This is her first official visit to Vietnam, taking place in the context when Vietnam and Myanmar are enjoying active development in their bilateral relations and increasing mutual trust and cooperation. State Councilor, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President’s Office of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: VNA Vietnam and Myanmar have maintained and developed their relations since an earlier time in the 20th century. In 1947, while Vietnam was still in the resistance war against the French colonists, the country had already set up an information office in Yangon (former capital of Myanmar) then upgraded the office to the representative agency of the Vietnam Government in 1948. In 1954, Myanmar Prime Minister U Nu visited Vietnam and in 1958 President Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam paid a visit to Myanmar. Though still experiencing a lot of hardships, Myanmar has always reserved a lot of support for the people of Vietnam, both … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Myanmar to boost comprehensive partnership
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White Book promotes human rights in Vietnam
The book provides current information about the laws, policies, efforts, and achievements of Vietnam in ensuring human rights. It also points out challenges and priorities to be addressed. Undeniable achievements In 2005, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam published a book entitled “Achievements in protection and promotion of human rights in Vietnam.” The 2013 Constitution takes a step closer to completing the legal system on human rights. 7 human rights priorities The White Book reveals seven priorities for better protecting human rights. Vietnam continues to improve the legal system in line with the 2013 Constitution and its international commitments. The government will boost socio-economic development to increase resources for poverty reduction, and enhance people’s quality of life and access to social security services. Unwavering viewpoint on human rights The 2018 White Book says ensuring and promoting human rights is the responsibility and right of … [Read more...] about White Book promotes human rights in Vietnam
Vietnam, Malaysia to expand trade in livestock products
Addressing the conference, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam said the two country’s cooperation in the livestock industry has been quite modest compared to the apparent potential. He hoped that the conference would offer a chance for relevant agencies and businesses of both countries to gain insights into each other’s situation and ability, through which they could propose measures to further enhance cooperation. Representatives of Vietnamese businesses like Vinamilk and Minh Dang groups gave presentations on their fields of operation and product ranges. They said that their products can meet the demands of the Malaysian market and hoped to partner with Malaysian firms to deliver exports of their products to the market in the near future. Meanwhile, Malaysian businesses have shown a keen interest in some Vietnamese products such as beef, milk, dairy products, and animal feed. Malaysian businesses meet just 60% of their domestic demand for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Malaysia to expand trade in livestock products
Former boss of Vietnam condo developer arrested, one month after fatal fire
Police on Friday arrested a former director of Hung Thanh Co., developer of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Carina Plaza, one month after a fire broke out and claimed 13 lives at the apartment complex. Nguyen Van Tung was taken into custody for fours month, accused of violating fire safety regulations at the three-block apartment complex in District 8, police said later the same day. The former director was arrested while he was attending a company’s meeting at Hung Thanh headquarters in the southern metropolis, as police officers searched the office for documents relevant to the case. Police have also initiated legal proceedings against him on charges of violating fire safety regulations that led to serious consequences. A predawn fire occurred on March 23 in a basement located between two apartment blocks A and B, sending toxic smoke up upper floors due to fire doors at all floors being left wide open. Thirteen people were killed and nearly 100 others were hospitalized in … [Read more...] about Former boss of Vietnam condo developer arrested, one month after fatal fire
Vietnam Airlines rearranges check-in areas for priority passengers
They include business and premium economy-class passengers, and members of the Golden Lotus programme and SkyTeam alliance who will do check-in procedures in counters exclusively designed for them. The move aims to improve its four-star services up to Skytrax standards. Accordingly, new priority check-in areas will be available in Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport, Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat international airport, and Da Nang, Cam Ranh (Nha Trang) and Vinh airports, and foreign airport in Frankfurt (Germany), Moscow (Russia), Tokyo (Japan), Sydney and Melbourne (Australia), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taiwan, Hong Kong (China), Siem Reap (Cambodia), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Jakarta (Indonesia). On April 9, the world’s largest travel review website TripAdvisor named Vietnam Airlines as one of the best airlines in Asia in the annual Travellers’ Choice Major Airlines – Asia 2018 awards. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines rearranges check-in areas for priority passengers