Cooperation

Jakarta (VNA) – Head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to ASEAN, Ambassador Tran Duc Binh attended the 11th meeting of the ASEAN – US Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) in Jakarta on February 14. The annual meeting aimed to review the implementation of projects and cooperation programmes within the framework of the ASEAN – US strategic partnership. Both sides spoke highly of important progress in bilateral strategic partnership over the past years, as well as the implementation of contents under the ASEAN – US Plan of Action for the 2016-2020 period. Education and training cooperation programmes such as the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders’ Initiative, Fulbright scholarships and training courses for Lower Mekong Initiative countries contributed to assisting ASEAN member countries in improving the capacity of tapping opportunities from the fourth industrial revolution, participants heard. ASEAN member … [Read more...] about ASEAN-US Joint Cooperation Committee convenes 11th meeting

Hanoi (VNA) – The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate upgraded their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on anti-corruption cooperation in Hanoi on February 17. Since the document was inked in 2014, the two sides have maintained their exchange of information and experience to deal with challenges in anti-corruption efforts, thus facilitating the building of a law-governed, pure, transparent state in each country. They reached consensus on the need to step up result-oriented cooperation activities in the time ahead, especially that in personnel training and partnerships between local competent agencies. Vietnamese Inspector General Le Minh Khai said the upgrade of the MoU, which took place on the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties (1950-2020), will elevate cooperation between the two agencies to a new high and contribute to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia upgrade anti-corruption cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 17 congratulated the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate on their expanded anti-corruption cooperation. At a reception for Chief of the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate Chobotov Andrey Sergeevich in Hanoi, the PM lauded effective cooperation activities between the two agencies like the sharing of information and experience in corruption combat. He stressed that Vietnam attaches importance to anti-corruption work, considering this an important task and one of the top priorities in building a professional, modern and efficient administrative system. Many corruption cases have been brought to light in Vietnam, he said, adding that the political system and mass organisations have always kept a close watch on the efforts. The leader rejoiced at achievements Russia has recorded over the past time, saying they have greatly contributed to global peace … [Read more...] about PM lauds Vietnam-Russia anti-corruption cooperation

They backed the maintenance of security and safety of navigation and aviation, and respect for law in the East Sea, and emphasised the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s increasing important role in keeping regional peace and stability. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, European Union step up cooperation

Chinese tourists at a souvernir shop inside the Central Post Office in HCM City. — VNS Photo Thu HằngViet Nam News HCM CITY — Tourism authorities of Việt Nam and China will work together to improve the quality of tourism services, develop new tourism products and tour packages, and explore more tourism resources. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, China strengthen tourism cooperation