Cooperation

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong and German Consul General to the city Josefine Wallat (Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) - Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong and German Consul General to the city Josefine Wallat discussed ways to foster multifaceted cooperation between  the Vietnamese southern metropolis  and the European country during their meeting on September 30. Highlighting the fruitful cooperation between the two countries in various fields, the municipal leader said that HCM City is focusing on infrastructure development, energy, and green growth with a goal of becoming a financial hub in the region. He hoped that with her bridging role of the Consul General, Wallat will call on and guide German enterprises to land their investments in the city. Phong pledged to create favourable conditions for German firms and the Consulate General to operate effectively in … [Read more...] about HCM City, Germany look to boost multifaceted cooperation

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi expects further cooperation with Australia’s Victoria state and hopes the two sides will set up twining relations in the time ahead, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung. Hosting a reception for Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau on September 30, Chung expressed his delight at the growing collaborative ties between the two localities since 2016, particularly in the fields of investment, tourism and education. He briefed the guest on Hanoi’s socio-economic achievements in the past time, while saying rapid urbanisation has posed tremendous challenges to the local authorities such as environmental pollution, traffic jam and increasing number of immigrants, among others. Chung took the occasion to thank Australia and Victoria state for their support in organising … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Australia’s Victoria state enhance cooperation

At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA) Washington (VNA) – Vietnam and the US have set up a comprehensive energy cooperation partnership under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Washington on September 30. The document was inked by representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the US Department of State during a working trip to the US from September 30 to October 2 by a MoIT delegation. The MoU is an important milestone in energy collaboration between the two countries, opening up a new page of more intensive and comprehensive cooperation. The document covers various cooperation areas in the energy sector, ranging from energy security, energy market development and energy transformation to relevant regulations and policies, energy management and energy technology and infrastructure, including the role of public-private cooperation. It establishes a clear collaboration framework and mechanism, thus facilitating specific partnerships … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US establish comprehensive energy cooperation partnership

At the ceremony to mark the 29th anniversary of Day of German Unity (October 3) (Photo: hochiminhcity.gov.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City wishes to enhance effective cooperation with German localities, thus contributing to the ties of the two countries for peace and development, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on October 2. He made the statement in a speech at a ceremony to mark the 29th anniversary of Day of German Unity (October 3) held by the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. In his speech, Hoan laid stress on the comprehensive and effective cooperative ties and sound friendship between the two countries in the past time, saying Vietnam always sees Germany as its trustworthy and important trade partner in Europe. On the basis of their fruitful relations, both sides will continue enhancing all-round cooperation, especially in trade, and work together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the bilateral relations … [Read more...] about HCM City wants to promote cooperation with German localities

Participants at the conference discuss cooperation opportunities. (Photo: VNA) Montreal (VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in collaboration with the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI) on October 2 organised a conference in Montreal, Canada, to seek business cooperation in supporting industry between Vietnam and Quebec province. Experts said Vietnam has favourable conditions to develop supporting industry. Thanks to its sound business climate, the Southeast Asian country has become an attractive destination for foreign investors, including those from Canada. They expressed firm belief that the thriving Vietnam-Canada comprehensive partnership, together with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will lay a foundation for businesses of both nations to enhance cooperation in the field. At the conference, Deputy Director General of the MoIT’s Department of European-American Market Department Nguyen … [Read more...] about VN, Canada hold huge potential to cooperate in supporting industry