In order to carry out the flood prevention project, about 280 households must be relocated and the river bank must be repaired. The authorities must also dredge the river. Quy Nhon City People's Committee will be responsible for organising the resettlement areas and compensation fund. The Binh Dinh People's Committee will be responsible for the funding of the construction and any renovation. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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Must-go places on Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang Province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark. … [Read more...] about Must-go places on Phu Quoc Island
US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
Deputy PM Minh appreciated the National Security Advisor, Trade Representative and Secretary of State of the US for listening to and taking note of the concern of the two countries’ business communities during the USTR’s investigation into Vietnam’s monetary policy and timber materials under Act 1974’ Section 301. … [Read more...] about US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights
Therefore, the recent plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly welcomed the Secretary-General of the United Nations to issue a document calling on countries to take urgent action together. The High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stressed the challenges in ensuring human rights posed by climate change and nontraditional security threats and called for accelerating international cooperation, enhancing the sense of responsibility to ensure that future generations can live in freedom, peace, dignity, and basic rights in education, health and social security are guaranteed. … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights