Vietnam foreign policy

Holding a reception in Hanoi on April 16 for Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani, who is on a four-day official visit to Vietnam, Party leader Trong affirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralization of relations on the basis of international principals, equality and mutual benefits. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani The Party chief took the occasion to congratulate the southwest Asian country on its successes in political stabilization, socio-economic development and increasing position in the international arena. He expressed his delight at the fruitful relations between Vietnam and Iran, which has been incessantly consolidated. He recommended that the two countries strengthen coordination at regional and international forums while promoting the exchange of delegations at all levels as well as exchange … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to bolster traditional ties with Iran: Party Chief

This expansion was due mainly to a 4% on-quarter growth in government bonds to US$51 billion as the central bank increased issuance of bills. Vietnam’s bond market registered growth of 3.4% on-quarter and 1.9% on-year to US$55.1 billion as of the end-September, according to the latest edition of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia Bond Monitor.  This expansion was due mainly to a 4% on-quarter growth in government bonds to US$51 billion as the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the country’s central bank, increased issuance of central bank bills. The overall expansion of the country’s local currency bond market was slightly tempered by a 2.8% contraction on-quarter in the corporate bond market to US$5 billion. Nevertheless, the corporate bond market still posted growth of 4.2% year-on-year.    Yield movement Vietnam’s local currency government bond yield curve shifted downward between August 31 and October 15. Bond yields for … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s bond market grows 1.9% in Jan-Sep, reaching US$55 billion

Chairman of the NA’s External Relations Committee Nguyen Van Giau made the assessment during an interview granted to the media following Ngan’s trip from December 8-13. Giau noted that India is an important part in Vietnam’s foreign policy, as it is among countries having a comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam. NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a busy schedule during her two-day stay in India, with a series of meetings with Indian State, parliamentary and Government leaders. NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meeting with overseas Vietnamese in UAE. Photo: VOV He underlined the signing of the first cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese NA and India’s Lower House, which marked a milestone in parliamentary ties between the two countries. Vice President and Chairman of the Senate Mohammad Hamid Ansari told the Vietnamese NA leader that India is willing to cooperate with Vietnam not only in economic activities but also in other fields … [Read more...] about NA leader’s overseas trip strengthens traditional ties, expands cooperation

Bình Dương New City, where the 2019 Horasis Asia Meeting will take place from November 24 to 26, is a 45-minute drive from HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất airport. Photo courtesy of Becamex IDC Corp HCM CITY — How to shape the path forward through Asia’s big transitions and how to adopt innovation to build a resilient Asia will top the agenda at the 2019 Horasis Asia Meeting to be held in Bình Dương Province this weekend. More than 400 top leaders from across Asia and 500 government officials and top executives from the largest businesses in Việt Nam are expected to attend the forum to be held from November 24 to 26.  Trần Thanh Liêm, chairman of Bình Dương People’s Committee, said Việt Nam is proud to host the event again this year as the country aims to become an export economy that grows rapidly and provides more high-paying jobs to the people of Việt Nam and … [Read more...] about Horasis Asia Meeting returns to Bình Dương, hopes for repeat of last year’s success

The order was awarded on the 60th anniversary of the committee, which comes under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Congratulating the committee, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh said it was an honor for the committee and the entire ministry. The committee deserves recognition from the State and the Party for its efforts and proud achievements, he added. Over the past six decades, the committee has developed sustainably and became an important agency for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the event The committee has run many programs that were highly appreciated by overseas Vietnamese such as the Xuan Que Huong (Spring in the Hometown), visiting the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, and a summer camp for youngsters. All these programs helped connect overseas Vietnamese with the country, said Minh. The Deputy PM asked the committee to continue its work and creatively applying the Party’s policies on national unity. The committee … [Read more...] about Committee for Overseas Vietnamese marks 60th anniversary