Vietnam environment

Hanoi (VNA) – The 4th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Committee on Cooperation in Industry, Trade and Energy was held in Hanoi on August 7 in the form of video conferencing. The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama Hiroshi. The ministers rejoiced at cooperation outcomes between the two sides since the 3rd meeting, especially collaboration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as cooperation in energy, automobile and chemical industries and industrial workforce training. They reiterated the significance of the joint committee in removing difficulties for businesses and promoting cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They shared the view that … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan foster cooperation in industry, trade, energy

Regarding the news that China has set up a surveillance network in the East Sea, Hang once again emphasised that maintaining peace, stability and security in the East Sea is the benefit and responsibility of all countries in the region and the international community. All activities of the countries should be carried out in a responsible and well-intentioned manner to serve the above-mentioned objectives, she went on. While stating Vietnam’s view on the information that China published an amendment of "Technical regulations for statutory surveys of sea-going ships on domestic voyages" under China’s laws, the spokeswoman said that China's inclusion of Hoang Sa archipelago of Vietnam in its rules for technical inspection of domestic vessels under the 2020 law violates Vietnam's sovereignty over the archipelago, and is not conducive to maintaining a peaceful, stable and cooperative environment in the East Sea. Vietnam's consistent viewpoint is that all activities related to … [Read more...] about All activities in Hoang Sa, Truong Sa without Vietnam’s permission void

Vietnam and Australia conduct four major defence dialogues each year, including a meeting between defence ministers. Since defence relations were established in 1999 over 1,200 Vietnamese have been recipients of Australian defence cooperation education and training. Both parties cooperate in aviation and maritime security, peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, Special Forces, and war legacy issues. … [Read more...] about PM’s visit provides renewed energy to Vietnam-Australia relations

Nitin Kapoor, Pharma Group vice chairman, noted that, “Pharma Group members fully endorse key conclusions from the report, including specifically the opportunity to unlock ever better healthcare provision to the people of Vietnam, and bring further investments to Vietnam, from R&D to digital infrastructure and capabilities. PG members are ready to work hand-in-hand with domestic companies, healthcare professionals, and government to make these opportunities come alive.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam urged to unlock potential for world-class healthcare

“We’ve found ourselves in an interesting situation, with international and even state borders closed in Australia, stopping the cadets from traveling to commence the course. Yet in Vietnam, our campuses are all open and fully functioning,” Prof. Coloe was quoted as saying in a press release on the university’s website. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 pushes aircraft pilot training online in Vietnam