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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and UK Secretary of State for Defence Robert Ben Lobban Wallace (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 22 suggested Vietnam and the UK continue to consolidate and strengthen cooperation between the two defence ministries and armies, both bilaterally and at multilateral forums. The two sides should work to effectively realise cooperation agreements in national defence, contributing to the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership in conformity with each side's interests, and contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world, PM Chinh told UK Secretary of State for Defence Robert Ben Lobban Wallace in Hanoi on July 22. Speaking highly the first visit to Vietnam by Wallace, PM Chinh said the trip vividly demonstrates both sides’ goodwill to promote the friendship and mutually-beneficial cooperation between the two defence ministries, armies and people of the two countries, helping to deepen the bilateral …

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At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh , on behalf of the Government, on July 22 proposed the National Assembly sustain the Government’s structure of 18 ministries and four ministerial-level agencies in the 14th term for the 15th tenure. Presenting the proposal as part of the 15th NA’s ongoing first session , the PM said the 14th Government’s structure of 18 ministries and four ministerial-level followed a multi-sector and multi-aspect model whose management scale has been gradually improved be fully functioning across sectors, in contribution to the realisation of goals set by the 12th National Party Congress’s Resolution. Based on activities in the past tenure, the structure could be said as being consolidated in accordance with the Party's guidelines and the NA’s resolution, he added. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the proposal at the event (Photo: VNA) He stated that applying the organisational structure of the 13th …

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Measures are mapped out to boost Vietnam-South Korea's strategic partnership as the two countries are scheduled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1992-2022). Vietnam seeks South Korea's support in accessing Covid-19 vaccines via the COVAX Facility and transferring technology for vaccine production. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during the phone talk. Photo: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the request in a phone talk with his South Korean counterpart Kim Boo Kyum on July 22, in which both leaders have agreed to continue providing vaccination for foreigners in each country, including citizens from Vietnam and South Korea. The two ministers also exchanged views on measures to strengthen Vietnam-South Korea's strategic partnership, especially as the two countries are scheduled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1992-2022). Both government leaders stressed the necessity to promote cooperation in all …

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Animal feed exports see surge in H1 Luc Ngan lychee of Bac Giang province is protected geographical indication in Japan. Vietnamese firms are urged to pay more attention to register for intellectual property protection in foreign markets. (Photo baochinhphu.vn) Vietnam’s animal feed exports hit nearly 523.88 million USD in the first six months of 2021, up 52.7 percent year-on-year, according to the General Department of Customs. China remains the biggest importer of Vietnam’s animal feed, with turnover reaching 188.3 million USD in the reviewed period. In June alone, China spent 36.62 million USD on importing animal feed from Vietnam, up 47.3 percent from the same period last year. Vietnamese exports of animal feed to Cambodia in January-June rose 41.7 percent to 74.81 million USD, maintaining Vietnam’s second largest importer. Meanwhile, the US surpassed India to become Vietnam’s third biggest importer of livestock feed with turnover hitting 56.42 million …

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his counterpart of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Kim Boo-kyum held a phone talks on July 22 to discuss specific measures promoting bilateral strategic cooperative partnership, towards the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VGP) The two PMs agreed to work closely together, maintain all-level exchanges to bolster joint work in all areas and exchanges between the two countries' people. They also vowed to regularly discuss key issues in bilateral ties in the near future. They also reached consensus on achieving the goal of lifting two-way trade to US$100 billion in a balanced trade manner, including facilitating Vietnam’s exports of strength such as agro-forestry-fishery products and seasonal fruits. Vietnam encourages and creates favourable conditions for ROK firms to continue expanding and shifting investment to the country while actively assisting those hit by the …

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UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace was welcomed during a ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday morning, as part of his official visit to Vietnam from July 21 to 23. This is the first-ever official visit to Vietnam of a UK defense minister. Secretary Wallace will focus on strengthening bilateral ties on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ defense cooperation. During his meeting with Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, the UK official stressed that the UK-Vietnam bilateral relationship is developing strongly under their new agreement on strategic partnership, in which national defense and security are among the main focuses. The two officials discussed measures to boost bilateral defense relations, including cooperation in maritime security. They also conferred on global and regional situations, as well as issues of mutual concern, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. The UK agrees to Vietnam’s …

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Vietnam is making efforts to have its own Covid-19 vaccines amid the global thin supply. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health will set up a national institute on vaccine production and technology transfer following a request made by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam who is also head of the National Standing Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Inside Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC (Nanogen)'s Covid-19 vaccine plant. Photo: VnExpress The institute will be tasked with facilitating vaccine production projects, especially Covid-19 vaccines. With the operation of the national institute, projects on Covid-19 vaccine research and development will receive up to 100% financial support. Concerning the development of homegrown Covid-19 vaccines, Vietnam’s top leaders have urged relevant agencies to facilitate the process. The country is home to four domestic Covid-19 vaccine candidates developed by Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC (Nanogen), the …

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VNVC was the first company in Vietnam to build super-cold storage for incoming COVID-19 vaccines. Photo: Le Toan A source from the Ministry of Health (MoH) told VIR that some multinational corporations (MNCs) have sent documents to the ministry, proposing to provide cold chain, transportation, and distribution services for COVID-19 vaccines. To prepare for the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Vietnam has so far focused on the development of cold storage, thus prompting an opportunity to provide an extensive network of shipping, storage, communication, and healthcare services to achieve the last mile of the journey. As the largest vaccine and cold chain pharmaceutical distributor in Asia (excluding China and Japan), Zuellig Pharma in late 2020 announced that it will significantly expand its cold storage warehouse capacity in key regional markets over the next 12 months. The move comes as the company prepares for the anticipated storage and distribution demands of …

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One of the important parts of the agenda of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s first session is the election and approval of 50 people to head state agencies in the 2021-2026 term. NA’s General Secretary Bui Van Cuong said that most of the personnel introduced to these positions are re-elected. These include President and Vice President. The two current positions President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan were elected by the 14th NA last April. Regarding the cabinet, Head of the NA Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh said 27 people will be elected, including one PM, four Deputy PMs, 18 Ministers and 4 heads of ministerial-level agencies. In the last personnel consolidation spell, the NA elected and approved 15 government members, including PM Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy PM Le Minh Khai and Le Van Thanh, and 12 Ministers. These include Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang; Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien; …

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