It was reported at the meeting that 47 out of the total 80 sub-items in the joint initiative have been well implemented as scheduled so far, 15 are underway, six make no progress, and work will start on 12 others in the time ahead. Do Nhat Hoang, head of the Foreign Investment Agency under the MPI, said Vietnamese ministries and agencies have coordinated with the Japanese side to implement commitments in the action plan of the initiative. Vietnam’s commitment to materialising the joint initiative manifests the government’s resolve to improve the domestic investment environment, he said. Many legal documents have been amended and adopted within the framework of the initiative, he noted, adding that Vietnamese ministries and agencies have also taken into consideration many recommendations of Japan during the consolidation process of fine-tuning laws and policies, as well as law enforcement. Envoy Okabe Daisuke from the Japanese Embassy emphasised that the two sides will continue … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan review joint initiative
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Two Vietnamese photographers win int’l gold medals
The photo taken by Nguyen Dang Hao captures thousands of storks flying above Van Long Lagoon, surrounded by karst limestone mountains and spectacular caves. Stork season on Van Long Lagoon in Ninh Binh. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hao Covering more than 3,000 hectares, Van Long Lagoon is considered the Red River Delta's wetland nature reserve and home to thousands of terrestrial and aquatic fauna and flora. Among them are rare and endangered species listed in Vietnam's Red Book like the Delacour's langur. The other award-winning photo, of Vu Hai, depicts a dragon procession on Ngo Dong River in the Tam Coc-Bich Dong area, which has long been a tourist gem in the northern region, famous for its golden rice season. A dragon procession on Ngo Dong River in Ninh Binh Province. Photo courtesy of Vu Hai The contest, organized by Novi Sad, Kotor and Podgorica photography clubs of Serbia and Montenegro and sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic … [Read more...] about Two Vietnamese photographers win int’l gold medals
Vietnamese, Korean Prime Ministers hold phone talks
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talked over the phone with his counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Han Duck-soo on July 5, during which the two leaders compared notes on measures to boost the bilateral relations. PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) holds phone talks with his Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo (Photo: VNA) This was the first phone talk by the RoK’s PM with a foreign leader since he took office. Congratulating Han on his appointment as the RoK's PM, Chinh said despite global and regional uncertainties, including COVID-19 impacts, the relationship between Vietnam and the RoK has maintained its stable development pace, and the two countries have become leading important partners of each other, especially in economy, trade and investment. He affirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, and being a friend, a reliable partner and an active, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Korean Prime Ministers hold phone talks
Vietnam urges sustainable development for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
Increasing the sharing of hydrological and meteorological data and operations of hydroelectric dams remains one of key issues proposed by Vietnam. Vietnam said the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation must be substantive with the coincidence of economic growth and sustainable development. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son at the meeting. Photos: Baoquocte Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son made the statement at the 7th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on July 4 in Bagan, Myanmar in the attendance of his counterparts from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. To support the common goal, Son suggested four issues including prioritizing economic recovery and resilience with a focus on customs cooperation and smooth trade transactions; supporting regional members in climate adaptation and energy transition; further cooperation in water resources management and use by speeding up the building of an action plan on MLC … [Read more...] about Vietnam urges sustainable development for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
“Indochina – the wonderland” exhibition tells the story of Vietnam during French colonial period
Indochina and its mysteries under the French rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries will be revealed through a unique black and white photo exhibition. The exhibition entitled “Indochina - the wonderland” will be held in virtual format at the website http://archives.org.vn or https://www.facebook.com/luutruquocgia1 from July 9. A tourism advertising brochure of Indochina. Photo: National Archives Center I According to the National Archives Center I, the exhibition will show the history as well as the rich natural resources of three Indochinese countries, namely Vietnam and Laos and Cambodia, through hundreds of black and white photographs taken in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The exhibition consists of three parts: “Indochina - the land of wonders”; “Indochinese Seas - the tropical paradise” and “Indochinese Mountains - Ideal resorts”. Along with the photos, there are many reviews and comments from the French … [Read more...] about “Indochina – the wonderland” exhibition tells the story of Vietnam during French colonial period
Vietnam makes unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children
Millions of children, including those in Vietnam, are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional violence in families, schools, and the internet. The Vietnamese Government has been making unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children over the past years, paying special attention to the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on people. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) Nguyen Thi Ha made the statement at the launching ceremony for the Blue Heart Campaign 2022 held in Hanoi on July 5. Themed “No tolerance to violence against children and women”, the campaign calls on people to take action in response to violence against children and women. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha speaks at the launching ceremony. Photo: Nhat Anh Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Ha said the campaign aims to end violence in the context of increasing risks with diverse forms of violence. “However, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children