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Filipino police said September 27 they found 24 human trafficking victims, 14 Vietnamese and 10 Chinese women, following tipoffs about the victims being imprisoned inside three apartment buildings in Manila. Two Chinese suspects were also arrested during the rescue operations. Thirteen Vietnamese were set free Wednesday, while the other one is being taken care of at a local women and children support center because she has contracted Covid-19, foreign ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. Vietnamese agencies in the Philippines have contacted the Covid-19 patient and taken necessary measures to protect her rights and interests, Hang said. Filipino media reported that the trafficking victims were apparently promised stable jobs in the country and forced into prostitution instead. Late last month, Filipino authorities announced they have suspended the operation of 175 gambling companies and deported around 40,000 Chinese workers following multiple reports of murder, … [Read more...] about Philippines frees 13 Vietnamese trafficking victims

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency . - The Vietnamese Party, State and National Assembly (NA) will provide the best conditions for people’s organisations of Vietnam to boost friendship and cooperation with their Lao counterparts, said NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man on October 5. National Assembly Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosts a reception for his visiting Lao counterpart Sommad Pholsena , who also serves as Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity , in Hanoi on October 5. (Photo: VNA) Man made the statement while meeting his visiting Lao counterpart Sommad Pholsena, who also serves as Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity, in Hanoi. Read full story Read full story Customers at a BIDV office in Hanoi. Banks are expected to raise yields, even if lending rates for some priority sectors are held down through informal guidance from regulators … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest October 6

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 6. - Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu on October 5 held talks with visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena, during which the two sides discussed ways to advance ties. The Vietnam Peace Committee and the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity eye stronger ties. (Photo: VNA) They updated each other on the socio-economic development of their countries, and exchanged views on regional and global issues as well as their cooperation. Read full story Read full story Read full story Read full story Read full story A corner of Phu Quoc island (Photo: vneconomy) The magazine asked its readers to vote in a range of categories, including the most favourite countries, the best cities, resorts and resort islands, to honour the top destinations in … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on October 6

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Bac Lieu (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has seen effective implementation of measures against the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as part of the efforts to remove the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” on Vietnamese seafood . Luu Hoang Ly, Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that since mid-2021, there has been no local fishing vessel violating foreign waters. Meanwhile, the installation of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) has contributed to managing fishing boats and prevent IUU fishing activities, he said. Nguyen Trong Han, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Hai, home to one half of total fishing vessels in Bac Lieu, said that local authorities have actively popularised fishing regulations, thus improving people’s awareness in the field. Le Viet Dung, a local fishermen in Gianh Hao township, Dong Hai district, said that thanks to the … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu striving to remove EC “yellow card” on fisheries sector

In an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Paris on the occasion of Vietnam’s run for a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, Archambault said ensuring human rights is one of the achievements in Vietnam’s renovation. He recalled that in 1975, Vietnam was a war-hit and poor country under embargo. But in 2010, it became a middle-income country thanks to considerable strides during renovation period that began in 1986. Vietnam has so far been moving forward and entering a new development period toward a rich, strong, democratic and modern country, he said. The official stressed that in its development policy, the Vietnamese Government always gives priority to helping the poor, especially Agent Orange/dioxin victims. He lauded relevant Vietnamese agencies for paying attention to gender equality and ensuring rights of vulnerable groups like the elderly, women, children and the disabled. Vietnam has also actively joined the United … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s human rights achievements undeniable: Official

Free tickets are available at DCINE Ben Thanh cinema, at No.6 Mac Dinh Chi, Ben Nghe ward, District 1. HCM City (VNA) – The Italian Film Festival 2022 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 10-16 after concluding in Hanoi. According to the Italian Consulate General in the southern metropolis, the event aims to promote the cultural exchange between Italy and Vietnam, while introducing the cinematography and typical cultural identity of the European country to Vietnam. The movies to be screened at the festival, which will be organised in collaboration with the Asian Film Festival of Rome, include “Everything’s gonna be alright” (Cosa Sara), “The great silence” (Il Silenzio Grande), “Doctor on call” (Una note da dottore), “A girl returned” (L’arminuta), “Breaking up in Rome” (Lasciarsi un Giorno a Roma), “The inner cage” (Aria Ferma), and “The King of Laugh” (Qui rido io). Audience can receive free tickets at DCINE Ben Thanh cinema , at No.6 Mac Dinh Chi, … [Read more...] about HCM City to be next destination of Italian Film Festival 2022