Rang Dong Plastics Joint Stock Company (RDP) and Sojitz Pla-Net, a Japanese corporation, signed a strategic partnership on Wednesday, taking a new step towards co-operation between the two sides.The existing co-operation between them is the development of the Rang Dong Long An Plastics factory with a total investment at US$32 million in the first stage.Earlier, RDP sold 20 per cent of its capital at the Rang Dong Long An Plastic Joint Stock Company that operates the Rang Dong Long An plastics factory for Sojitz Pla-Net, reported tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn.Becoming RDP’s strategic shareholder, Sojitz Pla-Net will supply raw material and have support in soft skills as well as in sales for RDP via Sojitz Planet’s retail system in Viet Nam and exports to neighbouring markets, the Sojitz Pla-Net chairman said.RDP chairman Ho Duc Lam said when being put into operation, the project of Rang Dong Long An will meet increasing demand on plastics in the domestic market and also exports to … [Read more...] about RDP, Sojitz Pla-Net sign strategic partnership
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Thailand, Việt Nam head towards strong, multidimensional strategic partnership
On this day, while Thai people commemorate the passing away of our beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej last year, we also celebrate our national day with great pride and joy as we cherish his lifelong work to improve the welfare of the Thai people. His tireless dedication during a reign of over 70 years will always remain in our hearts. The philosophy of “Sufficiency Economy” he bestowed on the Thai people has become the guiding philosophy for our country’s development strategies and policies to promote human development and ensure sound foundations for sustainable economic growth. Recognising his role in sustainable development, the 68th UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that designates December 5 as World Soil Day, aiming to promote and raise awareness of the importance of soil as a crucial factor in agricultural development, nutrition and food security while addressing the challenges of rapid population growth. At present, under the reign of King Maha … [Read more...] about Thailand, Việt Nam head towards strong, multidimensional strategic partnership
Vietnam, Singapore look towards stronger strategic partnership
This visit is made by a NA leader of Vietnam after 14 years since former NA Chairman Nguyen Van An visited Singapore in 2003. In September 2013, Vietnam and Singapore issued a joint statement on the establishment of Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership during the visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.Over the past nearly 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties on August 1, 1973, the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore have grown in a pragmatic and effective manner in all five pillars: political ties based on mutual trust, economic links, security and defence cooperation, increased cooperation in other fields such as education, law, health care, culture-arts-sport and cooperation at international and regional forum within the "Strategic Partnership” framework. Singapore-Vietnam strategic partnership has continued to see substantial development … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore look towards stronger strategic partnership
Vietnam, Sweden to establish sectoral strategic partnerships
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Sweden have agreed to accelerate theestablishment of sectoral strategic partnerships in education-training, lifescience, health and environment.Theconsensus was reached by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterPham Binh Minh and Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström during their talks in Hanoi onNovember 23. The two officials also consented to increase the exchange ofdelegations, especially high-level ones, while continuing close coordinationbetween Vietnam and Sweden at regional and international forums. Minh proposed specific measures to step up bilateral cooperation in keyspheres including politics-diplomacy, trade-investment, education-training,science-technology, and national defence-security.He called on Sweden to speed up the signing and ratification of the EU-VietnamFree … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Sweden to establish sectoral strategic partnerships
Boosting strategic partnership between Vietnam, Japan
Government chief Nguyen Tan Dung on Monday in Hanoi hosted a reception to former Japan PM Yukio Hatoyama who is leading a Japanese parliamentarian delegation on a working visit to Vietnam. According to PM Dũng, Vietnam attaches extreme importance to spurring ties with Japan and hopes that leaders of the two countries will do their utmost to boost the strategic partnership. The host leader was convinced that the upcoming talks with his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Summit would lift the bilateral ties to a new height. The Vietnamese Government chief urged the two sides conduct political, security and strategic consultations at deputy-ministerial level and boost trade and investment ties. On the other hand, Mr. Dung suggested the National Diet of Japan early recognize Vietnam as a market economy and the Government of Japan grant more ODA, scholarships and education assistance for Vietnam. For his part, former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama hoped that … [Read more...] about Boosting strategic partnership between Vietnam, Japan