kien giang works hard on supervising origin tracing of fish catches

Kien Giang works hard on supervising origin tracing of fish catches

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has focused on strictly monitoring the output and origin tracing of catches at fishing ports in the locality in preparation for the 5th inspection of the European Commission (EC) on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing at the end of the second quarter of 2024.
expanded land use rights expected to attract ov investment in real estate

Expanded land use rights expected to attract OV investment in real estate

The expansion of land use rights for overseas Vietnamese (OV) in the recently passed 2024 Land Law is good news for OVs who want to own real estate in Vietnam, said experts from Savills Vietnam.
paris 2024 hopes to be model for lower carbon olympics

Paris 2024 hopes to be model for lower-carbon Olympics

This year's Paris Olympics will use renewable energy, serve lots of vegetarian meals and heavily restrict plastic bottles, but can an event involving so much construction and international travel ever be environmentally sustainable?
gac ma soldiers remembered in ceremony in quang binh

Gac Ma soldiers remembered in ceremony in Quang Binh

A requiem was held on March 13 in the central province of Quang Binh in remembrance of the 64 soldiers who laid down their lives defending Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) 36 years ago.
businesses take easy epr compliance route

Businesses take easy EPR compliance route

Many businesses are wrestling over the decision to pay emissions fees or organise recycling themselves, even though extended producer responsibility regulations have already been in effect for a couple of months.
renowned korean singer donates money to mangrove forest development in vietnam

Renowned Korean singer donates money to mangrove forest development in Vietnam

Singer Jisoo of Blackpink, one of the Republic of Korea’s most famous music bands, has recently donated all of the profits she has earned from her YouTube channel to charity organisation Save the Children that will use the money to develop mangrove forests in the Vietnamese southernmost province of Ca Mau, the Korean media reported.
quang nam outlines its rapid development dreams

Quang Nam outlines its rapid development dreams

Quang Nam’s provincial planning goals for 2030 and beyond indicate a wide ambition to develop its industry, energy, tourism, urban areas, and much more besides.
generative ai revolution powered by asia pacific startups

Generative AI revolution powered by Asia-Pacific startups

Startups have consistently been at the cutting edge of innovation, and in the age of generative AI, they are poised to harness this technology to transform customer experiences and the way we work.
ba ria vung tau levies heavy fines on vessels violating iuu fishing regulations

Ba Ria-Vung Tau levies heavy fines on vessels violating IUU fishing regulations

Authorities of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have so far this year handled 33 violations of regulations against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, mostly those related to vessel monitoring system (VMS), according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

Innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

By constantly bringing breakthrough innovations to market, Siemens Healthineers enable healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, leading to the best possible outcome for patients. Vy Tran, president of Siemens Healthineers Asia-Pacific and Japan, talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the innovation and collaborations keeping the company in the lead.
australasian nations raise partnerships

Australasian nations raise partnerships

While furthering cooperation with New Zealand, Vietnam has also elevated ties with Australia to a comprehensive strategic partnership, ushering in a brighter outlook for investment and trade flows also spurred on by free trade agreements.
vietnamese new zealand pms outline major orientations for stronger ties

Vietnamese, New Zealand PMs outline major orientations for stronger ties

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon identified major orientations for further strengthening cooperation in multiple areas during talks in Wellington on March 11 morning.
thailand seizes large drug hauls in border province

Thailand seizes large drug hauls in border province

Thai authorities recently seized a large amount of drug in an area along the Thai-Myanmar border in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.
muong thanh new year welcomes spring to the northwest

Muong Thanh New Year welcomes spring to the northwest

At a time when ban flowers, the distinctive blossoms of the northwestern mountains, are in full bloom, thousands of Muong Thanh Group employees across the country earnestly prepare for their own traditional new year celebration.
israeli free trade pact to build on existing ties

Israeli free trade pact to build on existing ties

A bilateral free deal between Vietnam and Israel, slated for ratification early this year, is expected to provide new trade and investment opportunities for the two nations currently seeking to expand their agricultural development cooperation.