Carillion quality policy

Illustrative image (Source: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN health ministers and economic ministers have adopted the ASEAN Pharmaceutical Regulatory Policy (APRP). The adoption marks a new milestone in working towards the longer-term target to establish and adopt a common policy that provides a basis for structuring regulatory systems for pharmaceutical products across ASEAN, according to the ASEAN Secretariat. This will not only enable the reduction of trade barriers and enhance harmonisation of regulatory requirements and collaboration between regulators but also to ensure timely access to high quality, safe and efficacious pharmaceutical products. The APRP has been developed by ASEAN member state with the support of the EU funded ARISE Plus project . It has been a collaborative effort of officials representing the Health and Economic Sectors and is a significant step milestone in realising the vision for the market integration of the pharmaceutical sector in … [Read more...] about ASEAN pharmaceutical regulatory policy adopted

Cua Viet Seaport in the central province of Quang Tri (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Appropriate policies and regulations are needed to help fully exploit the untapped potential in developing the maritime economy, which plays an essential role in the socio-economic development of Vietnam, according to insiders. One of the challenges of ocean management is how best to promote sustainable development goals within the maritime economy. According to Dr Ta Dinh Thi, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment and former Director of the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI), Vietnam's marine economic development is still unsustainable and not well linked with social development and environmental protection. Serious pollution and environmental incidents have been reported in some waters and coastal areas, while plastic waste pollution has become an urgent problem, he said, adding that country is also facing an … [Read more...] about Better policies needed to develop ocean economy

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Mekong Delta will plant one million hectares of high-quality rice in the coming time with the aim to improve farmers’ income, ensure food security and serve export. The task is set in a directive on some missions to promote sustainable agricultural and rural development in the region in response to climate change, recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh . The directive’s goals are to develop the Mekong Delta quickly and sustainably, proactively adapt to climate change, create breakthroughs to improve the material and spiritual life of local people, and focus on developing agriculture and rural areas in the direction of ecological agriculture, modern countryside, and civilised farmers. Under the directive , the Government requested relevant ministries and departments to study and put forward mechanisms and policies to realise the objectives and orientations for agricultural and rural development … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta to develop 1 million hectares of high-quality rice

As one of the three keynote speakers at the summit's opening, the Vice President noted that the world is facing unprecedented instability due to the double impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts, which directly affect interests and livelihoods of women in many countries and regions. However, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities given the context that the post-pandemic world is rapidly recovering with many positive trends in sustainable development, green and inclusive growth, digital transformation, public-private partnership, social security and education reform having created new economic opportunities for women, she said. Therefore, Vice President Xuan called for bolstering the voice and participation of women in legislative and executive bodies, and the planning and implementation of development policies. She proposed enhancing women's economic empowerment through frameworks and policies that facilitate women’s entrepreneurship and access to finance and … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes solutions to optimize women’s potential in making socio-economic recovery policy

The event gathered representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Mekong Delta Rice Research Institute, enterprises operating in processing and rice exports, and market experts and researchers. During the event, participants discussed and analysed bottlenecks, and proposed solutions to remove difficulties facing Vietnam's rice industry in its path towards sustainable development. Vietnam is known as a powerhouse in rice exports with an annual average export output of about 6.3 million tonnes, accounting for about 15 percent of total global rice exports. Vietnamese rice has been shipped to over 150 countries and territories worldwide. However, the country still meets obstacles in exporting rice to high-end markets where food protectionism and inflation are on the rise. Do Ha Nam,  Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association, pointed out logistics difficulties facing rice exporters in the Mekong Delta region. Participants also mentioned solutions … [Read more...] about Seminar seeks to improve quality of Vietnamese rice

Chairing a conference reviewing the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 10 dated January 18, 2002 and Conclusion 12 dated October 24, 2011 on socio-economic development and assurance of national defense and security in the Central Highlands, he hailed positive achievements the region has gained after the implementation of the two documents. As the Central Highlands is a strategic region, its rapid and sustainable development is the responsibility of all levels, sectors and the whole political system, the Government leader noted. Attention should be paid to the building and rectification of the Party and political system, the improvement of leadership capacity and Party organizations’ combat strength, and the fight against corruption and negative phenomena, stated Chinh. The Government leader also required the region to complete institutions and policies on regional connectivity, develop socio-economic infrastructure, and step up digital transformation. He also … [Read more...] about Central Highlands must improve quality of human resources: PM