The dialogue was part of U.K. Home Office Permanent Under-Secretary Matthew Rycroft's two-day visit to Vietnam. The dialogue aimed to improve migration cooperation, deliver on the potential of the existing migration partnership and discuss key issues, including four pillars: communication on immigration and safe migration, migrant returns, fraudulent documents and updated policies on immigration and migration management, and addressing human trafficking. Rycroft and Luong Tam Quang, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Public Security, discussed collaboration in tackling serious organized crimes with a focus on human trafficking and supporting and protecting victims, the British Embassy in Hanoi said in a statement. "Tackling illegal migration and human trafficking is hugely important and mutually beneficial to both countries," Rycroft said. "We are committed to working together on ensuring safe and legal routes to the U.K. as well as protecting victims of human trafficking, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK cooperate in fighting illegal immigration
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Vietnam, Qatar mutually waive visas for diplomatic, official passport holders
Vietnam and Qatar yesterday signed an agreement on visa exemption for their diplomatic and official passport holders. Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani sign the agreement on August 14. Photo baoquocte.vn The agreement was signed during talks yesterday between Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani during the latter’s visit to Vietnam. Minister Sơn emphasised that the visit, the first of its kind by the Qatari minister, is an important milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries, especially as the two have recently successfully organised the second political consultation between the two foreign ministries and will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2023. The two ministers highlighted the need to … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Qatar mutually waive visas for diplomatic, official passport holders
Hanoi hosts first UK-Vietnam Migration Dialogue
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
Leading data centre opens in Vietnam
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and other delegates cut the ribbon to open the Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre on August 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre, considered the most modern and safest data centre and cloud computing infrastructure facility in Vietnam, officially opened on August 15. With investment of 1.5 trillion VND (64 million USD) from the CMC technology group, the centre covers 13,000 sq.m. at Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. It was designed by B-Barcelona of Singapore and meets strict international standards for a modern data centre. Addressing the opening ceremony, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc repeated the goal of developing HCM City into a high-quality service, modern technology, and advanced cultural hub that can take the lead in developing the digital economy and society. To that end, the direct engagement of strong, visionary and enthusiastic tech companies like CMC is highly important, … [Read more...] about Leading data centre opens in Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet Holiday
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines Group , which manages Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, has opened ticket sales for Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday in the period from January 6 to February 5, 2023. Tickets have been available on Vietnam Airlines’ website, mobile app and official ticket offices and agents nationwide from August 15. Along with domestic flights, the carrier will increase flights connecting Vietnam and Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and those between Vietnam and Australia. It plans to double its international flight number in the period amid the loosening migration regulations in many countries and territories. On the occasion, Vietnam Airlines offers special ticket fare from 1.86 million VND (79.48 USD) per leg, including taxes and fees, for business class; and 785,000 VND per leg, including taxes and fees, for economy class. The promotion is applicable … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet Holiday
Vietnam records 2,192 new COVID-19 cases on August 12
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam logged an additional 2,192 COVID-19 cases on August 12, according to the Ministry of Health. The new infections raised the country’s total caseload since the pandemic broke out to 11,362,540. A total 5,897 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on the day, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 10,009,451. There are 116 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support . One death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,096. On the day, 630,923 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered, raising the total number of shots given out to 250,409,815. Given the appearance of BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants of the coronavirus, especially in southern provinces, the ministry said it will keep a close watch on the situation, and sketch out scenarios and measures to deal with emerging cases./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam records 2,192 new COVID-19 cases on August 12
Honda Vietnam posts surge in motorbike sales
Workers at a factory of Honda Vietnam in Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Honda Vietnam sold 164,273 motorbikes of all kinds in July, a month-on-month rise of 11.2 percent, and up 42.1% compared to the same period last year. Wave Alpha was the company’s best-selling model in the month, with 56,792 units, accounting for 34.6% of the total. popular model s such as Honda Vision, Honda SH, and Honda Air Blade have also reduced significantly. Honda Vietnam has also launched its summer promotion programme to stimulate the demand. VNA … [Read more...] about Honda Vietnam posts surge in motorbike sales
AEON Vietnam honoured as best workplace in Asia for 4th consecutive year
Representatives of AEON Vietnam received the award "Best Workplace in Asia 2022" by HR Asia Magazine. — Photo courtesy of the company AEON Vietnam was honoured as "The Best Places to Work in Asia 2022" by the HR Asia Magazine for the fourth consecutive year for its comprehensive human resource training and development strategy and mental and physical health policies. HR Asia Magazine announced the list of "The Best Places to Work in Asia 2022" based on the overall and complete evaluation criteria of employee satisfaction through the T.E.A.M model, including three groups of indicators: corporate culture (Core), level of cohesion (Self) and team spirit (Group). The evaluation results of AEON Vietnam have consistently scored higher than the industry average in all three groups of survey criteria. Specifically, on the Core indicator, AEON Vietnam scored 4.15 points compared to the industry average of 3.73. In the groups Self and Group, AEON Vietnam achieved 4.28 and 4.48 points, … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam honoured as best workplace in Asia for 4th consecutive year
Vietnam, Qatar eye free trade agreement
The countries attempt to strengthen relations on politics, economics, energy, tourism, and manpower to tap potential of both. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested Vietnamese and Qatari authorities to speed up negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Hanoi on August 15. Photo: VGP He requested the two countries to ink an agreement on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders. On the same day, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, agreeing to boost trade promotion activities, facilitating exports to each market. The top diplomats also agreed to enhance cooperation at international forums, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Qatari Deputy Prime … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Qatar eye free trade agreement
Vietnam Airlines launches PressReader for in-flight reading
Passengers can read newspapers directly or save them to their personal electronic devices to read anywhere, anytime. The steps are very simple: Just access the Vietnam Airlines mobile app, go to PressReader, and verify the booking code and itinerary information. The PressReader application after access The list of publications will include more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines of various genres such as news, economics, tourism, sports, and entertainment in 70 languages, completely free of charge by Vietnam Airlines. This is a particularly attractive benefit as many electronic editions of newspapers and magazines normally may have subscription fees of up to $300 per year. With this application, passengers can bring thousands of newspapers on board, including international publications such as Bloomberg, The Economic Times, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as Vietnamese newspapers and magazines such as Vietnam Investment Review, Giao Thong, Vietnam News, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches PressReader for in-flight reading