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VN, Laos, Cambodia to fight illegal drugs (08-12-2007) SIEM REAP — Cracking down on illegal drugs was the order of the day for officials from Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia at a conference in Siem Reap Province in Cambodia on Wednesday. The meeting was the 7th of its kind between the three countries on preventing and combating drug crime. Representing the nation was a delegation of the Viet Nam Drug Control Committee, led by deputy minister of Public Security Le The Tiem. Participants reviewed co-ordination between the three countries’ border provinces in dealing with drug traffickers and discussed how to exchange and process information. They also looked back at previous experiences in investigating drug trafficking rings and mulled plans to bolster future co-ordination in the field. Attendees agreed that the three countries should continue to exchange delegations and co-ordinate border controls. For their part the Vietnamese side vowed to continue boosting co-operation with … [Read more...] about VN, Laos, Cambodia to fight illegal drugs

An eco-tourism site in Cambodia (Source: Internet) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian government recently announced its strategy to boost ecotourism in a bid to increase state budget collection, improve livelihoods of rural people, and protect the country’s natural resources. At the launching ceremony for the 2019-2030 Ecotourism Policy, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said Cambodia has about 2,300 rural communities, most of them dedicated to agriculture, fisheries and forestry, while there are only 123 service providers in the nation. The ministries of Tourism, Environment, and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are working together to develop these communities into tourism sites based on assessment of each locality’s strength and potential, he said, adding the localities will benefit from plan to branch out tourism infrastructure and human resources to serve ecotourism development. Meanwhile, President of the Cambodian Association of Travel Agent Chhay Sivlin said … [Read more...] about Cambodia unveils strategy to develop ecotourism

Vietnamese Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến (sixth from right) poses a group photo with fellow delegates. — Photos courtesy of the health ministry SIEM RIEP — Vietnamese Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến has pledged Việt Nam’s commitment to implementing 2030 Sustainable Development Goals which aim at universal healthcare coverage while attending a meeting in Cambodia. Tiến led the Vietnamese health ministry’s delegation to attend the 14th ASEAN Health Ministers and related meetings in Siem Riep on Thursday and Friday. Addressing the plenary session themed 'Accelerating health for all in ASEAN' on Thursday afternoon, she said Việt Nam has faced numerous challenges, like high public spending on healthcare, standing at 40 per cent. Resources are mainly invested in treatment rather than prevention and public healthcare. Minister Tiến meets with Cambodian Minister of … [Read more...] about Health minister attends ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting in Cambodia

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh (left) on November 21 took over the rotating Chairmanship of the ASEAN Moscow Committee (AMC) from the Thai ambassador. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh on November 21 took over the rotating Chairmanship of the ASEAN Moscow Committee (AMC) from the Thai ambassador. The hand-over took place during the fourth meeting of the AMC held in the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) in the Russian capital city the same day. Ambassadors from other ASEAN member countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia, expressed their support for Vietnam’s AMC Chairmanship, which, they said, is expected to help promote solidarity and cooperation between the grouping and Russia. The meeting adopted the plan on the committee’s activities in 2020 proposed by Vietnam. Accordingly, the committee is scheduled to host such activities as an ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony, ASEAN Family … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes over Chairmanship of ASEAN Moscow Committee

A five-year visa waiver program for tourists from Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden is set to last until late this year, leaving many Vietnamese tour operators anxious about whether the Government will extend it. A group of Russian tourists at a resort in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. A five-year visa waiver program for tourists from Russia and six other countries is set to last until late this year Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC Tourism Association Nguyen Thi Khanh said the expiry of the program is fast approaching, leading to an increasing number of questions from many member businesses. However, she noted, “We also do not have any information on the new policy.” Khanh added that the association is still gathering feedback from its members. In the next few days, the association will send a formal written request to the Vietnam Tourism Association; the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); and the Ministry … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tour firms anxious about visa waiver deadline