This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) at a press conference held in Nha Trang city on May 15. The conference will be co-hosted by the MOFA, the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee. According to Le Thi Hong Van, Deputy Head of the MOFA’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation, sustainable development and inclusive growth have become a priority of countries, particularly in the context of increasing global challenges and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the event is designed to provide a platform for the ASEM partners to exchange policies and best practices to achieve inclusive outcomes and effectively implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at global, regional and local levels. It will also highlight the connectivity between Asia and Europe in tackling global issues related to economic and social inclusion and … [Read more...] about 180 delegates to attend ASEM Conference in Nha Trang in late May
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Vietnam attends Moscow conference on int’l security
The delegation is led by Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang – Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence. They are among more than 1,000 delegates from 111 countries and international organisations to the event. The conference from April 23 to 25 focuses on current security challenges and threats at global and regional levels, terrorist threats, new approaches and cooperation in military and regional security in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Vietnamese delegation will attend all the four plenums and four special sessions of the event. At the opening ceremony, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Nikolai Patrushev read out President Vladimir Putin’s greetings to the conference. In his message, Putin said the conference brings together heads of defence agencies, representatives of the supreme commands of the armed forces, heads of international organisations … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Moscow conference on int’l security
PM attends investors’ spring conference in Nghe An
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) at the conference of investors in Nghe An (Photo: VNA) Nghe An, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 23 attended a conference of investors in the central province of Nghe An on the occasion of the beginning of the Year of the Pig, which was held by the Vietnam Bank for Investment and Development (BIDV) in coordination with Nghe An authorities. Addressing the conference, PM Phuc expressed joy at the economic growth of Nghe An in recent years and shared the participants’ trust in a bright future of the province. Stressing the province’s role, he pointed to its limitations such as a lack of high-quality human resources and low per capita income. The PM urged Nghe An to work harder to improve the business and investment environment, reform administrative reforms and create the best possible conditions for investors. At the same time, he asked the investors not to give up when facing difficulties, adding that the … [Read more...] about PM attends investors’ spring conference in Nghe An
Vice President receives delegates attending literature conference, poetry festival
Praising the Vietnamese Writers’ Association for organising the events, the Vice President stated that the conference aims to introduce the unique values of Vietnamese literature to the world, while providing Vietnamese writers with wider access to world literature. She affirmed that, during the wars for independence, poems were composed and recited with patriotism and aspiration for peace and today they continue to undertake the mission of building the cultural foundation of the Vietnamese people. Vice President Thinh said that, during its recent history, Vietnam has always received valuable support from the peace-loving peoples in the world, especially poets and writers, expecting them to continue coming to Vietnam, a land of stability, peace, poetry and friendship. Poet Huu Thinh, Chairman of the Vietnamese Writers’ Association, informed that the international conference on Vietnamese literature and the international poetry festival drew the participation of nearly 200 … [Read more...] about Vice President receives delegates attending literature conference, poetry festival
Saigon Times to hold conference on Japanese market
Saigon Times to hold conference on Japanese marketThe Saigon Times Daily Food made of rice flour such as rice vermicelli and pho (Vietnamese dried noodles) are favorite items of Japanese consumers. The upcoming conference held by the Saigon Times Group will help local firms gain insights on the Japanese market - PHOTO: TAM AN HCMC – Local firms will have the opportunity to gain insights on the Japanese market in preparation for deeper penetration into the eastern Asian country by attending a conference on ways to expand their businesses into Japan, which is slated to take place on November 29 at the headquarters of the Saigon Times Group in HCMC. The event, titled, “Expand Business into Japan,” will be organized by the Saigon Times Startup Supporting Group, under the Saigon Times Group, in collaboration with ChatWork company. Participants of the event will be informed of the current demands of the Japanese market, particularly the Japanese people and … [Read more...] about Saigon Times to hold conference on Japanese market