China asean education cooperation week

Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich (L) attends the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat) opened in Bangkok on November 17. In his remarks, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan thanked the defence ministers and the ASEAN Secretariat office for supporting the country to complete its role as the ASEAN Chair in 2019, and particularly successfully organise the ASEAN defence ministers’ meetings. He spoke highly of the ASEAN member states’ positive roles in promoting security-defence cooperation within the bloc, contributing to the maintenance of ASEAN’s central role to effectively cope with regional challenges. The official expressed his hope that the meeting will serve as a venue for competent sides to exchange experience and opinions on defence and security issues, helping further boost collaboration in the field in the time ahead. As scheduled, … [Read more...] about ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat opens in Thailand

This is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote its role, unite ASEAN countries in realizing the bloc’s common goals and initiatives, and propose new initiatives to strengthen defense cooperation between ASEAN countries and their partners. As a member of ASEAN, Vietnam has always been active and proactive in participating in multilateral defense-security mechanisms within the ASEAN framework. In fact, the country has participated actively and responsibly in ADMM and ADMM+ as well as in other regional and inter-regional defense and security forums. General Ngo Xuan Lich (L) leading a high-ranking military delegation to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the sixth ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) in Bangkok, Thailand Vietnam also actively proposed initiatives, and contributes to promoting defense and security cooperation between ASEAN with its partners by engaging in specific activities and action programs. … [Read more...] about Vietnam has opportunity to demonstrate its capacity as it chairs ASEAN in 2020

At the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Bangkok on November 17 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should exert more efforts to enhance internal integrity so as to flexibly cope with external challenges and impact, Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich said on November 17. Attending the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat) in Bangkok on the day, Lich said as the ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam affirms its wish to promote internal connectivity, improve the efficiency of ASEAN-led defence cooperation mechanisms, and enhance cooperative ties with dialogue partners. He laid a stress on several regional challenges, including competition among powers in the region, as well as compliance with international law to maintain regional and global peace and stability. No respect for international law will make the countries lose faith in each other, and lead to escalating tensions in a more serious case, he … [Read more...] about Vietnamese defence minister urges more internal integrity within ASEAN

A model in perspective of the campus of VinUni in Hanoi. (Photo: Vingroup) Hanoi (VNA) - Property developer Vingroup has announced its plan to join in the field of higher education by establishing VinUni University (VinUni). VinUni’s mission is to train talented human resources who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, life experiences and aspirations to contribute to their growth as well as the growth of society and have a positive impact on the global knowledge economy. After successful completion of the Vinschool Inter-Level School model, VinUni will be a non-profit private Vietnamese university built on a par with international standards, integrating the elite model of higher education in the world. VinUni aspires to create a breakthrough in the quality of higher education in Vietnam, aiming to achieve world-class standards. To this end, Vingroup will invest in building VinUni based on the highest standards of research, teaching, employment and international … [Read more...] about Vingroup to take part in higher education

The growth of the agricultural sector hit a 10 year high during the first half of this year. However, export markets have seen unstable developments from the impact of the US-China trade war, the European Commission (EC)’s extension of a yellow card warning on Vietnamese seafood, unpredictable weather and natural disasters are existing difficulties facing the sector in late months of the year. Domestic market faces intense competition as tariffs hit China and the US are the two major export markets for Vietnam’s agricultural products. The tit-for-tat US-China trade war has created dramatic shifts in the import and export policies of the two powerful economies and this will have a knock-on effect on Vietnamese farm produce. Agricultural products from China will have to find alternative markets to make up for the loss of trade resulting from the US’ increase of import duties on Chinese goods. With their plentiful supply, cheap prices and attractive varieties, Chinese … [Read more...] about US-China trade war puts pressure on Vietnamese agricultural products