Participants at the dialogue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”, drawing more than 150 direct and 100 online participants, including 15 speakers from 14 countries and territories, and representatives from the UN. Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation: experts
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UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation:experts
Participants at the dialogue (Photo: VNA) The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”, drawing more than 150 direct and 100 online participants, including 15 speakers from 14 countries and territories, and representatives from the UN. Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over the past 40 years, the … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation:experts
More tech-related legislation sought for foreign businesses
Businesses from abroad hope the government can create a strong roadmap for digital transformation in manufacturing, processing, and more - Le Toan After a decade in Vietnam, Israeli CEO of Renova Cloud Doron Shachar now sees high demand for cloud and big data analytics in the Vietnamese market, and is making plans to tap into this growth potential, including an increase in headcounts. He told VIR, “We already foresee a big gap in those skills. We look forward to contributing to the market’s growth with our abilities, experience, and building skills while supporting enterprises and small- and medium-sized enterprises in their cloud journey.” Cloud adoption is increasing in Vietnam – together with food and beverage manufacturers, many others in sectors like manufacturing and supply chain have begun to explore cloud opportunities, and the ecosystem has grown and expanded significantly, along different verticals and in different sectors. According to the Ministry of Information … [Read more...] about More tech-related legislation sought for foreign businesses
UNCLOS greatly contributes to enhancing regional maritime cooperation: experts
Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over the past 40 years, the legal order set up following the UNCLOS has greatly contributed to maintaining peace and international stability. The peaceful settlement of disputes at sea in line with international law, therefore, has been promoted. In the face of increasing maritime challenges, the international community should uphold the rule of law and comply in good … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to enhancing regional maritime cooperation: experts