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She made the remark in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023). She said that over the last 50 years, the countries have developed relations in all fields thanks to tireless efforts by predecessors. One of the most important milestones of bilateral ties, which are now in their prime, was the elevation of relations to the “extensive strategic partnership” in 2014. Since then, Japan and Vietnam have been building strategic connections in more areas, Kamikawa went on, adding that from focusing only on economic affairs like official development assistance (ODA) provision, bilateral cooperation has been fostered in such fields as security, energy, and human resources development in Vietnam, helping enhance mutual trust between the two countries. The official noted that in this year, which marks the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, the two countries have … [Read more...] about Friendship, mutual trust drive Vietnam – Japan relations: Japanese Foreign Minister

E.C. Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius made the remarks at a meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan in Brussels on September 18. The E.C. representative also said the E.C. wants to assist the Southeast Asian nation in becoming a model of sustainable fisheries development and anti-illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the world. In the meeting, Hoan told Sinkevičius that Vietnam saw the yellow card of the E.C. not only as a challenge but also an opportunity for the local fisheries sector to switch from a small-scale, tropical, multi-sector, multi-species industry to a responsible and sustainable one. A comprehensive plan with specific goals and solutions has been developed and implemented across all levels, especially in coastal localities, with an active participation of authorities, organizations, fishing communities, associations, and seafood businesses. So far, with … [Read more...] about E.C. pledges support for Vietnam in developing sustainable fisheries

Supermodel Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy at the court on September 18, 2023. Photo by My An Thuy’s legal representative said in court Monday that she had received VND47 billion ($1.9 million) in dong and $700,000 in US dollars from An in March 2008, and the disputed properties, including several in HCMC and the coastal provinces of Phan Thiet and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with that money. Because of that, Thuy disagreed with An’s request to claim the assets back. Thuy also said she registered various properties in the list of assets in dispute under the name of her mother, Truong Thi Be. She said she asked Be to help her sell those properties after she and An divorced in 2008, and admitted that Be transferred the money made from selling those properties to her. However, she said she could not remember the exact amount of money she made by selling those properties. She explained the reason behind selling those assets was that she had to move back and forth between Vietnam and the … [Read more...] about Supermodel wants half of $12 M assets in dispute with ex-husband

Non-communicable diseases are still on the rise in Vietnam, and thus more choice and more modern answers are required, Photo: Le Toan Pfizer plans to bring numerous innovative medicines to Vietnam over the next four years. This is in line with its global strategy, as the company has made significant progress towards launching 19 new products over an 18-month span, having executed 11 launches so far. According to Pfizer, the company continues to build momentum, recently attaining key milestones for several products, including the US launches of Prevnar 20 in paediatric patients; as well as US approvals and launches of several other key medicines Darrell Oh, country manager of Pfizer Vietnam, told VIR, “Pfizer Vietnam will continue focusing our business where we believe we can have the greatest impact on patients and society – pursuing what we believe to be the most innovative biopharmaceutical therapies and vaccines.” “More than ever, we believe that the innovative industry … [Read more...] about Innovative medicine sales top the list for multinationals

Giants lead green packaging future, illustration photo/ Source: freepik.com About 450 businesses from more than 30 countries and territories will gather for the 16th edition of ProPak in Ho Chi Minh City in November to establish a panorama of equipment and new technology in future food processing and packaging. The exhibition will offer a dynamic business platform that is shaping the future of the processing and packaging industries, particularly in an industry closely impacting the environment like packaging. Food packaging currently accounts for 30-50 per cent of the total packaging industry space, according to statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, leading to a strong symbiotic relationship between the two fields of food and packaging. According to German data provider Statista, the packaging sector has been growing on-year with an average rate of 15-20 per cent, in parallel with the average increase of about 10 per cent of the food and beverages market over … [Read more...] about Giants lead green packaging future

The EC representative also said the EC wants to assist Vietnam in becoming a model of sustainable fisheries development and anti-illegal, unreported, and unregulated ( IUU ) fishing in the world. Hoan said Vietnam has clearly identified sustainable fisheries development as the key to addressing the EC's yellow card warning. He suggested that the EU quickly remove the warning for Vietnam. The Vietnamese minister also had working sessions with officials of the EC Directorate-General for the Environment and Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. During the meetings, he underscored the Vietnamese Government's commitment to transforming agriculture in an eco-friendly and sustainable direction and developing a transparent and sustainable farming industry as the nation steers towards becoming a major global supplier of food products./. VNA … [Read more...] about EC pledges support for Vietnam in developing sustainable fisheries

Security officers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi checked surveillance camera footage and detected a Vietnamese man taking a wallet and another picking up a watch dropped by other passengers at the airport before boarding flights to the south. At 10:00 am on Monday, J.V.R., 31, of Indian nationality, reported to the Noi Bai Aviation Security Center that he lost a wallet containing his identity papers and cash totaling VND1.45 million (US$59.4) at the T1 domestic passenger terminal while completing procedures for his flight to Phu Quoc Island off southern Kien Giang Province. Security personnel at Noi Bai International Airport checked the camera footage and found a man holding the wallet preparing to board a flight from Noi Bai to Can Tho City in southern Vietnam the same day. At Can Tho Airport, the man, who is Ha Van T., 53, residing in Dien Bien Province in northwest Vietnam, was detained. T. admitted to taking the wallet of the Indian passenger. The security … [Read more...] about 2 men found taking others’ wallet, watch at Hanoi airport