Van Don - Mong Cai Highway under construction (Source: baoquangninh.com.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is scheduled for completion and operation on June 30, aims to create favourable conditions for the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to make breakthrough developments and promote economic links in the region. Nguyen Tien Oanh, Director of the Executive Board of the highway project (the Tien Yen - Mong Cai section), said it has taken time to complete this section – which extends from Bach Dang bridge to the Mong Cai international border gate , because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons. However, the foundation of the sector has been basically completed and is entering the finishing stages, he said. According to representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is part of the Hanoi - Quang Ninh highway, plays a strategic role for the socio-economic development of Quang … [Read more...] about Van Don – Mong Cai highway: new launch pad for Quang Ninh’s economic growth
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Hue Festival Trade Fair connects Vietnamese localities
Delegates cut ribbon to open Hue Festival Trade Fair (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – A trade fair within the framework of the 2022 Hue Festival opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 24 evening, offering a good chance for businesses in the province and other localities nationwide to step up trade promotion and investment cooperation . Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Phan Quy Phuong said that, after 10 editions since 2000, the Hue Festival Trade Fair has gradually affirmed its position and professionalism and improved in terms of quality and the number of participants. It has created a change in the “Vietnamese people prioritise Made-in-Vietnam product” movement and created a push to promote and expand export markets, and increase competitiveness in the international economic integration, added Phuong. This year’s fair comprises over 350 booths of more than 200 enterprises showcasing agro-forestry-aquatic products, … [Read more...] about Hue Festival Trade Fair connects Vietnamese localities
Dong Nai boosts cooperation with Cambodia’s provinces
Dong Nai province currently has three enterprises investing in five projects in Cambodia. Since 2021, Dong Nai has provided 36 full-ride scholarships for Cambodian students. Every year, the province conducts meaningful activities to celebrate the Chol Chnam Thmay Festival for Cambodian students, among others. At the reception, Consul General Sok Dareth spoke highly of the investment efficiency of Dong Nai’s firms in Cambodia, hoping that the province will continue coordinating closely with Cambodia’s provinces in various fields, particularly agriculture, industry, culture, education, and promoting exchange programs among the two countries’ students and youths. The consul general asked Dong Nai province to enhance all-level delegation exchanges to further tighten the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia in the coming time. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Dong Nai boosts cooperation with Cambodia’s provinces
HCM City works to clear hurdles for RoK investors
At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City are facing a number of bottlenecks related to labour regulation and administrative procedures that need to be promptly removed, heard a June 24 dialogue between the municipal leaders and the business community. The collection of seaport infrastructure fees was also pointed to by many participating businesses. From April 1, 2022, all container vehicles entering and leaving the city’s Cat Lai port have to pay an additional fee for using seaport infrastructure. Korean firms proposed the establishment of a monthly gross payment process and a reduction of the fee, given their difficulties from increased logistics costs. Phan Van Mai , Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the southern economic hub is working to recover after two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such recovery sees a significant contribution of the business communities, including … [Read more...] about HCM City works to clear hurdles for RoK investors
Part 4: Towards a bright future
A priceless common asset of the two peoples Since Cambodia's revolutionary and armed forces were strong and capable enough to defend the country, Vietnam withdrew its volunteer troops and advisors in 1989 under the agreement between the two parties and states, successfully fulfilling the glorious international mission in the neighboring country. After the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991 and the General Election in 1993, the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship was lifted to a new stage in accordance with the actual situation in each country. With the motto of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability," Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been continuously consolidated and extensively developed in all fields, of which defense cooperation is an important pillar. The first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange held in May 2022 vividly manifested the contribution of defense cooperation to enhancing mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Part 4: Towards a bright future