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Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien affirmed that while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM+) in Phnom Penh on May 18. The Vietnamese deputy defense minister also emphasized that the security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea (or South China Sea) is extremely important for countries in the region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Therefore, it is essential to observe the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). The head of the Vietnamese delegation expressed his wish that all countries would settle conflicts and disagreements by peaceful means, on the basis of respecting international law and the United Nations Charter as well as ASEAN's basic principles. He added that besides emerging non-traditional security challenges, there have been … [Read more...] about Vietnam affirms consistent stance of settling disputes by peaceful means at ADSOM+

At the reception, the Vietnamese deputy defense minister confirmed that Vietnam treasures the partnership with the U.S. and considers the country one of its top partners. General Luong said that over the past time, the two countries have carried out a number of practical and effective cooperation activities in terms of settlement of war legacy in Vietnam. Notably, Harvard University and the U.S. Institute of Peace have made important contribution to the search, collection, treatment, and digitization of information related to Vietnamese soldiers who died, lost information, missed in action in the war in Vietnam. The Vietnamese general asked the U.S. to continue to provide information and other documents on belongings of Vietnamese troops who sacrificed their lives, lost information and missed in action in wartime from different U.S. sources. In addition, the U.S. side was also suggested to call on organizations and individuals to share information and documents related to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. cooperation in war legacy settlement

The event was attended by former Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Lieutenant General Le Van Han, Chairman of the association Lieutenant General Hoang Khanh Hung, leaders of the association, representative of the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, Harvard University, the American Institute of Peace. During the event, the association provided U.S. delegates with information about the search and collection of martyrs’ remains. Accordingly, the association has collected and publicized information of 115,000 martyrs on mass media; helped more than 20,000 martyrs’ families search for the remains of their relatives with more than 200 remains founded; provided free consultation for more than 1,000 DNA assessment cases; and coordinated with localities to move nearly 1,000 remains of martyrs in cemeteries back to their hometowns. Meanwhile, the organization has also helped build 795 gratitude houses and presented nearly 2,400 saving books and 600 scholarships to … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. enhance cooperation in searching and collecting martyrs’ remains

Over the past time, despite the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MR4 Command has directed its affiliated units to closely work with Lao military units and localities to ensure security in border areas and manage COVID-19 pandemic, while helping the Lao side to build the political system, contributing to ensuring political security and social order. For their part, Lao units and localities also coordinated with MR4’s units to grasp situations and maintain stability in border areas, while supporting the Vietnamese military units to search, collect and repatriate Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Laos during wartime. During the discussion, both sides mapped out solutions to raise cooperation quality, promote delegation exchanges while well managing handed-over constructions which symbolize the bilateral special solidarity and friendship. On this occasion, the two sides inked the cooperation agreement for 2022 and presented … [Read more...] about MR4 and Lao People’s Army promote cooperation

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (right) meets Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Thursday. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin said Singapore’s Prime Minister wants to visit Việt Nam in 2023 when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, during his meeting with Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday. President Phúc said that the presence of Speaker Tan at the 31st SEA Games provides great encouragement to the host country Việt Nam and the Singapore sports delegation. The Vietnamese leader praised the good results of talks between Vietnamese NA Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Singaporean counterpart. Assessing that trade growth between the two countries is very positive, with more Singaporean projects investing in Việt Nam, the President said that the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park is considered a symbol of economic cooperation between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Singapore to strengthen cooperation ahead 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The visit paid by the Singaporean parliament speaker is aimed to realize the agreement reached by the countries’ top leaders during Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the neighboring country in February 2022. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing relations, exchanges, and cooperation between Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) and the Parliament of Singapore was signed during the three-day visit to Hanoi paid by Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin, his first official visit to Vietnam beginning on May 18. Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 18. Photos: Quochoi During the visit made at the invitation of Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue, the two legislative bodies also supported the signing of an MoU on cybersecurity, mutual legal assistance, and trans-border crime prevention. They argued that the legislative connection is an extremely … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore parliaments ink agreement to boost cooperation

Tan, who has been on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, said Singapore is currently one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam and the relationship between the people of the two countries have also been strengthened. He underlined that the visit takes place in the context that the friendship between the two countries is developing fruitfully. The Vietnamese National Assembly and the Parliament of Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement, adding that this document is the foundation for the two legislatures to continue strengthening their collaboration. The visit is a symbol of good things in the relationship between the two countries, which will continue to develop in the future, Tan said. The Speaker of Parliament also highly evaluated Vietnam's hosting of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), saying the organisation of the event is very perfect. Tan thanked the host country for offering a warm … [Read more...] about Singaporean, Vietnamese legislatures to strengthen cooperation: Parliament Speaker

Many delegates discuss solutions to reduce congestion at Cat Lai Port in HCMC. (Photo: SGGP) The workshop attracted more than 70 delegates from customs authorities, ministries, and the business community to discuss this action plan. At the workshop, the relevant units announced 21 recommendations to improve the operational efficiency of Cat Lai Port to meet the increasing demand. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the port was operating at full capacity. Meanwhile, the demand calculated by the number of containers is forecast to double by 2030. The above 21 recommendations are the results of a pre-feasibility study on congestion prevention and logistics facilitation at Cat Lai Port conducted by the Trade Facilitation Project funded by the USAID from May 2020 to March 2021. The study comprehensively reviewed port operations on an area of 160 hectares to assess operational efficiency, bottlenecks, and shortcomings in the process of enhancing the handling capacity of the port. On … [Read more...] about HCMC cooperates with USAID to ease container congestion at Cat Lai Port

The top Greek leader is on her first official visit to Vietnam. The legislator congratulated Sakellaropoulou as the first female President of Greece, a country with an important position in Europe. Chairman Hue said he believed that the president's visit to Vietnam is an important step, helping to further promote the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. He expressed delight that the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries has been continuously strengthened and developed, which is demonstrated by exchanges of delegations at all levels. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Đinh Hue meets Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hà Nội on Wednesday (Photo: VNA/VNS) The cooperation in trade and economy has developed positively, particularly since the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was implemented. Chairman Hue proposed the two countries continue promoting cooperation in areas that are … [Read more...] about NA Chairman Hue welcomes Greek President

The Vietnamese delegation at the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) in Phnom Penh. — VNA/VNS Photo PHNOM PENH — Việt Nam will host an annual meeting of the ASEAN Peacekeeping Centres Network (APCN) this September. The announcement was made by Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến who led a Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM+) in Phnom Penh from May 17-18. Addressing the meeting, Chiến said the organisation of ADSOM and ADSOM+ enables participating countries to have a chance to share ideas on issues of mutual interest. Việt Nam is currently developing a document guiding the implementation of placing the ASEAN flag next to the national flag at the military units of ASEAN member states participating in UN peacekeeping operations, the head of the Vietnamese delegation said, adding the initiative was approved by the 14th ADMM Conference held in … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to host ASEAN peacekeeping meeting