Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Deborah Paul speaks at the workshop. (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The first international consultation workshop on building a national action plan on marine plastic debris management was jointly held in Hanoi on December 10 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam. The event is part of the activities to mark 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations (1973-2018). In his opening remark, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha affirmed that protecting and restoring the marine eco-system have been an ultimate goal in the marine economic development strategy for 2030 with a vision to 2045. Developing an action plan to control marine plastic debris is to realise Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s initiative to form a global cooperation mechanism for reducing plastic wastes towards oceans free of plastic debris at the expanded Group of Seven … [Read more...] about Int’l confab looks to build plan on marine plastic waste management
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Hanoi Run for Children 2018 to be held in early December
The press conference to announce the Hanoi Run for Children 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Run for Children 2018, an annual event calling for support for disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart diseases, will take place at Thong Nhat Park on December 2. At a press conference on November 26, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association Nguyen Thi Hoi, a representative of the organising board, said the funds raised through the Run since 2009 have helped more than 350 children nationwide to overcome their diseases. The Run has attracted increasing attention from Hanoians and international friends, she said, adding that this is also a people-to-people diplomatic activity between Vietnamese and Canadian people. Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Deborah Paul said all children deserve a healthy life, and people can make a difference in the life of less privileged children by helping them to receive treatment and realise their dreams. She … [Read more...] about Hanoi Run for Children 2018 to be held in early December
Huge cooperation potential for Hanoi, Canadian cities
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) hosts outgoing Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone (Source: http://kinhtedothi.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The cooperation potential between Hanoi and Canadian cities in trade, tourism, education and culture has yet to be fully tapped, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung. He made the statement at a reception for outgoing Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone in the capital city on August 2. Chung congratulated Kitnikone on completing her working tenure in Vietnam and recognised positive outcomes in the connection of high-level delegations between Hanoi and Canadian cities. He hoped the diplomat in any position would continue working to develop Canada’s relations with Vietnam and Hanoi in particular. Kitnikone affirmed that she will do her utmost to enhance bilateral ties. She noted that the Embassy of Canada had implemented the campaign to prevent … [Read more...] about Huge cooperation potential for Hanoi, Canadian cities
CPTPP to open new opportunities for Canadian companies in Vietnam
CPTPP to open new opportunities for Canadian companies in VietnamBy Thuy Dung Beef is one of the products Canada wants to boost exporting to Vietnam - PHOTO: THUY DUNG HANOI - More business delegations from Canada are visiting Vietnam, and this is just the first step in the potential cooperation between the two countries, according to Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone. During an interview with the Saigon Times, Kitnikone said bilateral trade between Vietnam and Canada is in a favorable position, with Vietnam being Canada’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. Two-way trade has been increasing 16% year-on-year for the last two years. “We are happy with this figure,” she said. Vietnamese exports to Canada make up around 75% of the bilateral trade. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), to which both Vietnam and Canada are parties, provides a good platform for businesses in both countries to engage … [Read more...] about CPTPP to open new opportunities for Canadian companies in Vietnam
DPMs receive Canadian Ambassador, Director of WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Program
Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh receives Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone, Ha Noi, July 26, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh He stressed that during the Ambassador’s tenure, Viet Nam and Canada upgraded the relations into Comprehensive Partnership during Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s official visit to Viet Nam in November 2017, paving the way for further cooperation in all fields. Viet Nam attaches great importance to the relations with Canada, he asserted, expecting to enhance the bilateral relationship, especially in fields of politics, economics, security, defense, education and training in the context that the two sides are sharing interests in bilateral ties as well as international and regional forums. He supposed that as the members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the agreement is important to boosting trade and investment and creates an opportunity for Canada to expand … [Read more...] about DPMs receive Canadian Ambassador, Director of WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Program
Vietnam wishes to enhance comprehensive partnership with Canada
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and outgoing Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikon (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures and wishes to strengthen its comprehensive partnership with Canada in an effective and practical manner, President Tran Dai Quang has affirmed. The State leader made the affirmation at a reception in Hanoi on July 26 for outgoing Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone. President Quang said he is pleased with the comprehensive and significant development of the Vietnam-Canada ties over the past time, noting that the two countries have shared a number of interests in bilateral relations as well as at regional and global forums. He recalled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s attendance in the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang city and his official visit to Vietnam in November 2017, during which the two nations set up their comprehensive partnership. Vietnam and Canada are coordinating well in organising … [Read more...] about Vietnam wishes to enhance comprehensive partnership with Canada
HCMC wants to boost ties with Canada
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong highlighted outstanding contribution of the Canadian ambassador to the development cooperation in various fields between the two countries. He hoped that Canada will pay attention to cooperation in HCM City’s key sectors of banking, finance and smart city. On the same day, the chairman also hosted a reception for outgoing Lithuanian Ambassador to China and Vietnam Ina Marciulionyte and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania in HCM City, Nguyen The Kien. By THUY VU – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone Lithuanian Ambassador to China and Vietnam Ina Marciulionyte Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong … [Read more...] about HCMC wants to boost ties with Canada
Former Canadian Ambassador lauds Vietnam-Canada ties
During an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Canada, Devine said the upcoming visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from June 8-10 to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Summit will open up new prospects and reflect G7 countries’ appreciation for Vietnam in seeking measures for global issues. According to him, education cooperation is one of the highlights in Vietnam – Canada ties. Over the past three years, the number of Vietnamese students in Canada has soared 300 percent, amounting to 15,000 in 2017. The North American country has striven to improve rating system, ease financial pressure on students via the support of Scotia bank, and market curricula and learning environment. Former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam David Devine He said Canadian universities and colleges offer more than 10,000 different curricula. Canada has safe, open and multicultural living environment that suits international students. Over the past years, it … [Read more...] about Former Canadian Ambassador lauds Vietnam-Canada ties
Foreign embassies cooperate to combat plastic waste in Vietnam
Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone addressing the event The event saw the participation of Le Cong Thanh, Vice-Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Nguyen The Hung, Vice-Chairman of Hanoi City People’s Committee as well as representatives of twenty-two embassies and international organizations in Vietnam. According to the Code of Conduct, international partners commit to assessing their current office practices related to one-time use plastic, and instituting operational changes to minimize their “plastic waste footprint”. All signatories also agreed to engage their staff in reducing plastic waste and encourage their partners and stakeholders to implement policies of throwing away no plastic waste. By taking this joint action, international partners in Vietnam seek to act as change agents in reducing plastic pollution and raising awareness of its negative effects on humans, animals and the environment. We have been working in the campaign … [Read more...] about Foreign embassies cooperate to combat plastic waste in Vietnam
Concerted effort by VN, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expected the parliaments of Vietnam and Canada will make concerted effort to further deepen the two countries’ relations in a reception hosted for Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone on January 9. Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) received Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone in Hanoi on January 9Ngan said she appreciates and supports Canada’s foreign policy towards strengthening links with the world and the Asia-Pacific and attaching much importance to ties with Vietnam and ASEAN. She also hoped the two legislative bodies will make concerted effort to further develop the nation’s ties in the spirit of the Joint Statement on the establishment of comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Canada for the benefit of their people, particularly in the fields of security-defence, sustainable development, environmental protection and response to climate change.The NA … [Read more...] about Concerted effort by VN, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties