Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung (L) meets with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina Wazed (Photo: vov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government has decided to offer financial assistance to Bangladesh to help provide humanitarian aid for migrants from the Myanmar state of Rakhine. Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung made the announcement during a visit to Bangladesh on January 29 and 30 in his role as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. During the trip, he met with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina Wazed, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, and Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh Richard Ragan. Dung delivered PM Phuc’s congratulations to Sheikh Hasina Wazed on her re-election as Bangladeshi PM, as well as the country’s development achievements. He said the Vietnamese PM highly values the development of the two countries’ traditional friendship … [Read more...] about Vietnam offers help to Bangladesh on Rakhine migrant issue
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US calls on world to ‘pick a side’ on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize Guaido
European powers, meanwhile, signaled they were set to follow Washington in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's rightful leader. In heated back-and-forth exchanges at a United Nations Security Council meeting, the opposing camp led by Venezuela and Russia, which has invested heavily in Venezuela's oil industry, accused Washington of attempting a coup, and lambasted Europeans' demand that elections be called within eight days. Guaido, who took the helm of the National Assembly on Jan. 5, proclaimed himself interim president on Wednesday. The United States, Canada and a string of Latin American countries recognized the young leader in quick succession. Maduro, who has led the oil-rich nation since 2013 and has the support of the armed forces, has refused to stand down. But on Saturday Guaido gained support from a key military official. Venezuela's defense attache to Washington, Colonel Jose Luis Silva, told Reuters that he has broken with the Maduro … [Read more...] about US calls on world to ‘pick a side’ on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize Guaido
CPTPP expects to help Vietnam advance in labour reforms
Students in class at the Dak Lak Vocational College in the Central Highland’s province of Dak Lak. Participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is said to offer Vietnam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system.-VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang Vietnam officially became a member of the CPTPP after all National Assembly (NA) deputies approved a resolution on the agreement on Monday. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Having to abide by labour commitments and requirements was an inevitable result of joining FTAs, said Head of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ … [Read more...] about CPTPP expects to help Vietnam advance in labour reforms
CPTPP expected to help Vietnam modernise labour laws
Students in class at the Dak Lak Vocational College in the Central Highland’s province of Dak Lak. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In addition to trade and investment opportunities, the participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will offer Vietnam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system, thus creating sustainable jobs and bringing practical benefits to workers. Vietnam officially became a member of the CPTPP after the 14th National Assembly passed a resolution on November 12, approving the deal and related documents with 96.7 percent of votes. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour … [Read more...] about CPTPP expected to help Vietnam modernise labour laws
CPTPP expects to help VN advance in labour reforms
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Apart from trade and investment opportunities, experts said participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) offers Việt Nam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system to create sustainable jobs and bring practical benefits to workers. Việt Nam officially became a member of the CPTPP after all National Assembly (NA) deputies approved a resolution on the agreement on Monday. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Having to abide by labour commitments and requirements was an inevitable result of joining FTAs, said Head of the Ministry of Labour, … [Read more...] about CPTPP expects to help VN advance in labour reforms
HCM and Osaka cities hold mayor-level policy dialogue
Over the past years, the cooperation between the Vietnamese City and Japan in general and the Japanese City of Osaka in particular gained remarkable achievements, especially in carrying out environmental projects. Scene at the dialogue Via a low carbon emission city development scheme, Osaka City has assisted Ho Chi Minh City in building an action plan in response to climate change for the 2017-2020 period with a vision to 2030, and offered technical support for building a forecasting model for greenhouse gas emission. At the dialogue, delegates shared solutions to reduce carbon emission in the coming time. The cooperation between the two localities has helped both cities reduce considerably the carbon emission and contributed to the sustainable socio-economic development of each city. Previously, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang hosted a reception for Vice Governor of Osaka Seigo Tanaka, head of the Japanese … [Read more...] about HCM and Osaka cities hold mayor-level policy dialogue
Mayor-level dialogue on low carbon emission policy held
At the event (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) –A mayor-level policy dialogue on low carbon emission city development took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang said the Japanese city of Osaka boasts advanced technology and experience in addressing environmental issues and coping with climate change. Via a low carbon emission city development scheme, Osaka has assisted Ho Chi Minh City in building an action plan in response to climate change for the 2017-2020 period with a vision to 2030, in particular offering technical support in building a forecasting model for greenhouse gas emission, he said. Vice Mayor of Osaka city Seigo Tanaka said the project will help the two cities reduce carbon emission effectively, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development. Akikazu Ikegami from Osaka’s Department of Environmental Engineering said the city has chosen Ho Chi Minh City for a joint … [Read more...] about Mayor-level dialogue on low carbon emission policy held
Japan, VN hold 6th defence policy dialogue
At the dialogue, the two sides exchanged their views on the world-wide situation, as well as on regional issues of mutual concern. Deputy Minister Manabe affirmed that his country always attaches importance to Viet Nam’s role in the region, and desires to step up the two countries’ relations, including defence cooperation. Mr. Vinh said the two countries share many similarities and mutual trust and have cooperated in many fields. That cooperation will contribute to the maintenance of independence, sovereignty and development of each country as well as peace, stability and prosperity in the Asian-Pacific region, benefiting people of both nations. The 6th defence policy dialogue took place at an important time as it came after a State visit to Japan by President Tran Dai Quang in May 2018 and an official trip to the country by Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich one month earlier. This offered a chance for both sides to discuss measures to realise the common … [Read more...] about Japan, VN hold 6th defence policy dialogue
Int’l farm expos offer opportunities for Vietnam’s vegetables export
The three-day event aims to promote dialogues between enterprises and policy makers, help participants meet potential customers and partners and explore the potential of Vietnam - an exciting growth market. In his opening speech, Nguyen Hong Son Director of the Department of Crop Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stressed that Vietnam has created crucial breakthroughs in sustainably developing its vegetable and fruit industry. Photo for illustration. Source: cafef.vn The country has increased investment in infrastructure for production and processing, and formed concentrated goods production areas, he noted, adding that key products for export and domestic consumption in connection with production areas have been linked. Vietnam has paid due attention to developing and applying scientific and technological achievements to improve productivity and product quality, especially techniques for crop management, and those to product … [Read more...] about Int’l farm expos offer opportunities for Vietnam’s vegetables export
Enhancing the UK
The Hanoitimes - Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, who is on a visit to Vietnam this week for the Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue this week, said that cooperation between Vietnam and the United Kingdom has flourished in recent years. He said the UK wants to continue work with Vietnam to support economic development and increase quality of life through promoting renewable energy and green finance, developing smart cities and more research and innovation. He hopes for deeper and broader cooperation under Strategic Partnership in the following op-ed: Six months ago, I was proud to take over as the UK Government’s Minister for Asia and the Pacific. It’s an exciting time to be dealing with Asia. Confidence and optimism is high, nowhere more so than here in Vietnam. Banner designed for the celebration of Vietnam - UK Partnerships. Photo: British Embassy Hanoi While I’ve visited Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang before, this week … [Read more...] about Enhancing the UK