The delegation is a mixture of colleges, private training providers and companies specialising in providing business solutions such as professional development programmes, vocational qualifications, teacher training, courses with industry recognised accreditation and management consultancy. “I am delighted to welcome representatives from 7 British training and education providers taking part in this mission to Vietnam. With a young population and a dynamic business environment, Vietnam stands out as a country with great potential for partnership with the UK, which is a centre of excellence for technical and vocational training. I’m confident that the partnerships established will endure and help equip Vietnam’s students, workers and companies with the 21st century knowledge and skills for them to prosper in the global marketplace," said Ian Gibbons, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Director of Department for International Trade in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about UK education providers to look for partnerships in Vietnam
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Former Thai PM Yingluck waits for political asylum approval in UK
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (Photo: @zenjournalist Twitter/VNA)Bangkok (VNA) – Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra isstill waiting for political asylum status to be granted by the UK, a sourcefrom Pheu Thai Party said on January 7.The source confirmed that Yingluck had filed the request for political asylumin the UK after the Supreme Court released its verdict in November 2017 affirmingher guilty in the rice-pledging scheme-related case.If her application is approved, she would be granted a passport or traveldocument valid from that date on.ThanakitWorathanachakul, a senior prosecutor at the Office of the Attorney-General,said Yingluck may have applied for political asylum in the UK. His statementwas made following a series of photos which appeared on the Thai media showingthat the former PM was in Westfield Shopping Centre in London.The Thai police contacted with UK authorities via Interpol to define whereYingluck is residing.Yingluck was … [Read more...] about Former Thai PM Yingluck waits for political asylum approval in UK
VN calls for increased investment from UK
Receiving Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field, who is visiting Việt Nam, the Deputy PM said Việt Nam looked forward to working closely with the UK to better use financial aid from the Commonwealth Fund and to being facilitated to get access to the Fund.Speaking highly of the dynamic and effective development of bilateral ties, Field affirmed that the UK Government continued prioritising an improved strategic partnership cooperation between the two sides in all areas in the future.Earlier yesterday, Field and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn co-chaired the sixth Việt Nam – UK Strategic Dialogue in Hà Nội, discussing specific orientations and measures to fortify the strategic partnership as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (1973-2018).They agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations while fruitfully implementing … [Read more...] about VN calls for increased investment from UK
Vietnam, UK reinforce strategic partnership
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) hosts the UK official. Photo: VGP Earlier the same day, Mr. Mark Field and Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the sixth Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue with the participation of senior officials from the UK Ministry of Defense and National Crime Agency as well as representatives from Vietnamese Ministries of National Defense, Public Security, and Agriculture and Rural Development. In an open atmosphere and on the basis of mutual respect and understanding, the two sides discussed orientations and concrete measures to bolster the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership in a more intensive, practical and effective manner, particularly in politics-diplomacy, trade-investment, education-training, science-technology and security-defense, in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (1973-2018). They also exchanged ideas about regional and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK reinforce strategic partnership
Joint communiqué on sixth UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue
“Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, the Rt Hon Mark Field MP, and Permanent Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the sixth UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on January 5, 2018 in Hanoi. The Dialogue flowed from the bilateral Strategic Partnership signed in 2010 and was an important moment to assess and steer the Partnership. “Both sides agreed to promote exchange of delegations at various levels, including high-level visits and to enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms. There was a shared understanding of the importance of championing and delivering free trade, including the support for early ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and commitment to avoiding any disruption in the growth of bilateral relations following the UK’s exit from the European Union and to ensuring continuity in key areas. Both sides welcomed the further broadening and strengthening of the … [Read more...] about Joint communiqué on sixth UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue
The sixth Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue held in Hanoi
“Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, the Rt Hon Mark Field MP, and Permanent Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the sixth UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on January 5, 2018 in Hanoi. The Dialogue flowed from the bilateral Strategic Partnership signed in 2010 and was an important moment to assess and steer the Partnership. “Both sides agreed to promote exchange of delegations at various levels, including high-level visits and to enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms. There was a shared understanding of the importance of championing and delivering free trade, including the support for early ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and commitment to avoiding any disruption in the growth of bilateral relations following the UK’s exit from the European Union and to ensuring continuity in key areas. Both sides welcomed the further broadening and strengthening of the … [Read more...] about The sixth Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue held in Hanoi
VN calls for more investment from UK
The Deputy PM hailed the outcomes of the 6th Viet Nam-UK Strategic Dialogue in Ha Noi as well as positive developments in the Viet Nam-UK Strategic Partnership. Mr. Mark Field asserted that the British Government continues giving priority to deepening the bilateral ties more intensively in all areas in the upcoming time. The Vietnamese leader suggested the two countries coordinate closely in raising the efficiency of the use of capital sourced from the UK Commonwealth Foundation and facilitating Viet Nam’s access to the fund.Deputy PM Minh also expected that the two Governments will join hands to develop a long-term development roadmap for the Viet Nam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education and create favorable conditions for Vietnamese students to study in the country. Earlier on the same day, British Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mark Field and Vietnamese Permanent Deputy FM Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the 6th Viet Nam-UK Strategic Dialogue. … [Read more...] about VN calls for more investment from UK
Vietnam, UK forge strategic partnership
Minh called on the UK Government to encourage British businesses to step up their investment and business in Vietnam, closely coordinate with the Vietnamese side to raise the efficiency of the use of capital sourced from the UK Commonwealth Foundation and create favourable conditions for the country to access the fund. He also suggested the UK Government continue coordination with its Vietnamese counterpart in building a long-term development pathway for the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education and make it easier for the entry and residence of Vietnamese students in the country. For his part, Mark Field highly valued achievements Vietnam has recorded in socio-economic development as well as in international integration in general and trade liberalisation in particular. He affirmed that the UK Government will prioritise deepening the strategic partnership across fields in the time ahead. Earlier the same day, Mark Field and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK forge strategic partnership
Vietnam, UK hold 6th strategic dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field. (Source: Van Diep/VNA) Mr. Field spoke highly of the effective and dynamic development of the two countries’ relations, reiterating the UK government’s priority of deepening the strategic partnership. Earlier the same day, he and Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the 6th Vietnam-UK strategic dialogue. The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations while fruitfully implementing the strategic dialogue mechanism on diplomacy, national defense and security. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK hold 6th strategic dialogue
Enhancing the UK
The Hanoitimes - Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, who is on a visit to Vietnam this week for the Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue this week, said that cooperation between Vietnam and the United Kingdom has flourished in recent years. He said the UK wants to continue work with Vietnam to support economic development and increase quality of life through promoting renewable energy and green finance, developing smart cities and more research and innovation. He hopes for deeper and broader cooperation under Strategic Partnership in the following op-ed: Six months ago, I was proud to take over as the UK Government’s Minister for Asia and the Pacific. It’s an exciting time to be dealing with Asia. Confidence and optimism is high, nowhere more so than here in Vietnam. Banner designed for the celebration of Vietnam - UK Partnerships. Photo: British Embassy Hanoi While I’ve visited Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang before, this week … [Read more...] about Enhancing the UK