The talk between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his guest focused on measures to tap the potential and strengths of both sides and further promote bilateral cooperation, especially between Vietnamese localities and Yunnan province in the near future. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need to continue concretizing the common view of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping on taking the Vietnam - China relations into a new development phase with higher political trust, more practical and effective cooperation and a stronger friendship foundation. He wished that the two countries’ ministries, agencies and localities would maintain regular exchanges, effectively make use of existing cooperation, and actively promote friendly exchanges between mass organizations in border areas to raise mutual understanding and trust. The Prime Minister also wanted to expand mutually-beneficial cooperation … [Read more...] about Prime Minister hosts leader of Yunnan provincial Party Committee
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfill his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy highlighted the increasingly enhanced relations between the two countries, saying he hopes bilateral ties will continue to be promoted more strongly. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador applauded the progress in cooperation in recent times. Saudi Arabia is now one of its leading … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador
PM studies Rotterdam Port management model
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits the Port of Rotterdam on December 13 as part of his official visit to the Netherlands.(Photo: VNA) The Hague (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Port of Rotterdam on December 13 to examine the management and operation of the facility as part of his official visit to the Netherlands. Port Authority told PM Chinh that Vietnam holds potential and could build an international transshipment port. The authority is willing to cooperate with the Southeast Asian country in seaport development , with the method and scale of cooperation to be taken into account. VNA … [Read more...] about PM studies Rotterdam Port management model
Action plan approved to implement foreign investment cooperation strategy
At the Japanese-funded NMS Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has freshly signed a decision to approve an action plan for implementing the 2021-2030 national foreign investment cooperation strategy. As per the plan, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) is assigned to submit to competent authorities a draft revised law on bidding within the 2022-2023 period; and the Ministry of Finance a governmental decree amending and supplementing Decree 08/2015/ND-CP concerning the implementation of the customs law in 2023. The Ministry of Industry and Trade, meanwhile, is responsible for drafting the Prime Minister's Decision on building a supporting industry development programme for 2026-2030, which should be submitted to authorised agencies by 2025. Reports by agencies and localities involved on the implementation of the strategy are set to be sent to the MoPI before October 30 annually. The decade-long strategy aims to … [Read more...] about Action plan approved to implement foreign investment cooperation strategy
PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy in Hanoi on March 29, highly valuing his guest’s activeness in helping strengthen friendship and cooperation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy (Photo: VNA) The PM expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese Government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfil his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralisation of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, PM Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador
HoREA proposes extension of repayment schedules for businesses
On March 26, HoREA sent a document to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to propose some solutions for credit and project transfers to remove difficulties in the real estate market. According to HoREA, Decree No.08/2023/ND-CP has had a positive impact on the confidence of the market and its investors. This is the legal basis to pave the way for a negotiated agreement between the companies that have issued upcoming bonds and the bondholders. The decree, dated March 5, focuses on amending, supplementing, and ceasing the effect of a number of articles in previous decrees on the private placement of corporate bonds and the trading of privately placed corporate bonds on the domestic market, along with the offering of corporate bonds on the international market. These mechanisms and policies will remove the difficulties businesses have issuing bonds that are about to come due and support bondholders, while at the same time creating favourable conditions for the transfer of … [Read more...] about HoREA proposes extension of repayment schedules for businesses
Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival
Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government will fully support this year's Songkran Festival , which takes place from April 13-15, with 17 – 20 million people expected to travel around the country next month. According to Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri , Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had ordered state agencies to prepare grand events for the holiday. The expected number of tourist represents a significant increase from the COVID-19 pandemic period. Anucha said the government has launched campaigns to encourage people to enjoy trips and travel during public holidays between now and September under the Tourism Authority of Thailand's "Visit Thailand Year: Amazing New Chapters" scheme and such campaigns as We Travel Together, Wonder Deal and Secret Code 365. To ensure safety, visitors are encouraged to install the "I Lert U" smartphone application, which allows users to report issues and request assistance. Moreover, it locates the caller and sends help using the … [Read more...] about Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival
Vietnamese, Malaysian economies boast similarities, complementations: trade counselor
Trade Counselor Le Phu Cuong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia . (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese and Malaysian economies are of a similar size and complement each other, Trade Counselor Le Phu Cuong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has said. In an interview with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent based in Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973 - March 30, 2023), Cuong said Vietnam boasts advantages in terms of labour and development potential, while Malaysia's are in capital and deep integration into the world economy. Malaysia’s market is not too large in size but diverse in segment and , with its consumers’ characteristics generally similar to Vietnam, he said, adding that its Halal requirements are the biggest difference to note. According to the official, the two countries’ trade and investment relations have developed for a long time since Vietnam integrated into … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Malaysian economies boast similarities, complementations: trade counselor
Top legislator commends ministry’s performance in digital transformation
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue lauded achievements recorded by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), especially those in digital transformation, at a working session with the ministry in Hanoi on March 29. Digital transformation will also be discussed at one of the three sessions of the ninth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Forum of Young Parliamentarians, scheduled for September in Hanoi, which will see the participation of MIC, Hue said. The top legislator urged the ministry to play a more active role in preparing contents of the forum, and step up the information work before, during and after the event. He also asked MIC to work together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Science and Technology to organise exhibitions within the framework of the forum, including one displaying products under the “One Commune, … [Read more...] about Top legislator commends ministry’s performance in digital transformation