Resolution and Life

The “eyes” of Truong Sa

When visiting the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, one of the most striking sights is the naval soldiers on duty at the "frontline of wind and waves." Poetically referred to as the "eyes" of Truong Sa, they stand guard day and night, safeguarding sovereignty and upholding peace in the cherished islands and seas.

Fourth World Conference of OVs slated for August

Approximately 600 delegates are expected to attend the 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) and the 2024 forum of OV intellectuals and experts scheduled to take place in Hanoi from August 21-28.

President To Lam meets with voters in Hung Yen city

State President To Lam and a delegation of National Assembly deputies of the northern province of Hung Yen met with voters in Hung Yen city on July 2 to inform them of the outcomes of the just-concluded 15th NA’s seventh session, and listen to and clear up their ideas.

Zero-tolerance policy toward IUU fishing practices: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien highlighted a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices during a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s IUU Steering Committee on June 25.

OP-ED: Press in corruption combat: Fighting goes along with building

In the country’s common achievements in preventing and combating corruption as well as building and rectifying the Party and political system, there are important contributions from media agencies and journalists who have worked hard to overcome difficulties and temptation so as to keep their pens on the right direction.

Ha Tinh upgrades fishing infrastructure

Ha Tinh province has invested 13.4 million USD in building and upgrading two local fishing ports, aiming to meet the logistical needs of the fishing industry and contribute to the development of aquaculture production.

PM orders enhanced price management measures

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked price management to be enhanced in the coming time, under an official dispatch recently sent to ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and the chairpersons of the Peoples’ Committees of the provinces and centrally-run cities.

Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and Russia share a longstanding friendship and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Vietnam considers its relationship with Russia strategically important, designating the country as a top priority in its foreign policy. Similarly, Russia views Vietnam as a reliable partner and one of its primary priorities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietnam to table resolution on climate change, human rights at UNHRC’s 56th session

Vietnam, on behalf of the Core Group which also includes Bangladesh and the Philippines, will table the 2024 Resolution on Climate Change and Human Rights with the theme of ensuring human rights in the energy transition process at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 56th session that opened in Geneva on June 18.

2nd section of circuit-3 500KV transmission line completed

Construction of the expansion of the feeder compartment at Pho Noi 500kV transformer station in the northern province of Hung Yen was completed on June 18, two days ahead of schedule set by the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT).

Health insurance coverage rate likely to exceed 94% this year: VSS leader

Thanks to sustainable growth signs recently, General Director of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Nguyen The Manh remains optimistic that the coverage rate of health insurance will exceed 94% by the end of this year.

Southeast Region Planning with vision to 2050

Under Decision No. 370/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister on May 4, 2024, the Southeast Region will be developed in to a civilized, modern, and dynamic area, becoming a hub not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia in terms of economy, finance, education, training, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Strict enforcement of IUU violations under new regulations

To get the EU yellow card removed: Strict enforcement of violations under new regulations

New decrees contribute to perfecting anti-IUU fishing regulations

According to the Directorate of Fisheries, the Prime Minister has recently issued a number of decrees detailing measures to implement the Fisheries Law, as well as regulating sanctions on administrative violations in the field of fisheries. The decrees are additional attempts to combat IUU fishing in Vietnam.

First book on Vietnamese Party chief published overseas

A book on General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, has been launched recently in the Republic of Korea, becoming the first dedicated to the Vietnamese leader published outside Vietnam.

Vietnam takes urgent action to have ec’s “yellow card” removed

To have the “yellow card” that the European Commission (EC) has imposed on Vietnamese seafood regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted has been considered an urgent task of the fishery sector. This is not only the matter of strictly implementing the 2017 Fisheries Law but also protecting coastal security and safety of marine ecosystem.

Vietnam officially launches food safety management system

The Ministry of Health’s Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety have announced the official operation of a comprehensive food safety management system in Vietnam on March 7.

Mekong Delta moving to navigate drought, saltwater intrusion

The Mekong Delta is the largest area for rice, fruit and fisheries production in Vietnam but has also been hit hard by climate change. Various solutions are being taken to cope with its impacts, including the worsening drought and saltwater intrusion.

Vietnam acts for plastic-free marine environment

Vietnam is facing increasingly severe marine environmental pollution. Statistics from the Vietnam Administration of Seas andIslands showed that the country discharges about 0.28 – 0.73 million tonnes of plastic waste into the sea annually, ranking fourth among those discarding the biggest volumes of this type of waste.

2025 rural, agricultural census to collect data on production, residents

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has signed a decision on the organisation of a nationwide rural and agricultural census, which will begin on July 1 next year, aiming to gather comprehensive data on various aspects, including the current status of agro-forestry-fishery production, rural conditions, and rural residents.