Vietnam issues national plan on aquaculture development for 2021-2030
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)VNA– Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision to promulgate a national plan on aquaculture development in the 2021 – 2030 period.The scheme’s overall aims is to develop aquaculture sustainably in response to climate change . The plan is also being set in place to improve productivity, quality, value, and competitiveness of aquatic products. This will help meet demand from domestic and international markets as aquaculture develops further in Vietnam.As per the plan, by 2025, the total aquaculture production and export value will reach 5.6 million tonnes and 7.8 billion USD per year, with an annual rate of value growth averaging 4%.It set the goal for the domestic production to be capable of supplying a large volume of products and sufficient breeding facilities for aquatic animals with high value.Meanwhile, more than 30 concentrated aquaculture rearing and breeding areas will be invested and upgraded serving production requirements.The plan also sets out a target of building a supply chain, processing and consumption to ensure a stable output for over 30% of the total aquatic production.By 2030, the yield of the sector is expected to hit 7 million tonnes annually, and contribute to better job creation and income improvement for workers.Tasks set for the sector to press ahead include building and developing aquaculture areas to ensure food safety as well as increasing the use rate of domestic raw materials to reduce costs.All economic sectors will be encouraged to invest in technology transfer, build facilities for the production of materials and equipment, improve competitiveness, and provide domestic services serving production and cost reduction./.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 27, 2022 08:57 UTC
Ring smuggling people into Vietnam busted in Lao Cai
Men arrested for smuggling people into Vietnam (Photo: VNA)– Police in the northern border province of Lao Cai recently busted a ring that smuggled people into Vietnam.In early July, the Security Unit under Lao Cai city’s Police Department detected a ring using social network applications to induce Vietnam ese people living in border areas to organise illegal entry for Chinese people to Vietnam via Lao Cai province to go to a third country.On August 20, the police arrested Tran Van Hop and Le Quy Ngoc, residing in Bao Thang district; and Wangjiang, Xiaojun, and Tang Caiyong, residing in China’s Sichuan province.They then arrested Vu Trong Hung, Giang Su Din and Hoang Van Manh, said to be “important links” in this ring./.
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August 26, 2022 21:53 UTC
UNDP official praised for contributions to Vietnam’s development
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen (Photo: VNA)– Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam hailed outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiese n for her initiatives and contributions to supporting Vietnam in promoting socio-economic development and international integration, during a reception for her in Hanoi on August 26.Dam expressed his joy at the fruitful cooperation between Vietnam and the UN over the last decades, affirming that the Vietnamese Government highly values the role played by the UNDP in supporting development worldwide.He also praised Wiesen for her support to help Vietnam improve its role and position in the international arena, and further bolster its cooperation relations with the UN and the UNDP in particular.According to the Vietnamese leader, UNDP and Wiesen personally actively promoted the support of medical equipment and supplies for Vietnam during its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; promptly made reports on socio-economic impacts caused by the health crisis on poor households in Vietnam; and proposed measures for and supported Vietnamese ministries and sectors in building policies to swiftly respond to the pandemic and speed up socio-economic recovery.The Vietnamese leader also spoke highly of UNDP’s assistance for Vietnam in accelerating the country's administrative reform and green and inclusive economic recovery; unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance; and facilitating women to join UN peacekeeping operations.Dam expressed his hope that the UNDP will continue to help Vietnam improve its readiness to respond to future diseases, and review and speed up the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); as well as share experience and good practices in the world with the Southeast Asian nation on solving socio-economic impacts on vulnerable groups during its green transition scheme.The Deputy PM also suggested UNDP enhance technical support for Vietnam in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and increasing resilience and adaptive capacity of communities, economic sectors and ecosystems.For her part, Wiesen promised to make more practical contributions to the cooperation relations between Vietnam and the UNDP in the framework of the Vietnam – UNDP Country Programme in the 2022 – 2026 period which aims to help Vietnam promote circular economy and multidimensional poverty reduction; respond to climate change; strengthen resilience to natural disasters; and ensure environmental sustainability, among others./.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 26, 2022 11:50 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 26
The win pushed Nam to the quarter-final where he will face No 1 seed Alastair Gray on August 26. The festival will be co-hosted by the German Business Association (GBA) and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam). Since its rollout in Vietnam in 1992, GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam has become an annual event bringing unique German cultural and traditional experiences to Vietnamese people. The events on August 25 and 26 are held by the Da Nang Department of Natural Resources and Environment in coordination with the Vietnam Urban and Industrial Zone Environment Association, the Vietnam Environmental Industry Association, and the Vietnam Waste Recycling Association. Secondly, Vietnam is reaping the rewards from its efforts to position in the shift of the global supply chain.
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August 26, 2022 08:16 UTC
Think tank points out reasons for Vietnam being increasingly desirable partner to Australia
A container vessel at Hai Phong Port (Photo: VNA)– A report recently released by Australia’s Perth USAsia Centre has pointed out some factors making Vietnam an increasingly desirable partner to Australia and other countries.The report, entitled “Engaging a proactive Vietnam: A pragmatic economic agenda for Australia”, wrote that firstly, Vietnam’s economic size and sophisticated response to COVID-19 makes it one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic nations. Alongside maintaining its political stability, safeguarding territorial integrity, and maintaining social order, the country’s main aim is economic growth. For this reason, Vietnam has been not only a participant in multilateral trade efforts but also a leading champion of regional trade integration.Vietnam’s international role has been increasingly active and consequential within the ASEAN framework and in regional and international forums more broadly. As the 2020 Chair of ASEAN during a pandemic year and a non-permanent UN Security Council member, it played an active role at a time of geopolitical uncertainty, reinforcing its image as a responsible player on the international stage.Regarding Australia - Vietnam relations, the report said Australia has been a valued partner of Vietnam, particularly due to early joint efforts on several major infrastructure projects, including My Thuan Bridge (completed in 2000) and Cao Lanh Bridge (completed in 2018). Vietnam also values Australia as a regional partner.
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August 25, 2022 21:15 UTC
Authorities working to protect Vietnamese citizens tricked to work illegally in Cambodia: official
The Binh Ghi River section through which 40 Vietnamese nationals escaped from the Rich World casino, located in Kaoh Thom district of Cambodia's Kandal province, to return to Vietnam on August 18. (Photo: VNA)– Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang on August 25 updated the media on the issue that many Vietnamese people had been tricked to work illegally in Cambodia.Addressing the ministry’s regular press meeting, she highlighted that the Vietnamese Government pays close attention to this issue.The media in the two countries recently reported many Vietnamese nationals have been tricked to work illegally in Cambodia and faced difficulties.Facing that fact, the Foreign Ministry and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia have worked closely with domestic minitries, sectors, and localities, especially the provinces bordering Cambodia, as well as Cambodian authorities to collect and verify information, carry out many citizen protection measures, and repatriate those in distress.More than 500 Vietnamese citizens have been helped to return home safely while thousands of others received assistance in handling procedures, Hang said, noting that the Ministry of Public Security cracked down on many gangs and arrested many for sending people to work illegally in Cambodia in the first half of this year.The spokeswoman said in the time ahead, the Foreign Ministry and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia will keep coordinating with domestic authorities and localities and Cambodia to increase citizen protection measures, help the tricked citizens return home, and ensure their rights and legitimate interests.Localities will also step up monitoring and issue warnings to locals about working abroad, she stressed.Regarding the 11 Vietnamese nationals who are stranded in Cambodia while trying to flee to Vietnam and could be expelled by local authorities due to lacking passports, Hang said after receiving the information, the Foreign Ministry had instructed the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia to work with local authorities to ask for early investigation and stronger examination of working sites, especially those providing entertainment services, so as to detect, prevent, and deal with any cases of illegal employment of workers.The Foreign Ministry also requested the embassy to work with the host country’s agencies to protect and rescue the foreign workers, including Vietnamese ones, who are exploited by employers, work closely with Vietnam’s authorities to increase the management of exit and entry in the two countries’ land border areas to prevent and minimise illegal exits, according to the spokeswoman.She added that on August 22, the Cambodian police arrested the manager of the place where 40 Vietnamese citizens escaped from on August 18, and handled procedures for 25 other Vietnamese who were also tricked to work illegally in Cambodia to return home.The ministry’s Consular Department has worked with relevant agencies to verify information and take the next citizen protection measures, Hang went on, saying that the department and Vietnam’s representative bodies in Cambodia will keep a close watch on the case and coordinate with domestic and Cambodia n agencies to solve related issues and carry out citizen protection measures when necessary./.
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August 25, 2022 20:20 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 25
The initiative will be carried out by the Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) in collaboration with Sweden-based food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak and Circular Action. Cambodia agrees to border casino inspectionsCambodia and Vietnam are co-operating on border casino inspections following the escape of 42 trafficked Vietnamese workers. Initially, the project will focus on 5 provinces and cities of Vietnam including Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hanoi. The second round match saw the Ho Chi Minh City native face off against 15th top seed Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark on August 24. Speaking at the event, Nga congratulated Wiesen on fulfilling mission during her tenure in Vietnam and expressed deep thanks to her contributions to Vietnam on its way to sustainable development.
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August 25, 2022 08:32 UTC
Vietnam’s tank team finish 4th in Army Games semifinals
The Vietnamese tank team (Photo: VNA)The team cross the anti-tank trench (Photo: VNA)- The Vietnamese team came fourth behind strong rivals from China, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in Group 2 of the “ Tank Biathlon ” semifinals at the ongoing Army Games 2022 on August 24 in Russia.This was the first time the Vietnam People's Army tank team have advanced to the semifinals in the category.Overall, the team ran 13 rounds in 2 hours 10 minutes and defeated 19/24 targets, becoming the squad with the most goals shot down in the race.China finished first in 1 hour 51 minutes and 55 seconds, followed by Kazakhstan with 1 hour 53 minutes and 13 seconds, and Azerbaijan with 2 hours 1 minute 20 seconds. All the three teams shot down 16 targets.According to the organiser's rules, each participating team consist of three pools with three members each. Starting at the same time, they race, clear obstacles, and shoot at targets. It is not until a pool returns to the starting line can the next pool of that team begin its turn.On this occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi came to cheer for the Vietnamese team in the semifinals at the Alabino training ground in Moscow region.Talking to the Vietnam News Agency's resident correspondent, the diplomat affirmed that Vietnam's participation demonstrated the close cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in all fields, especially in security and defense, especially when the two nations are celebrating their 10th founding anniversary of comprehensive strategic partnership. This also shows that the Vietnamese military is integrating into the world, and striving to ensure peace, security and stability in the region and around the world, he noted./.
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August 25, 2022 08:25 UTC
Three Vietnamese street foods listed among 50 bests in Asia by CNN
Regarding iced coffee, CNN said, served by street vendors and cafes alike, iced coffee can be enjoyed many ways - drink it black, with condensed milk, a touch of sugar or mixed with coconut milk. Sit down and make new friends on a plastic stool or keep exploring with your chilled refreshment in hand, it recommends the Vietnamese street food to travelers around the world. The third Vietnamese street food in the list of CNN is “pho”. The news channel confirmed that few street foods can compete with the international fame of pho. It said roadside stalls and cafes serve up bowl after bowl of this hearty noodle soup, which is known for its aromatic and nuanced broth, springy rice noodles and tender protein (usually beef or chicken).
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August 25, 2022 00:19 UTC
Vietnam faces challenges in ensuring sustainable development: insiders
(Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – As a rapidly growing economy, Vietnam is facing many difficulties in ensuring energy security, green and sustainable development, insiders have said. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Director of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said in line with draft Power Development Planning (PDP) VIII, the country will not develop new coal-fired plants after 2030. He emphasised that developing the industry toward sustainable energy and ensuring an adequate and stable supply of electricity at a reasonable price is always a challenge for developing countries, including Vietnam. The SBV has rolled out solutions to boost green growth and sustainable development, including shifting the credit flow to environment-friendly projects, promoting green consumption and service industries, clean and renewable energy as well as low-carbon production industries. It will enhance the efficiency of credit capital allocation to serve socio-economic development while expanding green financing, she said.
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August 24, 2022 20:09 UTC
Vietnam sees chain drugstores boom during COVID-19 pandemic: Nikkei Asia
Long Chau, an affiliate under Vietnamese tech group FPT (Photo: VNA)- As the coronavirus pandemic has spread through Vietnam, so has the number of drugstores operated by major chains, Nikkei Asia reported on August 24.The number of drugstores run by the three major chains has increased eightfold since 2019 as Vietnamese residents become more health conscious in the wake of the pandemic , the newspaper said.According to Nikkei Asia, mom-and-pop stores were once the go-to for medicine in Vietnam, known for their attentive customer service. However, they were also known for an opaque pricing system that often forced buyers to purchase medicine at a verbal quote.Rising income levels and changing consumer habits are creating growth tailwinds for drugstore chains in Vietnam, it said.There are now about 2,400 outlets between Vietnam's three biggest drugstore chains. Pharmacity, the biggest, has roughly 1,100 locations.Meanwhile, Long Chau, an affiliate under Vietnamese tech group FPT, has roughly 700 locations; and An Khang, acquired by electronics retailer Mobile World Group, fields approximately 500 stores.Nikkei Asia quoted CEO of Pharmacity Chris Blank as saying that by 2025, half the Vietnamese population will be able to reach a Pharmacity store within 10 minutes by motorcycle. The company plans to expand the network to 5,000 stores by that date./.
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August 24, 2022 15:59 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 24
Official backs Vietnam’s priorities at UNNewly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis expressed her support for priorities that Vietnam promotes at the UN, during a meeting with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, on August 23. Later the same day, Politburo member and Chairwoman of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Trương Thị Mai received the young parliamentarians. Bac Giang province has arranged practical activities to make the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Year 2022 more meaningful, especially activities to help Sayxomboun, he said. Vietnam attends China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week 2022Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son on August 23 joined remotely from Vietnam a roundtable for education ministers from ASEAN and China, held as part of the 15th China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) underway in Guizhou, China. During the holiday, Vietnam Airlines will offer over 400,000 seats on domestic routes, up over 50% from 2019.
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August 24, 2022 15:51 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23
The organizers will select 10 representatives to honor at the Techfest Vietnam which will be held in the mountainous Northern Province of Lai Chau on August 29. VFF plans to invite another Asian national team to participate in friendly eventThe Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) plans to invite another Asian national team to replace India to participate in the upcoming friendly tournament in Việt Nam. Furthermore, the Indian national team will not play in any international matches, including the friendly tournament in Việt Nam. Việt Nam is No 17 in Asia so if Việt Nam has many friendly matches with good results, Việt Nam can move up in the rankings and have many advantages in the World Cup. Most likely, Việt Nam will welcome the return of defender Đoàn Văn Hậu after nearly a year of absence due to injury as well as Bình Định’s rookie Đặng Văn Lâm.
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August 24, 2022 03:19 UTC
Experiencing driving off-road ATVs in Mu Cang Chai
ATVs are popular in many developed countries around the world. Thanks to their ability to adapt to conditions, ATVs have been popping up in mountainous areas in Vietnam and driving them has become a holiday experience for tourists, especially young people. ATVs are suitable for the terrain around Mu Cang Chai, and perfect for tourists looking for adventure. Most of the local roads are steep hills and narrow muddy roads. The introduction of ATVs as a tourism offering will also help create jobs for local people./.
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August 23, 2022 23:48 UTC
India seeks to expand highway to Indochinese countries
Vientiane (VNA) - India is seeking to extend the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam in order to increase regional connectivity, Vientiane Times reported. The route will be further expanded from 1,400 to 3,200 km, helping boost trade between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The increased connectivity will enable India's northeast region to export more natural resources to ASEAN countries, especially natural gas and oil. India is the seventh largest trading partner and the seventh largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) among ASEAN dialogue partners in 2020. Trade value between ASEAN and India has increased steadily over the years, reaching more than 91 billion USD last year./.
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August 23, 2022 20:53 UTC