US President Joe Biden is visiting Japan to attend the meeting of the Quad group of countries – Australia, India, Japan and the United States in Tokyo- which have increased cooperation in the face of China’s growing assertiveness. According to the Financial Times report, the maritive initiative will enable these countries to monitor illegal fishing even when the boats have turned off the transponders which are typically used to track vessels. The U.S.-Indo Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell had said earlier this month that United States will soon announce plans to battle illegal fishing in the U.S. Several countries in the Indo-Pacific region chafe at China’s vast fishing fleet. They say its vessels often violate their exclusive economic zones and cause environmental damage and economic losses. … [Read more...] about US, Japan, Australia and India to launch tracking system to monitor illegal fishing by China: FT
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U.S., Japan, Australia, and India to launch tracking system to monitor illegal fishing by China, Financial Times reports
U.S., Japan, Australia, and India will unveil a maritime initiative at the Quad summit in Tokyo to curb illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing a U.S. official. The report said that the maritime initiative will use satellite technology to create a tracking system for illegal fishing from the Indian Ocean to the South Pacific by connecting surveillance centers in Singapore and India. U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Japan to attend the meeting of the Quad group of countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States in Tokyo- which have increased cooperation in the face of China's growing assertiveness. According to the Financial Times report, the maritive initiative will enable these countries to monitor illegal fishing even when the boats have turned off the transponders which are typically used to track vessels. The U.S.-Indo Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell had said earlier this month that United States will soon … [Read more...] about U.S., Japan, Australia, and India to launch tracking system to monitor illegal fishing by China, Financial Times reports
Vietjet resumes flights to South Korea
Passengers on Vietjet's flight back to Nha Trang from Seoul pose for a photo. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet has announced to reopen flights connecting Seoul with Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Hai Phong in order to welcome the life back to Viet Nam's famous paradise beaches. After its first flight back to Nha Trang from Seoul on Friday, Vietjet will continue to reopen routes connecting Seoul with Phu Quoc and Hai Phong later this month, ready to welcome the wave of tourists between the two countries when South Korea officially announced the re-issuance of short-term tourist visas for international and Vietnamese tourists from June 1, 2022. The Nha Trang-Seoul route is operated with three round-trip flights per week from May 20, 2022 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The Phu Quoc-Seoul route will have five round-trip flights per week from Saturday on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Meanwhile, the airline also offers three round-trip flights per week on the … [Read more...] about Vietjet resumes flights to South Korea
CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam – Australia investment cooperation
Vietnam and Australia are both members of at least three free trade agreements, namely ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), CPTPP and the Regional Economic Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). According to data of the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia hit 12.4 billion USD for the first time, up more than 49 percent compared with that of 2020. The value of shipments to Australia reached more than 4.45 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent. Vietnam spent nearly 8 billion USD in importing goods from Australia, up nearly 70 percent against 2020’s figure. Vietnam's exports to Australia are growing strongly, reaching 1.38 billion USD in the first quarter of 2022, a surge of 32.36 percent against the same period last year. Sharp increases were seen in Vietnam’s export of various agricultural and industrial products to Australia, for example 84 percent in coffee, 51 percent in aquatic … [Read more...] about CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam – Australia investment cooperation
Australian PM Morrison concedes, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule
Partial results showed Morrison’s Liberal-National coalition had been punished by voters in Western Australia and affluent urban seats in particular. "Tonight, I have spoken to the Leader of the Opposition and the incoming Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. And I’ve congratulated him on his election victory this evening," Morrison said, stepping down as leader of his party. Labor had yet to reach the 76 of the 151 lower house seats required to form a government alone. Final results could take time as counting of a record number of postal votes is completed. A strong showing by the Greens and a of group of so-called "teal independents," who campaigned on policies of integrity, equality and tackling climate change, means the makeup of the new parliament looks set to be much less climate-skeptic than the one that supported Morrison’s pro-coal mining administration. Center-left Labor had held a decent lead in opinion polls, although recent surveys showed the Liberal-National … [Read more...] about Australian PM Morrison concedes, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule
Scientist brings solar energy closer to people
When beginning his journey to the US at the age of 20, Nguyễn Trọng Hiếu showed an endless passion for science. From a young student, Hiếu has become one of the nation’s leading scientists in engineering. With pioneer initiatives in solar energy, he and his team have taken humanity one step closer to a future where solar energy can thrive. Việt Nam News reporter Hoàng Hồ talks with Hiếu about his journey. With excellent scientific research works, Nguyễn Trọng Hiếu was honoured to be nominated by the Central Committee of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union in the list of 20 outstanding young Vietnamese in 2021. Photo courtesy of ANU Inner Sanctum: How did you feel when your name was announced among 20 outstanding young Vietnamese in February? What were the turning points in your career? I'm thrilled and proud to be honoured as one of the outstanding young faces of Việt Nam as a rep for the scientific research category. This motivates me to continue what I have been … [Read more...] about Scientist brings solar energy closer to people