General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (L) meets with Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta Odang (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong met with Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta Odang in Jakarta on August 22. The two sides agreed that Vietnam and Indonesia have long-standing relations and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which allow the two countries to promote their relations. The deepening of the bilateral strategic partnership not only satisfies the benefits of their people but also contributes to building an ASEAN of solidarity, unity and strength, thus promoting peace, stability and development in the region and beyond, they … [Read more...]

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Young legislators from Vietnam and Japan met in Hanoi on August 22 to share experience in their work and discuss regional and global issues of common concern. At the meeting, Chairman of the Group of Vietnam’s Young National Assembly Deputies Le Quoc Phong said the regular organisation of exchange activities between the two countries’ parliaments will help youngsters better their understanding of Vietnam-Japan sound relations, thus contributing to developing the bilateral rapports at present and in the future. The event creates an opportunity for the Vietnamese and Japanese young parliamentarians to show friendship and raise their responsibilities for important issues in their nations as well as in the Asian-Pacific region, he added. Keisuke Suzuki, head of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal … [Read more...]

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is welcomed at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Speaker of the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia Setya Novanto met with Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on August 22, noting that his country attaches importance to enhancing the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam. Welcoming the Vietnamese leader’s official visit, Novanto expressed his admiration for the country’s struggle for national independence while valuing its enormous achievements over the three decades of reforms, especially in spurring economic growth, maintaining political and social stability, and improving people’s living standards. General Secretary Trong noted his good impression of Indonesia and recalled the memories between late Presidents Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA - Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan stated that Vietnam’s Party and State leaders have always supported and provided all favourable conditions for the people’s organizations of Vietnam to unceasingly strengthen the friendship and cooperation with their Lao counterparts. She made the statement at a reception for Somphan Phengkhammy, a Party Central Committee member, Vice National Assembly Chairman, and President of the Committee for Peace and Solidarity of Laos in Hanoi on August 22. Ngan spoke highly of friendship and cooperative activities of the people’s organizations of the two countries, including the Peace Committee of Vietnam and the Committee for Peace and Solidarity of Laos, saying these activities have contributed pragmatically to cementing the time-honoured bilateral ties. She wished the friendship and cooperation between the two nations in a general sense and that the two peace … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, Nguyen Phu Trong, met with the Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta Odang in Jakarta on August 22. The two sides agreed that Vietnam and Indonesia have long-standing relations and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which allow the two countries to promote their relations. They stated that the deepening of the bilateral strategic partnership not only satisfies the benefits of their people, but also contributes to building an ASEAN of solidarity, unity and strength, thus promoting peace, stability and development in the region and beyond. They added that the development of cooperation between their State power agencies at central and local levels as well as groups of parliamentarians will help increase the operational efficiency of Vietnam’s National Assembly and Indonesia’s … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, Nguyen Phu Trong, met with the Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta Odang in Jakarta on August 22. The two sides agreed that Vietnam and Indonesia have long-standing relations and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which allow the two countries to promote their relations. They stated that the deepening of the bilateral strategic partnership not only satisfies the benefits of their people, but also contributes to building an ASEAN of solidarity, unity and strength, thus promoting peace, stability and development in the region and beyond. They added that the development of cooperation between their State power agencies at central and local levels as well as groups of parliamentarians will help increase the operational efficiency of Vietnam’s National Assembly and Indonesia’s … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Speaker of the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia Setya Novanto met with Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on August 22, noting that his country attaches importance to enhancing the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam. Welcoming the Vietnamese leader’s official visit, Novanto expressed his admiration for the country’s struggle for national independence while valuing its great achievements over the three decades of reforms, especially in spurring economic growth, maintaining political and social stability, and in regards to improving people’s living standards. General Secretary Trong noted his good impressions of Indonesia and recalled the memories between late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Sukarno. He congratulated Indonesia on major attainments in all aspects, voicing his belief that Indonesian people will continue to obtain more accomplishments in the time … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Speaker of the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia Setya Novanto met with Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on August 22, noting that his country attaches importance to enhancing the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam. Welcoming the Vietnamese leader’s official visit, Novanto expressed his admiration for the country’s struggle for national independence while valuing its great achievements over the three decades of reforms, especially in spurring economic growth, maintaining political and social stability, and in regards to improving people’s living standards. General Secretary Trong noted his good impressions of Indonesia and recalled the memories between late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Sukarno. He congratulated Indonesia on major attainments in all aspects, voicing his belief that Indonesian people will continue to obtain more accomplishments in the time … [Read more...]

Hanoi, August 22 (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has urged that compensation for four central coastal provinces hit by marine incident must ensure openness, transparency and democracy.  Chairing the ninth session of the Steering Committee for marine incident recovery in Hanoi on August 21, Binh said Taiwan’s Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh steel company, which accepted responsibility for causing last year’s mass fish deaths in four central provinces, basically fixed 52 flaws, restored production and joined social activities.  He demanded that its manufacturing activities continue to be closely monitored to prevent violations.  On compensation for rising fisheries inventories, provincial authorities and the Ministry of Industry and Trade were asked to inspect the situation to report to him this month, adding that the origin of seafood must be clear when it comes to seeking … [Read more...]

Chairing the ninth session of the Steering Committee for marine incident recovery in Hanoi on August 21, Binh said Taiwan’s Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh steel company, which accepted responsibility for causing last year’s mass fish deaths in four central provinces, basically fixed 52 flaws, restored production and joined social activities.  He demanded that its manufacturing activities continue to be closely monitored to prevent violations.  On compensation for rising fisheries inventories, provincial authorities and the Ministry of Industry and Trade were asked to inspect the situation to report to him this month, adding that the origin of seafood must be clear when it comes to seeking compensation.  Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam reported that as of August 18, as much as VND5.95 trillion in compensation was … [Read more...]

While President Donald Trump opened the door on Monday to beefing up U.S. forces in Afghanistan, he provided few details on how sending more troops will hasten a conclusion to America’s longest war. “There is no quick fix to this problem,” said Bill Roggio, an insurgency expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based policy institute, speaking before Trump's speech. “Things will continue looking bleak for some time.” In his approximately 30-minute nationally televised address, Trump said he would "expand authority" for U.S. commanders to target militant networks that "sow violence and chaos throughout Afghanistan." That paves the way to an increase in the 8,400 U.S. troop level in Afghanistan and broader rules of engagement as part of his plan to end a military conflict that began in 2001, U.S. officials said. But he declined to say how many more U.S. soldiers will be deployed or how long the U.S. force will be … [Read more...]

Beijing (VNA) – China and Indonesia on August 22 held the sixth vice-premier-level dialogue in Beijing, pledging to foster comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue was co-chaired by China’s State Councillor Yang Jiechi and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto. Yang urged the two sides to implement agreements reached by their leaders. He said relations between China and Indonesia have developed rapidly and the two countries have maintained frequent high-level visits while expanding cooperation in various fields. China is willing to work with Indonesia to integrate development strategies and enhance cooperation, he added. Indonesian Minister Wiranto said his country regards China as a strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region and is ready to work with China to … [Read more...]

At the meeting (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has urged that compensation for four central coastal provinces hit by marine incident must ensure openness, transparency and democracy.  Chairing the ninth session of the Steering Committee for marine incident recovery in Hanoi on August 21, Binh said Taiwan’s Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh steel company, which accepted responsibility for causing last year’s mass fish deaths in four central provinces, basically fixed 52 flaws, restored production and joined social activities. He demanded that its manufacturing activities continue to be closely monitored to prevent violations. On compensation for rising fisheries inventories, provincial authorities and the Ministry of Industry and Trade were asked to inspect the situation to report to him this month, adding that … [Read more...]

NDO - Documentary heritages of the Nguyen Dynasty will be introduced to people in Hanoi through an exhibition called 'Accessing world's documentary heritages in Vietnam through Nguyen Dynasty's documentary heritages'. The documentary heritages including printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts and imperial literature on Hue imperial architecture will be showcased at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) beginning on August 26. More than 70 archives and photos on printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts and imperial literature on Hue imperial architecture in addition to 16 reproductions of woodblocks will provide information about the official names of the country, imperial examinations of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the national spirit through poems on Hue imperial architecture, among others The exhibition will be jointly organised by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, the Centre for Scientific and Cultural activities of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, the … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta on August 22, beginning a three-day official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Joko Widodo. The Party leader was welcomed at the airport by Indonesian Minister of Commerce Engatiato Lukita, Co-Chair of the Indonesia-Vietnam Joint Committee on economic, science, technology cooperation and other Indonesian officials, as well as Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan. This is the first visit of a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to Indonesia, and the first made by a senior leader of Vietnam since the two countries set up their strategic partnership in June 2013. Vietnam is the only ASEAN country that Indonesia has a strategic partnership with. In recent years a two-way trade has grown well. Import-export turnover has increased from US$4.6 billion in 2012 to US$5.6 billion in 2016 with an average growth of 5 percent. … [Read more...]

PARIS: Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, will represent the country and carry out charity work but not have the official status of First Lady, following opposition to giving her such a title, the presidency announced on Monday (Aug 21). This file photo taken on Jul 14, 2017 shows Brigitte Macron (C), wife of French President, smiling ahead of the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris. (Photo: AFP/Alain Jocard) A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status has been shelved, but the presidency had promised to clarify her position and the resources at her disposal. The former school teacher will have two presidential advisors and her own cabinet, paid for from Macron's budget, and will focus on working … [Read more...]

Sterling edged up against a broadly weaker dollar on Monday, but lost more ground against the euro as doubts around U.K. economic growth and Brexit talks continued to weigh on the currency. Britain released another pair of position papers for the divorce talks with the European Union, part of efforts by ministers to head off suggestions that negotiations are going slowly and may be delayed later this year. Doubts over the government's handling of the Brexit talks and a collapse this month in expectations for a rise in Bank of England interest rates over the next year have pushed the pound back below $1.30 and 90 pence per euro. It dipped 0.2 percent to a 10-month low of 91.51 pence per euro on Monday while gaining around 0.3 percent against the dollar to $1.2909. Both of those moves were largely the result of broader shifts around the dollar, analysts and traders said. "I wouldn't attribute the price action today to sterling factors," said BNP Paribas strategist Sam … [Read more...]

NDO – Politburo member cum Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Tong Thi Phong on August 21 hosted a reception for a delegation of prestigious ethnic people from the northern province of Thai Nguyen at NA House in Hanoi. Briefing the NA official on local situations, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, cum Chairman of the Thai Nguyen People's Council Bui Xuan Hoa stated that in recent years, local socio-economic development has recorded positive results. Thai Nguyen's budget revenue in 2016 reached VND11.8 trillion (US$519.2 million); in the first seven months of 2017, the figure reached VND7.8 trillion. Currently, there are more than 80 Korean enterprises operating in the province with Sam Sung as the largest, employing about 7,000 local workers. The province’s export value to date has reached US$14 billion, with an average income per capita reaching VND52 million per year. Thai Nguyen is implementing good policies to promote … [Read more...]

The mission was led by Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army and a member of the Committee.  Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia speaking at the meeting At a meeting with the company on August 21, Gen. Nghia highlighted the all-out efforts of the company to implement the movement, especially its diverse forms of information dissemination and education in the law for the workers and its close coordination with local relevant agencies to work out several cultural regulations with the aim of augmenting the workers’ spiritual life. Vietnam Ching Luh Shoes Co., Ltd., a company with 100 percent foreign-owned capital, has more than 22,700 workers. Over the recent past, the company’s leadership has paid due attention to building a cultural environment and life for its workers. Specifically, it has organized a number of … [Read more...]

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 21 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 21, appreciating the diplomat’s contributions to Vietnam-Cuba special traditional relations during his term. She expressed her delight at the growth of bilateral relations over the past years, noting that political ties have continually been enhanced through the maintenance of delegation exchanges at all levels between the countries’ Parties, States, parliaments, ministries, sectors and localities. Congratulating Cuba on its political, economic and diplomatic achievements, which have helped create prerequisites for next development stages, she voiced her belief that the Cuban people will obtain even … [Read more...]