One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says
Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia’s main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday.
166 Vietnamese rescued from scam casinos in Myanmar, waiting for repatriation
Myanmar authorities recently rescued 166 Vietnamese citizens, among hundreds of other foreigners, from fraudulent casinos in its northern border areas, and took them to a shelter where they are waiting for repatriation, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
61 Vietnamese identified among those rescued from scam casinos in Myanmar
Sixty-one Vietnamese citizens were among nearly 200 foreigners who were recently rescued by Myanmar authorities from fraudulent gambling establishments in the country’s northern areas, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
Vietnam calls for end of violence in Myanmar
The Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.N. called all parties to exercise restraint, stop violence and dialogue to reach a peaceful solution to the Myanmar issue.
Myanmar carrier begins Yangon-Hanoi service
Myanmar Airways International’s first ever flight to Vietnam arrived in Hanoi from Yangon on Monday.
Myanmar airline to fly to Hanoi, HCMC from next month
Myanmar Airways International plans to start flying to Vietnam next month with regular services from Yangon to Hanoi and HCMC.
Vietnam backs comprehensive solution to Myanmar issue
The country supports a comprehensive and sustainable solution with the strong commitment of relevant parties to the Myanmar issue, Deputy Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations Le Thi Minh Thoa said.
Vietnam says PM’s Myanmar trip helps mediation efforts
Vietnam has lauded Cambodia’s preliminary success in efforts toward helping Myanmar resolve its internal crisis.
Vietnam requests Myanmar to protect Vietnamese citizens, businesses from sabotage
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar have asked Naypyidaw to strengthen measures meant to protect the safety and property of Vietnamese citizens and enterprises in the country, spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam’s newly-elected PM to attend ASEAN summit on first overseas trip this week
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will participate in an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit for national leaders in Indonesia later this week, with the crisis in Myanmar on the top agenda.
Vietnam calls for end to violence in Myanmar
Vietnam has emphasized the need to immediately stop the violence in Myanmar and hold a constructive dialogue to create favorable conditions for democracy process.
Vietnam could gain from investors’ likely Myanmar exit
Vietnam is expected to garner interest from investors pulling out of Myanmar due to the military coup and looking for alternative Southeast Asian bases.
Vietnam backs democratic transition in Myanmar
Vietnam calls on the international community and development partners to further support the transition to democracy in Myanmar, matching the wishes and interests of Myanmar people.
Myanmar military takeover: Vietnamese recall events of February 1
Vietnamese living in Myanmar think the political upheaval and Covid-19 pandemic have created a perfect storm.