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A fishing vessel has been captured for illegally transporting some 100,000 liters of diesel oil in the waters off Vietnam's southwestern region. Vietnam’s maritime police said on Wednesday afternoon that they stopped fishing vessel TG 92008 TS for an inspection after detecting suspicious signs. T.V.T., a 47-year-old native of An Minh District in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, was identified as the captain of the ship. T. admitted that the vessel was carrying nearly 100,000 liters of diesel oil with no invoices and legal documents proving its origin. After sealing the smuggled goods, the maritime police directed the ship to a port in Nam Can District in Ca Mau Province for further investigation. The maritime police in early March discovered and seized a vessel while it was transporting about 60,000 liters of diesel oil of unclear origin in the offshore area of the southwestern region of Vietnam. The ship was captured at 8:00 pm on March 4 while it was running … [Read more...] about Fishing ship seized for illegally carrying 100,000 liters of diesel oil off southern Vietnam

OOCL Spain, the world’s largest super container ship with a loading capacity of 24,188 TEU, docked at the Gemalink International Port in the Cai Mep - Thi Vai seaport complex in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau on March 30. This marks the largest container ship to ever dock at Cai Mep - Thi Vai seaport complex. A representative of Gemalink International Port said OOCL Spain’s anchoring serves to elevate the position of Cai Mep-Thi Vai port in the world and helps customers to save on logistic costs. It also opens up a new phase of development for Cai Mep-Thi Vai port cluster, as well as the nation’s maritime industry in general, the representative added. It is OOCL Spain’s first voyage on the Asia-Europe route LL3, passing through Chinese seaports, docking at Cai Mep-Thi Vai port, before continuing its 84-day journey to Singapore - Piraeus - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Valencia - Piraeus - Abu Dhabi - Singapore - Shanghai. OOCL Spain built on … [Read more...] about World’s largest container ship OOCL Spain docks at Cai Mep – Thi Vai port

Nguyen Thuy Chi, head of the mature cerebral palsy club, and her fellow-worker Luu Thi Hieu, who are both disabled, share an idea of building a ‘home’ in Hanoi where those with cerebral palsy and the disabled as a whole can work and find happiness in life. “No community develops with only donations," said Chi, deputy director of Cham Vao Xanh (Green Touch) social enterprise. "Our point of view is that no one saves us better than ourselves. “We need to form a ‘home’ and develop a brand to provide our products for more customers. "We choose green as this is the color of the cerebral palsy community and symbolizes hope and happiness." Journey in wheelchairs To realize their idea, the two traveled to many places in their wheelchairs to seek funding and connect members to operate the enterprise. Chi recounted that she used to come to pedestrian streets, fairs, and coffee shops to introduce handicrafts made by the disabled. However, they realized that the products should … [Read more...] about 2 Vietnamese disabled women establish firm to help the handicapped

Illustrative image (Source: baochinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch institutionalising Government Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP dated March 4, 2023 on continuing to implement measures to ensure the supply of drugs and medical equipment. Under the Official Dispatch No. 179/CD-TTg, the Prime Minister asked the Minister of Health to focus on directing the prompt design and promulgation of legal documents to institutionalise Resolution 30 , and submitting proposals to authorised agencies on the issuance of such documents. The Health Minister should report difficulties and obstacles during this process to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha , and complete the work before April 10. The ministry was also requested to actively coordinate with stakeholders to issue other necessary documents within its authority, and bear the comprehensive responsibility before the Government and the Prime Minister in case of the slow … [Read more...] about Resolution firms up drug, medical equipment supply

Over the past years, Flotilla 2 has well performed the mission, contributing to firmly safeguarding national sovereignty and security over sea border. The unit’s troops have actively responded to natural disasters and conducted search and rescue operations at sea, disseminated laws, prevented illegal activities and cross-border crimes, managed ships in designated area, mobilized fishermen to strictly observe regulations while fishing at sea. They have also provided support for and accompanied fishermen to help them feel secure to fish at sea and develop economy. Speaking at the working session, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son lauded troops of Flotilla 2 for their obtained achievements over the past years. He asked the unit to continue bringing into play positive results, making recommendation to higher levels to issue measures and policies on border management, strictly observing combat readiness regulations; closely following situational development; cooperating with … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister works with Flotilla 2

On this occasion, the unit presented 129 national flags, 34 portraits of Uncle Ho, nearly 2.000 leaflets, and disseminated information about maritime border security and some legal documents about IUU fishing and the Law on National Border; Law on the Sea of Vietnam 2012; Law on Vietnam Border Guard; United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982 (UNCLOS 1982), among others, to 85 vehicles and 928 fishermen. They also provided information about Prime Minister’s Dispatch No.732/CD-TTg, issued on May 28, 2017, and Directive No.45/CT-TTg, issued on December 13, 2017, among others. At the same time, the flotilla also mobilized the fishermen to operate at sea and pledge not to enter other countries’ fishing waters, while accelerating the implementation of IUU fishing prevention and law observance at sea. The program aimed to raise fishermen’s awareness of the State’s law observance, contributing to building the firm all people’s border defense. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Law dissemination on IUU fishing prevention promoted

Vietnam is expected to ship about 6.5-7 million tonnes of rice abroad this year. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is expected to ship about 6.5-7 million tonnes of rice abroad this year thanks to the return of markets like Indonesia, Bangladesh, and China , according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Vietnam now sees a sharp increase in rice orders from the Philippines and China. Acccording to Pham Thai Binh, General Director of Trung An Hi-tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, the company has signed an order to export 2,000 tonnes of rice to China and is under negotiation for another batch of 20,000 tonnes. Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Statistics from the General Administration of Vietnam Customs show that in the first two months of this year, China imported 152,640 tonnes of rice from Vietnam worth 90 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 86% in volume and 120% in value. Vietnamese rice exported to China … [Read more...] about Vietnam expected to export 7 million tonnes of rice this year: Ministry

The stamps are available in the nationwide postal network from August 27 to June 30, 2022. The Ministry of Information and Communications and the High Command of the Coast Guard on August 27 issued the second set of postage stamps under the theme “Vietnam’s Sea and Islands: Vietnam Coast Guard Ship”, on the occasion of the Vietnam Stamp Day. Stamp 4-1: Coast Guard Ship 1013 (K206) They are available in the nationwide postal network from August 27 to June 30, 2022. The stamp set features Coast Guard ships including patrol ships and ships for search and rescue. The stamp set, designed by designer Nguyen Du, Vietnam Post, measures 43x32mm each, while the stamp block is 150x100mm in size. The release of the stamps aims at celebrating the traditional day of the Vietnam Coast Guard (August 28), a force that is currently in charge of ensuring security, order, safety and enforces the law of Vietnam and relevant international treaties at sea. In order the raise … [Read more...] about Vietnam releases postage stamps “Vietnam’s Sea and Islands”

The government of Vietnam has given the green light to the development of Tam Anh University in Long An Province, which borders Ho Chi Minh City, according to a decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on Wednesday. The Ministry of Education and Training was told to team up with relevant agencies to appraise a plan to develop the university as per prevailing regulations and report to the government for consideration. Tam Anh University, whose investor is Tam Anh General Hospital JSC, is slated to get off the ground in 2024, requiring an estimated VND2 trillion (US$85 million) in investment. The university will offer a range of courses across various disciplines, with a focus on medicine and healthcare. Tam Anh General Hospital JSC’s current partnership with many major global pharmaceutical firms is expected to pave the way for the university to facilitate international cooperation in training and scientific research. The university is expected to contribute to … [Read more...] about Gov’t approves establishment of $85mn new university in Ho Chi Minh City neighbor

Sound political-diplomatic relations In terms of politics - diplomacy, the two sides regularly exchange delegations and high-level meetings through all channels of Party, Government, State, and people-to-people contacts. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam and Malaysia still promoted their relations through telephone talks among their senior leaders. The two countries have approved an action program to implement their Strategic Partnership for the 2021-2025 period with major orientations, aiming to effectively exploit the potential and strengths of each country, thus recovering sustainable development together in the post-pandemic period. During Malaysian PM Dato Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob’s visit to Vietnam last March, leaders of the two sides pledged to further deepen bilateral political and economic cooperation by increasing and maintaining high-level meetings and promoting the existing collaboration mechanisms, especially the joint committee on economic, science and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Malaysia enjoy thriving relations over five decades