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AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. The European Parliament on Wednesday voted to support the right of consumers to repair their own phones, tablets, laptops and other devices without going through the companies that produced them. The resolution, a report of recommendations to facilitate the right to repair, was passed with 395 votes in favor and 94 against, with 207 abstentions. As Euronews points out , it's only an advisory report, and it's still up to the European Commission to issue actual proposals. "By adopting this report, the European Parliament sent a clear message: harmonized mandatory labelling indicating durability and tackling premature obsolescence at EU level are the way forward," said Rapporteur David Cormand, MEP from France. The vote calls for the European Commission to … [Read more...] about European Parliament votes to facilitate consumer right to repair

Nation promotes human rights, says spokesperson (30-11-2009) HA NOI — Viet Nam attaches great importance to guaranteeing and promoting human rights, foreign ministry spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga has said in response to a European Parliament resolution on human rights in Viet Nam. "We were very disappointed when the European Parliament adopted a resolution on November 26 which contains incorrect and biased information about the actual situation of human rights in Viet Nam," Nga told reporters in Ha Noi on Friday. "The resolution runs counter to the benefits in the relationship between Viet Nam and the European Union and provokes the indignation of the Vietnamese people," she stressed. The people are considered both the goal and the driving force of the process of national construction and development in Viet Nam, Nga said. She said that Viet Nam’s multi-faceted achievements in protecting and promoting human rights have been appreciated by the international community, … [Read more...] about Nation promotes human rights, says spokesperson

Workers at the Nissey Vietnam Ltd.Co. stopped work for almost a week, asking for a pay rise in February, 2016. Lack of negotiations is seen as main cause to strikes. — Photo laodong.com.vn HA NOI (VNS) — Workers in industrial parks in HCM City stopped working on more than 160 occasions within the first six months of 2015, demanding increased salaries. The main cause behind such an alarming figure is the lack of negotiation between labourers and employers, an official said. The head of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs' Industrial Relations Development Assistance Centre, Nguyen Manh Cuong, said workers went on strike because their rights were violated and living conditions worsened. "When they feel they are treated unfairly, workers will seek negotiations or look for another job. In such cases, a negotiation is the best solution," Cuong said. "Strikes will never happen if employers talk to employees and if trade unions perform their role well in … [Read more...] about Workers need better understanding of their rights: experts

Party leader Manh meets French Parliament officials Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh meets with the Speaker of the French Parliament, Jean Louis Debre. — VNA/VNS Photo Dinh Xuan Tuan (10-06-2005) LILLE — As part of his official visit to France, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh held talks yesterday with the Speaker of the Parliament, Jean Louis Debre, Speaker of the Senate, Christian Poncelet, and other high-ranking officials. At Bourbon Castle, Debre warmly welcomed Manh, saying he believed the visit would help strengthen and further promote friendship and co-operation between the two countries. In response Manh thanked the French Parliament and Speaker Jean Louis Debre for their support to Viet Nam. He was delighted at the excellent development in relations between the two parliaments, and expected both sides would enhance their legislative abilities. Debre hailed the great achievements of Viet Nam’s Doi moi (renewal) process, … [Read more...] about Party leader Manh meets French Parliament officials

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held a meeting with Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlen yesterday as part of his official visit to Sweden. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất STOCKHOLM — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held a meeting with Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlen yesterday as part of his official visit to Sweden. The Swedish parliament leader hailed PM Phúc’s visit, the first by a Vietnamese PM since 1999, in the context of the two countries organising various activities to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relationship. PM Phuc emphasised that the Vietnamese delegation’s visit on the occasion of the important anniversary aimed to demonstrate Việt Nam’s gratitude for the support of the Swedish people both past and present. He praised the contributions made by the Swedish parliament to the development of bilateral relations, and urged the parliaments of both countries to continue working together on the implementation of new agreements and … [Read more...] about PM Phúc meets Swedish parliament speaker, diplomats

Asia-Pacific legislators meet to protect children’s rights (16-02-2006) NA Chairman Nguyen Van An meets with delegates from Asia-Pacific countries who attended the seminar on enhancing parliaments’ role in protecting children. — VNA/VNS Photo Dung Nhat HA NOI — The implementation of child rights, included in the agenda of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for many years, was an important objective of every nation, said National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An, opening an Asia-Pacific seminar on preventing child abuse and creating a protective environment for children. At the three-day regional seminar, attended by 100 legislators from the Asia-Pacific region yesterday in Ha Noi, delegates asked parliaments around the world to strengthen their roles and responsibilities in protecting children from exploitation, prostitution, violence and trafficking. Viet Nam was implementing international commitments, with priority given to children, An said. "The … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific legislators meet to protect children’s rights

Viet Nam-UK parliaments increase ties, co-operation (24-03-2005) National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An (right) shakes hands with British Speaker of the House of Commons Michael Martin in London. — VNA/VNS Photo Tri Dung LONDON — Viet Nam’s parliamentarians wish to learn from the valuable experiences of United Kingdom, which has a parliamentary tradition dating back to centuries, said National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An, after holding a meeting with Michael Martin, Speaker of UK’s House of Commons, on Tuesday. Chairman An, who earlier met UK’s Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at the beginning of his official visit to Great Britain, thanked Speaker Martin for the warm welcome and UK’s support for Viet Nam in pursuing the Doi moi process. The UK is now the European Union’s second largest investor in Viet Nam, he said. Viet Nam has an open foreign policy that stands for peace, security and economic development. Despite the distance between the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-UK parliaments increase ties, co-operation

NA Chairman meets EU, Belgian leaders (18-03-2005) NA Chairman Nguyen Van An shakes hands with the Belgian Deputy President of the Chamber of Representatives Jean-Marc Delizee at Brussels airport. — VNA/VNS Photo Tri Dung HA NOI — National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An yesterday praised the European Parliament (EP) and its members for their contributions to enhancing Viet Nam-EU relations. An, who arrived in Brussels on Wednesday for official visits to Belgium and the EP, said bilateral and multi-lateral discussions at the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meetings, the ASEAN Inter–Parliamentary Organisation and between the Vietnamese National Assembly and EP members over the past years have enhanced mutual understanding. He added that these activities have also created an official channel of information for EP members to understand Viet Nam’s situation more accurately. An suggested the establishment of regular dialogues between the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about NA Chairman meets EU, Belgian leaders

Vietnam welcomes EU’s stance on East Sea: PM The Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, at a meeting in Hanoi on August 5 – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Vietnam applauds the European Union’s stance on supporting the freedom of navigation and overflight, security and safety in the East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said. The Vietnamese leader was speaking at his meeting in Hanoi on Monday with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, reported the Vietnam News Agency. Phuc recommended the European Union maintain its views of respecting international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), settling disputes by peaceful means and not complicating the … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes EU’s stance on East Sea: PM

ASEM leaders tackle world crisis (25-10-2008) Asian and European leaders talk up a ‘win-win’ solution to the global financial meltdown. Members representing Asian and European countries pose for a 'family photo' at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday. — AFP/VNA Photo BEIJING — Asian and European leaders opened their seventh summit yesterday, aiming to tackle the global financial crisis. The biennial meeting has this year attracted the most leaders since its inception in 1996, and will focus on important issues, including climate change, food security and sustainable growth. Addressing the summit under the theme of "Vision and Action: Towards a Win-Win Solution", Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said the financial meltdown posed challenges that need to be dealt with by increased dialogue. Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged that China would do its utmost to work with the international community with … [Read more...] about ASEM leaders tackle world crisis