The Diplomat wrote that Vietnam has one again proved its diplomatic skills in balancing the two world power houses of China and the US to ensure Vietnam’s national interests by achieving two joint statements with China and the US separately. The New Strait Times has an article by Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Mustapa Mohammed, saying that many countries, including Malaysia could learn from Vietnam in its hosting of the APEC Year this year. The Independent praised Vietnam’s contribution to the regional inclusive growth, especially its initiatives to promote economic, social and financial development in the region. … [Read more...] about APEC 2017: international media continues to praise Vietnam’s diplomatic success
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Vietnam informs international organisations on East Sea situation
The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations Office, the World Trade Organisation and Other International Organisations in Geneva on May 20 issued a press release on the recent developments in the East Sea and Vietnam’s position on the situation. The press release gave detailed descriptions of China’s move since May 2, 2014 when it installed the Haiyang Shiyou-981 rig inside Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. It emphasized that the operation of the drilling platform and supporting ships constitutes an intentional and grave violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty and jurisdiction on the Hoang Sa Archipelago, and its Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf. This also seriously violates the agreement reached between the leaders of the two countries as well as going against the spirit and language of the 2002 Declaration on the Conducts of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and relevant provisions of international law, particularly the … [Read more...] about Vietnam informs international organisations on East Sea situation
Vietnam Airlines opens two new international air routes
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines will officially open two international air routes from Da Nang to Seoul (the Republic of Korea) and Siem Riep (Cambodia) as of July 1, 2013.There will be three Airbus A321 flights per week on Monday, Thursday and Friday from Da Nang to Seoul route and one ATV-72 flight per day from Da Nang to Siem Riep. Vietnam Airlines has offered a discount of 50 percent for passengers from now until the end of the year. Return tickets for those flying from Da Nang to Seoul and Siem Riep are just VND5.940,000 million and VND1.738,000 million respectively. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines opens two new international air routes
International standard child library opens in Hanoi
The first international-standard library for children in Vietnam opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 16.Children at the library (Photo VNA) The 240sq.m library provides about 2,000 books in Vietnamese, Korean and English. The library was designed as a "tree of wishes" to attract children to a wide range of cultural activities such as traditional instrument playing and film screens."The library is important to children and their families," said Director of the National Library Kieu Thuy Nga, at the launching ceremony."It will help make reading and research easier,” she said.The library is a cooperation between the National Library of Vietnam and the Republic of Korean International Cultural Foundation with backing from Hyundai Corporation. … [Read more...] about International standard child library opens in Hanoi
Stripe International’s ambition to redraw Vietnamese fashion map
NEM’s confidenceNEM Fashion was established in 2002 and has since become one of ladies’ favourite fashion brands, with trendy designs inspired by French fashion. NEM’s popularity is due to the luxurious and convenient location of its retail outlets.NEM Fashion operates over 40 retail outlets with nearly half in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with factories covering the whole country. The company’s revenue increases by 20% per year so far due to constant store openings, and is expected to hit US$26 million this year.Based on these assets, NEM was not overly worried when Zara and H&M came to Vietnam last year. NEM’s representative assessed that these brands are a good fit with Vietnamese consumers’ taste and carry big foreign brand names, although their quality may not be as good as domestic brands.The representative said that Vietnamese customers are not usually loyal to a single brand, they find and buy the products they like. “If they could … [Read more...] about Stripe International’s ambition to redraw Vietnamese fashion map