Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
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PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalization, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realizing the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial center, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the U.S.-Vietnam comprehensive partnership. On the occasion, PM Chinh witnessed the awarding ceremony of two cooperation documents in the fields of finance, banking and investment funds … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Swimmers continue setting records
Vietnamese team celebrated their men's 4×200m freestyle relay victory and record on May 17. VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — Two new records were set on May 17 at the ongoing Games swimming event at the Hà Nội's Mỹ Đình Water Sports Palace. Maximillian Ang Wei of Singapore won the men's 200m breaststroke with a time of 2min 11.93sec, setting a new record for the Games and for Singapore. He eclipsed Thai Nuttapong Ketin's 2019 mark of 2:12.57 and became the first Southeast Asian swimmer to go below the 2min 12sec mark. It was also his first individual SEA Games gold. "I still can't believe I've won the gold and broken both the national record and the Games record," a beaming Ang said after his swim. "The race went pretty well, I got off to a fast start, and the rest was easy. I've been training so hard for this event, and it finally paid off. The gold medal means so much to me, and I'll never forget this … [Read more...] about Swimmers continue setting records
Việt Nam records 1,785 new COVID-19 cases
A child in Thái Bình Province is examined before vaccination. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,699,965 on Tuesday, as 1,785 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours in 48 localities. Hà Nội still had the highest number of infections, with 419, followed by Vĩnh Phúc (119). The other areas recording new transmissions were Phú Thọ (111), Nghệ An (97), Hải Dương (71), Quảng Ninh (70), Yên Bái (70), Tuyên Quang (57), Bắc Ninh (51), Bắc Kạn (48), Lào Cai (46), Thái Bình (44), Thái Nguyên (41), Đà Nẵng (39), HCM City (36), Hà Nam (29), Sơn La (27), Bình Dương (26), Nam Định (26), Hưng Yên (25), Quảng Bình (23), Hòa Bình (20), Hà Tĩnh (20), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (19), Ninh Bình (19), Hà Giang (19), Quảng Ngãi (18), Bắc Giang (17), Quảng Trị (17), Bình Phước (17), Đắk Nông (15), Cao Bằng (14), Lai Châu (13), Điện Biên (12), Thừa Thiên Huế (11), Tây Ninh (10), Thanh Hóa (10), Gia Lai (8 ), Lạng Sơn (8 ), Khánh Hòa (7), Phú Yên (7), Cà Mau (7), … [Read more...] about Việt Nam records 1,785 new COVID-19 cases
Vietnam to play more active role at U.N.: PM
At a meeting with U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York on May 16 (local time), the PM stressed that the year 2022 is of great significance as it marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s U.N. membership. Appreciating the U.N.’s valuable contributions and support to Vietnam over the past more than four decades, the PM asked Amina to convey his invitation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other U.N. leaders to visit Vietnam this year to foster multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides. Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s strong commitments to multilateralism and a world order based on international law and the U.N. Charter, as well as the country’s support for the U.N.’s central role in the global administration system, saying it needs global, all-people, and comprehensive approaches to tackle common challenges like epidemics and climate change. Vietnam backs enhancing relations between the U.N., parliaments of its member countries and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to play more active role at U.N.: PM
American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
With Vietnam-US economic relations having grown steadily over time, the American business community is very optimistic and working very hard in Vietnam, according to Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre. Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre, speaks to Vietnam News Agency reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. (Photo: VNA) The two countries have reached a new height of over 100 billion USD in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the US-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Vietnam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia … [Read more...] about American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
Vietnam commits to cooperating with UN to fight terrorism
Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) in a working session with Vladimir Voronkov, UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism in New York (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam commits to cooperating with the UN and countries in the fight against terrorism, Minister of Public Security To Lam affirmed during a working session with Vladimir Voronkov , UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism in New York on May 16 (US time). Minister Lam appreciated the UN’s support of the prevention and control of terrorism and extremist violence in Southeast Asia in general and Vietnam in particular. He underlined the urgency of cooperation in promoting multilateralism globally and in strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness of regional and international cooperative mechanisms, including those of the UN. The two sides shared the view that the threat from terrorism continues to grow globally, with international terrorist groups constantly seeking new operational methods, … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to cooperating with UN to fight terrorism
US doctor offers 500 artifacts to Vietnam Women’s Museum
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum held a ceremony on May 17 in Hanoi to receive roughly 500 artifacts donated by Mark Rapoport, a doctor from the United States, and his family. US doctor Mark Rapoport (C) offers 500 artifacts to Vietnamese Women's Museum. (Photo: Phunuvietnam.vn) In 1969, Rapoport first visited Vietnam as a medical student. He was sent by the American Medical Association to work as a medical volunteer in hospitals across Da Nang City, as well as in ethnic people inhabited villages in Quang Ngai province. Since then he has been collecting Vietnamese cultural artifacts. He then returned to work in New York for 25 years. In 2001, he and his family moved to Hanoi in order to conduct research on the impact of Agent Orange/dioxin, with a specific focus on the rate of birth defects among infants. Rapoport continued to collect Vietnamese artifacts, particularly items relating to ethnic minority groups and Vietnamese ancestors. Over the past 20 years, … [Read more...] about US doctor offers 500 artifacts to Vietnam Women’s Museum
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 17
Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 17. -National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on May 17, where the two leaders discussed measures to promote bilateral relations. Read full story - The Vietnamese National Assembly is willing to create conditions for its Finance-Budget Committee to share financial supervision experience with the Lao Ministry of Finance, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. Read full story Read full story Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. (Photo: VNA) - Vietnam will continue bringing into play its role and making more active and constructive contributions to the common work of the United Nations in all the three pillars – security-politics, development and human rights, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meetings with UN leaders in New York on May … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 17
American business community very optimistic about U.S.-Vietnam economic ties
The two countries have reached a new height of over USD 100 billion in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with U.S. enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Vietnam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as advantages for American firms doing business in the country. “Our companies very much appreciate the talents in Vietnam and working with the Vietnamese people,” she said. Foote also outlined several challenges facing U.S. investors which include burdensome administrative procedures in some areas, and supply chain and logistical difficulties which are not unique to Vietnam. “We're hoping as we come out of COVID-19, these things will smooth out,” she stated. Foote also hoped that U.S. firms … [Read more...] about American business community very optimistic about U.S.-Vietnam economic ties