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The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a meeting with the Vietnam Maritime Administration about the lack of empty containers and rising rental charges. At the meeting, many firms in the fisheries, plastic and timber sectors have raised concerns over the unprecedented consecutive price hikes in the past three months. According to the firms, the hike is unreasonable and shipping firms need to be more transparent and a more reasonable price hike rate. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17

The first human trial of COVID-19 vaccine Nanocovax begins in Vietnam on December 17 with the first three volunteers, receiving injections at the Military Medical Academy. (Photo: VNA) She said that the Military Medical University gave 75mcg of Nanocovax, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Vietnam, to three volunteers on January 12. This is the highest dose of the vaccine given to volunteers during the first stage of human trials. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17

Firstly, in order to fully and properly institutionalize the Party's policy in the field of ethnic groups which is pointed out in the Platform on national construction in the period of transition to socialism (revised and amended in 2011) and other Party documents according to the motto of implementing the policy of equality, solidarity, respect and assistance among ethnic groups, creating all conditions for them to develop together, sticking closely to the development of the Vietnamese ethnic community. Preserving and promoting the cultural, linguistic and fine traditions of all ethnic groups. Fighting against the idea of ethnic discrimination and division. Socio-economic policies must be suitable to particular characteristics of regions and ethnic groups, especially ethnic minorities. … [Read more...] about Law on Support for and Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas should be issued

The Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW, dated June 1, 2012, of the 11th Central Party Committee entitled "A number of social policy issues for the period of 2012-2020" affirmed: Continue to improve material and spiritual benefits for people with meritorious services, ensuring that families of people with meritorious services have a living standard equal to or higher than the average living standard of people in the area. … [Read more...] about Human rights are the essence of our regime

Japan supports firms engaging in smart city building in Vietnam The Japanese government will set up a fund worth JPY250 billion ($2.4 billion) to support Japanese companies' "smart-city" projects and to help further decarbonisation measures in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations, reported the Nikkei Asia. … [Read more...] about Japan suspends visas for Vietnamese citizens