Leaders of the U.S. and the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) attended the official working sessions of the ASEAN-US Special Summit on May 13 (Saturday morning Hanoi time). During the summit, the U.S. announced a series of new initiatives, including a $60 million package to expand maritime cooperation, which will entail helping ASEAN countries counter illegal fishing and deploying U.S. Coast Guard personnel to the Indo-Pacific to support maritime training. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden says the initiative aims to "promote a free and open Indo-Pacific." The United States also affirmed its support for ASEAN's stance on the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, and welcomed ASEAN’s efforts to promote cooperation, dialogue and confidence building in the region, and strive to build an effective and efficient Code of Conduct (COC) in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS). At a discussion … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM hails ASEAN-US maritime cooperation
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NA chairman calls for labor cooperation between Vietnam, Laos
In a meeting with the Vietnamese community and businesses in Laos, per invitation of President of the Laotian National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane, various representatives said they wish for the Vietnamese government to continue actualizing policies so that commerce between the two countries could prosper. They also proposed for both Vietnam and Laos to foster labor cooperation and increase the number of yearly scholarships so Vietnamese nationals in Laos could go to Vietnam to study and receive medical diagnoses. Hue said Vietnam always encourages and provides opportunities for people to return to their country and invest in businesses. Vietnam also has support measures for the community in Laos to be "legally stable", as well as to preserve Vietnamese cultural characteristics. Labor cooperation between the two countries should be looked into, as many Vietnamese businesses in Laos currently lack workers, Hue said. He also requested Vietnam localities to provide scholarships … [Read more...] about NA chairman calls for labor cooperation between Vietnam, Laos
Vietnam, Greece aim to beef up multifaceted cooperation
Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his visiting Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou pledged to take steps to promote bilateral relations to a new height, sharing their pleasure at the growth of the Vietnam - Greece ties . The host and guest expressed their wishes to further promote the bilateral ties during their talks in Hanoi on Monday, one day after President Sakellaropoulou arrived in the Vietnamese capital for a five-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Phuc. The Greek leader applauded the important achievements that Vietnam made during its previous struggle for independence and in its current socio-economic development. Highly appreciative of the increasingly significant role of Vietnam in the region and the world, the Greek president said she hoped to foster comprehensive cooperation between Hanoi and Athens. She emphasized that Greece supports Vietnam in strengthening its partnership and comprehensive cooperation with the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Greece aim to beef up multifaceted cooperation
Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation to facilitate economic recovery
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (Photo: Indonesia President Office) Jakarta (VNA) – At the Indonesia-Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the two countries' governments agreed on strengthening cooperation to facilitate economic recovery as well as optimising the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). investment cooperation while improving their role in changing global values to achieve a better future. At the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to an open multilateral trading system based on rules agreed in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and consented to support reforms that serve the interests of all WTO members. G20 countries. Cooperation should also be enhanced on issues important to the region's economic future, including climate change, emissions reduction, investment, … [Read more...] about Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation to facilitate economic recovery
Vietnam, US look to boost economic cooperation
The Vietnamese Prime Minister calls on US investors to continue cooperating with the Vietnamese partners to promote business activities. Economic cooperation between the US and Vietnam has the potential to develop further, with a priority given to capital market development, digital transformation, energy transformation, climate change response, tourism and trade. An overview of the conference. Photos: Vietnam Airlines Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave the remarks at a trade-investment-tourism promotion conference with the theme “Rediscovering Vietnam” on May 17 in San Francisco, the US. The event took place within the framework of the Prime Minister’s official visit to the US. At the event, the Vietnamese Prime Minister wished the US partners to support Vietnam in policy consultation, capital sources, the development of human resources and infrastructure systems, technology, and governance. With the topic “Rediscovering Vietnam”, the conference … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US look to boost economic cooperation
Vietnamese premier discusses innovation, startup cooperation with US businesses
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a forum on innovation and startups with leading U.S. firms in San Francisco, California on Tuesday morning (local time) within the framework of his working visit. During the event, which was organized by the Asia Society Northern California, PM Chinh stated that Vietnam identifies science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship as important driving forces for development in the new era. Startup collaboration between Vietnamese and U.S. partners should focus on climate change response, digital transformation, technology transformation, and supply chain diversification, he continued. Attention should also be paid to the innovation and startup movement among young people. The premier went on to discuss with leaders of major U.S. businesses about opportunities for cooperation in innovation, science, and technology. The Vietnamese government is improving mechanisms and policies to welcome new startups, he stated, adding … [Read more...] about Vietnamese premier discusses innovation, startup cooperation with US businesses
Greek president talks cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City chairman
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou laid a wreath at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the namesake city and joined talks with the city chairman on Wednesday. Within the framework of her official visit to Vietnam from May 15 to 19, President Sakellaropoulou laid a wreath at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1 at 5:00 pm on Wednesday. The Greek leader later joined talks with chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai at the Reunification Palace. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou lays a wreath at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, May 18, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre During the conversation, chairman Mai stated that Ho Chi Minh City, as a socio-economic and cultural hub of Vietnam, is willing to act as a bridge to bring the cooperation between Hanoi and Athens to a higher level. The city hopes to receive the exchange of experience, technology transfer, … [Read more...] about Greek president talks cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City chairman
President wishes for more Vietnam-Singapore cooperation projects
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin (Photo: VNA) Bilateral trade is growing positively, with more and more Singaporean-invested projects in Vietnam, Phuc said, considering the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) model a symbol of economic collaboration between the nations. He said he wishes for further bilateral cooperation in the field of human resources training, which serves as a firm foundation for both nations’ socio-economic development. Speaker Tan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, said special celebration activities are earmarked for 2023, which marks the 50th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations. On the occasion, the Singaporean Prime Minister wants to visit Vietnam, he added. Expressing impressions on Vietnam's hosting of SEA Games 31, Tan said the organisation of the region's largest sport tournament helps boost people-to-people exchange among participating nations. Telling … [Read more...] about President wishes for more Vietnam-Singapore cooperation projects
HCMC, Cuba enjoying promising cooperation
Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai is discussing possible cooperation chances with Cuban Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen. (Photo: SGGP) Chairman Phan Van Mai and Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen agreed to promote the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of diplomacy, youth exchange, cultural exchange, education. Particularly, HCMC each year will offer 30 to 50 scholarships for Cuban students to visit and learn in the city. Chairman Mai suggested that the Ambassador stimulate the collaboration with HCMC in the fields of healthcare and Spanish teaching for the sake of cultural exchange. As to trading, HCMC is planning to hold several meetings this year to introduce potential cooperation areas between Cuba and the city. Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen also expressed his hope for stronger collaboration in the future. He stressed that Cuba is trying to strengthen this valuable relationship with HCMC. At present, … [Read more...] about HCMC, Cuba enjoying promising cooperation
CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam-Australia investment cooperation
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership ( CPTPP ) helps promote Vietnam-Australia cooperation in terms of trade and investment, the Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newspaper said, citing Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh. Vietnam and Australia are both members of at least three free trade agreements , namely ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), CPTPP and the Regional Economic Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). According to data of the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia hit 12.4 billion USD for the first time, up more than 49 percent compared with that of 2020. The value of shipments to Australia reached more than 4.45 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent. Vietnam spent nearly 8 billion USD in importing goods from Australia, up nearly 70 percent against 2020’s figure. … [Read more...] about CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam-Australia investment cooperation