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Vietnam and Cambodia have been fostering their security and defense ties and sticking to the principle of not allowing hostile forces to use one’s territory to harm the other, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has said. The Vietnamese official was speaking at the ceremony to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Cambodia diplomatic relations held in Hanoi on Friday. In his opening speech, deputy PM Khai, on behalf of the Vietnamese Party, State leaders and people, extended his greetings to the Cambodian counterparts on the significant day of the two nations. He emphasized that the geographical proximity along with cultural and historical similarities are a firm foundation for Vietnam and Cambodia to build and develop one of the long-lasting traditional relationships in Southeast Asia. The deputy PM reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy to support an independent, peaceful, neutral and developing Cambodia. Vietnam always attaches great … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia not allow other countries to use one’s territory to harm other: Vietnamese deputy PM

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam inspects the treatment of dengue fever at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam made a field trip with his delegation to inspect the prevention of dengue fever and vaccination against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, accompanied by Standing Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen and Vice Chairwoman of HCMC People's Committee Phan Thi Thang. Dengue fever cases increased by 172.5 percent MD-Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Health of HCMC, informed that by June 29, the cumulative number of dengue cases in the city was 20,952, an increase of 172.5 percent compared to the same period last year, including ten deaths. Districts with high dengue cases include Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, District 12, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc City, Cu Chi, and Tan Phu. It is because the work of killing mosquito larvae and mosquitoes has not become a habit in people's awareness and actions. Besides the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam

The meeting between Deputy PMs Le Minh Khai and Men Sam An in Hanoi on June 24 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai had a working session with his visiting Cambodia n counterpart Men Sam An in Hanoi on June 24. Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honour to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam – Cambodia links

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen at a ceremony marking 45 years of the journey to overthrow Pol Pot genocidal regime (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - On June 24-25, prestigious Cambodian news agencies such as Rasmei Kampuchea, Fresh News, CEN (Cambodia Express News) published an interview granted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Cambodia-Vietnam diplomatic relations (June 24) and the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Year 2022. In the interview, Prak Sokhonn said that over the past 55 years, Cambodia and Vietnam have affirmed to the world that their relationship is sustainable, profound, comprehensive and resilient to regional and international geopolitical fluctuations. The two countries have the ability to maintain and promote their close solidarity and cooperation in all fields and all frameworks, both … [Read more...] about Cambodian Deputy PM highlights sustainable, profound, all-round relations with Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Chairman of Daewoo E&C Group Jung Won-ju (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnamese Government is willing to create favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), to expand investment and business in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh told Chairman of Daewoo E&C Group Jung Won-ju. During a reception for Jung on June 22, the Vietnamese leader expressed his belief that the two countries' relations will continue to develop more intensively and substantively in various fields, especially trade and investment. Deputy PM Minh highly valued investment of RoK enterprises in Vietnam, including Daewoo E&C Group. He said that Starlake Tay Ho and Meyhomes Capital Phu Quoc projects invested by the firm have contributed to creating a spacious and modern urban landscape, and improving the value of the Vietnamese people's lives. He expected Daewoo E&C Group to … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes RoK firms’ investment expansion: Deputy PM

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng meets Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party Men Sam An in Hà Nội on Friday. —VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng received Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party who is also Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Men Sam An in Hà Nội on Friday. She expressed delight to visit Việt Nam and attended the ceremony held to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. She congratulated the Vietnamese people on the great achievements gained and expressed her belief that under the leadership of the Vietnamese Communist Party, led by Party General Secretary Trọng, the Vietnamese people would continue harvesting greater achievements. She stressed that over the past 55 years, the Party and people of the two countries had always stood side by side. She thanked the Party, State, Army and people of Việt Nam for their support and assistance for Cambodia during its national … [Read more...] about Vietnamese leaders welcome Cambodian Deputy PM

Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honor to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reaping more successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promoting Vietnam’s stature in the international … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia links

At the meeting with the visiting Cambodian Deputy-Prime Minister, Prime Minister (PM) Phuc congratulated the Cambodians on their great achievements in every aspect, and affirmed that the wish of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government and people is always for peace, stability, development and prosperity for Cambodia and its people. The host highly appreciated the recent results of bilateral cooperation between the police and security forces of the two countries in fighting drug-related crime, economic crime, cyber-crime, human trafficking and national security violations. The guest also said that the Cambodian Ministry of Interior always tries its best to well implement agreements between the leaders of the two countries, particularly on fighting trans-national crimes and building a Vietnam-Cambodia borderline of peace, stability and development. The visiting Deputy-PM took the chance to thank the Vietnamese Party, Government and Ministry of Public Security for their valuable … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Cambodian Deputy-PM and Lao Police Chief

In the face of unpredictable developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, especially the detection of the BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron in Vietnam, resulting in the possibility of Coronavirus outbreak again, the Government Office issued its Document No. 4114 on July 2 conveying the Prime Minister's direction on strengthening the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic. Vietnamese Prime Minister assigned Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to continue directing the Ministry of Health, ministries, sectors, and 63 provinces and cities drastically implemented epidemic prevention and control measures, especially speeding up Covid-19 vaccination for targeted groups, fulfilling the objectives and requirements of the Government. The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Health to drastically urge localities to speed up Covid-19 vaccination, especially the third and fourth shots for children aged 12 and over as well as children from 5 years old to under 12 years old according to the goals … [Read more...] about Deputy PM urges to speed ​​up third, fourth doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Rising prices of strategic goods, including petrol, fertilizers, and farm produce are putting pressure on the Government’s efforts in market price management. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of petrol  and avoiding disruption risks. Overview of the meeting. Source: VGP The Government Office released the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai at a meeting of the Price Management Committee last week. According to Khai, Vietnam is facing high inflationary pressure amid rising prices of strategic commodities such as petrol, fertilizers, and transportation costs. In this context, recent price hikes of petrol products since early 2022 have resulted in the price of RON 95-IIII hitting a record high of nearly VND33,000 (US$1.42) per liter, leading to the uptick of  prices of other products and services. Khai, therefore, called for the MoIT to stay active in the management of petrol supplies … [Read more...] about Vietnam Deputy PM expects no disruption to petrol supplies