These negative impacts have a huge impact on vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly, children and people with disabilities. In the agricultural sector alone, the most obvious impact from climate change is crop failure, so the ability to re-invest and production of this subject is very difficult because they lack capital, so the poverty situation of the poor will be exacerbated under the impact of climate change. … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights
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Vietnam – a typical case of integrating human rights protection
Furthermore, poor access to resources, credit, markets and expanded services also makes women less resilient, especially those from poor households. The growing pressure on water and forest resources also often leads women to travel further to collect water or firewood, thus facing more health hazards and increasing the burden of unpaid care. From the perspective of climate-related risks, women may be vulnerable, but they are also the ones holding the solution. Practical experience in Vietnam shows that women can play a vital role in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, especially when men migrant to look for work. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a typical case of integrating human rights protection
Hanoi launches socio-economic development tasks for 2021
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai said municipal authorities have set out nine key groups of tasks and solutions for 2021, concentrating on issues relating to planning, COVID-19 prevention, economic recovery, and restructuring economic sectors. … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches socio-economic development tasks for 2021
ASEAN, China vow to boost ties
Hanoi (VNA) - Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed to further enhance ASEAN-China relations at their meeting in Brunei on January 14. Wang said the dynamic and fruitful China-ASEAN dialogue partnership has become an important pillar for regional peace and stability, development and prosperity. He noted China appreciates the important contribution made by the ASEAN Secretariat in promoting the development of China-ASEAN ties and cooperation in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations. Wang expressed his hope that both sides take this opportunity to organize a series of commemorative events, implement the five-year action plan, elevate their relations, and build a closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future. The official said China is willing to work with ASEAN to improve the level of cooperation in public … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China vow to boost ties
Indian Government sends aid to flood victims in central Vietnam
Mentioning bilateral ties, the two sides agreed to intensify measures to implement the outcomes of the virtual talks between the two countries’ Prime Ministers on December 21, 2020, and realise the targets and commitments in the Vietnam-India Joint Vision Statement for Peace, Prosperity and People, and the action plan for the implementation of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership for 2021-2023./. … [Read more...] about Indian Government sends aid to flood victims in central Vietnam