Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong highlighted Vietnam’s determination to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and build a sustainable aquaculture during his recent talks with European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong shakes hands with European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella - Photo: VNA In an interview with correspondents from Vietnam News Agency in Brussels, the Minister said after receiving a yellow card warning from the EU for failing to prevent IUU fishing on October 23, 2017, Vietnam has carried out a series of action programmes to tackle the issue. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to develop aquaculture sustainably
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Vinh Long pursues sustainable growth
Nguyen Van Quang, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, spoke to VIR’s Huu Phuc about how investment in prioritised segments will be a boost to realise the province’s goals. What are your expectations for the Vinh Long investment promotion conference, which will be held on March 27? Titled “Vinh Long – Taking the initiative in promoting co-operation for sustainable development”, the Vinh Long investment promotion conference is the largest event of its kind to be organised in the province. Jointly held by the Vinh Long People’s Committee, ministries, and central agencies, the conference will draw the participation of more than 750 delegates, including some from the government, ministries, central agencies, neighbouring localities, diplomatic missions, and international organisations in Vietnam, as well as a large number of entrepreneurs, investors, and major domestic and foreign corporations. Especially, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc … [Read more...] about Vinh Long pursues sustainable growth
Kien Giang to develop sustainable industrial sector
Kien Giang Province is drawing up plans to improve its industrial sector. – Photo thanhnien.vn Kien Giang Province plans to improve the industrial sector by 2030 by making it more sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly. The province said it would try to integrate more into the country’s industrial production network, as well as focus more on production and export of cement, textiles, garments and leather. Kien Giang also wants to attract more foreign investors and provide financial aid to hi-tech businesses that could contribute to industrial reform. In addition to improving infrastructure, the province will develop its industrial clusters and zones, and small craft villages, as well as conduct research on more environmentally friendly technologies. Smaller regions within the province will focus more on their strengths. For example, Long Xuyen Quadrilateral region will focus on mineral harvesting, construction materials, and agricultural product exports; Tay … [Read more...] about Kien Giang to develop sustainable industrial sector
Aviation development plan changes for sustainability in the future
Dinh Viet Thang. — Photo nhadautu.vn Revisions to the country’s plan for the aviation industry up until 2020, with a vision towards 2030, were recently approved by the Government. The new plan aims for the aviation market in Viet Nam to be among ASEAN’s top four in terms of shipping volume by 2030. Dinh Viet Thang, director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the implementation of the plan. How will approval of the amended development plan on aviation transport by 2020, looking toward 2030, affect the development of the domestic aviation industry in the future? Decision 21/QD-TTg approving the plan on the national aviation transport development by 2020, with a vision towards 2030, was approved by the Prime Minister on January 8, 2009. After nine years of implementation, the position and role of the domestic aviation industry have been strengthened and developed further. This has contributed significantly to the … [Read more...] about Aviation development plan changes for sustainability in the future
Mine declines: Good news for sustainability
Statistics from the General Statistics Office of Viẹt Nam (GSO) showed that the mining industry has posted a record slump since 2011, with the growth rate dropping by 7.1 per cent in 2017 and 4 per cent in 2016. — VNA/VNS Photo Statistics from the General Statistics Office of Viẹt Nam (GSO) showed that the mining industry has posted a record slump since 2011, with the growth rate dropping by 7.1 per cent in 2017 and 4 per cent in 2016. This could be a small disappointment amid lots of bright spots in the country’s wider socio-economic picture last year. But this could also lead to an alarming conclusion – the mining industry will be unable to return to growth, and so the growth pattern must be transformed. Expert Vo Tri Thanh The GSO attributed the slump to the plummet in crude oil and coal exploitation. This consequence is directly related to Viet Nam’s past development strategy, when the mining industry still occupied an … [Read more...] about Mine declines: Good news for sustainability