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PM Pham Minh Chinh spoke highly of the maintenance of high-level contacts, especially the recent successful phone talks between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Joe Biden. He suggested that in the near future, both sides continue enhancing cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, science and technology, education and training, innovation, digital transformation, and climate change response. The host asked the U.S. senators to support the U.S. opening its market to and limiting anti-dumping investigations and trade remedy measures against Vietnamese goods, especially agro-forestry-fisheries, which directly affect the people’s livelihoods. He also urged the U.S. Congress to continue heeding and allocating resources for cooperation with Vietnam in overcoming the war consequences, as well as offer support to the Vietnamese community in the U.S. Expressing their impression on Vietnam's country, people, and development, the U.S. senators … [Read more...] about Vietnam values comprehensive partnership with U.S.: Prime Minister

Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command Senior Colonel Nguyen Minh Khanh and Director of the MRCC III Nguyen Bao Anh co-chaired the conference. Under the deal, the two units will promote coordination in exchanging information, supporting each other in search and rescue missions, giving recommendations to higher levels to deal with arising issues in a timely and effective manner, and implementing the “four on-the-spot” motto in search and rescue at sea. Meanwhile, both sides will organize training activities and exercises to raise expertise, carry out dissemination activities among fishermen and ship owners to raise their awareness of ensuring safety for personnel and vehicles during maritime activities and other activities taking place at sea, among others. Over the past years, the MRCC III and the Coast Guard Region 3 Command have clearly defined their position and missions in coordination activities in search and rescue at sea while promoting practicing search and … [Read more...] about Coordination regulation on search and rescue at sea signed

Nhập mIllustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has just signed a decision approving the Strategy on Development of Vietnam's Rice Export Markets until 2030, which aims to develop and diversify rice export markets with a reasonable, stable, and effective scale, market and product structure. Under the strategy, Vietnam will consolidate traditional and key export markets and develop new and potential ones, and those with which it has signed free trade agreements (FTAs). The country also targets increasing the market share of Vietnamese rice in markets, especially in developed countries. Vietnam will also associate the export markets with domestic production according to value chains, ensure the quality and safety of exported rice, increasing the presence of Vietnamese rice and products processed from rice in direct distribution channels in markets. The country also eyes the export of high-quality rice and rice-based products, increase … [Read more...] about Strategy on rice export market development until 2030 approved

At the meeting, Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien congratulated Mr. Sergio Narea Guzman on his new appointment as Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam and expressed strong belief that the diplomat would have a successful term of office, contributing to further strengthening the Vietnam - Chile comprehensive partnership. The Vietnamese deputy defense minister emphasized that despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Chile share some similarities and strive for independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development. He said that Vietnam treasures the comprehensive partnership with Chile and hopes to foster the multifaceted relationship with the country, including defense ties. Gen. Chien suggested Ambassador Sergio Narea Guzman, in his term of office, pay attention to strengthening the bilateral defense cooperation focusing on such fields as delegation exchange to strengthen mutual understanding, training, defense industry, military medicine, and U.N. peacekeeping operations. He … [Read more...] about Defense leader receives newly-appointed Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam

The event was chaired by Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and attended by Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet and Deputy Chief of the General Staff Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan. The conclusion on international integration and defense diplomacy by 2030 and the years to come holds important significance. It is to implement Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development, diversification and multilateralization of external relations; ensuring the highest national interests based on fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, equality, cooperation, and mutual benefits; being a friend, a reliable partner, and an active and responsible member of the international community. To effectively actualize the conclusion, the MND assigned the GDP to direct its relevant agencies to study and cooperate … [Read more...] about Conference implements conclusion on international integration and defense diplomacy

Vietnam, who topped Group F of the event’s first qualifying round, will compete in Group A with Australia, Iran and Lebanon in the second qualifier. “Vietnam’s opponents are all strong," coach Akira Ijiri said. "Australia are the strongest, but Iran and Lebanon in recent years are also very strong. It's going to be a tough qualifier. However, Vietnam are ready to compete well at the event." To prepare for the AFC event, Vietnam had an intensive training trip in Japan, where they had three friendly matches with Seisa Academy, JFA Fukushima Academy and Tokyo High School. According to coach Ijiri, this training was a valuable experience, helping young players make great professional progress in terms of skills, speed, and strength. Vietnam team will be present in Phu Tho on May 28 to continue practicing for the tournament. According to the schedule, the hosts Vietnam will meet Iran, Lebanon and Australia on June 3, 5, and 7, respectively at 7.00pm. In the second qualifying … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup’s second qualifying round

Earlier, ASEAN member countries convened a meeting to coordinate their stances. Ambassador Vu Ho, Acting Head of ASEAN SOM Vietnam, led a Vietnamese delegation to the meetings. Myanmar, the coordinator of ASEAN - China ties, and China co-chaired the 20th SOM-DOC which took place after nearly two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the meeting, delegates reaffirmed the value and importance of DOC in the region. They highly appreciated the positive results in the DOC implementation over the past time. They highlighted the effective implementation of specific cooperation activities in marine environment protection, marine scientific research, humane and fair treatment of fishermen, search and rescue operations at sea. They also noted activities in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the DOC in 2022. The delegates showed their concerns about the complex developments in the East Sea (South China Sea) which erode trust, increase tensions, and affect … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Chinese senior officials meet on DOC implementation

Like the dry locks of Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe), Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay), and Da Tay (West Reef) islands, the dry lock of Truong Sa Island is seen as a firm fulcrum for the task of marine economic development on Truong Sa archipelago. Stepping off fishing trawlers moored in the dry lock, captain of trawler NT 90228 TS Le Xuan Du received me. Du and crew-members on board come from Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province. He shared that on average the trawler conducts fishing in the open sea for about 16 days, unless the trawler experiences some problems. They often make thorough preparations for the trip; however, things sometimes do not go as planned. In the past, Truong Sa archipelogo did not have any dry locks. When receiving the information about the upcoming storms, fishing trawlers ran back to the shore, resulting in the loss of money and materials. The dry lock is a place for fishing boats to take a rest and receive logistic and technical services. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Happy smiles on dry lock of Truong Sa

The annual flower exhibition is hosted by the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society and is considered the most prestigious event of its kind worldwide. Huyen won the silver in the floral design category for her work entitled “Dance of Light”. Her design boasts a flame-inspired theme, utilising an array of purple and yellow flowers to create a natural light effect that shines on a flower lamp post. In line with the show’s criteria, the design does not incorporate plastic, to promote sustainable and environmentally-friendly horticulture. The show is taking place from May 23 to 27 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, with the participation of over 300 leading UK and international companies, gardens, and floral designers. It features more than 100 garden and flower designs and 270 booths showcasing horticultural products, and attracts nearly 200,000 visitors./. VNA … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese shines at int’l floral competition