Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
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PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development . He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Lynn Martin hold talks with CEOs of major firms listed on the NYSE on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a roundtable with CEOs from world-leading firms and investment funds listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during a visit there on May 16. In the opening address, PM Chinh said global instabilities had impacted both Viet Nam and the US, requiring the companies to help address the challenges. Viet Nam in recent times had strived to keep macroeconomic conditions under control, including exchange rates, inflation and interest rates, as well as budget revenues and expenditure balances, food security, imports and exports. Viet Nam is currently in serious need of developing a healthy, sustainable securities and bonds market, according to the Prime Minister. The PM also informed the company executives of the implementation of the recovery package worth … [Read more...] about PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms
Deploying public-private health plans
Vice chairman Torben Minko How do member companies of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) evaluate the potential of public-private partnership (PPP) development in Vietnam? Vietnam has a promising opportunity for PPP development with a dynamic population, an increasing middle-income class, and also a rising need for high-quality products and services. Currently, PPPs are not yet applied in the services area. Service-based PPPs can unlock further contributions from the private sector toward an inclusive, forward-looking, and sustainable healthcare system. As such, a legal framework is a key that is conducive to business via a predictable and sustainable environment. EuroCham’s Healthcare Forum includes three sector committees namely Pharma Group (PG), International Quality Medicines (IQMED), and Medical Device Diagnostics (MDDs). The key interests of EuroCham members in PPP include machine installation models in hospitals, addressing public health concerns, … [Read more...] about Deploying public-private health plans
Deputy defense minister visits Military Hospital 175
The defense leader was accompanied by leaders of several departments and functional agencies of the Ministry of National Defense. During the visit, General San inspected task performance of several departments and progress of some ongoing projects of the hospital. According to Major General Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Military Hospital 175, the hospital has completed its training programs and developed and applied many new medical techniques to treating patients as well as ensured health consultancy for the medical station in Truong Sa (Spratly) island district, Khanh Hoa province. The hospital is also implementing various projects such as a general hospital with 1,000 beds. After listening to a report delivered by the hospital’s leaders and paying a fact-finding tour to their affiliated units, General San expressed his delight at seeing outcomes of the hospital’s task performance over the past time. He applauded efforts of the hospital’s medical personnel in conducting the … [Read more...] about Deputy defense minister visits Military Hospital 175
Vietnamese PM wants major countries to respect ASEAN’s central role, int’l laws: US-ASEAN Summit
US President Joe Biden meets with ASEAN member countries' leaders during the US-ASEAN Special Summit on May 13 (US time) in Washington DC. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said he hopes major powers, who are all partners to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to work towards stable relations and responsible, healthy competition, for the sake of regional and global peace and security. The Vietnamese Government leader made the statement as he addressed the highly anticipated US-ASEAN Special Summit on Friday (May 13, US time), the first one to have been held in Washington DC during the 45 years of US-ASEAN partnership. The summit includes a meeting between ASEAN leaders and US President Joe Biden, a session between ASEAN leaders and US Vice President Kamala Harris on maritime security and COVID-19, and a session between ASEAN leaders and the US cabinet on climate, clean energy, and infrastructure. US leaders have … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM wants major countries to respect ASEAN’s central role, int’l laws: US-ASEAN Summit
Vietnamese PM attends ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit
The Vietnamese Government leader made the statement as he addressed the highly anticipated ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit on May 13 (U.S. time). The summit includes a meeting between ASEAN leaders and U.S. President Joe Biden, a session between ASEAN leaders and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on maritime security and COVID-19, and a session between ASEAN leaders and the U.S. cabinet on climate, clean energy, and infrastructure. U.S. leaders have announced a range of proposals and initiatives for cooperation with ASEAN. The U.S. will invest 40 million USD to finance the development of clean energy infrastructure, another 40 million USD to strengthen maritime cooperation, 150 million USD to implement the ASEAN-U.S. Health Futures initiative, provide support for ASEAN’s climate change response capacity enhancement and infrastructure development, and 70 million USD for educational programs and people-to-people exchanges. ASEAN leaders thanked the U.S. for its proactive support in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM attends ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit
Gia Lai should be driving force of Central Highlands by 2030: PM
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Sunday met with leaders of Gia Lai to review the Central Highlands province’s socio-economic development in 2021 and plans for the future. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính meets with top officials of the Party Committee of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on May 22. The meeting took place in Pleiku City, with Government leaders and Gia Lai’s top officials. The officials reported on the province’s past development and proposed new projects to be approved by the Prime Minister. Reviewing Gia Lai’s achievements and challenges in 2021, Hồ Văn Niên, secretary of the provincial Party Committee, said they were able to reach the “dual goal” of keeping up economic growth while dealing with COVID-19. This was illustrated in its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) increasing by 9.71 per cent compared to 2020, he said. The production value of agriculture, forestry and fishery reached VNĐ49.60 trillion (US$2.14 … [Read more...] about Gia Lai should be driving force of Central Highlands by 2030: PM