Claudia Liliana Zambrano Naranjo, Chargé d’Affaires of Colombia to Viet Nam, has expressed her wish for cooperation in waterway tourism between Colombia and Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. She told Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Dung at a meeting in Can Tho on November 22 that she was impressed by Cai Rang floating market in the city. Colombia and Can Tho share similarities in the waterway system, the diplomat said, adding that her country has experience in plantation tourism while Viet Nam has strength in eco-tourism, which creates a foundation for their tourism links. For his part, Dung said trade collaboration between Viet Nam and Colombia has yet to match their potential, noting his hope that businesses of the two countries will easily access information and opportunities to invest in the respective markets. He said the ongoing International Agricultural Fair in Can Tho, which sees the … [Read more...] about Colombia wishes to cooperate with Can Tho in waterway tourism
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Hau Giang fosters agricultural cooperation with ROK association
NDO/ VNA – The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang on November 23 signed a memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation with Jeonnam-Gwangju agricultural technique association from the Republic of Korea (RoK).Addressing the signing ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tuan briefed representatives of the association on the natural conditions and socio-economic development situation in the province.Tuan showed his hope that in the coming time, the association will share experience with Hau Giang and support the province in accessing the ROK market.The association should create favourable conditions for local agricultural firms and cooperatives to partner with RoK enterprises in producing agricultural products and while assisting Hau Giang in high-technology agriculture.Meanwhile, Kim Sam Sik, President of the Jeonnam-Gwangju agricultural technique association, said that the association will work hard to support Hau Giang and foster … [Read more...] about Hau Giang fosters agricultural cooperation with ROK association
Vietnam, RoK boost cooperative relations
Deputy PM Binh asked the RoK to facilitate the entry of Vietnamese strong products to the RoK market, support Vietnam to join the RoK’s global supply chains and continue to provide non-refundable aid packages for technical assistance, human resources training, agricultural and rural development, and energy safety.The Vietnamese official urged the two countries to soon sign a support agreement in civil affairs and trade and consider the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding on supplying and receiving Vietnamese workers to the RoK under the Employment Permit System (EPS), which will be invalid in May 2018.He agreed on enhancing coordination in regional and international affairs of mutual concerns, especially maintaining peace and stability in the Asian-Pacific region.Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon emphasized that the RoK’s Government attaches great importance to developing strategic cooperative partnership with Vietnam and will direct all relevant ministries and departments … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK boost cooperative relations
Việt Nam, China augment cooperation along economic corridor
HẢI PHÒNG – A conference opened in Hải Phòng City yesterday with a view to promoting cooperation along the economic corridor of Việt Nam’s Lao Cai Province, Hà Nội, Hải Phòng and Quảng Ninh Province and China’s Yunnan Province. The corridor’s 8th cooperation conference attracted more than 200 delegates, including representatives of the Consulate General of Việt Nam in Yunnan’s Kunming city, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry, the Chinese Embassy in Việt Nam, authorities of the Vietnamese localities, and many businesses. Chairman of the Hải Phòng municipal People’s Committee Nguyễn Văn Tùng said the conference is an initiative that aims to create prerequisites for diverse friendly exchanges and cooperation activities, especially in economics, between Vietnamese and Chinese localities. He added the three-day event focuses on transport connection and cooperation … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, China augment cooperation along economic corridor
Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka Prefecture enhance trade and investment cooperation
NDO - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong hosted a reception for Chairman of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hiroshi Ozaki, on November 22.At the meeting, Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong emphasised that Vietnam-Japan relations have been developing strongly across many fields.High-level visits by the leaders of Japan and Vietnam over recent times have demonstrated the confidence and determination of both sides to strengthen their cooperation he said, adding that in the near future, the bilateral relations between Vietnam and Japan will be further strengthened; especially in 2018 as the two countries celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties.The Ho Chi Minh City Chairman affirmed that on the basis of the time-honoured friendship between the two countries and the potential for cooperation between the two regions, Ho Chi Minh City wishes to further step up its cooperation activities with Osaka, especially in the fields of … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka Prefecture enhance trade and investment cooperation