The Hanoitimes - Newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen recently held a press conference at which she shared her impressions of Vietnam and plans for strengthening the relations between the two nations during her tenure. Since returning to Vietnam I have received the warmest of welcomes and have felt right at home, said Ambassador Laursen. I am very glad to witness the positive changes that have taken place since the end of 2007 when I concluded my four-year term as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam. The friendliness and hospitality reminds me very much of Denmark and my family and I have been very impressed by the natural beauty of the country and look forward to exploring more of it. My main challenge will be that of improving commercial trade between Denmark and Vietnam, noted Ambassador Laursen. Over the past five years, Denmark’s total trade with Vietnam has nearly doubled and I believe there is considerable untapped … [Read more...] about Danish Ambassador: My impressions of Vietnam – Ambassadors’ comments
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Vietnam, South Africa Boost Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion
Vietnam, South Africa Boost Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion "In the framework of Vietnam - Africa/Middle East Business Forum, which aims to tap into African - Middle East markets, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has launched many business supports for enterprises of both sides, e.g. forums and meetings for financial and banking companies, business matching events, presentations on business administration, human resource development administration, introduction of business opportunities and partner matching.” This information is shared by Dr Doan Duy Khuong, Vice President of VCCI, at the Vietnam - South Africa Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Conference. The event was jointly held by VCCI in cooperation with the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee and the Embassy of South Africa in Vietnam in Buon Me Thuot City in early November 2016. Currently, Vietnam is a leading strategic partner of South Africa in the Southeast Asian region. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, South Africa Boost Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion
Vietnam helps revitalize Cambodia: Hun Sen
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen told the press that Vietnam helped rescue Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge regime at the request of the Cambodian people and that Vietnam developed fast thanks to President Ho Chi Minh’s right policies. Memorial symbolises Vietnam-Cambodia ties He gave the interview with Vietnamese reporters while in Vietnam to attend a ceremony in Dong Nai's Cam My District to inaugurate the site of a Cambodian resistance movement's foundation in Viet Nam. The site in Long Giao Commune marks the spot where Hun Sen formed and led Fighting Unit 125, a precursor of Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, on May 12, 1978. On January 7, Cambodia will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the end of the Pol Pot regime. Hun Sen: There is no better joy than when we were liberated from the Pol Pot regime. We used to face death and were revived thanks to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation. Quan … [Read more...] about Vietnam helps revitalize Cambodia: Hun Sen
Bonjour Vietnam
The Hanoi Times - An overseas Vietnamese singer knows that sometimes the words of a song can express your feelings perfectly “Someday, I will go there, someday to say hello to your soul. Someday, I will go there, to say hello to you, Vietnam.” These words from Pham Quynh Anh’s hit song Bonjour Vietnam (Hello Vietnam) will come true later this month when she arrives in her home country for the first time on November 10. She will attend a party held by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Eurocham) on the evening of November 14 at the Sofitel Plaza Saigon. Then the 21-year-old Belgian-based singer will visit Hanoi and Ha Long Bay before leaving on November 18. Anh is very excited to be finally setting foot in Vietnam. “I have always felt a sense of incompleteness because I haven’t visited my home country. This trip will make me whole,” Anh said in a clip replying to interview questions. “I don’t want to visit … [Read more...] about Bonjour Vietnam
New street food rules bound to fail
No open display of food. All food vendors to undergo training in food safety and be certified as being in good health by hospitals. All food to be served using gloves. All ingredients used in making food to have valid documentation of origin like purchase invoices. These are just a few stipulations contained in a Ministry of Health circular on street food that takes effect in less than two days (January 20) as part of efforts to promote food safety and hygiene on streets nationwide. But there is no sign that any of these measures will be taken by street food sellers. In fact, most people, including experts and officials, say the stringent regulations are highly impractical from an enforcement standpoint and unfair on poor people trying to eke out a living. Circular 30 defines street food trading as ready-to-serve foods and beverages sold by hawkers in pushcarts or stalls at public places. Apart from Circular 30, the government also issued a decree last month to handle violations in … [Read more...] about New street food rules bound to fail