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The state visit to Vietnam by Indonesian President Joko Widodo from January 11-13 will be an opportunity for the two countries to discuss measures to deepen their strategic partnership and tighten their traditional friendship nurtured over the past nearly 70 years, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong. Talking to Vietnam News Agency reporters in Jakarta, Thong said that this will be the second state visit to Vietnam by the President, after the first in September 2018.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

As many as 42 enterprises with capitalisation of over 1 billion USD had been listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) as of December 29, 2023, announced the bourse. The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) topped the list, with capitalisation of over 18 billion USD. According to the HoSE, by the end of December 29, 2023, there were 641 listed stock codes, including 394 stock codes, four closed fund certificate codes, 14 ETF fund certificate codes and 229 covered warrant codes. The total volume of listed shares reached over 151.4 billion.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

A delegation from the High Command of Naval Zone 2 on January 9 sailed from Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province to visit officers and soldiers who are doing their duty on DK1 Platform and Radar Station 590 in Con Dao island district. The delegations, including journalists of provincial and central press agencies, will also visit agencies and units stationed in the land district during their trip, which is expected to last from 15-17 days.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Chonburi, A drunk Indian man fell into a deep sleep. Turn off the car lock. On the road along the beach in Central Pattaya, he couldn’t wake up. Friends informed the police and rescue workers helped. Finally, he used a hammer to break the glass and got himself out to safety.

Police, Pattaya City Police Station Check if the person sleeping in the car doesn’t wake up. Along the beach road in Pattaya Klang, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, a car was found parked with the engine turned off and the doors locked and all 4 windows closed. There was Mr. umang, 28 years old, Indian nationality. sleeping inside the car by a group of friends calling out with a loud knock on the glass But no matter how much I called, he wouldn’t wake up. for more than half an hour and with concern Indian friend who owns a car So he asked the officer to use a hammer to break the glass and wake him up.

Inquiring about Miss Nan (pseudonym), she said that before the incident, they had come to sit and drink a
lcohol. with 3 Indian friends in the market until Mr.umang got drunk and excused himself to sleep in the car. More than half an hour has passed. We’ll take you back to your accommodation. So I walked to the car. But no matter how I called him, he wouldn’t wake up. Seeing a bad posture, he informed the police and rescue workers to come help.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Director-General of the Department of Fisheries revealed that CITES registered the 29th Thai freshwater crocodile farm to be registered, with crocodile products generating over 7,000 million baht in export revenue per year. In addition, registration of the breeding farm is permitted. Breeding and exporting Thai giant catfish – giant catfish to Thailand, the first country in the world. It is an expansion of trade opportunities in foreign markets.

Mr. Bancha Sukkaew, Deputy Director-General of the Fisheries Department Acting Director-General of the Fisheries Department revealed that The Secretariat of the Member States of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) considers granting permission to register breeding sites for international trade of the species of freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis). To the Fluke and Fern Crocodile Farm of Mrs. Jareeporn Chotirat, Prachinburi Province This is a breeding farm that complies with the convention’s
requirements. and is a fully integrated farm It also creates jobs and careers in the area. Creates circular economic income in the community It is the 29th farm to receive registration permission.

The freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) is a CITES listed 1 aquatic animal, which is considered endangered and prohibited from commercial trade. But the convention has stipulations that If aquatic animals can be bred and propagated in captivity, and has been registered with the CITES Secretariat to be able to conduct international trade.

In the past, the Fisheries Department has tried to promote and develop the potential of Thai farmers in breeding freshwater crocodiles. This is because the crocodile trade business abroad is growing and is in demand among consumers. It has been classified as an aquatic animal that has economic value in all parts of its organs, such as blood, flesh, skin, bones, fat, since 1993.

In addition, it is the first time that the CITES Secretariat has registered breeding facilities
for international trade for giant catfish and giant catfish, Thailand is the first country in the world. The Thai Yisok fish and giant catfish are also among the aquatic animals that are at the end of the CITES Convention on List 1.

The CITES Secretariat considers Thailand to be a country with great potential for breeding or breeding and is in demand in the international market. There are 6 locations:

1. Loei Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center

2. Kanchanaburi Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center

3. Udon Thani Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center

4. Nong Khai Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center

5. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center

6. Ratchaburi Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center

Thailand has been a member of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 1983. Thailand has given importance to conservation and commercial wildl
ife trade. Under the terms of the CITES Convention, helping to strengthen the economy. Through the international trade control mechanism, sustainable use is achieved. This is considered an important goal in becoming a member of the said convention. Especially supporting the legal breeding of wild animals into potential economic animals.

The Fisheries Department has a policy to encourage farmers to be able to breed more of these aquatic animals and to support those who are interested in finding ways to create further income. In 2024, it will help encourage those who wish to do so. International trade in aquatic species included in CITES List 1 will increase further, which will have a positive effect on Thai entrepreneurs and the Thai aquatic animal export business sector in the future.

Source: Thai News Agency

Pathum Thani, Pathum Thani Commander orders the transfer of 5 Tigers from Khlong Luang Police Station as an offering to the operation. “Rangsit is evil.” The governor is serious and has summoned police chiefs from all 14 police stations and district chiefs in the entire province. Including 234 entrepreneurs making law enforcement MOUs.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Yutthana Jonkhun, commander of the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Department, revealed that from the case of the Department of Provincial Administration visiting the area to inspect entertainment venues in the Rangsit area. Pathum Thani Province in the operating name ‘Rangsit is bad’ last night, January 6th. A committee was set up to investigate the facts. Along with an order for 5 Tigers from Khlong Luang Police Station to perform duties at the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Operations Center. Initially, there was an order to help 15 days ago for inspection. If the inspection has not been completed, there will be further orders.

Meanwhile, yesterday (January
8) at the Bualuang meeting room, 5th floor, Pathum Thani City Hall, Mr. Phasakorn Bunyalak, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, invited 17 related agencies to a meeting to discuss the incident. before revealing that The results of the arrests showed that there were 489 youths under 20 years of age, considered a very high number. He therefore consulted with the Pol. Maj. Gen. Yutthana Jonkhun, commander of the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Department. All along how to proceed Due to the need to integrate many departments together.

Before reaching a conclusion, there is the issue of neglect. It is necessary to set up a committee to investigate the facts of the local area. Both in the Khlong Luang District and Khlong Luang Police Station, after that administrative measures will be taken against the officials while waiting for the investigation. In the establishment section Today, representatives or owners of entrepreneurs from all over the province have been invited to 234 places, including Pathum Thani Provinc
e itself. There was a royal decree in 2018 that provinces cannot request to set up new service locations. Therefore, there are still 14 places with the same licenses. If there is a continuing license, they can open for business as usual. But the rest are 234 establishments that are similar to service establishments. Today, we have asked for cooperation to explain and understand the reasons for the operation. For entrepreneurs, cooperation has been requested regarding social responsibility as well. In particular, children under 20 years of age are not allowed to use the service.

As for the autonomy, orders have already been signed. Set up a committee to investigate the facts. which in the part of the Permanent Secretary for Security of Khlong Luang District He himself had ordered him to help with government work in Pathum Thani Province first. As for the district chief It is a high level position. Must use the power of the Department of Provincial Administration which has already been reported to the departme
nt It will be fair to be able to explain and show reasons if you have not neglected or made any mistakes on this page. The chairman of the committee will listen after the investigation is complete and it will be a list of the Department of Provincial Administration. and the Ministry of Interior

As for the aforementioned pub An order was issued to temporarily stop using the building in accordance with Building Control Act and proceed according to The Criminal Justice Department orders operators to explain reasons for no more than 2 weeks, along with an order to close the establishment for the next 5 years.

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief that that the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov will be a success, opening up a new chapter in the long-standing relations between the two countries.

Meeting with the Speaker in Hanoi on January 8, PM Chinh said Vietnam always treasures its fine, loyal, enduring friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Bulgaria and remembers the European country’s valuable support during its struggle for national independence and reunification, as well as in the current process of national construction and development.

Vietnam considers Bulgaria one of its key partners in Central and Eastern Europe, he said.

Jeliazkov, for his part, asserted that Bulgaria considers Vietnam one of its important partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Bulgaria wants to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam to fully optimise their vast potential, he said.

Speaking highly of the posit
ive development in bilateral cooperation across all fields, the host and guest concurred on the need to continue facilitating visits and meetings at all levels and via all channels, and effectively carrying out bilateral cooperation mechanisms and agreements.

Despite global economic downturn last year, two-way trade still surpassed 200 million USD but failed to match potential. Therefore, they shared a commitment to boost coordination, with the hope of attracting more Vietnamese and Bulgarian firms and investors to invest in each other’s country.

Recognising complementary factors in the two economies, PM Chinh proposed making economic cooperation a pillar of the bilateral ties with the goal of achieving 500 million USD in annual two-way trade soon.

Jeliazkov expressed his desire to strengthen ties in trade and investment, focusing on areas of the two nations’ strengths such as high-tech agriculture, pharmaceuticals, information technology, tourism, culture, high-tech industries, and aviation.

On this occa
sion, the PM proposed Bulgaria push forward the European Commission (EC)’s removal of yellow card warning against Vietnamese seafood products. He thanked the Bulgarian NA for its ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and suggested Bulgaria encourage other EU member states to approve so that it could be enforced soon.

He thanked Bulgaria for its assistance in training tens of thousands of Vietnamese officials, students and graduates, including many high-ranking Vietnamese leaders. He proposed both sides explore new potential for educational cooperation to attract their students and graduates to each other’s educational establishments, particularly in the fields of their strengths.

Considering labour cooperation a traditional and highly promising area, the PM suggested the two governments promptly sign an agreement to make it easier for enterprises to carry out labour cooperation projects in Bulgaria, particularly in health care, construction, apparel and agriculture.

The gue
st said Bulgarian enterprises welcome skilled Vietnamese workers coming to work in the European country.

The PM thanked and suggested the Bulgarian Government and NA continue creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens to live, work and study in the host country, thereby helping to uphold their role as a bridge between the two nations.

On global and regional issues of shared concern, he proposed Bulgaria support ASEAN and Vietnam’s stances on the East Sea issue, which includes ensuring safety and freedom of navigation and overflight, and peacefully settling disputes in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Vietnam is ready to work as a gateway and a bridge for Bulgaria to deepen its cooperation with ASEAN, he affirmed./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, It has begun! Train ticket reservations open up to 90 days in advance for the Songkran Festival 2024 for 8 CNR special express trains from 12 January 2024 onwards.

Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor’s Office State Railway of Thailand revealed that in order to support the travel of citizens returning to their hometowns. and travel safely during various festivals There are enough buses with no passengers left behind, said Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand. Has ordered relevant agencies to prepare to facilitate Supporting the travel of citizens during the upcoming Songkran Festival 2024.

The railway will open for ticket reservations up to 90 days in advance before travel for 8 CNR special express trains (set of 115 cars) on the most popular routes both northern and southern routes. Northeast Line and Southern Line to give people the opportunity to plan their travel longer in advance. and increasing travel options Starting from January 12, 2024 onwards, with de
tails as follows:

Northern Line, 2 trains.

Travel to: Special Express Train 9, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai Station

Return trip: Special Express Train No. 10, Chiang Mai Station – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.

Northeastern Line, 4 trains

Travel to: Special Express Train No. 23 Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Ubon Ratchathani Station

Return trip: Special Express Train No. 24, Ubon Ratchathani Station – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.

Travel to: Special Express Train No. 25, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Nong Khai Station

Return trip: Special Express Train No. 26, Nong Khai Station – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.

Southern line, 2 trains

Travel to: Special Express Train No. 31, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Hat Yai Junction Station.

Return trip: Special Express Train No. 32, Hat Yai Junction Station – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.

for passengers You can contact to buy tickets. and reserve seats in advance for the CNR Special Express train (set of 115 cars) up to 90 days, s
tarting January 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. onwards through the D-Ticket system or every train station nationwide. As for other trains, seats can be reserved up to 30 days in advance. In addition, the Railway has prepared to tow additional passenger cars to the regularly running trains until the tow units are full on every route, which will be able to accommodate at least a minimum of passenger travel. Over 100,000 people per day to ensure there is enough and there will definitely be no leftover passengers. Ask for more information at the Customer Service Center. Telephone number 1690 24 hours a day or Facebook fan page State Railway of Thailand PR Team.

Source: Thai News Agency