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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn) New York (VNA) – The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the two countries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York. Ambassador Sovann Ke, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN, appreciated the good cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of politics, development, economics, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the close coordination between the two delegations. He expressed gratitude for the heartfelt assistance from the Vietnamese people, especially Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, to help Cambodian people get rid of the Pol Pot genocidal regime. The diplomat also informed his Vietnam ese counterpart Dang Hoang Giang ofpriorities and activities chaired by Cambodia as the Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in New York in 2022. Ambassador Giang recalled … [Read more...] about Anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties marked in New York

Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honor to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reaping more successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promoting Vietnam’s stature in the international … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia links

At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City are facing a number of bottlenecks related to labour regulation and administrative procedures that need to be promptly removed, heard a June 24 dialogue between the municipal leaders and the business community. The collection of seaport infrastructure fees was also pointed to by many participating businesses. From April 1, 2022, all container vehicles entering and leaving the city’s Cat Lai port have to pay an additional fee for using seaport infrastructure. Korean firms proposed the establishment of a monthly gross payment process and a reduction of the fee, given their difficulties from increased logistics costs. Phan Van Mai , Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the southern economic hub is working to recover after two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such recovery sees a significant contribution of the business communities, including … [Read more...] about HCM City works to clear hurdles for RoK investors

A priceless common asset of the two peoples Since Cambodia's revolutionary and armed forces were strong and capable enough to defend the country, Vietnam withdrew its volunteer troops and advisors in 1989 under the agreement between the two parties and states, successfully fulfilling the glorious international mission in the neighboring country. After the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991 and the General Election in 1993, the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship was lifted to a new stage in accordance with the actual situation in each country. With the motto of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability," Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been continuously consolidated and extensively developed in all fields, of which defense cooperation is an important pillar. The first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange held in May 2022 vividly manifested the contribution of defense cooperation to enhancing mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Part 4: Towards a bright future

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung speaks at the event in Vientiane on June 24. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Stories about Vietnam and Laos’s traditional relations were shared with young people at a talk held by the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration in Vientiane on June 24. Director of the academy Phouvong Ounkhamxeng, who is also a member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, told Vietnam News Agency that the talk aimed to help young Lao people gain a better understanding of the two countries’ special relations in order for them to uphold and develop bilateral ties. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung said the countries’ special relations were founded by then Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane and have been nurtured by generations of their leaders and people. Braving various challenges throughout history, Vietnam - Laos relations have become a rare exemplary and … [Read more...] about Talk gives young Lao people insight into traditional relations with Vietnam

Illustrative photo (Source: vneconomy.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Enterprises are gradually switching to an electronic documentation system , underpinning the nation’s efforts to develop the digital economy . A survey conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in 2021 revealed that at least 33% of the surveyed businesses use e-contracts in their commercial activities. The application not only helps firms and their customers be more efficient, but also contributes to reducing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the gap in commercial transactions. The Bkav DX Platform has hosted e-contracts for more than 3 years. As a result, it helped companies save 70% of printing and delivery costs annually and shortened the process of providing products to customers by 50%. A representative of FPT Information System Company said that in Vietnam, the concept of e-contracts is no longer new. On the FPT.eContract – a signing platform between businesses and individuals – there are more … [Read more...] about Electronic documentation system fundamental to digital economy

On display are more than 100 photos taken by photojournalists from Vietnam’s leading press agencies, and amateur photographers from Hanoi. Showcased photos give viewers a chance to look back upon the country’s political-diplomatic, socio-economic and cultural events from January to May 2022, including Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s addressing the closing ceremony of the 13th National Party Congress, voters at COVID-19 quarantined areas casting their ballots for deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level people’s councils. Images of medical forces at COVID-19 hotbeds and Hanoi during social distancing period, bustling atmosphere at stadiums during the 31st Southeast Asian Games – a manifestation of Vietnam’s successful control of COVID-19, and wonderful performance of Vietnamese athletes who brought golds for the Vietnamese sports delegation are also vividly featured via photos. Also, photos displayed at the exhibition diversely and comprehensively reflect … [Read more...] about Press photo exhibition looks back upon national important events

Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Major General Doan Xuan Bo, Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper, co-chaired the event. At the meeting the two press agencies discussed their collaboration in completing the projects to build the two newspapers into major modern multimedia agencies, in fighting against wrongful and inimical viewpoints of reactionaries, in protecting the Party’s ideological foundation, and in spreading good models and deeds in society. They also spent time sharing experience in disseminating information about the military’s performance of defense and security, military-building duties, and other training and combat readiness tasks, the military’s assistance to local people in socio-economic development, search and rescue operation, and defense diplomacy to beautify bright images and good values of Uncle Ho’s soldiers. At the event, the two sides agreed to continue to keep a close relationship in information dissemination work, … [Read more...] about Two leading press agencies boost cooperation

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 26, the Australian Embassy to Vietnam has announced. Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. Photo by the Australian Embassy According to a press release from the embassy, this will be the second trip to Southeast Asia of the new foreign minister since she took the position one month ago. The visit is expected to deepen these ties, building on existing partnerships for the benefit of the two countries and the region. In Vietnam minister Penny Wong will meet with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. "Ahead of next year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, our discussions will focus on climate change cooperation, our shared trade and investment ambitions and Australia’s continued support for Vietnam’s COVID-19 recovery," the embassy said. After her visit to Vietnam, the … [Read more...] about Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Vietnam

An Indian businesswoman receives BRIA 2022 Vietnam Award (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The India n Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in the city, organised a people-to-people exchange meet on June 25. Consul General Madan Mohan Sethi said that the gathering is part of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-India diplomatic ties, with a hope to strengthen mutual understanding, and consolidate and develop the solidarity and friendship between the Indian people and people of Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular. He noted that potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, especially in the fields of mutual interest such as economics, trade, culture, tourism, education and training. The diplomat committed to doing his best to connect economic and trade cooperation between the two countries’ businesses, promote cultural and … [Read more...] about India-Vietnam people-to-people exchange meet held in HCM City