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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc last year issued a national action plan on the management of plastic waste in the ocean until 2030, aiming to fulfill the country's international commitment to resolve the issue of marine plastic contamination. Vietnam will cut down 75 percent of its marine plastics and stop generating plastic waste in coastal tourist areas by 2030, the PM stated. … [Read more...] about Russian surfer spearheads central Vietnam beach clean-up

Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Gen. Do Ba Ty received a delegation of the Committee on Armed Services of the US House of Representatives led by Congressman Seth Moulton in Hanoi on January 20. Welcoming the guests – one of the first US delegations to visit Vietnam in 2020, the host said he believes the trip will help enhance the comprehensive partnership between the two countries in a substantive manner in bilateral, regional and global aspects. Over the recent past, the two countries have continually developed their relations in politics, economy, trade, science, technique, culture, education, defence, and security, he said, noting that Vietnam always considers the US one of the leading partners in terms of economy and trade. The US has also taken many practical actions and supported the approval of budget for the settlement of war consequences in Vietnam. As the countries are celebrating the 25th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman welcomes guests from US House Committee on Armed Services

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for greater efforts from ministries, sectors, localities and enterprises to well prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) and take care of local residents in mountainous, remote and disaster-affected areas. Speaking at a meeting of the government’s standing members on January 20, PM Phuc applauded ministries, sectors and localities for their efforts and responsibility to carefully prepare for Tet. He stressed the need to ensure production plans, supply of clean water in the Mekong Delta region, traffic safety, as well as social order and security during the Tet festival. The government leader requested the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Trade Frauds and Counterfeits, border guards and market surveillance forces to take strong measures against trade frauds and smuggling. Meanwhile, the banking sector was asked to ensure safe and convenient transactions for people. PM Phuc also … [Read more...] about PM asks for attention to remote, disaster-affected areas during Tet

Accordingly, more than 750 Cambodian people in the provinces of Kandal and Takeo, as well as nearly 300 Vietnamese people in An Phu and Tinh Bien districts, An Giang province received free health check-ups, medical consultation, medicines, and gifts from the delegation. … [Read more...] about Helpful service for people in border areas

Taking place in nine communes of the Tay Ninh province’s border areas and Mobile Training Battalion under the provincial Border Guard Command, the program features various artistic performances such as singing, dancing, magic games…, praising the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, the traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army and border troops in protecting and building the country. … [Read more...] about Artistic program to enjoy Spring atmosphere in border areas