Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa has taken a series of measures to strictly handle organisations and individuals that broker and bring fishing vessels to illegally exploit seafood in foreign waters as part of its efforts to combat combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The move also aims to ensure the safety of local fishermen and fishing vessels. According to a report by the provincial Fisheries Sub-Department, in the first eight months of 2022, the province recorded eight accidents at sea caused by high waves and strong winds, electric shock and fires, damaging six ships with a total loss of about 3.3 billion VND (over 141,000 USD). Le Ba Luc, from the sub-department, said to ensure the safety of people and fishing vessel s engaged in fishing activities, the sector has paid attention to strengthening management of fishing vessels, … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa province works hard to fight IUU fishing
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UKVFTA promotes cooperation in digital transformation, energy transition
An intelligent operation center (IOC) of Binh Phuoc province. IOC is an important solution to promote the development of e-Government in the national digital transformation process. Vietnam expects to receive support from the UK in the country's digital transformation. (Photo courtesy of VNPT) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) is opening significant opportunities for enterprises from both sides to enhance cooperation in green energy transition and digital transformation as the Southeast Asian country strives to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and embrace new drivers for economic growth. Vietnam was making strong efforts towards the goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045, to which digital transformation and energy transition are considered launch pads for the economy. During a visit to the UK from August 10 to 15, Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh said that Vietnam had set … [Read more...] about UKVFTA promotes cooperation in digital transformation, energy transition
Core5 Vietnam starts first industrial project in Hai Phog
Indochina Kajima started construction of its first Core5 Hai Phong project in the Deep C 2 Hai Phong Industrial Zone. — Photo courtesy of the company Indochina Kajima, a joint venture between Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation (Japan), on Friday started construction of its first Core5 Hai Phong project in Deep C 2 Hai Phong Industrial Zone. The project is expected to deliver approximately 96,000sq.m of world-class ready-built factories and warehouses for lease as it comes into operation in the early second quarter of 2023. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Keisuke Koshijima, Representative Director and Executive Vice President of Kajima Corporation, said: “Hai Phong has made enormous infrastructure investment, becoming a key link in the global logistics chain with Cat Bi International Airport, Lach Huyen International Deepwater Port and direct accessibility to Ha Noi via the Hai Phong Highway, in the process of attracting the presence of many large scale … [Read more...] about Core5 Vietnam starts first industrial project in Hai Phog
Hai Phong develops science, technology to serve sea-based economy
Lach Huyen port in Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong will become Vietnam’s centre for marine science and technology development , as set in the Politburo’s Resolution No.45 on building and developing the city by 2030, with a vision to 2045. To achieve this goal, Hai Phong has set out a number of orientations for science and technology development, with focus on the research, transfer and application of technologies relevant to the city's development strategy. Important contributor to city’s economic development Three economic development pillars identified by Hai Phong are high-tech industry, seaports and logistics, and tourism and commerce, which are all based on the strengths of a coastal locality. Recently, in a meeting with leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Tung said that Hai Phong, as a main gateway to the sea of northern localities, is a key … [Read more...] about Hai Phong develops science, technology to serve sea-based economy