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The Vietnamese delegation delivered speeches which highlight international law, respect for the rule of law at the international level, and support for the peaceful settlement of international disputes. They also shared the country’s experience in handling external relations, as well as its viewpoints on the codification and progressive development of international law, according to the Foreign Ministry. The AALCO, comprising 47 member states, is an international inter-governmental organization established in 1956 in the Non-Aligned Movement of Asia and Africa. It aims to promote dialogue, exchange viewpoints, and enhance cooperation in many areas of international law. Taking place from November 29 to December 1, this year’s event in Hong Kong (China) focuses on such legal issues as activities of the International Law Commission and international law in cyberspace. It is set to elect the AALCO Secretary-General for the 2021 - 2025 tenure. Vietnam officially became an AALCO … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 59th meeting of Asian – African Legal Consultative Organization

The Ministry of Health on November 30 held a meeting on the threats of the very concerning variant with WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park, CDC Southeast Asia Regional Director John MacArthur, and Director of U.S. CDC Vietnam’s Global Health Security Program Matthew Moore. Long said as of November 30 morning, Vietnam has not recorded any case of COVID-19 with the new variant. The ministry last week asked the government to halt flights to/from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Mozambique, as well as suspend the issuance of visas for passengers coming from these countries. The ministry has also asked to step up surveillance to promptly detect abnormal signs at COVID-19 outbreak clusters, and ordered the Pasteur institutes and the National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology to perform genome sequencing on suspect cases with Omicron, especially ones with a history of travel to southern Africa. The WHO and CDC representatives all stressed … [Read more...] about Vietnam works closely with WHO, U.S. CDC to deal with Omicron threat

The Ministry of Health earlier asked the Government to halt flights to and from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Mozambique, as well as halting the issuing of visas for passengers coming from these countries. However, many other countries have also seen cases of the new highly concerning variant, so there is still a big chance of the variant making its way into Vietnam on other flights. So far, Vietnam’s border remains largely closed, aside from occasional repatriation flights bringing Vietnamese overseas home, and a tentative tourism reopening pilot program ongoing in five select destinations, namely Da Nang city, Quang Ninh, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, and Kien Giang provinces. All of these flights required the agreement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Public Security, according to the aviation authority. Medical quarantine along with travel history … [Read more...] about CAAV agrees to halt flights from African countries over Omicron concerns

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue sent wreaths to pay tribute to the late Most Venerable. On behalf of Party and State leaders, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 22 paid homage to Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue. Writing in the funeral guest book, President Phuc described Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue as a symbol of national unity and religious solidarity. As the head of the VBS, Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue has set an example and led the Sangha along the path of “Dharma - Nation - Socialism,” he said, adding that the Most Venerable's life has vividly reflected Buddhism’s cultural and ethical values in society. President Phuc also conveyed his sincere sympathy to the VBS Central Committee and Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers for their loss and urged them to learn from Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue to together build and unite a strong VBS, contributing more to national construction and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese leaders pay tribute to Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue

In his congratulatory letter, Chien said upholding the tradition of devoting to the religion and the country, Cao Dai churches and organisations have encouraged followers and people to comply with the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws and actively take part in environmental protection, climate change response, social and charitable activities, and new-style countryside building, thereby contributing to socio-economic development and ensuring security and order. Particularly, he noted, Cao Dai dignitaries and followers have joined hands with people nationwide to actively engage in the COVID-19 combat through practical activities, which has helped contain the pandemic in Vietnam. On behalf of the VFF Central Committee, Chien highly valued Cao Dai dignitaries and followers’ contributions to the country. He expressed his belief that they will continue upholding the sound cultural and moral values of the nation, participating in emulation movements and campaigns … [Read more...] about VFF leader sends congratulations on Caodaism’s founding anniversary

The congratulations were sent to Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane. The Vietnamese leaders expressed their delight at and praised the great achievements the Lao Party, State and people have recorded during the 46-year cause of national construction and defence, especially 35 years of reform. They also lauded Laos’ performance in maintaining political stability, national defence and security, as well as socio-economic development amid the pandemic, taking note that Laos has worked hard to continuously improve people’s living standards and raise the country’s position and role in the international arena. “We firmly believe that under the sound leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) headed by Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, the Lao people will reap more achievements, soon drive back the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about Leaders extend congratulations to Laos on 46th National Day

At a reception for RoK Ambassador Park Noh-wan, Hue said there is ample room for the Vietnam-RoK strategic partnership to reach a new height. The bilateral ties, through the State, National Assembly and Government channels, and people-to-people exchange, have been strengthened over the past time, Hue said. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, high-ranking leaders of the two countries have maintained bilateral meetings, both online and in-person, Hue said, recalling his online talks with Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Park Byeong-seug last June. For his part, Park lauded Vietnam’s efforts in achieving the dual goals of pandemic containment and economic development, with the country working towards the high-income status by 2045. The ambassador conveyed the RoK’s N.A. Speaker to Hue to pay an official visit to East Asia and attend the 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) to be held in Seoul. Korean leaders attach importance to the trip by the … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman hosts RoK, India Ambassadors

Under a decision signed by Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan on November 30, the numbers of two-way flights on Hanoi - Da Nang, Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City routes will be raised to a maximum of 16 per day from December 1-14. From December 15, the maximum number of daily two-way flights will be 20 on those three routes, and 9 on other routes. The decision also mentioned conditions for passengers, such as owning certificates of full vaccination against COVID-19 or recovery from the disease, and testing negative to SARS-CoV-2 using RT-PCR or rapid antigen testing methods. Besides, all passengers have to make health declarations. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) also announced that it completely agrees with the Health Ministry’s proposal on the suspension of international flights to and from African countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique due to the emergence of Omicron variant … [Read more...] about Frequency of domestic flights increases from December 1

Mai spoke highly of the outcomes of the collaboration between Jiangsu and Vietnamese localities, especially in economics, trade, investment and people-to-people exchange. Potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, he noted, welcoming Jiangsu province to continue expanding cooperation mechanisms with Vietnamese localities to foster win-win collaboration. He proposed the Jiangsu administration to continue facilitating Vietnamese citizens and businesses, boosting economic and trade cooperation, and importing Vietnam’s advantageous products. Vietnam welcomes Jiangsu’s big enterprises to invest in the country in the fields that the province holds strength such as manufacturing, supporting industry, infrastructure and high-quality agriculture, Mai added. Wu agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals, affirming that Jiangsu attaches importance to its relations with Vietnam and hopes to, together with Vietnamese localities, realize common perceptions of the two countries’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam boosts win-win cooperation with China’s Jiangsu province

The event was co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)’s Vietnam Environment Administration in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi and Innovation Norway. Speaking at the event, Deputy Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Jan Wilhelm Grythe said Norway’s multilateral approach, under which governmental agencies and local administrations work closely with research institutes, private sector and non-governmental organizations in the process of policy building and enforcement, has proved success in various areas. Norway wants to share this approach with Vietnam, he said. Speakers shared experience and expertise in the management of solid waste and climate change, coordination between the central administration and local authorities, as well as the meaning of achieving a circular economy with zero emissions. Recently, the MONRE and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced the establishment of the … [Read more...] about Webinar on multilateral approach to circular economy