Ho Chi Minh City welcomes experts from New South Wales to visit and share their experiences in the fields of their strength, notably innovation, startup ecosystem development, and smart city building, a municipal official has said. At the reception - Photo: VNA Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem made the statement during a reception in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8 for a delegation from New South Wales, led by Niall Blair, who holds incumbent titles as the state’s Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water and Minister for Trade and Industry. Vice Chairman Liem told his guests that Ho Chi Minh City is currently home to 182 Australian projects. Two-way trade has been on the rise, hitting US$ 800 million in 2017, he said, adding that the figure is projected to reach US$ 1 billion this year. In addition, Ho Chi Minh City has worked with Australia in multiple fields, including education, agriculture, and tourism. The … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, New South Wales boost multifaceted cooperation
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South China Sea issues come under the spotlight
Participants take part in a photo session at the 10th South China Sea International Conference on co-operation for regional security and development. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Discussions and forums on the South China Sea (called East Sea by Việt Nam) have become sources of interdisciplinary study among scholars and researchers from the fields of politics, social policy, environment and strategy over the past decade. Director of the diplomatic academy of Việt Nam, Nguyễn Vũ Tùng, spoke at the 10th South China Sea International Conference on co-operation for regional security and development yesterday, stating that over the past 10 years, the conference has attracted the participation of 300 scholars and 2,000 Vietnamese and international participants as well as institutes and universities. “We have built up a network of scholars and experts studying the South China Sea, promoting trust … [Read more...] about South China Sea issues come under the spotlight
HCM City, New South Wales boost multifaceted cooperation
At the reception (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City welcomes experts from New South Wales to visit and share their experiences in the fields of their strength, notably innovation, startup ecosystem development, and smart city building, a municipal official has said. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem made the statement during a reception in HCM City on November 8 for a delegation from New South Wales, led by Niall Blair, who holds incumbent titles as the state’s Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water and Minister for Trade and Industry. Liem told his guests that HCM City is currently home to 182 Australian projects. Two-way trade has been on the rise, hitting 800 million USD in 2017, he said, adding that the figure is projected to reach 1 billion USD this year. In addition, HCM City has worked with Australia in multiple fields, including education, agriculture, and tourism. Liem noted that … [Read more...] about HCM City, New South Wales boost multifaceted cooperation
Another Cold War? Insights from a close South China Sea encounter
U.S. and China warships have a close brush in the South China Sea on September 30. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy Experts also say that the encounter is a sign that tensions have escalated and are unlikely to abate in the near future. Chinese destroyer Luyang approached the USS Decatur, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer, as the latter passed within 12 nautical miles of the Gaven and Johnson reefs of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Sunday. The USS Decatur was carrying out a freedom of navigation operation (FONOPs) in the Spratlys. Captain Charles Brown, a spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, said the Chinese warship conducted a series of increasingly aggressive maneuvers accompanied by warnings for the Decatur to depart the area. He said the Chinese destroyer "approached within 45 yards" of the front of the U.S. ship, adding that the Decatur "maneuvered to prevent a collision." Carl Schuster, a former U.S. Navy captain who spent 12 years at sea, now a Hawaii Pacific … [Read more...] about Another Cold War? Insights from a close South China Sea encounter
Oldest fire station in New South Wales to become “Vietnam House”
Stanmore fire house, the oldest fire station in New South Wales, Australia, will be turned into a “Vietnam House” (Photo: VNA) The oldest fire station in New South Wales, Australia, will be turned into a “Vietnam House”, its new owner has said. Andy Hoang, a Vietnamese expatriate in New South Wales who has bought the Stanmore fire station, said the building will be turned into a hotel and restaurant complex which will serve as a “Vietnam House” to connect Vietnamese businesses and Australian firms owned by Vietnamese. The house will also help to promote Vietnam’s images in Australia, Hoang added. Hoang is currently Director of Australia Asia Business Consulting Company (AABC), which provides consulting and promotion services to Vietnamese and Australian businesses. He is also the Co-Founder and President of Vietnamese Business Support Club (VBSC Incorporated). Built in 1886, Stanmore is one of the two oldest fire stations in New South Wales. … [Read more...] about Oldest fire station in New South Wales to become “Vietnam House”
South China Sea is ‘on low boil,’ analysts warn
At the 51st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM 51) in Singapore earlier this month, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced that ASEAN and China have successfully adopted a single draft negotiating text on the Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (COC). This adoption, only achieved after years of negotiation between them, is among the significant positive developments in the situation, according to a Vietnamese Foreign Ministry official, who asked to remain unnamed. Speaking to VnExpress, the official said that compared to previous meetings AMM 51 also saw all ASEAN members finally agree on noting their concerns on the land reclamations and activities in the troubled waters. These activities have eroded trust and confidence, increased tensions and could undermine peace, security and stability in the region, ASEAN members noted in their joint communique. They also agreed to maintain ASEAN's central role in the region. "This shows the interest of ASEAN members … [Read more...] about South China Sea is ‘on low boil,’ analysts warn
South China Sea tribunal ruling clings to relevance: experts
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Viet Nam News The 2016 international arbitration court ruling on the South China Sea was hailed as a major breakthrough as China’s extensive maritime territorial claims (the nine-dash line) were categorically deemed invalid. Yet the impact of the ruling on the ground has so far been limited and non-compliance might spell troubles for international dispute settlement mechanisms, experts have said. Trọng Kiên HÀ NỘI — The Hague-based international arbitration court announced on July 12, 2016, a landmark ruling that dealt a significant legal blow to China’s sweeping claims over most of the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Việt Nam). At the time, expectations were high that the tribunal’s ruling, in a case initiated by the Philippines over China’s aggressive attempts to prevent Filipino fishermen from fishing off the waters of the Scarborough Shoal since 2012, would have a great impact and possibly lead to a … [Read more...] about South China Sea tribunal ruling clings to relevance: experts
Club of Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals in New South Wales debuts
Addressing the launching ceremony, head of the Representative Office Chu Quang Hoa said that the Australian state is now home to nearly 100 Vietnamese scientists. Hoa stated that the club aims to gather Overseas Vietnamese scientists in New South Wales and connect them with the intellectual community at home for mutual professional support and promoting cooperation, contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy. Participants at the ceremony Meanwhile, Vietnamese Consul General in New South Wales Trinh Duc Hai stressed the significance of scientific research exchange and technology transfer between Vietnam and Australia in the process of building the bilateral strategic partnership. As Vietnam is conducting modernization following the trend of the fourth industrial revolution, and building a startup ecosystem, the OV intellectuals in Australia and New South Wales state in particular constitute one of the important factors to facilitate the … [Read more...] about Club of Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals in New South Wales debuts
Vietnamese Student General Association in New South Wales established
Photo for illustration (Source: vov.vn) This is the first organization of Vietnamese students granted license for operation by Australia. Nguyen Phuc Binh, a student from Macquarie University and Chairman of the Vietnamese Student General Association in New South Wales, said that the general association will organize sports and art activities such as football tournaments and art contest to gather Vietnamese students. In addition, the general association will also direct a professional orientation program, such as organizing seminars with large companies so that the students have opportunities to learn about work requirements for each job to help the students prepare better before leaving their universities. Lang Thi Thu Hoai, a student from Macquarie University, hoped that participating in activities of the general association will help her develop herself, practice collective working skills and expand connection network. Hoai and students in the general association will create forums … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Student General Association in New South Wales established
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives New South Wales leaders
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian (Source: baochinhphu.vn) Mr. Phuc expressed hopes that with its strength in industry, agriculture, finance and services, New South Wales will enhance cooperation with Vietnam, especially in trade, investment, education, science-technology, and tourism. This would help deepen the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership in a more pragmatic fashion, for the sake of the two countries’ people. The Premier applauded the affiliation between Vietnam and New South Wales as well as Sydney, stressing that the strategic partnership will offer more opportunities for the two sides to expand cooperation across fields, including training and vocational education. She welcomed VOV’s opening of a bureau in Sydney and pledged support for its effective operation. The Governor said he supported the enhancement of cooperation between Australia and Vietnam which are celebrating the 45th anniversary of … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives New South Wales leaders