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Prague (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic and the Bamboo Airways held a roadshow in Prague on January 15 to introduce Vietnam’s tourism potential and provide information about a direct air route linking the two countries. With a view to opening a new transport channel between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, the Bamboo Airways is working to become the first Vietnamese carrier to open a direct air route connecting Hanoi and Prague. The roadshow in Prague was the first in a series of the events that the airline plans to organise in Europe in the coming time. Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan said the opening of a direct air route linking the two countries has been mentioned for many times at their leaders’ meetings since 2015.  This year, the bilateral diplomatic relationship turns 70, and the establishment of this route, which will also the first connecting the European nation with ASEAN, will open up many new … [Read more...] about Direct air route hoped to help foster Vietnam-Czech Republic ties

Hanoi (VNA) - A smart laboratory using new digital technology will be developed at the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) in order to help its students learn advanced industrial technologies needed for global economic integration. The laboratory’s establishment followed a deal inked between HUMG and Hitachi Systems Vietnam in Hanoi on January 16. In his speech, HUMG rector Tran Thanh Hai emphasised the importance of building a study environment in which students can access smart production technologies and application of advanced digital technologies. That can result in quality personnel for Industry 4.0. Each year, thousands of students will have the chance to study and research in this smart laboratory, which will update them with advanced technologies used by leading enterprises for manufacturing airplanes, automobiles, ships and hi-tech products.   The laboratory is slated for operation within six months. Hitachi Systems Vietnam is now a provider of … [Read more...] about University, Hitachi Systems Vietnam ink deal for smart lab

Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh received Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, on January 17 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ retreat. The two expressed their delight at the new development in the relations between the two countries, especially since the establishment of their comprehensive partnership in 2019. Minh proposed that the two sides continue to closely coordinate in implementing the outcome of the visit by the Brunei Sultan, towards bringing bilateral trade revenue to 500 million USD in 2025. The Brunei minister congratulated Vietnam on its recent development and integration achievements, expressed his belief and pledged to support Vietnam to successfully shoulder the roles of the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-2021 term. The two agreed that Vietnam and Brunei should … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Brunei agree to push comprehensive partnership

Based on the implementation of the ASEAN economic community, it is necessary to first review to see if any adjustments need to be made and new action needs to be taken. This is the biggest priority set by Việt Nam and appreciated by all countries. ASEAN must unite before we determine co-operation programmes with our outside partners. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam proposes 14 initiatives for ASEAN 2020

The expressway cost more than VND13 trillion ($572.5 million) and is designed for speeds of up to 100kph. The road is connected by an expressway to Hanoi that will help cut travel time from the capital to the famous bay from more than three hours to one an a half. … [Read more...] about Vietnam delays opening of $1 billion Ha Long Bay expressways