Politics

At a Vietnam-Norway Business Summit  (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An official visit to Norway by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse looks to boost the traditional friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation, especially trade and investment, between the two countries. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay an official visit to Norway from May 24-26 at the invitation of Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg. Vietnam and Norway set up diplomatic ties in November, 1971. Bilateral trade reached 363 million USD in 2018, with Vietnam exporting mainly apparel, footwear, wooden furniture, and cashew to Norway and importing mostly seafood, machinery, equipment, fertilizers, chemicals, steel and iron from the country. Norway established a section called Innovation Norway at its Embassy in Vietnam in 2006 and the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on trade cooperation assistance and the establishment of a bilateral working group in November the … [Read more...] about PM’s Norway visit boosts multi-dimensional cooperation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrive in Moscow for official visit to Russia. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia are developing actively, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. In an interview granted to Russia’s news agency TASS on the occasion of his official visit to the country from May 20-23, PM Phuc highlighted the mutual political trust with a range of meetings and delegation exchanges, especially high-level ones, and various specific, effective cooperation activities. The two sides have stepped up exchanges through all channels, from the Party to administration, the National Assembly and localities, and set up a series of dialogue and collaboration mechanisms, he said.   According to the leader, the visits by high-ranking leaders of the two countries have created momentum for the bilateral cooperation across spheres. He mentioned the Vietnam-Russia … [Read more...] about PM hails active developments in relations with Russia

Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh (Source: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh led a delegation of Vietnamese defence officers to attend a meeting of EU Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) in Brussels from May 19-22 at the invitation of Chairman of the EU Military Committee, General Claudio Graziano. At the conference, the delegation joined discussions on non-combat training mission and on the "Single European Sky”, during which Vinh affirmed that Vietnam highly values the position and role of the EU and the Vietnam-EU defense cooperation. He shared Vietnam's experiences in participating in training and coaching activities prepared for UN peacekeeping forces. The official stressed the two sides need to soon complete the negotiations and signing of an agreement between the Vietnamese Government and the EU on establishing Vietnam's participation framework in crisis management activities of the EU (Framework … [Read more...] about Vietnam, EU seek to expand defence cooperation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting with embassy staff and representatives of Vietnamese expats in Russia (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia on May 21 (local time) as part of his current official trip to the country. After listening to reports on the embassy’s operation and expectations of the Vietnamese expatriate community, PM Phuc briefed them on noteworthy political and socio-economic achievements at home. According to him, highlights of the economy last year included state budget collection, foreign investment, import-export, foreign tourist arrivals, and poverty alleviation. Amid global fluctuations, Vietnam maintained a growth rate of 6.9 percent, low inflation, and stable living standards. The Government leader also praised the growth of the Vietnam – Russia strategic partnership and bilateral political trust. He highlighted frequent meetings exchanged between their leaders as … [Read more...] about PM visits Vietnamese Embassy in Russia

At the opening session of the seventh meeting of the 14th National Assembly (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Lawmakers will work in groups discussing the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2018 and early 2019, and the State budget balance in 2017, during the seventh meeting of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 22 morning. The Government is consistent with the target of reinforcing the macro-economy, ensuring major balances of the economy, promoting growth, pushing ahead with economic restructuring in association with reforming growth model, and increasing productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness. It is also necessary to focus on socio-cultural development, improve local living standards, strengthen management of natural resources, protect the environment, prevent natural disasters and cope with climate change. Other goals include promoting the administrative reform, handling complaints and … [Read more...] about Deputies discuss socio-economic matters on May 22