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June 12, 2021 by en.qdnd.vn Leave a Comment

Vietnamese and Russian defense ministers hold talks

At the talks, General Giang congratulated General Sergey Shoygu on Russia’s National Day (June 12) and extended his best wishes to all officers and the ranks in the Russian Armed Forces.

Giang also thanked the Russian Defense Minister for sending a letter of congratulations to him over his promotion to defense minister and invited the Russian minister to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time this year.

The Vietnamese Defense Minister affirmed that the phone talk will create a new impetus for the further development of bilateral defense cooperation, contributing to strengthening the long-standing traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia.

He said that the Vietnamese Party, State, people and military always bear in mind the valuable support of the Russian armed forces and people to the Vietnamese people’s struggles for national independence in the past and current national construction and defense cause.

For his part, General Sergei Shoigu once again congratulated General Giang on his appointment as defense minister and expressed his belief that in his current post, Giang will continue making significant contributions to developing the relationship between the two nations in general and two militaries in particular.

At the talks, the two sides highly appreciated the history of the two countries’ relationship, including the bilateral defense ties and their willingness to preserve and promote their bilateral traditional friendship as well as the Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Over the past time, the two defense ministries have effectively implemented high-level agreements and cooperation contents through exerting efforts in building specific cooperation plans and programs as well as strengthening their existing cooperation mechanisms and frameworks.

The two defense ministers agreed to carry out prioritized cooperation contents, including training, participation in multilateral activities hosted by the Russian side, COVID-19 prevention and control, scientific research within the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre, and cooperation between the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnam People’s Army and the Directorate for Political-Military Affairs of the Russian Armed Forces.

Translated by Tran Hoai

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Canada-ASEAN Business Council highlights cooperation potential with Vietnam

The article titled “Vietnam should play a major part in Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy” was written by Geoff Donald, the CABC’s advocacy chair and managing director at Asia Engagement Consulting Group.

According to him, with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 120 million by 2050 and a strong GDP forecast of 6.5 percent growth in 2021, Vietnam is a high-potential market for Canadian companies especially in key industries such as agro-food.

Since 2015, Vietnam has been Canada’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia with two-way trade reaching a record 11.2 billion CAD (9.2 billion USD) in 2020. With the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Canadian and Vietnamese exporters and investors now enjoy increased market access and tariff reduction in a rules-based trading environment.

Two-way trade has increased by 12 percent over 2019 and by 37 percent compared with 2018, when the CPTPP began to take effect.

Canada’s and Vietnam’s commitment to multilateral trade through the CPTPP and critical new opportunities such as a potential Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement positions Vietnam as an essential partner for Canada in the decades ahead, the author affirmed

As Canada looks to develop an Indo-Pacific strategy, the CABA urges public policymakers and business leaders to prioritise this relationship by increasing support to small and mid-size enterprises looking to take advantage of the CPTPP; expanding Canada-Vietnam business collaborations in high-growth sectors such as agro-food, aerospace, infrastructure, financial services and digital economy; and negotiating a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement to increase the overall opportunities for Canada in Southeast Asia.

The CABC acts as the voice of the Canadian private sector in ASEAN, and its members, including many of Canada’s leading firms such as Manulife, have a significant and longstanding presence in Vietnam, and many more companies are following suit.

Source: VNA

June 12, 2021 by tuoitrenews.vn Leave a Comment

Underprivileged province of Quang Tri wakes up to welcome development opportunities

As Quang Tri Province continues its recovery from the American War in Vietnam, it now looks to sustainable energy and ecotourism for new opportunities and revitalization.

An emerging energy hub

In 2021 alone, the province expects to add 15 wind energy projects for connection to the national electric grid.

According to official data, the central province currently provides 377MW of renewable electricity. It now has plans to add 29 wind farms over the next several years, with an approved total capacity providing the country with 1,100MW of energy.

Located in one of Vietnam’s most disaster-prone regions, Quang Tri’s long-term plans in the renewable energy sector could have a potential massive upside.

In addition to the aforementioned projects, the province is also considering adding 52 other wind power projects to its portfolio and has plans to survey eight more.

Should these projects all be realized, the province will be able to generate more than 4,400MW of electricity.

Workers construct a wind turbine at a farm in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province. Photo : Hoang Tuan / Tuoi Tre

A wind farm in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province from afar. Photo : Quoc Nam / Tuoi Tre

Vo Van Hung, head of Quang Tri Province People’s Committee, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the locality has identified sustainable energy as one of three main pillars of its economic development plans.

Quang Tri authorities plan to pull out all stops in order to implement wind energy projects in the western highlands and electrification projects in the Southeast Economic Zone as these two types of power impose few threats to the environment.

“Several years ago, we had an orientation to develop coal-fired energy. EGATI, an investor from Thailand, negotiated and carried out investment procedures for Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant.

“The project was also included in the national electricity development master plan. Things are different now. We’re prioritizing environment and more aware of the long-term impacts of coal-fired plants in terms of incidents and dust pollution,” he said.

Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant is currently behind schedule. If the investor continues postponing the project and failing to commit to the European environmental standards, local authorities will cancel the initiative and switch to electrification.

A wind turbine under construction in Quang Tri Province. The locality expects wind farms to provide sustainable energy solutions for its growing economy. Photo : Hoang Tuan / Tuoi Tre

Regional gateway

Quang Tri Province is Vietnam’s gateway to the East-West Economic Corridor, or EWEC, – a regional initiative that connects the country with four Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar.

Some 500 to 700 containers cross Quang Tri Province’s Lao Bao Border Gate each day en route to harbours in Da Nang City and Thua Thien-Hue Province, creating a missed opportunity for Quang Tri’s port.

This creates a significant loss to the local public budget and has been the catalyst for an outcry for a proper solution.

A model of My Thuy Harbour provided by Quang Tri Province People’s Committee. The harbour is expected to be a gateway to Pacific Ocean for goods transported on the East-West Economic Corridor. Photo courtesy of Quang Tri Province Economic Zone Management Board

A model of My Thuy Harbor provided by Quang Tri Province People’s Committee. The harbor is expected to be a gateway to Pacific Ocean for goods transported on the East-West Economic Corridor . Photo courtesy of Quang Tri Province Economic Zone Management Board

My Thuy Harbor, Cua Viet Harbor, and Quang Tri Airport have potential to bridge the gap once they connect with national and regional routes, according to Hung.

The provincial leader stressed that investment in My Thuy Harbor will help the port ensure a 100,000-ton capacity.

“Corporations tell us they don’t want to drive 150 to 200 kilometers in order to reach Da Nang City just to ship containers. It’s important that we invest in our own shipping ports to bolster regional connections. This will draw more investors and travel agents to the locality,” he said.

Design options for Quang Tri Airport provided by local authorities. Photo : Quoc Nam / Tuoi Tre

Quang Tri Airport, with its tentative capacity of one million passengers per year, is included in the Prime Minister’s 2020-30 aviation transport development master plan.

“We have witnessed a growing number of tourists and investors in Quang Tri Province. Moreover, a hybrid airport which serves both civic and military demands will contribute greatly to security and rescue operations,” said Hung.

A pre-feasibility study report on developing the airport through public-private partnership is underway as the local authorities expect to have investors complete all necessary procedures and start work on the project within this year.

“We prefer investors who are capable of limiting their environmental impact, creating jobs, and producing goods with high added values,” said Hung.

“They will help to build up momentum for the province’s economic growth. Some of them have reached out to us. There is even a US$86.9-million tourism project which has already started site clearance.”

Tourism potential

Cua Viet, Cua Tung and My Thuy are hidden gems in Quang Tri Province just waiting to be discovered by the world, according to Hung.

Vo Van Hung, head of Quang Tri Province’s People Committee. Photo : Ngoc Hien / Tuoi Tre

Some 17 nautical miles from the mainland is Con Co Island – an emerging tourism spot. At a conference in May, Nguyen Anh Tuan, head of the Institute for Vietnam Tourism Development Research, emphasized that Con Co Island could be a new highlight and motivation for the province’s travelling sector if effective and appropriate policies are applied.

He said a high-end resort would help the island to boost its popularity and transform into a renowned tourism paradise.

Tourists dive and view coral ranges in Con Co Island. Photo : The Kiet / Tuoi Tre

Majestic mountains in the province’s western side also offer fantastic ecotourism opportunities.

A new stalactite-covered system of caves was recently discovered in Huong Hoa District, with many comparing the systems to Quang Binh Province’s famous caves, according to experts.

Provincial authorities have sent groups of policymakers and scientists to visit the cave and create solutions to unlock the area’s tourism potential.

“We will call for participation from the private sector to build and offering travelling packages as well as developing community-based and eco-friendly tourism,” said Hung.

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