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Hà Nội to speed up construction of Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro project

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Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans (second left) and Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Chu Ngọc Anh (third left) inspect the progress of Hà Nội’s metro line No.3 on Saturday. — VNA/ Photo Lâm Khánh

HÀ NỘI — Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Frans Timmermans and a delegation of the EC inspected the construction site of the Nhổn – Hà Nội Station section of Hà Nội’s metro line No.3 on Saturday.

The trip was part of his visit to Việt Nam from February 17-19 at the invitation of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành

The delegation listened to a report on the urban railway system planning of Hà Nội and the Nhổn – Hà Nội Station metro project. They also inspected trains, travelled from S8 Station to a depot area and worked with agencies.

According to the Hà Nội Urban Railway Management Board, the line is 12.5km long. The route passes through eight elevated and four underground stations.

About 74 per cent of the workload of the project has been completed, it said, adding that nearly 95 per cent of the elevated section has been accomplished and is expected to be put into operation later this year.

Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans and Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Chu Ngọc Anh listened to reports on the progress of Hà Nội’s metro line No.3 on Saturday while on a pilot run from Cầu Giấy Station to Nhổn depot. — VNA/ Photo Lâm Khánh

Investment for the project comes from official development assistance of the French Government, the French Development Agency, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank along with Việt Nam’s own capital.

Timmermans said he hoped that the project would overcome difficulties to be put into operation to solve traffic congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, protect the environment and develop the capital.

Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Chu Ngọc Anh said that despite facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s administration had made efforts to speed up the project, considering it a key target for the city to achieve this year.

He said he wished for continued support from the European Commission for other lines in the urban railway network. —

Source: https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1156228/ha-noi-to-speed-up-construction-of-nhon-ha-noi-station-metro-project.html

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Vietnam to host EC inspection team for anti-IUU fishing in October

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) recently approved a master plan for the upcoming fourth working session, scheduled for October 10 – 18, with the European Commission (EC) inspection team over the country’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam to host EC inspection team for anti-IUU fishing in October hinh anh 1 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developmentrecently approved a master plan for the upcoming fourth working session, scheduled for October 10 – 18, with the European Commission (EC) inspection team over the country’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) recently approved a master plan for the upcoming fourth working session, scheduled for October 10 – 18, with the European Commission (EC) inspection team over the country’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The team will consist of representatives of the EC’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) and Delegation in Vietnam.

The inspection targets the implementation of the EC recommendations on IUU fishing, with a specific emphasis on the monitoring of fishing vessel activities in Vietnamese waters, vessel arrivals and departures at ports and their activities at sea, imported raw materials, and origin tracing of seafood from fishing.

It is anticipated that the team will conduct on-site examinations and technical work from October 10 to October 15. Accordingly, they will work with the Department of Animal Health, the Department of Quality, Processing and Market Development, and some export enterprises. They will run on-site inspections at designated fishing ports in accordance with the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) and in local areas.

On October 16 and 17, the team will engage in technical discussions with the two aforementioned departments, the Directorate of Fisheries, the directorate’s fisheries surveillance unit, and other relevant units.

On October 18, EC representatives will hold a high-level dialogue with MARD leaders, and they are scheduled to meet with leaders of the Government and the National Steering Committee for IUU Fishing Prevention on the same day’s afternoon.

According to the MARD, the Vietnamese side continues reaffirming the country’s strong commitment to combating IUU fishing, aligning with international regulations and fostering the sustainable development of the local seafood industry, and building trust and mutual understanding regarding Vietnam’s current situation, efforts, and determination in combating IUU fishing and transitioning from small-scale to responsible fishing practices through the enforcement of the 2017 fisheries law./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-to-host-ec-inspection-team-for-antiiuu-fishing-in-october/268547.vnp

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Over $380mn needed to upgrade 3 highways linking Vietnam with Laos, China

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Three national highways connecting Vietnam with northern Laos and China are expected to undergo upgrades at a cost of over VND9.4 trillion (US$386.5 million), according to the Department for Roads of Vietnam.

The department proposed the Ministry of Transport allow the former to upgrade two sections of National Highways 279, 4H in Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam and another section of National Highway 217 in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

In this road upgrade plan, the 38km-long section of National Highway 279 from Dien Bien District to Tay Trang international border gate, which links Dien Bien with Laos, would be widened to 12 meters and have two lanes.

The National Highway 4H and 217 sections subject to the expansion measure over 94 kilometers and over 52 kilometers long, respectively.

Of the total estimated investment, around VND7.5 trillion ($309 million) worth of loans borrowed from the World Bank is set to cover fees for construction, equipment purchase, consulting services, and others.

The remaining amount will be backed by the country’s reciprocal capital to pay for project management, consulting services, site clearance, and other taxes and fees.

This road upgrade project is set to be implemented in the 2025-29 period after a grant agreement inked between the World Bank and the project’s developer comes into effect, the department said.

If the project gets a green light from the central government, it will satisfy the growing need for transport and shorten the distance needed for vehicles to travel between border gates and seaports, helping reduce logistic costs and boosting trade between Vietnam and northern Laos and China, a leader of the department said.

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Vietnamese politics academy welcomes new RoK Ambassador

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Politburo member and President of the Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 25 for Choi Youngsam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK), who has just begun his term in Vietnam.

Vietnamese politics academy welcomes new RoK Ambassador hinh anh 1Politburo member and President of the Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 25 for Choi Youngsam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – Politburo member and President of
the Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted a reception
in Hanoi on September 25 for Choi Youngsam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
(RoK), who has just begun his term in Vietnam.

Appreciating Choi’s appointment as RoK
Ambassador to Vietnam, Thang said he believed that the diplomat, with his capacity and experience, will excel in his position and make important contributions to
further promote and deepen the Vietnam – RoK comprehensive strategic partnership.

Relations between the two
countries have developed very well, especially since they established a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022.  Cooperation between the HCMA and Korean partners has
also been thriving, he said.

Thanks to funding from the
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the academy and RoK partners have
effectively carried out many cooperation programmes and projects in training
and research, he continued.

To strengthen and promote cooperative activities between the
two sides in the coming time, Thang suggested the Ambassador and the Embassy continue supporting the implementation of joint research programmes and projects,
such as building a set of evaluation indicators on government
performance, as well as coordination to organise bilateral and regional forums
on topics of mutual interest.

For his part, Ambassador Choi Youngsam expressed his
honour to be appointed ambassador to Vietnam at a time when Vietnam-RoK relationship is at its best ever.

Sharing Thang’s proposals, the Ambassador affirmed that
the most important task during his term in Vietnam is to consolidate
and enhance the political trust between the two countries. He pledged to do his
utmost to successfully implement cooperation programmes with the HCMA in the coming time./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-politics-academy-welcomes-new-rok-ambassador/268546.vnp

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