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The visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi will create fresh impetus for the future development of bilateral co-operation with Vietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has said. Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) welcomes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi (Photo:baoquocte.vn) Deputy PM Tileuberdi paid an official visit to the nation from August 17 to August 18 at the invitation of Minister Son. Since both countries established diplomatic ties on June 29, 1992, the two sides have maintained regular political dialogues at all levels, as well as striving to increase exchanges at bilateral and multilateral forums, thereby contributing to the consolidation of global peace and security. In a recent interview given to the media, Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Yerlan Baizhanov stated that since the initial establishment of co-operative ties, both nations have launched an … [Read more...] about Kazakh Deputy PM’s visit adds fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation

Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia said: “We’re proud and happy to see the continued expansion of the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program , which is aligned with our long-term corporate social responsibility agenda and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s mission to help needy communities around the globe. Following this launch, we will work closely with the Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center to help the children under this shelter to access nutritious meals on a daily basis and adopt active lives to grow healthily and reach their full potential.” Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia, President of Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center said: “We’re impressed with the valuable support that the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program has brought to disadvantaged children in Vietnam over the past several years . Therefore , we’re very delighted that this meaningful program has been introduced to Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children

American agricultural products are available in many parts of Vietnam and some are becoming well-received in the country of 100 million people. Agriculture plays a prominent role in trade relations between the US and Vietnam, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper has said. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at a press conference in Hanoi. Photo: NLD The ambassador shared the idea at the United Tastes of Food and Wine Reception held in Hanoi earlier this week in collaboration between the US Embassy, the California Milk Advisory Board, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. To boost the market share of American agricultural products in the Southeast Asian country, relevant agencies are working for further availability. “We are looking for ways to expand US agricultural imports into Vietnam,” Ambassador Knapper said. What Ambassador Knapper said might be true, based on the fact that American agricultural products are safe and … [Read more...] about [Vietnam-US relations] Agriculture – a prominent pillar in US-Vietnam trade: Marc Knapper

This year's expo, with the theme “Growing Forward Together,” will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. It is expected to provide a great opportunity for Vietnamese travel agencies to recover and develop after the COVID-19 pandemic while connecting them with international partners and customers. 1,500 international delegates from travel agencies and brands, airlines, hotels, and resorts both at home and abroad have registered to attend the expo. Currently, the expo has 260 registered booths, and 210 among them are from foreign countries. The organizers have invited 160 international partners from 18 countries and territories such as the U.S., Australia, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Romania, Poland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Thailand, and Singapore to join this year’s event. Within the framework of the expo, there will also be a high-level conference on tourism development policy with the participation of representatives of … [Read more...] about 16th International Travel Expo of HCM City to open on September 8

This is a framework cooperation oriented-agreement, aiming to assist Thua Thien Hue to achieve socio-economic development goals for the 2021-2025 period, thus addressing challenges facing of the local economy by digital technology, and speeding up digital economy and digital society. The MoU covers contents related to cooperation orientation principles; goals and areas of cooperation; establishment of foundation for strategic dialogue; development of joint action plans for projects; sharing knowledge, ideas and experience and engaging in dialogues with stakeholders. Under the MoU, the ADB will give periodic consultations to the local authorities within the framework of the national program between the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors. The ADB will help Thua Thien Hue effectively implement projects using the bank’s capital; and identify potential projects on urban transport infrastructure, climate change adaptation, … [Read more...] about Thua Thien Hue, ADB sign MoU for inclusive, sustainable economic development

Yerkin Tatishev, founder and chairman of Kusto Group During your visit to Vietnam, you identified and reconfirmed the potential of the Vietnamese market. Could you please share your investment strategy and plan for the coming years? Over the past 10 years, we have invested in different industries in Vietnam from cement to logistics and real estate. During that time, we also gained a lot of experience. The business results of the projects are different but in general, they are positive. Through this process, we have also built strong foundations for development in Vietnam such as a network of partners, friends, and a deep understanding of the local market. The Vietnamese government is stepping up investment in infrastructure such as roads, airports and many others, in which private companies are actively participating. Investment in infrastructure will create a positive growth engine for Vietnam. The nation's infrastructure system is changing very quickly and I firmly … [Read more...] about Kusto Group diversifies its business in Vietnam

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Banks must tighten their assessment control of corporate bond investment s to avoid excessive risk and the misuse of funds raised by firms, experts said. In early April, the Banking Supervision Agency, under the State Bank of Vietnam ( SBV ) conducted an inspection of corporate bond investment activities at seven banks, while the Ministry of Finance inspected one bank. According to the SBV, by the end of 2021, there are 41 credit institutions holding 274 trillion VND (11.7 billion USD) of corporate bonds, of which more than 75% of them are held by ten major banks - Techcombank, MBBank, VP Bank , TPBank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank, HDBank, ABBank and SeABank. At some banks, the value of corporate bonds exceeds 10% of total assets. Although the inspection results were not published, a SBV senior leader said in an interview with Vietnam Investment Review that a number of credit institutions failed to accurately … [Read more...] about Banks should tighten assessment control of their corporate bonds investments: experts

The successive opening of direct flights connecting famous tourist destinations between the two countries is paving the way for travel to boom. Indian arrivals to Vietnam would increase further through the implementation of specific solutions linking the two markets. Vietnamese and Indian enterprises exchange information at the conference. Photo: nguoilaodong.com.vn Ambassador of India to Vietnam Pranay Verma shared his expectation at the Tourism Promotion Conference between India and Vietnam held by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City on August 17. “My family is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam. Currently, many airlines have reconnected flights between cities around the world. Besides, there are many opportunities to deploy solutions to attract tourists to Vietnam and India. On the Indian side, medical tourism is also very potential but not popular to many tourists,” he added. He acknowledged that less than 200,000 Indian visitors … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travel businesses boost linkages to lure Indian tourists

The capital city will promote education quality to meet national and international standards. Hanoi's education sector maintains its leading position in the country, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training Nguyen Quang Tuan said at a conference this week to discuss the results of the academic year 2021-2022. According to Tuan, by the end of June 2022, the whole city has 2,835 schools with more than 2 million students in grades one to 12, and 120 universities and colleges with nearly 1 million students, in addition to nearly 300 vocational training institutions with 192,590 students. "The facilities, equipment and application of information technology for teaching and learning in schools continue to receive investment in the direction of standardization, synchronization and modernity," said the deputy director. A foreign language lesson for students at Chu Van An Secondary School in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District. Photo: Viet Thanh … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s education sector maintains its leading position in the country

Since the launch of the EAEU in 2016, bilateral trade turnover has been on a steady rise and reached $630 million in 2021, nearly tripled that of in 2016. Vietnam seeks cooperation with Kazakhstan in revising the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, which comprises Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan) to facilitate bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi. Source: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the view during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi today, as the latter is currently on a visit to Vietnam from August 17-18. According to Chinh, Vietnam prioritizes its long-standing relations with Kazakhstan, welcoming the significance of Mukhtar’s visit at a time when both are celebrating the 30 th anniversary of diplomatic relations … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks revision of EAEU FTA to boost trade with Kazakhstan