Quang Ninh (VNA) – The seventh seminar on Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos cooperation took place in Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh on October 15, highlighting the significance of economic ties between the three countries. The annual event was held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), and the Lao Academy of Social Sciences (LASS). Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, said the seminar is an occasion for scientists to share information about current and issues affecting development in the three countries, the region, and the world. It is also important for its role in enhancing cooperation amongst the three academies. VASS Vice President Bui Nhat Quang said Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have always stood side-by-side and closely cooperated with one another in the fight for national independence in the past, as well as the more recent process of nation building and defence. Their … [Read more...] about Seminar highlights Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos economic links
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Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos discuss promoting cooperation in new context
The yearly event, the seventh of its kind, was jointly held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Laos Academy of Social Science (LASS). It offered an opportunity for scientists from the three countries to exchange and share information on issues of mutual concern in the triangle, in the region and around the world, as well as strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the three agencies, contributing to promoting the traditional, long-term and comprehensive friendship and cooperation. According to Vice President of the VASS, Bui Nhat Quang, the three countries always stand side by side and cooperate closely in the struggle for national independence, construction and defence. At present, the socio-economic, cultural, political and security cooperation among the three nations has been intensified in an increasingly cohesive and reliable manner. The event was also an important chance for experts and policy makers from the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos discuss promoting cooperation in new context
Vietnam, Cambodia agree to speed up signing of border trade agreement
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen agreed to conduct measures to accelerate the signing of a Vietnam – Cambodia border trade agreement. The consensus was reached at their bilateral meeting in Bali, Indonesia on October 12, on the fringes of the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering (ALG) and the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB). The government leaders consented to boost cooperation between the two nations, particularly in economy and trade. PM Hun Sen said his government will continue offering incentives for Vietnamese investors. PM Phuc thanked his Cambodian counterpart for his attendance at the State funeral for President Tran Dai Quang, saying it reflects close friendship between the two nations. He took the occasion to congratulate the new Cambodian royal government for its stable operation since it was established a month ago, adding he believes that the Cambodian … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia agree to speed up signing of border trade agreement
Forum promotes Vietnam – Cambodia trade-investment
Scene at the forum (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – A Vietnam – Cambodia trade-investment promotion forum took place in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh on September 14, gathering representatives from hundreds of businesses from both countries. The organising board said the forum aims to connect participating firms with relevant public agencies in Cambodia, update them on new policies and mechanisms of both Vietnam and Cambodia, and enable them to meet potential partners. Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh said the victory of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, during the election of the sixth National Assembly presents an advantage for collaboration between Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises. According to Minh, Cambodia’s economy is growing rapidly at an average rate of 7 percent in the 2012 – 2017 period. The country’s relations with Vietnam have been backed by leaders of both nations and … [Read more...] about Forum promotes Vietnam – Cambodia trade-investment
Friendship associations of Vietnam, Cambodia boost ties
The working session between the two friendship associations (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia-Vietnam relations are developing practically while the friendship and solidarity are preserved and consolidated in any circumstance, said a Cambodian official. Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association (CVFA) Men Sam An made the statement at a working session with a delegation of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA), led by its Chairman Vu Mao, in Phnom Penh on August 28. Men Sam An, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, stressed that the working session between the two friendship associations will contribute to reinforcing and tightening mutual understanding between the two nations. While lauding the ‘friendship seeds cultivation’ programme initiated by the VCFA, she pledged to join hands with the CVFA and the VCFA in boosting friendship relations between Cambodia and … [Read more...] about Friendship associations of Vietnam, Cambodia boost ties