Politics

Illustrative image (Source: internet) Seoul (VNA) – Vietnam will work with other member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to develop the strategic partnership between the bloc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a more comprehensive manner. Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung made the statement at the 22nd dialogue between ASEAN and the RoK in Seoul on June 20-21, which is held annually to promote bilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of mutual concern. The Vietnamese diplomat welcomed the New Southern Policy of the RoK, stressing that the RoK is one of the closest and most important partners of ASEAN. He called on the RoK to coordinate with ASEAN to promote peace, stability and prosperity while building an open and rule-based architecture in Asia-Pacific. At the dialogue, ASEAN and the RoK reiterated their commitments to deepening the strategic partnership. The participating countries welcomed the New Southern … [Read more...] about Vietnam works to promote ASEAN-RoK strategic partnership

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and Mayor of Frankfurt Peter Feldmann have agreed to establish a twin city partnership between the two cities during a recent meeting. Chung met Feldmann on June 20 as part of his ongoing visit to Germany and other European countries. The Hanoi leader updated his counterpart on the development of the capital of Vietnam and proposed the two sides establish twinning relations and partner in areas like tourism, urban planning, human resources training and technological transfer. To do so, the two cities need to increase cultural exchanges and ramp up investment promotion events, he said. He also invited Feldmann to visit Hanoi. Feldmann, for his part, said he was impressed with what Hanoi has done to improve social welfare for its people and reduce poverty and supported Chung’s proposals. Feldmann wants the two sides … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Frankfurt to set up twinning ties

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (L) and Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam and Azerbaijan agreed to maintain meetings of their Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation to bolster bilateral collaboration. The agreement was made at the second meeting of the cooperation mechanism held in Baku, Azerbaijan on June 20. The event was attended by Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ngo Duc Manh and representatives from relevant ministries and sectors, and Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and representatives from relevant agencies. At the meeting, both sides noted the need to enhance delegation exchanges to bolster mutual understanding and promote economic-trade development. Besides boosting trade, the two countries should study collaboration in the fields of energy and oil, focusing on support … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Azerbaijan holds second inter-governmental committee meeting

Vice President of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh. Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Vice President of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh received Vilayvong Bouddakham, Chairman of the Laos–Vietnam Friendship Association in Vientiane on June 21 before departing for Luang Prabang. Thinh is on her first official visit to Laos from June 19 to 22. At the meeting, the two sides expressed their delight at the development of the long-standing friendship, special bond and comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Laos which have been greatly contributed by the Laos – Vietnam and Vietnam – Laos Friendship Associations. They both highly spoke of the success of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2017, evidenced by a series of events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and the 40th year of the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Treaty on Amity and Cooperation. Thinh said she expects the two … [Read more...] about Vice President receives Laos-Vietnam friendship association chairman

US’s 242nd Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi (Photo: Getty) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam continues attaching importance to developing her comprehensive partnership with the US, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien at a celebration of the 242nd Independence Day of the US (July 4). This works for the benefits of the two countries’ people, and peace, stability, cooperation and development in the India Ocean and Asia-Pacific regions, she said. Minister Tien attended the event in Hanoi on June 21 hosted by Ambassador of the US to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink on behalf of the Vietnamese Government. She expressed her delight to see the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US is growing efficiently, especially after the visit to the US by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in May 2017 and the State visit to Vietnam by President Donald Trump in November the same year. She affirmed that Vietnam is keen to work seriously and constructively with the US in … [Read more...] about US’s 242nd Independence Day celebrated in Hanoi

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Source: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has directed strengthening cooperatives at all levels with the support of authorities as they have an important mission in the country’s integration effort and contribute significantly to the national socio-economic development. He made the instruction during a working session in Hanoi on June 21 with the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA). He said the household-based economy model is not strong enough to compete in the current market economy so that there should be a professional linkage among them towards sustainable development to meet public demand. The PM admitted shortcomings in the State support and management of cooperatives, adding that infrastructure for production in rural and mountainous areas has been downgraded, thus failing to meet demand for high-scale and hi-tech manufacturing. The leader asked localities to refine mechanisms and legal … [Read more...] about PM directs strengthening cooperatives at all levels

President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Barbara Szymanowska (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang received outgoing Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Barbara Szymanowska in Hanoi on June 21, appreciating her contributions to the countries’ relations during her tenure in Vietnam. President Quang described the ambassador as one of the important factors helping to enhance the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Poland.  He noted that Szymanowska has actively promoted cultural links through a number of arts exhibitions and performances along with activities to introduce Poland’s literature to Vietnamese people and bolster educational cooperation, thereby helping to bring the two cultures and peoples closer together. He expressed his hope that with her experience and knowledge about Vietnam, Szymanowska, on a new position, will continue reinforcing the two countries’ friendship and cooperation in a … [Read more...] about President Tran Dai Quang receives outgoing Polish ambassador

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (Source: VNA) Son La (VNA) – The issuance of the Law on Cyber Security is sound and essential to prevent risks to cyber security, protect national sovereignty and interests, and ensure legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals. National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong made the statement during her meeting with voters in Van Ho district in the northern mountainous province of Son La on June 21, given that risks to cyber security safety are increasing, especially in the context of the fourth Industrial Revolution. She stressed that all issues are considered thoroughly to avoid affecting personal freedom. At the meeting, voters in Van Ho district asked the legislature, ministries and Son La province to provide specific guidance to carry out policies and mechanisms supporting poor districts, allocate capital for the district to implement several urgent projects to soon complete infrastructure of its … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairwoman meets voters in Son La

Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) welcomes his Ukrainian counterpart Sergiy Kyslytsya in Hanoi on June 20 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Ukrainian counterpart Sergiy Kyslytsya held a political consultation in Hanoi on June 20 to discuss the countries’ cooperation and some regional and international issues. The two sides affirmed the wish to continue enhancing the partnership and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. They said bilateral cooperation has been developing positively as illustrated by a visit to Vietnam by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin in September 2017 and the 14th meeting of the bilateral Inter-Governmental Committee in Kiev one month later. Discussing measures to strengthen connections, they said the two countries will increase mutual visits at all levels and press on with realising the agreements reached at the 14th meeting of the Vietnam – Ukraine … [Read more...] about Deputy FMs of Vietnam, Ukraine hold political consultation

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem (R) receives Under-Secretary for the Industry Development and Trade Policy Group of the Philippines Ceferino S.Rodolfo (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The working visit by Under-Secretary for the Industry Development and Trade Policy Group of the Philippines Ceferino S.Rodolfo to Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, will help intensify bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The statement was made by Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem at his reception for Rodolfo on June 20. Appreciating the growing Vietnam-Philippines Strategic Partnership, Liem said that the two countries are expanding collaboration in the fields they hold potential and coordinating closely at regional and international forums, especially within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He expressed his belief that a business conference between the two … [Read more...] about HCM City enhances trade cooperation with Philippines