Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith (R) receives Prof. Chau Van Minh at Lao PM’s Office, on December 5 - Credit: NDO On December 5, Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception for the VAST delegation in the capital city of Vientiane.The Lao PM highly praised the visit by the VAST in the context of the two sides’ Party, State and people are organising significant activities in the Lao-Vietnam and Vietnam-Lao Friendship Solidarity Year 2017. He also expressed his sincere thanks to the VAST for its support to the Ministry of Science and Technology of Laos and the Lao National Academy of Science (LNAS).PM Thongloun Sisoulith emphasised that in the current situation, the development of the LANS plays an important role in promoting local socio-economic development. The Lao leader proposed that the VAST should enhance the exchange of experience with the LNAS in effectively use of budget for science and technology research and development projects, especially the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos strengthen science and technology cooperation
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Hanoi enhances development cooperation with Canada, Pakistan
NDO – Chairman of Hanoi municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted receptions in the city on December 5 for delegations from Canada and Pakistan to seek measures toenhance development cooperation.Receiving Canada’s delegation, led by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Chairman Chung hoped that the visit would strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Hanoi and Ontario province, particularly in education and training, application of technological advances in administrative reform, training of human resources, tourism, clean technology and business investment.He also emphasised the fact that Ontario has invested 22 projects worth nearly US$6 million in Hanoi. The trade turnover between the two localities reaches around US$100 million.For her part, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said that Canada’s enterprises and organisations were very interested in Vietnamese market and Hanoi.The delegation’s visit will contribute to deepening the long-term … [Read more...] about Hanoi enhances development cooperation with Canada, Pakistan
Vietnam attaches importance to defense cooperation with Japan
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (R) receiving a delegation from the Japan Self-Defense Forces At the reception, General Vinh highly valued relations between Vietnam and Japan in general and between the two militaries in particular over the past years.According to the Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister, Vietnam and Japan have witnessed development of the bilateral relations in various fields, including defense cooperation. Apart from visits by each side’s high-ranking military officers, Vietnam and Japan expanded exchange activities between their arms and services to contribute to heightening their mutual trust and understanding.Sharing the same view with General Vinh, Major General Yuichi Sakamoto, head of the Japanese mission, believed that the two sides will expand defense cooperation in the time to come, and added that Japan is willing to share its experiences on UN peacekeeping operations with Vietnam. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Vietnam attaches importance to defense cooperation with Japan
Vietnam, EU step up defense cooperation
At a reception for Chairman of the EU Military Committee, General Mikhail Kostarakos in Hanoi on December 5, Deputy PM Minh suggested Vietnam and the EU intensify the exchange of all-level delegations, especially high-level ones, share experience in the areas of shared concern and build cooperation frameworks and mechanisms. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Chairman of the EU Military Committee, General Mikhail Kostarakos The two sides should step up collaboration in such areas as training, cyber security and information-technology, UN peacekeeping operations, search and rescue, military medicine, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and settlement of bomb and mine consequences in Vietnam. Vietnam is integrating into the world across the fields, from politics to economy, culture and national defense and security, the Deputy PM said, noting that in the sphere of national defense, the country has actively participated in cooperation activities … [Read more...] about Vietnam, EU step up defense cooperation
Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Japanese city Sanjo forge cooperation
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Ba Ria-Vung Tau on December 5, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Long said that the MoU is part of the two localities’ commitments to forging friendship and effective cooperation, opening up a new period of collaboration for mutual growth.He noted that in 2013, the Sanjo city Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Department of Industry and Trade have launched a project on developing human resources and the support industry for the metal sector in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.Currently, the two sides are jointly implementing a project of personnel training for agencies assisting small and medium sized enterprises, he said. He added that in 2016, the two localities also signed a MoU on human resources cooperation.Meanwhile, Sanjo city’s Governor Isato Kunisada said that Sanjo is strong in mechanical manufacturing and metal production. He said that in the coming time, the Japanese side will increase the … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Japanese city Sanjo forge cooperation