Participants in the second ARF workshop on enhancing regional cooperation in maritime law enforcement pose for a photo (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The second ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on enhancing regional cooperation in maritime law enforcement was held in the central city of Da Nang on March 12 and 13. The event was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the European Commission. It attracted more than 70 officials, researchers and specialists from ARF members along with regional and international organisations. A representative of the Vietnamese ministry said the organisation of the second workshop showed countries’ resolve to strengthen cooperation in maritime law enforcement, especially amidst continued complex challenges. Highlighting the importance of cooperation in maritime law enforcement, the Australian department’s representative proposed countries … [Read more...] about Workshop boosts regional maritime law enforcement cooperation
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Vietnam, Laos step up collaboration in forestry law enforcement
Illustrative photo (Source: VOV) Ha Tinh (VNA) – Representatives from the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) and the Lao Department of Forestry Inspection (DOFI) sat down in the central province of Ha Tinh on October 30 to review their cooperation in forestry law enforcement. Vietnam and Laos share a borderline spanning 2,340 km along their 10 provinces. The two countries have set up seven international border gates and six main border gates across the line. In the past time, the VNFOREST and the DOFI have cooperated at the central and local levels in forest protection and management, which contributed to the reduction of forest fires and legal violations related to logging, timber trade, and wildlife trafficking. At the function, the sides agreed to intensify measures to realise activities listed in their cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU). They said they will increase exchanging information related to policies, regulations, and bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos step up collaboration in forestry law enforcement
Law enforcement leaders must face consequences of actions
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Defence have been urged to complete a system under which senior law enforcement officials will be rotated from their posts in border areas that have been classed as smuggling hotspots. They will also be transferred if their subordinates are found guilty of corruption. The system is to be completed and reviewed by the Prime Minister before October 1 this year. The plan aims to increase transparency in the fight against crime, said Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hoà Bình, who is also head of the National Crime Fighting Steering Committee (commonly known as Committee 389), at a meeting with law enforcement agencies on Friday in Hà Nội. Bình pointed out that law enforcement agencies had numerous shortcomings, including a lack of planning for events such as large gatherings or what to do in volatile situations. The agencies were told to step … [Read more...] about Law enforcement leaders must face consequences of actions
Fisherman support model that helps enhance law enforcement at sea
At the press conference During the event, hosted by the Ministry of Defense, representatives from the Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard informed participants about prominent achievements made by the force in the fight against smuggling and trade fraud, and gave more details of the model. Over the last two decades, the Vietnam Coast Guard has made significant development steps, affirming its role as a specialized and core force in protecting the national security and organizing the law enforcement at sea. Launched in early 2017, “Coast guards support fishermen” is a creative and typical model of the force. It aims to concretize the policy of strengthening, renovating and improving the efficiency of mass mobilization work of the Party, helping promote economic development in island communes and districts and enhance solidarity between the law enforcement force and people. It also encourages fishermen to maintain offshore fishing in traditional fishing grounds, thus … [Read more...] about Fisherman support model that helps enhance law enforcement at sea
Fisherman support model helps enhance law enforcement at sea
At the press conference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The model “Coast guards support fishermen” has helped the Vietnam Coast Guard and other forces effectively perform patrols and inspections of the law enforcement at sea, heard a press conference in Hanoi on July 3. During the event, hosted by the Ministry of Defence, representatives from the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard informed participants about prominent achievements made by the force in the fight against smuggling and trade fraud, and gave more details of the model. Over the last two decades, the Vietnam Coast Guard has made significant development steps, affirming its role as a specialised and core force in protecting the national security and organising the law enforcement at sea. Launched in early 2017, “Coast guards support fishermen” is a creative and typical model of the force. It aims to concretise the policy of strengthening, renovating and improving the efficiency of mass … [Read more...] about Fisherman support model helps enhance law enforcement at sea