The dialogue is held annually by the two countries to review bilateral economic and trade cooperation, discuss involved issues and set a plan for future cooperation. Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Affairs Hoang Binh Quan (right) and Secretary of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne (second from the left) officially introduce the logo in celebration of 45 years of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations This year’s event is also seen as the opening of the program to mark the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership and 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. At the meeting, the two sides expressed delight at the 2017 two-way trade growth rate of 11.6%, worth US$ 4.6 billion. The two chairmen highlighted potential opportunities, to be brought about by the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France seek to boost trade cooperation to mark 45 years of diplomatic relations
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Winning logo to welcome 40th anniversary of New Zealand – Vietnam diplomatic ties
(CPV) - The official logo to brand the "New Zealand - Open to the new" season of events to celebrate 40 years of New Zealand - Vietnam diplomatic ties was announced on December 18th. Organizer received over 500 entries from corners of the Vietnamese public, many of them are very creative. Tran Giang Nam, a young designer, won the first prize, pocketing VND20 million in cash. His design is inspired by the fusion of highlights in the cultures of both nations. "The winning logo is inspired by the "Hongi", the traditional greeting style of New Zealand's Māori community. The Hongi involves the touching of two noses, clearly seen in Nam's design, and symbolizes the sharing of ones' life force through exchange of breath. We thought this was an excellent reflection of the relationship between our two countries, with its warm friendship and cooperation, and long-term commitment," said Mr Haike Manning, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam. Depicting the modern symbol of Vietnam's beautiful … [Read more...] about Winning logo to welcome 40th anniversary of New Zealand – Vietnam diplomatic ties
Responding to the contest on relations between Vietnam and Laos
On June 21st, the Vietnam Air-Force Academy and Air-Defence Force launched a contest on the Vietnam-Laos special relationship. The contest has great socio-political significance. It is the opportunity for the two parties, two states and people of the two countries in general, and staff, lecturers and students in the Vietnam Air-Force Academy and Air-Defence Forceto review the glorious history of the special relationship between Vietnam and Lao over the past 50 years, contributing to strengthen the faithful relations and become a special and noble symbol in the history of international relations. According to deputy head of the Party Central Committee Commission of Popularization and Education Bui The Duc, the contest aims to respond to the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2012 to mark the 35th anniversary of the signing of Vietnam-Lao Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18) and the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (September 5). The contest contributes to … [Read more...] about Responding to the contest on relations between Vietnam and Laos
Viet Nam and Singapore Launch New Industrial Park
Directors of VSIP introduce about the industrial park to PM Lee Hsien Loong (3rd, L)and PM Nguyen Tan Dung (5th, L). (Photo: T.C) The Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) marked its 10th anniversary with a ceremony to initiate the new VSIP II. Both Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Viet Nam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung took the opportunity to recount the great achievements of the two nations' cooperation. Encouraged by the success of the original VSIP, the joint venture partners (the Vietnamese State-owned Becamex IDC Corporation and the Singaporean-based SembCorp) have embarked on a second industrial park. Measuring 345 hectares, VSIP II is officially launched today with the prime ministers' best wishes at the ceremony. Twenty-eight international manufacturers from 10 countries have already committed investments worth US$200 million to VSIP II and the first operations will commence by the end of the year. PM Lee was glad to join the anniversary and the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam and Singapore Launch New Industrial Park
Memorial of Giong Saint inaugurated
PANO - Local authorities, organisations in Hanoi and the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam, on October 5th, held a grand ceremony to inaugurate the monument of Giong Saint in the holy site embracing Soc temple, Non pagoda and Buddhist Academy. Thousands of people, including some elderly ones, from localities nationwide attended the inauguration ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, State President Nguyen Minh Triet appreciated the efforts of Hanoi, the project management board and the entrepreneurs, who had been running against the clock to finish the project on the occasion of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi. He re-acknowledged the great merit of Giong Saint and said that Giong Saint is the symbol for the national mighty strength of Vietnam, the bravery and un-submissiveness of the Vietnamese people who defeated all foreign invaders during its 4,000-year history to firmly maintain national independence. At the ceremony, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen The … [Read more...] about Memorial of Giong Saint inaugurated