Netherlands backs early signing of Vietnam-EU FTAThe Saigon Times Daily Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (R) are seen in The Hague - PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, speaking at his talks with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in The Hague on Monday, said the Netherlands supports the early signing and ratification of the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement. The early signing and ratification of the FTA between Vietnam and the European Union will open up new opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands, PM Rutte was quoted by the Vietnamese Government news website as saying. PM Rutte said the Netherlands will provide continued assistance for Vietnam to update the Mekong Delta Plan with a long-term vision for the delta, with practical recommendations for its safe and sustainable development. The two leaders discussed ways to step up ties in fields … [Read more...] about Netherlands backs early signing of Vietnam-EU FTA
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Binh Duong towards “Triple Helix” model of Netherlands’ Eindhoven city
As part of the campaign “Creating a Sustainable Future Together”, this is an opportunity for the Southeast province to present to the public the new development stage of the Binh Duong Smart City Scheme, serving as a forum for domestic and international Smart City experts to discuss action plans, the next steps of Binh Duong and international cooperation towards “Triple Helix” model of the Netherlands’ Eindoven city.Photo for illustrationThe Triple Helix model is based on the view that three-way interactions encourage innovation while providing a balance between knowledge, social benefit and profit motivations. This year’s Summit included five key events: Plenary session, Exhibition, Hackathon, Science Conference, and Business Conference. “With our combined expertise and opportunities, we Dutch and Vietnamese partners from Binh Duong and Brainport Group of Eindhoven (the Netherlands) can inspire others in both nations. Convinced of our … [Read more...] about Binh Duong towards “Triple Helix” model of Netherlands’ Eindhoven city
Binh Duong towards “Triple Helix” model of Netherlands’ Eindoven city
As part of the campaign “Creating a Sustainable Future Together”, this is an opportunity for the Southeast province to present to the public the new development stage of the Binh Duong Smart City Scheme, serving as a forum for domestic and international Smart City experts to discuss action plans, the next steps of Binh Duong and international cooperation towards “Triple Helix” model of the Netherlands’ Eindoven city.Photo for illustrationThe Triple Helix model is based on the view that three-way interactions encourage innovation while providing a balance between knowledge, social benefit and profit motivations. This year’s Summit included five key events: Plenary session, Exhibition, Hackathon, Science Conference, and Business Conference. “With our combined expertise and opportunities, we Dutch and Vietnamese partners from Binh Duong and Brainport Group of Eindhoven (the Netherlands) can inspire others in both nations. Convinced of our combined … [Read more...] about Binh Duong towards “Triple Helix” model of Netherlands’ Eindoven city
55th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic relations marked in Netherlands
Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Thi Hoa speaking at the event (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the exchange, Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Thi Hoa emphasized that the Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands organized the first exchange in the Netherlands in order to strengthen the special solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos, especially among diplomatic officials and staff of the two Embassies. The Ambassador also believed that in the coming time, the bilateral relations will further develop. Lao Ambassador Khamkheuang Bounteum also reviewed the history of the struggle for independence and the process of building and developing the Lao People's Democratic Republic; emphasized the solidarity, the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance and the impartial coordination and assistance between the two countries as important factors in the success of the revolution of each country, to win full victory in 1975. After a ping-pong diplomacy event, the officials, staff and families of the two Embassies … [Read more...] about 55th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic relations marked in Netherlands
Vietnam, Laos celebrate 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Netherlands
NDO – The Vietnamese and Lao Embassies in the Netherlands co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, in The Hague, on November 18.Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Thi Hoa said that the event aimed to strengthen the friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between the staff members of the two embassies.She believed that with the determination from both sides the bilateral relations would develop sustainably and effectively.For his part, Khamkheuang Bounteum, Lao Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, and Chief of the Mission to the European, reviewed the national struggles for independence in the past, as well as the construction and development process at present, stressing that the mutual support between the two nations and peoples was a decisive factor in the success of each country’s revolution.He expressed his pleasure at the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos celebrate 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Netherlands