Maritime

Pessimistic outlook for maritime transport firms amid weak demand

18:27 | 07/11/2022 Import-Export

Sea transport firms are going through a tough time as weak demand has begun to hamper maritime trade and freight rates are expected to fall towards Q1/2023.

ASEAN foreign ministers highlight cooperation in health, maritime and energy

15:30 | 04/08/2022 Headlines

During the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) which opened on the same day in Cambodia-the chair of ASEAN 2022, the officials also discussed the bloc connectivity, narrowing development gap, maritime cooperation along with such issues as climate change, food security and energy.

Suggestions made for sustainable development of maritime economy

14:54 | 20/11/2021 Import-Export

To successfully carry out the strategy for sustainable development of Vietnam’s maritime economy, due attention is needed to science - technology, overhaul of relevant laws and policies, and enhancement of international cooperation, according to experts.

Solving difficulties for sea transport

14:01 | 01/10/2021 Import-Export

VCN- the Ministry of Transport is also directing the development of a plan to reopen transport activities.

Int’l experts praise Việt Nam’s rules-based maritime security stances, initiatives

20:10 | 15/08/2021 Headlines

Việt Nam’s approach and initiative proposals laid out by Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s at the United Nations Security Council High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation” earlier this week have drawn appreciation from international experts, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports.

Maritime transport marks bright spot for Vietnamese economic growth

19:19 | 17/02/2021 Import-Export

Despite many types of transport being seriously impacted and suffering huge losses last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, maritime transport can be viewed as a bright spot in the transportation sector as it enjoyed positive growth.

Vietnam backs peaceful settlement of maritime disputes

12:49 | 06/11/2020 Headlines

The country always supports the peaceful settlement of territorial disputes on the basis of respect for international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Int’l cooperation boosted for sustainable development of maritime economy

18:10 | 21/05/2020 Import-Export

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a plan for international cooperation to sustainably develop Vietnam maritime economy until 2030

Vietnam fine-tunes maritime laws

15:57 | 08/12/2019 Headlines

Since Vietnam joined the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea UNCLOS it has developed and fine tuned laws on maritime issues creating a legal framework for fishery exploitation management and protection to boost local socio economic development and st

Ninth ASEAN Maritime Forum gets underway in Danang

18:13 | 05/12/2019 Headlines

The central city of Da Nang is playing host to the ninth ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF 9) as the event officially opened on December 5, with over 50 delegates from 10 ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat in attendance.

Vietnam always abides by international maritime law

18:37 | 25/10/2019 Headlines

Since early July, a Chinese survey vessel and its armed escorts have encroached on Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.

Maritime security high on Seoul Defence Dialogue’s agenda: official

16:21 | 06/09/2019 Headlines

Maritime security is among the issues drawing much attention at the ongoing 8th vice-ministerial Seoul Defence Dialogue in the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.

ASEAN, India bolster maritime cooperation, connectivity

16:03 | 14/04/2019 Headlines

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN and India have voiced their determination to bolster bilateral ties by stepping up maritime cooperation and connectivity

Vietnam calls for cooperation in maritime incident settlement

19:23 | 09/03/2019 Headlines

Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, has called on the law enforcement forces and navies of ASEAN countries to enhance cooperation in settling incidents at sea, especially those related to fishermen.

Vietnam expands international cooperation in maritime issues

20:18 | 11/01/2019 Headlines

The promulgation of Resolution 36 NQ TW at the eighth session of the 12th Party Central Committee in October 2018 on the marine economic development strategy illustrates Vietnam broad strategic vision of turning the country into a strong maritime nation