(VOVworld)- On Thursday, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong received visiting Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte. In his address, the Party leader praised the outcomes of the Filipino President’s talks and meetings with Vietnamese leaders saying they will contribute to deepening bilateral ties. The Party leader urged the two sides to tap their cooperation potential in such areas as maritime, rice, fisheries, mining, and services and boost bilateral coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums. He said Vietnam supported the Philippines hosting the ASEAN in 2017. In regard to the East Sea issue, Trong reiterated Vietnam’s stance on settling disputes by peaceful means and respecting diplomatic and legal procedures, not to use or threaten to use force, and in line with international law. The Philippines President said the Philippines treasured its cooperation with Vietnam. In regard to recent developments in the East Sea, he called on involved parties in the region to practice … [Read more...]
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Vietnam, Philippines issue joint statement
(VOVworld)- The Philippines’s President Rodrigo Duterte paid an official visit to Vietnam from September 28 to 29th at the invitation of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. During the visit, President Rodrigo Duterte held talks with President Tran Dai Quang, paid a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and met Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Leaders of the two countries reiterated the spirit of the historic 1976 Joint Statement on the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties and the establishment of Vietnam-Philippine Strategic Partnership in November 2015. The leaders agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation mechanisms and effectively implement signed agreements. They pledged to promote peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight, unhindered trade in the region, especially in the East Sea, called on called on the involved parties to practice restraint, and not to threaten to use or use force, fully respect diplomatic … [Read more...]
Vietnam’s rice exports plummet 16 percent in first nine months
A girl dries unhusked rice on a road in front of her home. Photo by REUTERS/Samrang Pring Falling demand in key markets and increased competition have eaten into rice sales. Vietnam’s rice exports collapsed 16.4 percent on-year to hit 3.76 million tons over the first nine months of 2016, data from the Ministry of Agriculture revealed. Export value also went down by 12.5 percent on-year to $1.69 million. After seeing signs of a recovery in August, the volume of Vietnamese rice exports fell 5.4 percent in September to hit 396,000 tons. The main reason appears to be China, which tightened the management of rice imports through northern borders to prevent smuggled rice from entering its market. Ministry official Hoang Trung said that China has switched to other rice suppliers such as India, Thailand and Cambodia, who offer lower prices. China remained Vietnam’s largest rice importer, buying 1.18 million tons of Vietnamese rice over the first eight months of this year, … [Read more...]
Banks consider lending rate cuts
Some banks are considering lending rate cuts after lowering deposit rates this week. — Photo cafef.vn HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Some major commercial banks are considering lowering lending interest rates after cutting dong deposit rates this week. Vietcombank, VietinBank, the Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) and Agribank on Monday slashed the rates on deposits for terms of less than a year by 0.3-0.5 percentage points. The rate reduction followed a directive of the State Bank of Viet Nam, asking commercial banks to cut lending rates in order to support production and business activities. BIDV sources said they were calculating lending rate cuts based on the lower deposit rates, and Vietcombank sources said substantial liquidity now enabled the bank to launch similar rate cuts. Nguyen Duc Do, deputy head of the Institute of Economics and Finance under the Academy of Finance, said the banks' moves were good signs for the market. However, a reduction of around … [Read more...]
VN, Philippines issue Joint Statement
1. At the invitation of State President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Tran Dai Quang, the President of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte paid an Official Visit to Viet Nam from 28 to 29 September 2016. 2. During the visit, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte paid homage at the Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs, held talks with President Tran Dai Quang; called on General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; had a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; and attended the State Banquet hosted by President Tran Dai Quang and received the delegation of Viet Nam Business Community. 3. President Duterte congratulated President Quang on the latter’s election as State President of Viet Nam in April 2016. On the same note, President Quang congratulated President Duterte on the latter’s election as President of the Philippines in May 2016. 4. The two Presidents recalled the spirit of the historical Joint Communiqué signed in 1976 that established … [Read more...]
Vietnam, Japan promote friendship and cooperation
(VOVworld)-The outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Fukada Hiroshi, has been honoured by the Vietnamese government with the insignia For Peace and Friendship Among Nations. Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Fukada Hiroshi The President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, Vu Xuan Hong, presented the award to Mr Hiroshi on Thursday in recognition of his dedicated service to promoting cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Japan. During his tenure, Ambassador Hiroshi has actively supported the activities of the VUFO and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association among other civil society organizations, which have contributed greatly to the ties of friendship between the two nations. The outgoing diplomat affirmed that bilateral relations have developed well and vowed to return to Vietnam and continue to advance friendship ties between the nations in the future. … [Read more...]
International cooperation boosted to deal with post-war AO/dioxin residues
(VOVworld)- Scientists have highly rated a South Korean microbiological method to detoxify soil contaminated with the Agent Orange/dioxin sprayed by the US during the war in Vietnam. The method was presented at a workshop in Hanoi on Thursday by the Korean Biological Company, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, and Korea Rural Company & Agriculture Corporation. It was the result of a joint project conducted by the Vietnam Association for the Conservation of Nature and the Environment and the Korean partners with the goal of finding solutions to detoxify land in A Luoi district – a site of many fierce battles in the war in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. Participants expressed hope that competent agencies at the central and local levels will create the best conditions for the researchers to implement the microbiological measure in A Luoi district as well as other areas to protect public health. … [Read more...]
Environmental protection and climate change response program launched
(VOVworld) – A program on environmental protection and climate change response has been launched in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province, on Thursday. A heavy rain flooded streets in Ho Chi Minh city The program, co-organized by the “All people protect the environment” program of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the General Department of Environment, will be implemented in 6 provinces including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue. At the launch, participants learned about Vietnam’s laws on the environment and the oversight and criticism functions of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and social organizations. … [Read more...]
Generating new momentum for Vietnam-Philippines relations
(VOVworld) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. Vietnam and the Philippines signed a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership in November, 2015. President Duterte’s visit will deepen bilateral relations in all spheres and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the welcomeing ceremony in Hanoi This is President Duterte’s first visit to Vietnam since he took office and the Philippines signed a strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam. The two countries are celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. Close, friendly, and effective relationship Vietnam and the Philippines established diplomatic ties on July 12, 1976. Over the past 40 years, the two countries have continuously nurtured a relationship based on friendship, equality, and mutual respect … [Read more...]
Logo design competition launched to mark 45th anniversary of Vietnam – India relations
A logo design competition to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-India relations (January 7th, 1972 – January 7th, 2017) was launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in India on September 26th. Launching ceremony of the competition (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the launching ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said there would be many activities organized by Vietnam and India over the next year to mark the event. The logo design competition is to open these activities, and for use it in publications, communication activities and other activities in 2016. Contestants of the competition can be professional or amateur designers in India or Vietnam. A contestant can submit more than one entry. The logo must reflect the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and India over the past 45 years and the promising future of the comprehensive strategic partnership recently established between the two countries. Entries can be sent to [email protected] with title of "Logo … [Read more...]
Vietnam, Myanmar boost legislative cooperation
(VOVworld)- On Thursday, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Myanmar Assembly of the Union and the Speaker of the Upper House Mahn Win Khaing Than. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Chairman of the Myanmar Assembly of the Union and the Speaker of the Upper House Mahn Win Khaing Than. At the meeting, Madam Ngan urged the two legislative agencies to boost cooperation and prepare for the 9th session of the Joint Committee on Vietnam-Myanmar Bilateral Cooperation. The two sides agreed to increased experience sharing, especially in institution and law building, and enhance cooperation at regional and global forums. Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than said that he hoped to learn from Vietnam’s experience in organizing the AIPA and IPU. Also that day, Ms Ngan met the Chairman of House of Representatives Uyn Min, where she affirmed Vietnam’s desire to strengthen its traditional friendship and … [Read more...]
Vietnam cuisine month held in Japan’s Fukuoka
Vietnam cuisine month is organized by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan and Nikko Fukuoka Hotel on September 1st - 30th. Photo for illustration (Source: Internet) The event has attracted over 3,000 visitors. During the preparation process, the Consulate General of Vietnam has supported the hotel with program, menu, music and gifts in order to introduce the traditional cuisine of Vietnam. In spite of taking one month, almost each day Vietnam Fair restaurant is fully booked. The diners have enjoyed dishes of three regions of Vietnam such as spring rolls, noodle soup, bloating fern-shaped cake, Vietnam’s tropical fruits and desserts such as floating rice cake, glutinous rice dumplings in sweet soup and many kinds of sweetened porridge. In the cuisine month, the Consulate General of Vietnam has cooperated and supported Nikko Fukuoka Hotel to organize a workshop on Vietnamese cuisine, attracting nearly 50 delegates, including food experts and chefs from some … [Read more...]
Lao Cai police seize 10 cakes of heroin
Pham Son Hai, born in 1968, temporarily residing in Khanh Yen town, Van Ban district, was arrested for illegally storing drugs by Van Ban district police in Tan Thuong commune, Van Ban district, Lao Cai province on September 25th. The police seized 10 cakes of heroin, each weighing about 300g and packed in nylon. In addition, the police also seized more than VND21 million, a Toyota Hilux car with number plate of 24C-057.62, three mobile phones and personal papers. Examining Hai’s house in Khanh Yen town, the police seized over VND143 million, two electronic scales and some tools to use drugs. The Van Ban district police have transferred Hai and the case profile to the Police Department for Investment of Drug-related Crimes under the Lao Cai police to continue the investigation under their jurisdiction./. BTA … [Read more...]
PCC delegation works with Standing Board of Yen Bai Party Committee
On September 27th, an inspecting delegation, led by Mr. Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member, Secretary of the PCC, Head of the PCC Commission for Popularization and Education, worked with the Standing Board of the Yen Bai provincial Party Committee. Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Tra speaking at the event. (Photo: Yen Bai News)In her report at the event, Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Tra, PCC member and Secretary of the Yen Bai provincial Party Committee, said the province has worked with district, town and municipal party committees and party organizations to check and assess the results of implementing Resolution of the 4th PCC meeting (term XI) in combination with continuing to carry out Directive 05 of the Politburo on enhancing the studying and following of ideology, morality and style of President Ho Chi Minh. Accordingly, Yen Bai organized three conferences to study Resolutions at provincial level and 100% of grassroots party organizations finalized studying and thoroughly grasping Resolutions with the … [Read more...]
14th NA deputy meets voters in Co To and Van Don districts
Ms. Do Thi Lan, Deputy Head of the 14th National Assembly (NA) deputy delegation of the Quang Ninh province, on September 26th met voters in Co To and Van Don districts to report contents and programs of the 2nd session of the 14th NA as well as listened to ideas and proposals of the voters sending to the session. Overview at the meeting with voters in Co To district (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn) At the meeting, Ms. Do Thi Lan emphasized from October 20th to November 20th, 2016, the 14th NA would consider to adopt four draft laws and a draft resolutions; discuss 14 draft laws; question-and-answer questions as well as consider and evaluate a number of other important issues related to the results of the socio-economic plan implementation and state budget in 2016; decide socio-economic development plan, state budget estimation and state budget allocation plans in 2017; target and orientations for mobilization, use of loans and public debt management in the 2016-2020 period. At the … [Read more...]
Politburo member works with Hoan Kiem district Party Committee
On September 27th, Politburo member, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Head of the city’s National Assembly deputies delegation, Hoang Trung Hai worked with the Standing Board of the Hoan Kiem district Party Committee on the implementation of political tasks in the nine months of 2016 and missions for the rest of the year. Secretary Hoang Trung Hai speaking at the meeting. (Photo: CPV)In his reports at the meeting, Secretary of the Hoan Kien district Party Committee, Hoang Cong Khoi said over the past nine months, the density of trade and service in the district’s economic structure reached 98.03% while those of industry-construction only made up 1.97%. The growth rate of service, trade and tourism turnover was more than 18%. State budget collection posted over VND3.89 trillion, 83.5% of the year’s plan or a year-on-year rise of 29.1%. The district raised 10 proposals and petitions to the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, especially proposing to be … [Read more...]
Strengthening Vietnam-Philippines bilateral cooperation
(VOVworld)- The Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte began an official visit to Vietnam from September 28 to 29 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. After a welcoming ceremony on Thursday, the two Presidents held talks to discuss the development of their countries’ bilateral friendship and cooperation over the last 40 years. The two leaders agreed to strengthen political diplomacy through increasing exchanges of visits and contacts at various levels and work together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. The two Presidents said security and national defense cooperation were among the main pillars of the bilateral strategic partnership, stressed the need to maintain policy dialogue at the deputy defense ministerial level, enhance training cooperation, and share their experiences in participating in UN peace keeping missions. They discussed bilateral cooperation in the seas and ocean, agriculture, transport, culture, tourism, and education. … [Read more...]
The tale of Kiều printed on calendar
Việt Nam’s literary masterpiece Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) will appear as illustrations in special edition calendar 2017. — Photo inaz.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s literary masterpiece Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) will appear as illustrations in a special edition calendar to be released in the upcoming new year. Produced by the company An Hảo, the Truyện Kiều calendar aims to honour the masterpiece written by Việt Nam’s great poet Nguyễn Du (1766-1820), introduce its 3,254 verses to a larger audience and offer a new and unique decorative item for homes on the occasion of the new year. It consists of 365 pages, each of which has a picture illustrating each paragraph of the poem. The pictures are painted by artist Hữu Hiếu and partners during a two-year period. The Tale of Kiều, whose original title in Vietnamese is Ðoạn Trường Tân Thanh (A New Cry From a Broken Heart), is an epic poem in Vietnamese and is widely regarded as the most significant work of Vietnamese … [Read more...]
Việt Nam is Australia’s fastest growing ASEAN trade partner
Australian orange is one of the most favourite fruit in Việt Nam. Việt Nam is Australia’s second smallest trading partner among the six ASEAN countries studied in the ASEAN Connected report, with bilateral trade standing at just over AUD10 billion (US$770 million) in 2015. — Photo infonet.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY - Việt Nam is Australia’s fastest growing ASEAN trading partner as a result of trade deals like ASEAN Australia New Zealand FTA and proposed ones like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Trans-Pacific Partnership, HSBC has said in a recent report. Việt Nam is Australia’s second smallest trading partner among the six ASEAN countries studied in the ASEAN Connected report, with bilateral trade standing at just over AUD10 billion (US$770 million) in 2015. The other five countries are Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. This is around a third of Australia’s trade with Singapore and half of the trade with Thailand and Malaysia. But … [Read more...]
Painkillers linked to heart failure: study
PARIS — Widely used prescription and non-prescription painkillers are associated with an increased risk of hospital admission for heart failure, according to a study released on Thursday. The drugs in question are so-called NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including several known as COX-2 inhibitors. Many are among the most commonly used drugs to alleviate pain and inflammation, and some were introduced over a century ago with minimal safety checks. The broad link between the use of NSAIDs and heart failure is well established, but which drugs pose the greatest risk, and at what doses, remains poorly understood. To get a clearer picture, a team of researchers led by Giovanni Corrao at the University of Milano-Bicocca combed through the medical records of nearly 10 million NSAID users in four European countries: Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Italy. They identified 92,163 hospital admissions for heart failure and then checked to see which of 27 drugs … [Read more...]