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The online meeting of the UN Security Council ( Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam has underlined the need to strengthen international and regional cooperation , prevent terrorist financing and help countries timely detect and stop terrorizing plots in responding to terrorism. At an online meeting of the UN Security Council on February 10 on the threats posed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), Vietnam’s representative Ambassador Pham Hai Anh expressed concern about the rising risks of IS terrorists exploiting the difficulties caused by COVID-19. He stressed that the comprehensive and sustainable solution to the issue is to foster economic development, build a culture of peace, promote national reconciliation and enhance communities’ capacity to respond to extremist violence and terrorism. He reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to international efforts to fight terrorism globally under the coordination of the UN. At the meeting, Vladimir … [Read more...] about Vietnam re-affirms commitment to int’l cooperation to fight terrorism

Passengers wait for check-in at the domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat international airport in HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City continues to operate normally after one of the airport staff tested positive for the coronavirus on February 6, according to airport authorities.  Pham Vu Cuong, deputy director of the airport, said: “The infected employee did not come into contact with passengers because he works for the luggage loading service. His infection has not affected the airport’s operation.” “The airport has activated the highest level of pandemic prevention measures since the northern outbreak in Hai Duong and Quang Ninh provinces,” he added. At an urgent meeting on February 6 afternoon, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said: “There is no need to shut down the country’s largest airport.”  … [Read more...] about Tan Son Nhat airport tightens COVID-19 prevention measures

Vietnam exports about 60 million USD worth of aquatic products to Cambodia annually. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 8 issued a press release on the resumption of the import of aquatic products, including farmed fish, from neighbouring countries, including Vietnam.   The import suspension was announced by the Cambodian side one month ago. On January 19, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh sent a letter to Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak, saying Vietnam’s shipments of farmed fish failed to pass through customs and were returned. The import ban showed signs of running counter to the trade liberalisation spirit of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the ASEAN Economic Community, of which both countries are members, he said. In the press release, the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said it will continue to collect feedback from the … [Read more...] about Cambodia to resume farmed fish import from Vietnam

Cambodia has announced an end to the ban on catfish import from several neighbouring countries, including Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The move followed the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade’s reaction to send a letter to Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak, saying that the import ban showed signs of running counter to the spirit of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the ASEAN Economic Community, of which both are members. Vietnam's catfish On January 8, the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released an announcement about the suspension of the import of certain catfish species from some countries bordering Cambodia, including Vietnam. The ban came after requests by farmed fish breeders in Cambodia who said they are badly affected by the market being flooded with smuggled farmed fish from neighbouring countries, which has led to a drop in prices for domestically farmed fish. Although the suspension … [Read more...] about Cambodia cancels Vietnamese catfish import ban

HCM City targets domestic market for tourism recovery The Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector this year plans to focus on digitalisation of the industry and promotion of domestic tourism amid a downturn in tourism because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector will continue its efforts to boost domestic tourism as the main factor driving the recovery of the tourism industry. The tourism communication and stimulus campaign, ‘Hello Ho Chi Minh City,’ has been implemented to promote the city as a safe, vibrant and friendly destination. Tourism cooperation and linkages between HCM City and the Northeast, Northwest and the Central regions will also serve to boost domestic travel. The city aims to receive 33.5 million domestic visitors this year if COVID-19 remains under control in the country./. Tet sales increase sharply on low prices With a week to go for Tet (the Lunar New Year) sales of goods bought to celebrate the Lunar New Year have increased by 30-40 percent from normal … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 10