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Rear Admiral James Gilmour affirmed that despite their geographical distance, New Zealand and Vietnam share a close relationship. Both nations share common goals in global security. The visit of two Royal New Zealand Navy vessels to Vietnam not only underscores the flourishing bilateral ties between Vietnam and New Zealand but also paves the way for new avenues of cooperation in the future. According to Rear Admiral James Gilmour, there are several highlights in the defense cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand. First and foremost, New Zealand consistently values and desires to enhance its cooperation with Vietnam. In July, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defense Minister, paid a visit to New Zealand. Shortly thereafter, two New Zealand vessels have come to visit Vietnam. This demonstrates New Zealand's profound appreciation for its relationship with Vietnam and the significance it places on the … [Read more...] about Positive development of Vietnam-New Zealand bilateral relations

Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong

The formulation of capital planning is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to achieve its developmental goals by 2030, with a forward-looking perspective reaching to 2045. Hanoi commits to transforming into a globally interconnected metropolis by 2045, serving as the country's visage, said Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong at a scientific conference on the Hanoi Planning Orientation for 2021-2030 , with a vision to 2050, held today [September 29]. Overview of the conference. Photos: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times Phong said the city's goal is not merely to vie for supremacy with other provinces and cities in the country but to position itself globally, comparable to countries in Asia and the world. During the conference, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ha Minh Hai said that the formulation of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to … [Read more...] about Hanoi aspires to become a global city

At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor

Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment

The two sides expressed their pleasure at growth in trade, with two-way trade value reaching nearly 6.8 billion USD in 2022 and nearly 3.3 billion USD in the first half of this year, affirming Brazil’s position as Vietnam’s leading and most promising partner in Latin America. The two sides agreed to raise two-way trade to 10 billion USD by 2025 and 15 billion USD by 2030. They also consented to continue promoting the beginning of negotiations over a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market ( MERCOSUR ), to strengthen business, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and MERCOSUR member countries. Prime Minister Chinh proposed that Brazil create the necessary conditions to increase the importation of Vietnamese products, to contribute to ensuring balanced trade between the two countries, and to soon complete the process of Brazil recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status. The two sides also agreed to promote the signing of an agreement … [Read more...] about Prime Minister holds talks with Brazilian President

At the reception, Gen. Giang congratulated Choi Young Sam on his appointment as Korean Ambassador to Vietnam. He believed that the diplomat will complete his duties, make important contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the RoK across fields, including defense cooperation. The defense minister emphasized that on the basis of the flourishing relations between the two countries, the bilateral defense ties have been promoted and reaped positive outcomes. He also noted that the potential for the bilateral defense cooperation remains huge, particularly in such fields that the RoK has strengths and Vietnam has needs as high-quality human resources training and defense industry. The host hoped that Ambassador Choi Young Sam will pay due attention to and create condition for the two defense ministries to carry out agreed cooperation contents. For his part, Ambassador Choi Young Sam underlined the fine development of the RoK - Vietnam … [Read more...] about Defense Minister receives Korean ambassador to Vietnam

The Singaporean delegation, led by Major Barry Lai, consists of 11 young officers from all branches of the Singapore Armed Forces, including the navy, army, and air force. Accompanying the delegation were Colonel Beranrd Ng, Singaporean Defense Attaché to Vietnam, and representatives from the Youth Advisory Board under the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnamese People’s Army, as well as troops from Air Force Regiment 929. On the occasion, the Singaporean delegation toured the unit’s barracks, had an exchange with the Vietnamese young officers, and shared experience in training to ensure flight safety, train military pilots, and master staffed equipment and weapons, to name but a few. The activity took place as both countries have just celebrated 50 years of establishing Vietnam - Singapore diplomatic relations (1973-2023) and 10 years of establishing the bilateral strategic partnership (2013-2023). Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Singaporean young officers visits Air Force Regiment 929

Attending and delivering speeches at the opening ceremony were Senior Colonel Chiem Thong Nhat, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Military Region 9, and General Dieng Sarun, Deputy Chief of Joint Staff and Deputy Commander of the High Command of Guards of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. Over the three-month long refresher course, 100 trainees, who are officers from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, will receive instruction in various specialized fields, including commando and general military contents. During the opening ceremony, Senior Colonel Chiem Thong Nhat and General Dieng Sarun emphasized that military cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia holds great significance in bilateral cooperation. The course for Cambodian officers is a practical activity to preserve and enhance the traditions of unity, friendship, equality, and mutual respect between Vietnam and Cambodia in general, and between Military Region 9 of the Vietnam People's Army and the High Command of Guards … [Read more...] about MR 9 opens refresher course for Royal Cambodian Armed Forces officers

Gen. Anh’s participation in the event was at the invitation of General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Indian Army Staff, and General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific. The IPACC-13 drew the participation of chiefs of armies from 30 countries, namely India, the U.S., Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines, Timor Leste, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, France, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the U.K, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Indonesia, Nigeria and Vietnam. This was the largest scale of its kinds since 1997. The Vietnamese delegation participated in all activities of the conference themed “Together for Peace: Sustaining Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific Region,” and had three key discussion topics, namely role of military diplomacy in minimizing the risk of crisis, enhancing coordination and interaction through training; and requirements for … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs of Army Conference