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Cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane remains an example of the long-standing and special relations Vietnam-Laos. Hanoi and Vientiane have been taking steps to bolster economic ties during the Vietnam-Laos 2022 Solidarity and Friendship Year. Overview of the “Hanoi-Vientiane Cooperation for Development” investment, trade, and tourism conference. Photo: The Hanoi Times At the investment, trade, and tourism conference titled “Hanoi-Vientiane Cooperation for Development” on August 10, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen noted the cooperation between Hanoi and Laos’ provinces in general, and with Vientiane in particular, have been progressing in all spheres, including priority fields of economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, military, and people-to-people exchange. Echoing Quyen’s view, Vice Director of the Hanoi’s Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Ngoc Tu added since 2004, Hanoi has been funding several projects to … [Read more...] about Hanoi – Vientiane bolster economic ties

A new executive board is elected at the third congress of the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association’s Hanoi chapter (VPFA Hanoi) on August 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA ) – Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama has showed his appreciation to the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association ’s Hanoi chapter (VPFA Hanoi) for bringing people from the two countries closer to each other and enhancing mutual understanding. He made the statement at the third congress of the VPFA Hanoi for the 2022 – 2027 tenure on August 15, during which the unit reviewed its performance and mapped out plans for the next term. The Palestinian people highly value their solidarity and friendship with the Vietnamese, he said, adding that it provides a motivation for Palestine to believe in the future and continue development. He vowed that the Embassy of Palestine will together work with the two organisations to promote cultural and … [Read more...] about Hanoi friendship association hailed for boosting Vietnam-Palestine ties

Hanoi would continue to foster cooperation with Palestine, especially in economic, cultural, education and tourism activities. Palestine highly regards solidarity and friendship with Vietnam and sees it as a motivation to move forward. Delegates at the Congress. Photo: The Hanoi Times Palestine’s Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama gave the remarks at the 3 rd Congress of the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association – Hanoi chapter for tenure 2022-2027. On this occasion, Salama expressed his appreciation to the Hanoi Association of Friendship Organization (HAUFO) and the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association – Hanoi chapter for their efforts in bolstering the affection and understanding between the two peoples. A report from the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association for the 2017-2022 tenure noted despite the severe Covid-19 impacts over the past two years, the association has been working closely with the HAUFO, the Vietnam Committee for Solidarity … [Read more...] about Solidarity with Vietnamese people motivates Palestine moving forward: Amb.

Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN said, Vietnam backed continued efforts of the League of Arab States to re-launch serious peace negotiations based on a two-state solution. Addressing the UN Security Council Open Debate on July 25, themed “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”, the diplomat said together with the international community, Vietnam is deeply concerned about the serious developments in the region, especially the recent escalating tensions and violent clashes in and around the Old City of Jerusalem. She stressed that Vietnam strongly condemns all acts of violence that have caused the vast loss of lives, disruption of culture and livelihoods of civilians, and posed a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. “It is essential for all parties to exercise self-restraint, strictly comply with the UN Charter and international law, including the international humanitarian and … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict

T&Y SuperPort Vinh Phuc SC (T&Y) – a joint venture between YCH Group and Vietnamese conglomerate T&T Group – inked two MoUs with VNA and VNR on August 12 to embark on the first multimodal connectivity partnerships for the first-of-its-kind smart logistics infrastructure project in Asia – Vietnam SuperPort – that is slated for completion by 2025. Vietnam SuperPort is the first multimodal infrastructure project invested in by a Singaporean firm in Vietnam. The project is expected to strengthen logistics and supply chain connectivity in the ASEAN region with the adoption of technologies and innovative solutions and driven by the strong economic ties made possible by the close partnership between Vietnam and Singapore and the strong business connections between the two nations. Executive chairman of YCH Group Robert Yap said, “The MoUs with VNA and VNR are an important milestone for Vietnam SuperPort. For a smart logistics infrastructure project of this stature, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Singaporean firms partner to improve supply chain connectivity

Matthew Rycroft, permanent under-secretary of the UK Home Office, and Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang co-chaired a UK-Vietnam migration dialogue in Hanoi on August 15. Matthew Rycroft, permanent under-secretary of the UK Home Office, and Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang co-chair a UK-Vietnam migration dialogue in Hanoi on August 15. (Photo: UK Embassy in Vietnam) The dialogue was held to improve migration co-operation, deliver on the potential that exists in the current migration partnership, and discuss key issues, including safe migration, migrant returns, the issue of fraudulent documents, updated policies on immigration, as well as addressing the issue of human trafficking. The UK and Vietnam enjoy a strong migration relationship, from jointly investigating the tragedy in Essex to securing three successful charter return flights in 2021. Rycroft underlined the UK’s continued … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts first UK-Vietnam Migration Dialogue

Viet Tri city of Phu Tho province (Photo: phutho.gov.vn) Phu Tho (VNA) – Phu Tho province’s efforts to improve its business and investment environment have paid off evidenced by the fact that the northern midland locality has attracted many important projects which are expected to help open up more socio-economic development opportunities. Phan Trong Tan, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, said to promote socio-economic development , the Party Delegation to the provincial People's Committee proposed 19 key projects for 2022, of which 15 are transited and four are new; and at the same time set out specific tasks and solutions for each project in the coming time to ensure their progress. To that end, right from the beginning of this year, the committee started directing departments and localities to work out specific plans, consider and fulfil procedures related to investment, land and construction. Developed transport infrastructure in Viet Tri … [Read more...] about Phu Tho’s efforts to better business, investment climate pay off

Nguyen Ba Vinh, director of Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertisement Services Co., Ltd, introduces China Homelife Vietnam 2022 at a press briefing in HCM City last Friday. — VNS Photo China Homelife, a specialised trade show for Chinese products, will be held for the first time in Viet Nam at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from August 29 to 31. Nguyen Ba Vinh, director of Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertisement Services Co, Ltd (VEAS), said China Homelife Vietnam 2022 has attracted the participation of more than 160 leading Chinese manufacturers and suppliers in over 200 booths, displaying products in four main categories: household appliances, consumer electronics, textiles and garments, and building materials-interior. Vinh said currently China is implementing a ‘zero COVID policy’, so the exhibition will be held in a hybrid format. Chinese exhibitors will still showcase their latest products onsite for customers to experience and feel the new trends, and at the same … [Read more...] about China Homelife exhibition to open in Viet Nam for the first time

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 66,500 people tested their knowledge on the history of the special Vietnam -Laos relations during the ninth week of an online quiz , from 4pm on August 8 to 3pm on August 15. A majority of the contestants, or over 66,400, came from Vietnam while the remainders were from Laos and other countries, according to the organising board of the quiz on the Vietnam-Laos ties. Le Anh Quyet, a teacher from the Quang Tung Junior High School in Quang Trach, Quang Binh, won the first prize of the week. Other two junior high school teachers, also in Quang Trach, were honoured with the second prizes. Nghe An led the nation in the number of contestants of the week, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ha Nam and Quang Ninh. The contest forms part of activities to mark the Vietnam – Laos and Laos – Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 – 2022), and 45 years of the signing of the Treaty of … [Read more...] about Over 66,500 people join quiz on Vietnam-Laos relations last week