South Korea hosts an international fleet review off the coast of Jeju with 19 naval ships from 12 other countries, including Vietnam and the U.S. South Korea hosts international fleet review without Japan South Korean President Moon Jae-in attended the event Thursday with delegations from 46 countries, the presidential office said. South Korea also hosted an international fleet review in 1998 and 2008 "to inspect combat readiness of warships and discipline of sailors," according to the navy. Japan decided not to take part after Seoul effectively asked Tokyo not to fly its "Rising Sun" flag on a warship. Many people in South Korea see the red-and-white flag as a symbol of Japan's past military aggression. Vietnam's 015 Tran Hung Dao, a Russian built Gepard-class frigate with advanced military equipment, arrived in South Korea Wednesday for the fleet review. The fleet review is taking place off Jeju Island between Wednesday and Monday. 13 countries including the U.S., Russia … [Read more...] about South Korea hosts international fleet review without Japan
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Hanoi plans to host Formula One
Hanoi is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office chairman Mai Tien Dung confirmed on August 30 (Photo: vnexpress.net) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office Chairman Mai Tien Dung revealed on August 30. Speaking at a press conference following a closed regular cabinet meeting, Dung said the Law on Sports allows Vietnam to host international sports events, including the F1 race. Hanoi initially proposed the Government to organise the race around the iconic Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake and along the adjacent streets in the city centre, but the idea was rejected after thorough reviews by the city and the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The capital city then wanted to host the game in the My Dinh sports complex in Nam Tu Liem district to take advantage of the existing infrastructure there, Dung said. … [Read more...] about Hanoi plans to host Formula One
Hà Nội seeks hosting F1 race
Hà Nội is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office chairman Mai Tiến Dũng confirmed on Thursday.— Photo vnexpress.net HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office chairman Mai Tiến Dũng confirmed on Thursday. During a press conference following a closed regular cabinet meeting, Dũng said that the Law on Sports allowed Việt Nam to host international sports events, including the F1 race. Hà Nội initially proposed to the Government to organise the race around the iconic Hoàn Kiếm (Returned Sword) Lake and along the adjacent streets in the city centre, but the idea was rejected after thorough reviews by both the city and ministries of planning and investment, and culture, sports and tourism. The capital then wanted to host the game in the Mỹ Đình sports … [Read more...] about Hà Nội seeks hosting F1 race
Vietnam co-hosts international seminar on human trafficking
(VOVworld) – Vietnam has joined international conventions and regional and bilateral initiatives on human trafficking and has also issued laws and national programs to prevent this crime. Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Duong Chi Dung highlighted Vietnam’s efforts to fight human smuggling at a seminar this week on educating women and girls about human trafficking. Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Duong Chi Dung (second from left) is among key speakers at the seminar. (Photo: VNA) Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh, Head of the Vietnamese delegation to the Geneva-based United Nations, said this seminar will review the 10-year implementation of a UN resolution on human rights education and provide a venue to share experience and seek a sustainable solution to end human smuggling. The seminar was co-hosted by Vietnam in conjunction with the Philippines, Indonesia, China, the US, Costa Rica, Australia, Germany, and the World Migration Organization … [Read more...] about Vietnam co-hosts international seminar on human trafficking
Quang Ninh hosts regional largest conference on reproductive and sexual health
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NDO – The 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (APCRSHR9), the largest event of its kind, opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 28, gathering around 1,000 delegates who are scientists, researchers, academics, and representatives of governments, academia and civil society from 40 countries in the region. >>> Vietnam to host largest regional conference on reproductive and sexual health Held for the first time in Vietnam under the theme of “Leave NO ONE Behind! Justice in Sexual and Reproductive Health,” this year’s event is hosted by the Vietnam Public Health Association (VPHA) with support from the Vietnam Ministry of Health, Quang Ninh authorities, Ford Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other bodies. Initiated in the Philippines in 2001, the biennial event aims to review and discuss successful policies and models in the region related to sexual and reproductive … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh hosts regional largest conference on reproductive and sexual health