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The PM also proposed Japan support Vietnam in accelerating digital transformation in justice and capacity building in defending international legal cases, particularly in the fields of politics, trade and economy. He affirmed that the Government of Vietnam is providing all enabling conditions to strengthen legal and judicial cooperation between the two ministries of justice, which plays a part in stepping up the Vietnam – Japan extensive strategic partnership. Describing Japan as Vietnam’s long-term, trusted and leading partner which shares many common strategic benefits with Vietnam, PM Chinh said Vietnam backs Japan in playing a role in maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the world and the region. Japan has remained Vietnam’s largest ODA provider and second biggest destination for Vietnamese guest workers and among the country’s top investors and trade partners, he said, adding that the two countries have seen expansion in collaboration in digital … [Read more...] about Vietnam proposes Japan help in law-making capacity building

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets with Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera in London on June 29. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of some enterprises of the UK in London on June 29 (local time), part of his official visit to the European country. Talking to Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera, the NA leader congratulated the firm on its successes in the world as well as in Vietnam, expressing his hope that it will continue operating successfully in the country and fulfill its social responsibility. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and NA are ready to consider and deal with the problems facing businesses, including those from the UK, when operating in Vietnam. Vadera said Prudential is delighted to be part of the country’s development, and it can help with this process by issuing long-term bonds. The insurer pledges to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in green investment, insurance … [Read more...] about NA Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London

UK trade minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the country wants to be a part of Vietnam’s development story in the 21st century, and fostering bilateral trade relations is among its priorities. Vietnam and the UK should set a trade turnover target of over US$10 billion by 2023, which would be a meaningful step to mark the 50 th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations next year. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (mid) at the forum. Source: VNA Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh gave the remarks at the Vietnam-UK High-level Forum on Economy and Trade held on June 29. The event is one of the highlights of a visit to the UK by the high-ranking delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam led by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue from June 28-30. According to Thanh, the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership has progressed strongly over the years and contributed to socio-economic development in each country. Thanh expected the partnership would … [Read more...] about Vietnam-UK target US$10-billion trade turnover by 2023

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Prudential’s leaders, led by chairwoman Shriti Vadera, Mark FitzPatrick, Interim Group CEO, and Phuong Tien Minh, CEO of Prudential Vietnam, during his official visit to the UK. Source: VNA/VNS Photo: Doan Tan Prudential has put its focus on building a resilient business to provide the best services to customers. Insurers like Prudential play an important role in developing innovative savings and protection products to meet Vietnam’s evolving needs while strengthening and deepening its capital markets and harnessing new technology to increase financial inclusion. Shriti Vadera, chair of Prudential said, “The world still faces significant economic headwinds, but we are optimistic about the year ahead – and I know the same is true of the Vietnamese economy, with the very robust 5-per-cent growth figures for the first quarter of 2022, given the wider conditions." Talking to Prudential chairwoman Vadera, the NA0 leader congratulated the firm on … [Read more...] about NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets with Prudential’s leaders during UK visit

Vietnam expects to create the utmost favorable environment for foreign companies to be successful in the country. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 29 held several meetings with executives of UK multinationals, including Prudential, Standard Chartered, Pacific Land, Pearson, and Enterprize Energy. All executives have expressed their good impression and pledged to commit long-term presence in Vietnam. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of Prudential Shriti Vadera. Source: VNA President of Prudential Shriti Vadera said the company's business performance was positive during the Covid-19 pandemic, expressing her delight to be part of Vietnam’s development. Vadera suggested Prudential could further contribute to the country’s economic growth  by taking part in the long bond issuance. Chairman Hue welcomed Prudential’s successes in Vietnam, saying insurance corporations remain key partners of the State in Government bond issuance. … [Read more...] about UK multinationals pledge long-term presence in Vietnam