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The Lao diplomat is on a Vietnam visit to co-chair the 7th deputy ministerial-level political consultation with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu. At the reception, Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the positive and effective development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over the past time. He highly valued the outcomes of the cooperation between the two foreign ministries, especially in maintaining regular high-level delegation exchange and bilateral cooperation mechanisms as well as organizing activities of the “Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022,” the 60th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two nations. The Vietnamese foreign minister suggested that in the coming time, the two sides should continue to closely coordinate to effectively implement the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to support Laos to complete ASEAN Chair 2024

Dong Nai province attracted 1.01 billion USD in FDI as of October 31. (Photo: VNA) Dong Nai (VNA) – The southern province of Dong Nai, with its geographical and transport strength, has the advantage to promote selective attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI). The industrial hub is located in the southern key economic region , serving as a northeast gateway to Ho Chi Minh City. It connects the south central and south Central Highlands regions with the entire southeast region, making the locality a favourable spot for the transport of goods to both domestic and foreign markets. According to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, as of October 31, Dong Nai raked in 1.01 billion USD worth of FDI, meeting 91% of the target set for the year. In the period, there were 38 new projects licenced, whose registered capital amounted to 381.65 million USD. Most of them were invested by those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Taiwan (China), Japan, and … [Read more...] about Dong Nai eyes selective FDI attraction

At the workshop (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – Urbanisation and urban advancement have created favourable conditions for socio-economic development . However, urban upgrade targets have only been set for land and population increase instead of actually designing improved urban quality of life. Air, water and noise pollution occur in new urban areas at alarming levels, leaving some areas vulnerable to climate change. The topic was mentioned in a workshop featuring the development of new models and transition to green and sustainable urban economy, as part of the Vietnam Urban Sustainable Development Forum co-hosted by the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission and the Construction Ministry on June 17. Expanding economic space At the event, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said after over 35 years of renewal policy, Vietnam’s urban system has developed strongly in terms of quantity and quality. The country has so far recorded 869 urban areas. The urban … [Read more...] about Urbanisation not parallel to quality of life: Official

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Defense Minister, Head of the Inter-sectoral Working Group, and Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s Steering Committee on Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, chaired the event. Addressing the ceremony, Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien shared difficulties and hardships with U.N. peacekeepers, especially female ones and hailed their all-out efforts and high determination to fulfill all duties. Speaking highly of the Vietnamese U.N. peacekeeping force at U.N. missions, the deputy defense minister recalled his recent visit to the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), during which he received high appreciation from the mission’s commander and local leaders for the operational efficiency of Vietnamese peacekeepers, including the Engineering Company Rotation 1. Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien highlighted the high rate of female peacekeepers of Vietnam, 16.7%. … [Read more...] about Seven more Vietnamese peacekeepers sent to U.N. missions

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Cambodia, attendance in the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly, and official trip to the Philippines from November 19 to 25 have contributed importantly to fostering Vietnam’s cooperation with Cambodia and the Philippines, and ASEAN inter-parliamentary collaboration. The statement was made by Bui Van Cuong, N.A. General Secretary and Chairman of the N.A. Office. Mr. Bui Van Cuong affirmed that the top legislator’s seven-day trip was a success, with nearly 50 activities. In Cambodia and the Philippines, N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with the top leaders of the two countries’ legislative bodies; made courtesy calls on King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia; met Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Deputy PM and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association Men Sam An; and met Philippine President Ferdinand … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s trip boosts ties with Cambodia, Philippines, ASEAN inter-parliamentary collaboration