During the talks, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh lauded Vietnam visit of Marise Payne following her reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs cum Minister for Women of Australia, saying that it proves the Australian government’s appreciation for Vietnam and substantial ties between the two nations. Deputy PM Minh thanked the Pacific country for maintaining the supply of development assistance to Vietnam, saying that it has been used effectively, contributing to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. For her part, Ms. Payne affirmed that Australia considers Vietnam one of its key partners in Southeast Asia and wants to further promote the bilateral relations and cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. The two sides agreed to facilitate high-level visits in the coming time, effectively uphold 19 bilateral cooperation mechanisms, especially annual meetings between the two defense and foreign ministers, and hold the first … [Read more...] about Australia considers Vietnam a key partner in the region: Australian Foreign Minister
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ASEAN should maintain balanced, harmonious approach to partners: FM Son
Addressing the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Jakarta, Indonesia, Minister Bui Thanh Son said that initiatives in the region should come from the goodwill of cooperation, complementarity and reciprocity to ASEAN-led mechanisms, thus contributing to the common goal of peace, security, stability and development. Sharing common concerns about unpredictable regional and international fluctuations, the Vietnamese minister stressed that ASEAN needs to maintain solidarity, self-reliance and flexible adaptation, strengthen internal resources, and promote its centrality. He reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea (South China Sea), emphasizing the necessity for the group to strengthen its principle stance, and uphold international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, towards a rules-based regional maritime order, and effectively protecting the legitimate interests of … [Read more...] about ASEAN should maintain balanced, harmonious approach to partners: FM Son
US fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon with missile
President Joe Biden said he had issued an order on Wednesday to take down the balloon, but the Pentagon had recommended waiting until it could be done over open water to safeguard civilians from debris crashing to Earth from thousands of feet (meters) above commercial air traffic. "They successfully took it down, and I want to compliment our aviators who did it," Biden said. Multiple fighter and refueling aircraft were involved in the mission, but only one -- an F-22 fighter jet from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia -- took the shot at 2:39 p.m. (1939 GMT), using a single AIM-9X supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile, a senior U.S. military official said. The balloon was shot down about six nautical miles off the U.S. coast, over relatively shallow water, potentially aiding efforts to recover elements of the Chinese surveillance equipment in the coming days, officials said. The shootdown came shortly after the U.S. government ordered a halt to flights in and out of … [Read more...] about US fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon with missile
New spirit and new motivation
The Year of the Tiger 2022 was a difficult and challenging one with many unexpected developments, affecting all aspects of Vietnam in particular and the whole world in general. In the special circumstance, the whole Party, people, and military promoted patriotism, determination, solidarity, dynamism, creativity and strived to obtain many important and comprehensive achievements with many outstanding imprints. Vietnam focused on both preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting socio-economic recovery and development, building an independent and self-reliant economy in association with pro-actively and actively fostering international integration in a comprehensive, extensive and effective manner. In the year, Vietnam maintained stable social and political situation, firm national defense and security, and peaceful and stable environment for national development. Those achievements have consolidated and enhanced people's trust in the Party, State, and the … [Read more...] about New spirit and new motivation
Communist Party of Vietnam – leader, companion of nation
The event was a turning point for the country, ending a crisis in orientations for national salvation and leadership of the patriotic movement of Vietnam in the early 20th century. The moment also became the starting point for the victory of Vietnamese revolution and the growth of the nation in the following periods. With sound policies, the CPV strongly inspired and revived aspirations for national liberation among the Vietnamese people. Only 15 years following the Party revolutionary path, Vietnam had made a great miracle – the success of the August Revolution in 1945, smashing the colonial-feudal rule, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and bringing the nation into the era of independence and freedom. On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. A new era opened for the nation, the most glorious era in the national history – the Ho Chi Minh era. … [Read more...] about Communist Party of Vietnam – leader, companion of nation
Kien Giang implements 180-day IUU fishing combat drive
Raising fishermen's awareness on IUU fishing (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) – The southern coastal province of Kien Giang province is focusing on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in 180 days, from December 2022 to May 2023, to contribute to the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s on Vietnamese seafood removed. Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le Quoc Anh said that Kien Giang has concertedly and effectively implemented legal regulations on fisheries; paid attention to addressing shortcomings and limitations as recommended by the EC, and managing the sustainable exploitation and development of the fishery sector for the benefits of its people, thus contributing to enhancing the position, image and international responsibility of Vietnam in the implementation of international commitments and treaties in protecting the marine environment and ecosystems, and ensuring national defence and security, sovereignty … [Read more...] about Kien Giang implements 180-day IUU fishing combat drive
Can ward police fine traffic violators in Vietnam?
A reader of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper recalled seeing a group of ward police officers set up a checkpoint in front of their headquarters in Hanoi and book commuters for their traffic violations. There were no traffic police at the time, and traffic violators were requested to pull over and enter the police headquarters, the reader stated, asking whether or not ward police are authorized to deal with traffic offenses. Under Article 11 of Circular No. 12/2010, ward- and commune-level police are responsible for coordinating with the traffic police force in performing the task of ensuring traffic order and safety in their locale. This must comply with the provisions of the law and the guidance of higher-level police units. Article 3 of Decree No. 27/2010 stipulates ward and commune police are only mobilized to coordinate with traffic police in necessary cases, and the mobilization must be decided in writing by a designated person. The necessary cases include the period when … [Read more...] about Can ward police fine traffic violators in Vietnam?