Diplomatic ties

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) meets his Laotian counterpart Phankham Viphavanh on Sep 28, 2022 (Photo: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/) Singapore (VNA) - Singapore and Laos are stepping up cooperation in emerging areas such as energy, digital, sustainability and environmental protection and training as they mark the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2024. Commitments to promote cooperation in the above-mentioned fields were made within the framework of Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh’s official visit to Singapore on September 27-28 at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong. After their talks, the two countries' leaders agreed to implement a Singapore-Laos Enhanced Cooperation Package, which will include capacity-building programmes geared towards supporting Laos ' Asean chairmanship in 2024. This cooperation package was built on the Singapore Cooperation Programme launched in 1992, under which Singapore has … [Read more...] about Singapore, Laos strengthen cooperation in emerging areas

The Vietnam Days in Austria 2022 programme debuted on Wednesday, opening the series of events of Vietnam Days Abroad 2022. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (second from right) at the event The event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Austria and Vietnam (December 1, 1972 - December 1, 2022). The opening ceremony saw the attendance of Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Nguyen Trung Kien, Acting Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europe Department, Do Minh Hung, representatives of related departments under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria. The two-day event is intended to contribute to tightening the friendship and co-operation between the two countries, promoting trade and economic ties, but also introducing the unique character of Vietnamese culture to the Austrian … [Read more...] about Vietnam Days in Austria 2022 debuts

An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Cambodia Culture Week opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28 evening, as part of the activities to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties and the Vietnam-Cambodia, Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Year 2022. Minister of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath said that this year, the two countries have resumed face-to-face cultural exchange programmes, after two years they were held in other forms, mainly online. Minister of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath (Photo: VNA) According to him, the Vietnam Culture Week in Cambodia last month and this event are not only to implement the two countries’ culture and fine arts cooperation plan, but also important activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Within the framework of the event, Cambodia’s … [Read more...] about Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam opens

The delegation paid a floral tribute to the late President at 1 Admiral Courbet street in Le Havre, and the house where he used to work in Saint-Adresse. Speaking at a reception for the delegation, Mayor of Saint-Adresse Hubert Dejean de La Batie highlighted the close bilateral relations between France and Vietnam, saying that there are deep connections between the two nations not only in diplomatic ties but also their great friendship and solidarity. He expressed his hope that the relationship between the two nations, as well as between Vietnam and Saint Adresse, will grow stronger, becoming a symbol of cooperation, peace and friendship in the world. The plan to build a memorial site dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh at the house where he used to work has received support, he said, expressing his determination to promote the project. The work will be testament to the cooperation between Saint Adresse and Vietnam, he added. For his part, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang affirmed … [Read more...] about Embassy organizes trip paying tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in French cities

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (left) meets his Austrian counterpart  Alexander Schallenberg. (Photo: VNA) Vienna (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid an official visit to Austria on September 28 and 29, which is an important event when the two countries are marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1972-2022). During the visit, FM Son paid a courtesy call to President of the National Council of Austria Wolfgang Sobotka, held talks with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg, met with Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs Martin Kocher and Minister for the EU and Constitution at the Federal Chancellery of Austria Karoline Edtstadler. During the meetings with Austrian leaders, the FM affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the traditional friendship and cooperation with Austria. He took the occasion to propose that the two sides increase the exchange of delegations, especially those at high level, and discuss with the Austria n … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son pays official visit to Austria

The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Enrico Padula, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Fabio De Cillis, Italian Trade Commissioner. This event aims to provide a wide range of selections and promotional activities at 12 MM stores nationwide to connect Vietnamese customers with high quality Italian food and beverage. As a part of MM Mega Market's Taste of Country, which has gained enthusiastic responses from MM customers, the Taste of Italy can be considered as a bridge to experience Italian products and specialties, inspire and introduce the delicate Italian food culture to Vietnamese consumers. Lasting from September 29th to October 12th, the Taste of Italy focuses on delivering the indispensable ingredients in Italian cuisines, including Filippo Berio olive oil, Barilla spaghetti noodles, Annalisa beans and mushrooms, etc., and well-known products such as Balocco biscuits etc. Customers not only have the opportunities to experience and taste the … [Read more...] about MM Mega Market kicks off “Taste of Italy” program