Vietnam news agency vna

Hanoi (VNA) - Motorcycle and automobile sales by Honda Vietnam rocketed up 193 percent and 222 percent month-on-month, respectively, in May, following a nosedive of 72 percent in April due to COVID-19. The company reported on June 10 that it sold 180,633 motorbikes in May, up 193 percent against April but down 12 percent year-on-year. The best-selling model was the Wave Alpha, with 42,282 units sold, accounting for 23 percent of Honda Vietnam’s total motorcycle sales. The Vision was the most popular scooter, with 44,787 units sold, or 25 percent. Honda Vietnam also exported 15,574 motorcycles during May. The joint venture also delivered 2,714 automobiles to buyers last month, up 222 percent against April but down 9 percent year-on-year. The CR-V was the hottest among imported completely-built-up (CBU) models, with 1,581 units, making up 58 percent of all Honda automobiles sold. The City posted the best sales among completely-knocked-down (CKD) models, with 495 units sold, … [Read more...] about Honda Vietnam’s motorcycle, auto sales shoot up in May

Washington, D.C., (VNA) - US Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has voiced his strong support for further strengthening the relationship with Vietnam over the next 25 years and beyond. The Senator expressed his view in a statement released on July 11 (Washington time) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the US and Vietnam. “Over the past quarter century, the United States and Vietnam have overcome the wounds of war to build a strong partnership in the areas of trade, development, public health, energy, defense, and people-to-people ties”, he said. He added that he was committed to advancing the US efforts to support a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam and deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership.  The US must continue to prioritise engagement with Vietnam on important areas such as regional security, trade and economic cooperation, as well as human rights and the rule of law, he … [Read more...] about US Senator hopes for stronger relations with Vietnam

For a country of nearly 100 million that borders China, Vietnam has been a standout case through the COVID-19 pandemic, it said, adding that there are about 330 cases and no deaths. Success in containing the epidemic means domestic travel has already restarted. … [Read more...] about Bloomberg: Vietnam breaks out of COVID-19 tourist trap

In an interview with Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Russia, he said that the two sides have succeeded in seeking a common voice in the settlement of issues in various areas such as humanitarian cooperation, education, culture and economy in particular. … [Read more...] about Russian expert hails growth of Vietnam-US relations

Photo for illustration The two countries have closely worked together to heal the wounds of war, address issues relating to Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin and bombs and mines left by war, and support people with disabilities. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – important bridge for ASEAN-US relations: expert