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Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng held phone talks with President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng holds phone talks with President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Monday on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the CPP and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Party leader Trọng congratulated the Cambodian Party for leading the Cambodian people to reap great and important achievements in many fields over the past 71 years. He also congratulated Cambodia for successfully organising the 2022 communal elections, in which the CPP gained victory, demonstrating the role and position of the CPP under the leadership of President Hun Sen. He expressed his belief that under the wise reign of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and the leadership of the Senate, the National Assembly, and the … [Read more...] about Party chief holds phone talks with his Cambodia counterpart

Tan Phu Plastic Company produces safe products to serve the local market. The Zero COVID policy in China means many Vietnamese producers lack input materials. — Photo courtesy of the firrm While many exporters and producers had orders for 2022, they are worried about a possible shortage of production materials because of supply disruptions from China. The worst sufferers were the electronics, wood, textiles, and footwear industries. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), China was an important market for the export and import activities of Viet Nam as it provides the majority of input materials for Viet Nam's production, especially electronic components, machinery parts, fabrics and chemicals. MoIT said from 50 to 55 per cent of raw materials and accessories for the textile, garment, and footwear industries originated from China. The country was currently implementing the "Zero COVID" strategy, which forced many factories there temporarily stop production to … [Read more...] about Local enterprises lack materials due to China’s ‘Zero COVID’ policy

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér (Photo: VNA) Budapest (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér had in-depth talks in Budapest on June 27 (local time) on various issues in the Vietnam-Hungary relations with parliamentary cooperation and coordination at international and regional mechanisms as an important pillar. Welcoming the Vietnamese top legislator and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Hungary, Kövér affirmed that Hungary considers Vietnam an important partner in Southeast Asia. He highlighted that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries have been tested in difficult times during COVID-19 period. He thanked the Vietnamese NA for giving Australia sincere support in the first days of COVID-19 outbreak. NA Chairman Hue congratulated Hungary on the successful organisation of the parliamentary election in April, as well as Kövér on being elected as … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Hungarian top legislators hold talks

Hungary was the first European Union state to approve the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Vietnam and Hungary are expected to sign an agreement on cooperation between the two parliaments in replacement of the one inked in 2008. Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and István Jakab, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, in Budapest on June 26 (local time). Photos: VNA The agreement would be signed during the visit to Budapest by Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of Hungary’s National Assembly László Kövér. The parliamentary cooperation is evidence of the Comprehensive Partnership agreed in 2018 during the visit paid by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong to the European country. The cooperation agreement is believed to cover three main fields namely the exchange of visits of high-profile officials and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hungary to sign new parliamentary cooperation agreement

Cashew exports reduced both in volume and value in the first five months of the year. — Photo congthuong.vn Viet Nam’s cashew exports reduced significantly in both volume and value in the first months of the year, exports for the entire year are forecast to be lower than last year, according to the Viet Nam Cashew Association (Vinacas). Speaking at a meeting to review the industry’s performance in the first half of the year and set plans for the latter half, Tran Van Hiep, Vinacas’ deputy chairman, said cashew exports in the first five months fell by 7.81 per cent in volume and 6.81 per cent in value to 206,111 tonnes and US$1.19 billion, respectively. The average export price was about $5,792 per tonne, up 1.45 per cent over the same period in 2021. Enterprises imported about 968,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts from abroad worth nearly $1.4 billion, down 35.24 per cent in volume and 37.84 per cent in value in the first five months. But the price of raw cashews imported from … [Read more...] about Cashew exports to slow in 2022 amid global inflation, Russia sanctions

Hue said that the Vietnamese N.A. high-ranking delegation's ongoing official visit to Hungary aims to further promote and deepen the comprehensive partnership between the two countries and cooperation between the two parliaments in particular, opening up new prospects in bilateral relations as well as stronger coordination between the two countries at regional and international forums amid complicated global developments. Highlighting the traditional friendship and all-round partnership between the two countries over the past 70 years, the top legislator clarified that Vietnam always treasures and hopes to further bolster multifaceted ties with Hungary – the first comprehensive partner of Vietnam in Central and Eastern Europe. For his part, László reviewed major milestones of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association’s development since it was established in 1989, and highlighted a number of activities that the association has carried out recently and its plans to promote the … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman receives Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association’s leaders

Designed by Vietnam contest is looking for works that make Hanoi “every-centimeter beautiful” and “more elegant” Rapid urbanization is making the public space of Hanoi become messy, with some areas deemed unsightly. A Hanoi’s public design competition is being held with the expectation that the capital will be “every-centimeter beautiful” and “more elegant”. An entry by late Spanish designer Diego Chula at the Designed by Vietnam Contest 2020. “New life/ Old Memories” is a design concept wishing to change the visual identities of metal fences that are being used in the public spaces in Hanoi. Photo: vietnamdesignweek.com A meaningful contest The Designed by Vietnam Contest, launched by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and Vietnam Design Group, is a part of Vietnam Design Week (VNDW) 2022. The third season of the contest is the first time it has included a public space design competition dedicated to Hanoi city, with … [Read more...] about Designed by Vietnam 2022 contest: for Hanoi to be beautiful in every centimeter

The phone talks took place on the occasion of the 71st founding anniversary of the CPP (June 28) and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties, and right after the success of the elections of the fifth-tenure commune and ward councils in Cambodia. Trong congratulated the CPP on leading the Cambodian people to gain great and important achievements in all fields over the past 71 years. He expressed his belief that under the reign of King Norodom Sihamoni, the leadership of the Senate, National Assembly and Government of Cambodia with the core role of the CPP led by its President and Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Cambodian people will reap more fruits in the process of national building, safeguarding and development. Hun Sen thanked Vietnam for coordinating with and supporting Cambodia in successfully organising a ceremony to mark 45 years of his journey to overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime. Showing his delight at the great and comprehensive … [Read more...] about Party chief holds phone talks with CPP President, Cambodian PM

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bình Dương Nguyễn Văn Dành (R) receives Secretary General of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) Erwin Debarea. — Photo VNA BÌNH DƯƠNG — Secretary General of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) Erwin Debarea has said the southern province of Bình Dương has potential to attract investors in green industries such as high technology, digital transformation, climate change mitigation and environmental protection towards green growth and sustainable development - areas of European investors' interest and priority. At a meeting with provincial leaders on Monday, Debarea, who was leading an EuroCham delegation to explore the investment environment in the southern industrial hub, highlighted the attractiveness of Bình Dương. He pointed out two major reasons making Bình Dương a good choice for European investors: transparency and effective support for investors. Debarea expressed hope that leaders of Bình Dương would continue to … [Read more...] about Bình Dương – attractive destination for green industries: EuroCham official

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 27. -National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met representatives from the Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Europe in Budapest on June 26 evening (local time), as part of his official visit to Hungary. Earlier the same day, NA Chairman Hue visited the Vietnamese Embassy and met Vietnamese people living in Hungary. Read full story -Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong jointly pressed the button to inaugurate a portal of the Vietnam-Australia Centre (VAC) on June 27. Penny Wong, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from June 26-28, said the VAC will play an important role in enriching the knowledge of future Vietnamese officials trained at the academy, as well as promoting cooperation and strengthening links between the people of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27