts in 2020 and 2021 led to the scarcity of materials for production and surged prices and subsequently made it more difficult to purchase medicine and medical supplies. Read full story Read full story Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on June 24
Part 3: Deep sentiment
Although decades have passed by, the significance of the victory will forever remain in the minds of the Vietnamese and Cambodian people as well as people around the globe. “Second father” Growing up in the time when Cambodia was facing an unprecedented genocidal disaster in human history, Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth saw mass graves when he followed his families to flee from the country. Those mass graves were evidence for the heinous crimes of Pol Pot force. The diplomat’s father was also a victim of the disaster as he was killed by the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. “Without the support of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, the Cambodian people, including me, could not have survived,” said Ambassador Chay Navuth. According to the ambassador, his families planned to go to Prey Veng province before fleeing to Dong Thap province of Vietnam, hoping to escape from the brutal “Angkar.” However, on learning that the Vietnamese volunteer troops entered Cambodia, his … [Read more...] about Part 3: Deep sentiment
Australia to launch new Plastics Innovation Hub in Việt Nam
Volunteers picked up trash, mostly plastic-based, on the beach of Giao Hải Commune, Giao Thuỷ District, the northern province of Nam Định. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Đạt HÀ NỘI — Australian scientists will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched in Việt Nam , according to the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam. Globally, 75 per cent of plastic produced becomes waste. To help address this, the Plastics Innovation Hub Việt Nam aims to significantly reduce plastic waste through key stakeholder collaborations and science and innovation excellence. It is an initiative of Aus4Innovation Program, an official development assistance programme sponsored by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, managed and co-funded by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, out of the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, and delivered in strategic partnership with Việt Nam's Ministry of Science and Technology. The hub is … [Read more...] about Australia to launch new Plastics Innovation Hub in Việt Nam
Vietnam, Germany to boost bilateral cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh (left) shakes hands with Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development on June 23. (Photo: VNA) In a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh on June 23, the official said that Germany is ready to support Vietnam in building medical centres and facilities. Given the new context of the world and regional economic and political affairs, Germany and Vietnam face many challenges, but also have opportunities to deepen good strategic partnership and create favourable conditions for businesses of the two countries to enhance and expand collaboration, he said. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the development of cooperation between Germany and Vietnam, including the implementation of Germany's official development assistance (ODA) projects for Vietnam. The German official highlighted the need to simplify procedures relating to the management … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Germany to boost bilateral cooperation
55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia relations observed
Vietnam and Cambodia have entered a stage of comprehensive cooperation and mutual benefit with a five-decade legacy. Senior leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia attended a ceremony in the Hanoi Opera House today [June 24] to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-June 24, 2022). Senior officials of both Vietnam and Cambodia at a celebrating ceremony in Hanoi on June 24. Photos: VGP Attending the ceremony are Vo Van Thuong, Politbureau member and standing secretary of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Men Sam An, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. Addressing the event, Men Sam An said Vietnam’s assistance has helped bring Cambodia out of a period of mourning and separation. “Vietnam’s support and help have contributed to turning Cambodia from a nation separated by war to a unified country with complete peace and development in all fields,” she noted. A week ahead of the … [Read more...] about 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia relations observed