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10th Ocean Dialogue Dicusses Offshore Renewable Energy Potential

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International scholars shared at the dialogue. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Dialogue stressed the need for more dialogues, experience sharing and cooperation to effectively exploit this energy source. The event drew the virtual and in-person participation of more than 200 domestic and foreign experts. It was jointly organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation. Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, deputy head of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, said: “The participants discussed the role of international law in assuring security for the infrastructure needed to build a renewable power grid. This is a new area with fast-changing technology, so it is essential to increase dialogues and mutual understanding and work together on exploiting new technology for shared benefits.” Ocean Dialogue is an opportunity for experts to discuss opportunities and challenges in realizing the potential of offshore renewable energy, and how to m...

US Ambassador Extends New Year Greetings to Vietnam

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US Ambassador Marc Knapper chats with visually impaired students at a Vietnam and Friends English class. Source: US embassy in Vietnam “My first year as Ambassador has been busy. Let’s look back at the amazing achievements our two countries have accomplished in 2022.” In the video looking back at the achievements of the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship before the new year, US Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the excellent cooperation results in many fields are proof that the US and Vietnam are working together strategically to solve the most pressing issues. Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the first year of his term in Vietnam was a busy year. The US and Vietnam have achieved many great achievements in 2022. The two sides have organized many meetings and effective exchanges between leaders and high-level delegations. In May, Vietnam became one of 14 founding members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The US looks forward to Vietnam’s con...