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Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attending the 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium . (Source: baohaiquanvietnam.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem , Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy , is attending the 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS 17) which kicked off on October 26 via videoconference with the theme of “Effective Ocean Governance for Regional Partnership and Stability”. In his opening remarks, Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy Adeluis S Bordado emphasised that WPNS aims to strengthen cooperation activities and address tensions affecting relations between nations, as well as challenges related to terrorism, smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime security activities. With joint efforts of member countries and observers, the contents of cooperation within the WPNS framework have become more diverse, the scope and field of cooperation have been constantly expanding, and strategic … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 17th Western Pacific Naval Symposium

Growth is eight times higher than that of total shrimp exports, which rose 2.6 percent to $2.76 billion. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said in a recent note U.S. demand remains high, especially as the economy resumes after Covid-19 outbreaks and as the end-of-year shopping season approaches. September was the 10th month in a row the U.S. saw shrimp imports rise. On average, it has imported over $800 million each month in the past 10 months. The U.S. has been hiking up shrimp imports from Ecuador since the beginning of the year, but as the latter faces a supply shortage, Vietnam has an opportunity to boost exports there, VASEP said. Vietnamese exporters will also likely benefit from the Christmas shopping season in Europe where demand is set to rise, it added. Shrimp exports to the EU in the first nine months rose 10 percent year-on-year to nearly $408 million. The U.S. was Vietnam’s biggest shrimp export market in the first nine months, … [Read more...] about Vietnam gains from rising US shrimp demand

Government leaders, scientists, and businesses are all agreed on the task at hand, but talk is not enough, Photo: Shutterstock Ahead of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP26, Vietnam as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) initiated a meeting last week on sea level rise (SLR) and implications for international peace and security. Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN, said that of the people hardest hit by SLR globally, more than 70 per cent live in Asia. Vietnam’s Mekong and Red River deltas are among the areas most vulnerable to SLR. “Thus, Vietnam considers climate change, SLR, and its impact on security and development one of its high priorities during its UNSC non-permanent membership in 2020-2021,” said Quy. He said that Vietnam’s initiative is aimed to create a forum for all countries to raise their viewpoints and concerns over SLR, … [Read more...] about Vietnam states its case ahead of crucial climate convention

Carrying out sufficient climate action is one of the official goals Vietnam is making top advancements in, Photo: Dung Minh Vietnam is expected to achieve at least five of the 17 goals (SDGs) by 2030 on poverty, hunger, quality education, climate action, and global partnerships, according to the 2020 National Report on the 5-year implementation of the country’s targets released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in Hanoi last Thursday. The report makes a vital contribution to the SDG database and implementation monitoring and evaluation process. However, it noted the country would face multiple challenges to reach the remainder, especially in responsible consumption and ocean conservation. Among the SDGs that Vietnam has committed to, Goal 17 on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalising global partnerships for sustainable development is one of the biggest successes thus far. The goal consists of five pillars: promoting a universal and … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes progress on SDG 2030 ambitions

An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report states that the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming well below 2oC will fail unless greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reach net zero by 2050. What can governments do to limit global warming? British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward Despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, countries around the world have submitted 85 new commitments for carbon emissions reductions. Some of these have introduced more ambitious targets for 2030. We are making progress, but we still need much more, especially from countries with high emissions. In the run-up to COP26, we hope to see those countries that have not yet done so announcing ambitious emissions reduction targets and long-term strategies to net zero by the middle of the century. The 2020s are the decisive decade to get the world on track to halt temperature increases. Therefore, governments around the globe must make the big policy decisions required, … [Read more...] about UK pledges support on Vietnam’s path to reaching net zero on time

Best practices for offshore wind auctions However, under the current development pipeline, the first true large-scale offshore wind projects are not likely to be connected to the grid until 2026 or later, and they lack a clear regulatory framework to support their development. The infancy of the offshore wind sector in Vietnam means that policy is still being formulated, and it is incredibly important to ensure that future policy is designed for steady and sustainable growth, providing sufficient time for the offshore wind industry to take off and mature. Offshore wind is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in the world, and is set to be a transformative force for the global energy transition. Its success has been driven by its rapid deployment in Europe, incredible cost reduction, and consistent record of technological innovation. The same success will surely be replicated in Asia. Offshore wind is an optimal technology which can supply clean energy, alleviate air … [Read more...] about Making progress for Vietnam’s offshore wind farms