State President Tran Dai Quang Quang is the first Head of State of Viet Nam to visit Ethiopia since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1976. Despite geographical distance, Viet Nam and Ethiopia share various similarities, especially both sides are developing countries with young and abundant workforce and determined to boost economic growth and improve people’s living standards. According to State President Quang, Ethiopia has emerged to become a “tiger of Africa” with the annual average growth rate of above 10% during the past decade and Addis Ababa capital is regarded as the heart of Africa as it is home to more than 90 headquarters of regional and international organizations, including the African Union. Ethiopia is playing an increasingly active role in maintaining peace, security and stability in the region and the world, said State President Quang. Quang said during the visit, he will hold talks with President Mulatu Teshome, meet with Prime … [Read more...] about VN treasures traditional friendship, cooperation with Ethiopia
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Vietnam, China push to forge cooperation between localities
At the meeting (Source: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, on August 22 asked China’s Shaanxi province to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese localities and improve the efficiency of collaboration in economy, trade, tourism, and culture. He made the suggestions at a meeting with Hu Heping, member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the CPC, during which Vuong also briefed the host on Vietnam’s socio-economic development. Vuong highly valued the achievements recorded by the Chinese province in recent times, noting his belief that under the leadership of the CPC Provincial Committee and local authorities, Shaanxi residents will successfully complete targets and tasks set by the 19th CPC National Congress. In response, Hu Heping spoke of Shaanxi province’s efforts in Party … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China push to forge cooperation between localities
VSS, Danish Embassy ink deal on health insurance-related cooperation
Deputy Ambassador of Denmark Louise Holmsgaard (L) and VSS Deputy General Director Dao Viet Anh sign the MoU on August 21 (Photo: baohiemxahoi.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Danish Embassy on August 21 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help the VSS improve its health insurance verification staff’s capacity in 2018 and 2019. Under the document, the Danish Embassy will organise training courses in Vietnam and fund short-term courses in Denmark for VSS staff. It will help the VSS take part in international seminars and expand cooperation in various fields. Deputy Ambassador of Denmark in Vietnam Louise Holmsgaard said health care is one of the top priorities in the two countries’ development cooperation. She lauded the VSS’s achievements in patient information management and health insurance coverage, adding that health insurance is crucial to promoting primary health care. The MoU will be an important stride to … [Read more...] about VSS, Danish Embassy ink deal on health insurance-related cooperation
Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital
At the meeting (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)So said Le Minh Triet, Chairman of the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city, during a meeting held on August 20th by the city Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the city Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association, to mark the Hungarian National Day (August 20th). According to Mr. Triet, in 2017, Ho Chi Minh city’s district 1 and Budapest’s district 11; and the Ho Chi Minh city Conservatory of Music and Hungary’s famous Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music also established cooperative relationships. In 2018, Hungary National Trade Centre was set up in Ho Chi Minh city, helping raise the two-way trade turnover; however, the figure has not reached USD400 million. He added that since its establishment, the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city had made positive contribution to developing the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital
Hanoi hopes for increased cooperation with Finnish localities
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)He made the statement when being received by Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, Party Central Committee member and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, on August 20th. Agreeing with the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms Hang informed him of the Hanoi delegation’s visit to Finland in June in which the two sides discussed issues of joint concern, including the development of smart city and social welfare. According to Ms Hang, Hanoi learned from the experience of Helsinki in addressing the city’s challenges. She also expressed her hope in reinforcing the cooperative and friendly relationship between the two cities, including exchanges, tourism, culture, education and vocational training. “Hanoi and South Ostrobothnia Region has also reviewed 10 years of cooperation, opening up new ways for developing the cooperation in potential areas,” she added. She expressed her belief that Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto would be a bridge for … [Read more...] about Hanoi hopes for increased cooperation with Finnish localities