Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue its close cooperation with India to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has said. He made the affirmation on November 20 while meeting with domestic and international press in Hanoi to announce the outcomes of his talks with visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. Besides discussing regional and global issues of mutual interests at the talks, both leaders laid stress on the necessity to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership in all sectors, and agreed to maintain cooperative mechanisms and carry out high-level agreements and documents inked between the two sides. They described defence-security as one of the important pillars in bilateral ties and stressed that both sides should strive to remove bottlenecks as … [Read more...] about Vietnam pledges close coordination with India
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Vietnam’s defence industry on show at regional expo
(Photo: indodefence.com) Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam is showcasing the latest achievements of its defence industry at the 8th Indonesia Defence Expo & Forum 2018 (INDODEFENCE 2018) which opened in Jakarta on November 7. According to Major General Doan Hung Minh, deputy head of the General Department of Defence Industry under the Ministry of Defence, all products on displayed at Vietnam’s stall have been designed by Vietnam. Some have been exported, such as war ships, infantry guns and military communication equipment. Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Be Xuan Truong said Vietnam’s defence industry is little known of, so the expo is a good opportunity for the country to promote its defence products. He added that the event also offers chances for Vietnam to learn from other countries’ experience in developing the defence industry and seek potential partners for cooperation in the field. Visiting Vietnam’s stall at the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s defence industry on show at regional expo
Vietnam puts forth initiatives to foster regional defence cooperation
At the event (Source: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the fifth ADMM Plus in Singapore from October 18-20. The event attracted defence chiefs of 10 Southeast Asian nations and partner countries, including the US, Russia, India, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Ministers reached consensus on fostering trust, promoting defence cooperation in anti-terrorism and driving back security challenges threatening peace and stability in the region. As an active member of ADMM and ADMM Plus, Vietnam put forth a number of initiatives to build practical and effective regional defence cooperation, contributing to reinforcing mutual trust and understanding among nations. According to Lieut. Gen. Vu Chien Thang, head of the Defence Ministry’s Department of External Relations, said ministers discussed … [Read more...] about Vietnam puts forth initiatives to foster regional defence cooperation
VN-India defence policy dialogue concretises joint commitments
Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – The 11th Vietnam-India defence policy dialogue, which took place in New Delhi, India on August 1, demonstrated India’s high political trust and wish to enhance defence ties with Vietnam, said Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh. The official, who co-chaired the dialogue, told the Vietnam News Agency that he is pleased with results of the event, which, he said, is to concretise commitments reached by high-ranking leaders of the two countries, especially those between the two defence ministries aiming to intensify defence cooperation, mutual political trust and national defence of both countries. According to the deputy minister, Vietnam and India have agreed to organise high-level visits and delegation exchanges, and cooperate in training, defence industry and high-technology as well as between armed services. To that end, it requires … [Read more...] about VN-India defence policy dialogue concretises joint commitments
ASEAN, partners meet in Singapore to strengthen defence ties
Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh and other ASEAN officials at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Retreat in Singapore last February (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM+) took place in Singapore from July 11 to 13 to enhance defence cooperation in ASEAN as well as between the bloc and partner countries. The two meetings also aimed to prepare for the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) slated for this October. At the ADSOM, heads of the delegations discussed reports on the outcomes of defence cooperation among ASEAN nations, the meetings of ASEAN militaries’ research agencies, and the preparations for the ADMM and the ADMM+. They reaffirmed the importance of solidarity and solidarity in the bloc to effectively respond to common security challenges. Amid the swiftly … [Read more...] about ASEAN, partners meet in Singapore to strengthen defence ties
Vietnam’s export turnover to hit 236.6 billion USD in 2018
Illustrative photo (Photo: http://customsnews.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s export turnover is likely to reach 236.6 billion USD in 2018, an increase of 10 percent against the previous year, amid favourable domestic and foreign economic conditions, say analysts. The first half of this year ended with positive export outcomes, creating a good momentum for the country to enjoy trade surplus for the rest of the year, they said, adding that more orders in the remaining quarters of the year will give a boost to exports. According to Tran Thanh Hai, deputy head of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Vietnam earned 113.93 billion USD from exports in the first six months of 2018, up 16 percent year-on-year. Of the sum, more than 33.1 billion USD came from the shipment of domestic enterprises, an annual rise of 19.9 percent, while the remaining came from the foreign invested sector (including crude oil), up 14.5 percent. As many as … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s export turnover to hit 236.6 billion USD in 2018
17th Shangri-La Dialogue officially opens in Singapore
The Vietnamese delegation to the event is led by Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich. Gen. Lich speaks at the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue Addressing the opening session, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi emphasized that the trade in the region is growing significantly and that competition is normal in the international trade and economic playground but it should not turn into dispute or conflict. Regarding the importance of maritime transportation routes in the region, particularly those in the East Sea (South China Sea), to international trade he said, “Global transit routes should remain peaceful and free for all.” He said, India attaches much importance to promoting relations with ASEAN, and highly values the bloc’s central role in regional multilateral mechanisms. “I see ASEAN as an inspiration,” he said. He underscored that ASEAN’s unity is essential for this region to prosper, so ASEAN’s unity must be supported. … [Read more...] about 17th Shangri-La Dialogue officially opens in Singapore
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Tra Vinh: 6.2 mln USD to be spent on climate adaptation A rural road project in Tra Vinh (Source: http://bdkhtravinh.vn/site/633)Nearly 143 billion VND (6.2 million USD) will be spent to help farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh promote production models against climate change in 2018 in the framework of the on-going project Adaptation to Climate Change in the Mekong Delta (AMD). According to the project’s provincial coordination board, over 34.2 billion VND (1.5 million USD) of the amount will be the non-refundable aid from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and over 64.7 billion VND (2.8 million USD) is sourced by IFAD loans, while the provincial budget pays more than 23 billion VND (over 1 million USD). Huynh Nghia Tho, Director of the AMD Tra Vinh, said over 97 billion VND (4.2 million USD) out of the total will be used to improve livelihoods and build small-scale infrastructure facilities in adaptation to climate change; support … [Read more...] about Social News 5/2
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WB funds water supply projects in Red River Delta Three out of water supply projects using loans from the World Bank (WB) have been put into operation in Hanoi (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)Three out of water supply projects using loans from the World Bank (WB) have been put into operation in Hanoi.The waterworks are built in Co Do and Phong Van communes (Ba Vi district), Hiep Thuan and Lien Hiep communes (Phuc Tho district), and Huong Son commune (My Duc district).The remaining projects in Tam Hung and Thanh Thuy communes (Thanh Oai district) Lien Phuong, Van Tao, Ha Hoi, Hong Van and Thu Phu communes (Thuong Tin district), Trung Hoa and Truong Yen communes (Chuong My district) are expected to be put into operation soon.The facilities have also supplied water to more than 22,000 households of communes adjacent to the targeted localities.The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has coordinated with the WB to carry out a programme on clean water and rural sanitation in … [Read more...] about Social News 26/12
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Vietnam’s air force marks US Christmas bombing of HanoiThe air force of Vietnam held a ceremony on December 21 to mark the 45th anniversary of the victory over the US Christmas bombing of Hanoi in 1972, known in Vietnamese as the Dien Bien Phu Victory in the air.The function is attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai.In a celebratory speech, Lt General Le Huy Vinh, commander of the air force, recalled the force’s resounding triumphs during the war against the US, notably the victory against US Operation Linebacker II in December of 1972.During the 12-day operation, Vietnamese soldiers and people fought heroically and shot down 34 B-52 aircraft and other strategic bombers, forcing the US to return to the negotiation table and sign the Paris agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam.The victory provided a significant momentum for Vietnam to step up its … [Read more...] about Social News 23/12