Relations between vietnam and us

Both sides shared the same view on development objectives and benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global uncertainties. The potential of Vietnam-Belgium relations in particular, and Vietnam-EU in general, remains enormous, thanks to the solid foundations of existing cooperation in various fields. Vietnam gives priority to its relations with the EU. Photo: AP Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed the view at the meetings with European and Belgium leaders during his visit to the country from August 16-19. He stressed the main goal of bolstering the comprehensive Vietnam-EU relations and the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Belgium in the field of agriculture. According to Tuan Anh, both sides shared the same view on development objectives and the benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global … [Read more...] about Huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and EU

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) receives former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Hanoi. (Photo: SGGP) The State leader thanked the former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan for his active contribution to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, particularly through the organization of major cultural exchanges. The former special ambassador expressed his wish to work to promote Vietnam-Japan cooperation in health care in his role as senior advisor to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. He also hoped to work with Vietnam in crime prevention and control in his position as a special advisor to the Ministry of Justice in this field. At the event. (Photo: SGGP) President Phuc appreciated the suggestion of the former special ambassador. He asked Vietnamese ministries and sectors to coordinate with the Japanese embassy in planning practical cooperative activities matching the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic … [Read more...] about President hosts former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan

The State leader thanked the former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan for his active contribution to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, particularly through the organization of major cultural exchanges. The former special ambassador expressed his wish to work to promote Vietnam-Japan cooperation in health care in his role as senior advisor to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. He also hoped to work with Vietnam in crime prevention and control in his position as a special advisor to the Ministry of Justice in this field. President Phuc appreciated the suggestion of the former special ambassador. He asked Vietnamese ministries and sectors to coordinate with the Japanese embassy in planning practical cooperative activities matching the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership. The president said he hopes the former special ambassador, with his rich experience, warm sentiment and precious understanding about Vietnam, will continue to … [Read more...] about President receives former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan

The conference was open for 30 reporters at district and commune levels and the armed forces on duty in Phu Quy island district. At the conference, reporters of the Border Gate of Phu Quy Border Port updated participants with basic contents of the Vietnam Border Guard Law and other related documents which regulate the detailed implementation of the law. The trainees also learned about the functions and missions of the border guard force, the responsibility of individuals and organizations in coordinating with the border guard force to manage and safeguard the national borderline sovereignty. The training conference gave trainees a better understanding of the Vietnam Border Guard Law and other related documents. Therefore, they would promote information dissemination about the Vietnam Border Guard Law among officials in agencies and units and local people. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Vietnam Border Guard Law popularized in Phu Quy

In his opening remarks, Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe and long-term impact on the global tourism industry. As the host of APEC 2022, Thailand has an ambition to promote future tourism policy recommendations via this meeting and related working groups, towards paving the way for the future of tourism across the Asia-Pacific region, igniting the enthusiasm of all APEC member economies to pursue a strong, balanced, secure, safe, sustainable and inclusive growth as outlined in the APEC Vision Putrajaya 2040, he said. The meeting focused on holistic approach strategies to develop and promote tourism by taking into account all potential impacts on the local environment, culture and lifestyle. Participants discussed key strategies that can be applied to promote post-COVID-19 recovery of travel industry; how APEC economies can work together to contribute to and support the recovery; the role of tourism in … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends APEC’s 11th Tourism Ministerial Meeting

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Ninh Thuan (VNA) – Industry and trade officials of 15 provinces and centrally-run cities in the central and Central Highlands region met in Phan Rang-Thap Chap city in Ninh Thuan province on August 19 to discuss measures to enhance cooperation to complete their tasks in the rest of the year. Participants highlighted a number of difficulties they are facing, and made a number of requests to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, including those related to industrial clusters, supporting industries, industrial explosives, industrial promotion, minerals, chemical environment, food safety, trade, and energy. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai affirmed that the ministry will give maximum support to localities in dealing with their difficulties. He asked the localities to promptly roll out measures to facilitate industry and trade production. He advised … [Read more...] about Central, Central Highlands localities strengthen industry-trade cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -Vietnam and Kazakhstan should enhance cooperation in areas of good potential such as agriculture, tourism and transportation, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a reception for Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18. He spoke highly of the visit to Vietnam by the Kazakh official on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, and noted his belief that the visit will contribute to consolidating and promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Read full story -Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan during his meeting with the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister the same day. PM Chinh suggested the two sides further promote the exchange of delegations … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 19

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 19. -President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Hanoi on August 19. The State leader thanked the former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan for his active contribution to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, particularly through the organization of major cultural exchanges. Read full story -Vietnam’s public debt in the 2017-2021 period decreased dramatically from 61.4% of its GDP to 43.1%, according to the latest information released by the Ministry of Finance. Government debt, government-guaranteed debt and local government debt also decreased. Specifically, government debt,  government-guaranteed debt and local government debt dropped from 51.7%, 9.1%, and 1.1% of GDP in 2017 to 39.1%, 3.8% and 0.6% in 2021, respectively. Read full story -Vietnam exported roughly 4.08 million … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 19

A corner of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi ranked third among cities and provinces nationwide in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of this year with 979.7 million USD, affirming its attractiveness to foreign investors. According to local authorities, this is the result of the city’s efforts to ensure an open and smooth investment and business environment and administrative procedures. Vice Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Ngoc Tu said that since the beginning of this year, the city has applied various measures to speed up socio-economic recovery and development. As a result, it has seen increases in many economic indicators in the January-July period, including budget collection of 213.16 trillion VND (9.11 billion USD), fulfilling 68.4% of its yearly target, and equivalent to 116% of the figure recorded in the same period last year. At the same time, the city’s export revenue … [Read more...] about Hanoi maintains attractiveness towards foreign investors

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa has taken a series of measures to strictly handle organisations and individuals that broker and bring fishing vessels to illegally exploit seafood in foreign waters as part of its efforts to combat combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The move also aims to ensure the safety of local fishermen and fishing vessels. According to a report by the provincial Fisheries Sub-Department, in the first eight months of 2022, the province recorded eight accidents at sea caused by high waves and strong winds, electric shock and fires, damaging six ships with a total loss of about 3.3 billion VND (over 141,000 USD). Le Ba Luc, from the sub-department, said to ensure the safety of people and fishing vessel s engaged in fishing activities, the sector has paid attention to strengthening management of fishing vessels, … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa province works hard to fight IUU fishing