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Hanoi (VNA) – A free trade agreement (FTA) between Singapore and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was signed by their leaders in Yerevan, capital of Armenia, on October 1. Talking to the media after the signing that followed an EAEU summit in Yerevan, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the FTA’s significance for his country to enter the potential market of the Eurasian union and for the deal’s members to resist protectionism. He also repeated concerns about the growth of barriers and obstacles to the free flow of goods, noting that free trade will create competition and promote technological development. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Singapore is the second country, after Vietnam, to sign an FTA with the EAEU, which is also working towards a similar trade pact with Iran. The EAEU groups Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Vietnam inked an FTA with this bloc in May 2015./. VNA … [Read more...] about Singapore, EAEU sign free trade deal

REMARKS BY H.E. PRIME MINISTER NGUYEN XUAN PHUC AT THE RECEPTION OF THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM (Ha Noi, August 29th, 2019) Leaders of the Communist Party, the State and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, Excellency Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Excellencies Ambassadors, Charges d’affaires, Heads of Office of international organizations in Hanoi, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Government and the people of Viet Nam, allow me to extend my warmest welcome to you all to the Reception of the 74th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.   We are enjoying the serenity of the mild sunny autumn of Hanoi. Also, 74 years ago, in this very moment, the streets of Hanoi were witnessing a most vibrant atmosphere. With the aspiration for independence and freedom, our people have risen to reclaim independence. The oath for “independence” echoed in the hearts of each … [Read more...] about Full remarks by PM Phuc at reception marking 74th anniversary of National Day

Ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, and express my belief that the Japanese people shall achieve even greater heights in national development during the new Reiwa period. May your country remain ever beautiful as your blooming spring under the shade of the cherry blossom. It is my great pleasure to address the 25th Future of Asia conference – a leading regional forum for policy dialogue – to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and challenges that our world is facing today, and share with you Viet Nam's efforts to contribute to the common cause of peace and prosperity. Allow me to make my contribution to our theme of “Seeking a new global order – overcoming the chaos”, as follows:  1. A new phase with its various uncertainties and challenges We are entering a phase of considerable political, social and economic uncertainty. The world is undergoing the most rapid and … [Read more...] about Deputy PM, FM Minh’s full remarks at 25th Int’l Conference on Future of Asia

Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me warmly welcome you all to our Conference on “Viet Nam and APEC: A Journey of 20 Years and the Path Ahead”. Exactly 20 years ago, in November 1998, Viet Nam was honored to become a member of APEC. This strategic decision is a major step taken by our country to implement the foreign policy of openness, multi-lateralization and diversification of our international relations and economic integration, giving fresh impetus to Viet Nam’s reform and international integration. During 20 years of APEC membership, Viet Nam has also made great strides on the path of development and integration. - Viet Nam has transformed itself from one of the poorest in the world into a lower middle-income country, with per capita income increasing 7 times from US$350 to nearly US$2,400. - Viet Nam today is an active and responsible member of regional and global cooperation mechanisms and an important link in key economic integration … [Read more...] about Keynote address by Deputy PM, FM Minh at conference reviewing 20-year participation in APEC

          Distinguished leaders of the Party and State,           Excellency Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Excellencies Ambassadors, Chargé d’Affaires, Heads of international organizations in Hanoi,           Distinguished guests,           Dear friends, On behalf of the Party, State, Government and people of Viet Nam, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all distinguished comrades, guests and friends to the reception celebrating the 73rd National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. We are now enjoying the autumn of Hanoi, beneath an indigo sky and gentle warmth of the sun, in tranquil streets under shades of green. Let us all take a moment to recall the heroic revolutionary autumn of 73 years ago. On September 2nd 1945, President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Remarks by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at reception to celebrate 73rd anniversary of National Day