Japan, Canada call for compliance to UNCLOS in resolving East Sea issues

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on July 12 issued a statement calling on relevant sides to comply with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’s ruling in settling disputes in the East Sea.

Top US diplomat emphasises need to ensure rules-based maritime order

The international community has long benefited from the rules-based maritime order, where international law, as reflected in UNCLOS, sets out the legal framework for all activities in the oceans and seas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Young man breathing new life into ancient books

Bui Tien Phuc, aged 32, is among just a few young Vietnamese with a knowledge of modern techniques in restoring ancient books, which have been affected by the passing of time, climate, and termites and other infestations.

Australia calls for compliance with international law in East Sea issue

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne has affirmed Australia’s position which is guided by principled support for international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Gov’t gives HCM City priority for upcoming vaccinations, close contacts isolate at home

HCM City, the country’s COVID epicentre, will be given priority for COVID-19 vaccines, with 25 per cent of the total vaccine doses received in July going to the city, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam aspires to ramp up all-around cooperation with Hungary

Vietnam greatly values and wishes to step up all-around cooperation with Hungary – its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe, 

Leaders of Ministry of National Defence get ranks promoted

Two leaders of the Ministry of National Defence were promoted to higher ranks at a ceremony chaired by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Presidential Place in Hanoi on July 12.

Banks make huge profits, hope interest rate reductions are far off

Banks have reported huge profits for Q2 and H1 due to high credit growth rates and lending interest rates, while capital mobilization cost has been low.

 

Law on Vietnam Coast Guard – ‘sharp tool’ in law enforcement at sea

Over the two years of enforcement, the Law on the Vietnam Coast Guard has proved to be a “sharp tool” for implementing law at sea.

Vietnamese game expected to be another Flappy Bird

With the price tripling within one week and the capitalization value hitting nearly $1 billion, Axie Infinity, the Blockchain-based game project developed by Vietnamese, has become a global phenomenon.

 

Vietnam is second-fastest growing stock market with multi-billion dollar records: report

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has reported that Vietnam was the second-fastest growing stock market in the first half of the year, despite the fourth Covid-19 outbreak.

 

High-school final exams are over as families sigh with relief

At 3.30 pm July 8, the time for the English exam, the last exam for the 2021 high school finals ended, and the exam organizers felt relieved. 

Vietnam affirms clear, consistent stance on settlement of East Sea disputes

Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes in the East Sea is clear and consistent, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on July 12.

GDP still grows in midst of tribulations among the poor, businesses

Do GDP calculations take into account the fact that a taxi driver gets poorer by 10 times more as he has to spend VND100,000 on nCoV testing a day, and informal workers have no access to cheap meals in HCM City?

 

Hanoi shuts in-person dining, barbershops starting July 13

Hanoi will once again enforce further restrictions on non-essential services in response to growing risks of COVID-19 transmission from arrivals from outbreak-hit regions as well as insufficient public observance of COVID prevention measures.

Daily count sets new record high at 2,383, HCM City’s tally passes 14,770 in new wave

An additional 609 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the past six hours to 6 pm July 12, thereby raising the daily infection count to more than 2,383.

Vietnam Airlines resumes several international routes as of mid-July

Vietnam Airlines announced on July 12 that it will reopen international routes from the country to a number of destinations in Asia, Europe, and Australia between July and October.

Four more deaths related to COVID-19 confirmed

Four more deaths related to COVID-19 were announced by health authorities Monday morning, including two people in their forties.

Vietnam traditional martial arts federation in Italy established

The establishment of a Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts Federation in Italy was announced at a workshop on Vietnam’s traditional martial arts (Vocotruyen) held in the northern city of Piacenza on July 10.

Hanoi reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, releases list of locations they visited

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (HCDC) recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning, including two cases relating to SEI Company and eight cases related to people returning to the capital from HCM City.

Coal conundrum ahead forces Vietnam to rethink priorities

While the pressure on the environment and issues like climate change are increasing, it remains difficult for Vietnamese companies and the government to turn away from fossil fuels completely.

All resources mobilised to help HCM City cope with 50,000 infection scenario

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that all resources are being mobilised in order to help Ho Chi Minh City combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with the southern metropolis asked to prepare for a possible infection scenario of up to 50,000.

Businesses adapt to the pandemic, offer workers temporary housing

Many businesses and manufacturers are finding ways to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining operations and keeping workers safe.

Nguyen Van Loi picked as new Party secretary of Binh Duong

Nguyen Van Loi, Secretary of the Party Committee in Binh Phuoc Province, has been picked as the new Secretary of the Party Committee of Binh Duong Province.

Debt under control thanks to prudent and effective actions

Effective usage of the state budget has helped Vietnam succeed in bringing public debt under control since 2016, ensuring national financial security.