The panoramic landscape of security in the world and Asia-Pacific reveals to us that peace, cooperation and development remain the mainstream and of common interest of various countries, said General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defense at 18th Shangri-la Dialogue's plenary session of preventing conflict in contested domains in Singapore on June 2. General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defense of Viet Nam addresses the 18th Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on June 2, 2019. Lich, however, pointed out that we are also faced with security challenges and complexities, including strategic competition, especially the strategic rivalry among major power. The strategic interest contest has become “more and more intensive” and competition is now unraveling with “more complexity and at a higher level,” globally and regionally alike, he added. Causes to such a situation mainly root in swift changes in the dynamic and balance of power, differences … [Read more...] about Defense Minister: Strategic interest contest in Asia-Pacific becomes more extensive
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Poor logistics system hindering Vietnam agricultural products’ trade
Despite being considered as the driving force of Vietnam’s economic growth, agriculture has been held back by an incomplete logistics system which fails to ensure quality and connect farms with markets. A container is loaded at Chu Lai Port in Quang Nam Province. Vietnam lacks a well-connected logistics network which can boost agricultural product trade and export. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam Vietnam has recently opened its doors for agricultural products to be exported to the international markets, yet struggled to win over customers and couldn’t compete with products from other countries in terms of quality and price due to drawbacks of the existing logistics system. Most small- and medium-sized enterprises fail to afford the cost of logistics services. According to Viet Nam Association of Logistics Services Enterprises, the expenses for storing and transporting agricultural products account for up to 30 per cent of selling prices, higher than those of … [Read more...] about Poor logistics system hindering Vietnam agricultural products’ trade
A legal framework for water supply essential in Vietnam
Tighter regulations are needed to ensure good quality water is sourced for years to come. A PSI project model implemented in Phu Thanh Commune, Nghe An Province is displayed at a conference in Hanoi. VNS Photo That was the message delivered by Nguyen Thi Hong Khanh, from the Ministry of Construction’s Technological Infrastructure Department. She believes a solid legal framework is necessary to make sure there is plenty of water for future generations. “We need a scheme for the Water Supply Law, and submit it to the Government and the National Assembly,” Khanh said. “It is needed to survey and catalogue important sources to have an effective protection, exploitation and use plan.” There are more than 200 water supply enterprises, mainly operating as joint stock companies. The national programme to ensure water supply and prevent water loss in the 2018-25 period has been implemented to promote investment and improve modern and energy-saving water … [Read more...] about A legal framework for water supply essential in Vietnam