According to Chairman of the HUFO, Tran Hung Viet, the UK ranks 14th among 82 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. As of April 2018, Vietnam's export turnover to the UK reached US$1.75 billion, up 30 percent compared to the same time period in 2017; the country’s import turnover from the UK approached US$238 million, increased by 17.6 percent compared with the same month of the previous year. For his part, UK Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Ian Gibbons also affirmed that high-level visits by leaders of both countries and educational exchanges have contributed to the successful UK-Vietnam relationship. By THUY VU – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties the 92nd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) the Vietnam-UK Friendship Association (VUFA) … [Read more...] about HCMC marks 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties
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Vietnam, Japan celebrate 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties
A ceremony was held in Tokyo on June 1 to mark the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Japan. State President Tran Dai Quang and his Spouse and Japanese Emperor Akihito and his Empress attend a ceremony marking the 45th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic ties in Tokyo on June 1, 2018. Photo: VNA Dignitaries at the event included State President Tran Dai Quang and his entourage, Japanese Emperor Akihito and his Spouse and FM Taro Kono. Since establishment of diplomatic relationship on September 21, 1973, both countries have worked together to build up the relationship of friendship, trust, mutual respect and benefits. The two countries lifted up their bilateral ties to extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia in 2014. Speaking at the event, Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh affirmed Japan still remains a top and long-term partner and a really close friend of Viet Nam and their bilateral cooperation is for the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan celebrate 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties
VN, Japan celebrate 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties
State President Tran Dai Quang and his Spouse and Japanese Emperor Akihito and his Empress attend a ceremony marking the 45th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic ties in Tokyo on June 1, 2018. Photo: VNA State President holds talks with Japanese PM Abe State President highly values role of JICA Dignitaries at the event included State President Tran Dai Quang and his entourage, Japanese Emperor Akihito and his Spouse and FM Taro Kono. Since establishment of diplomatic relationship on September 21, 1973, both countries have worked together to build up the relationship of friendship, trust, mutual respect and benefits. The two countries lifted up their bilateral ties to extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia in 2014, becoming sincere friends. Speaking at the event, Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh affirmed Japan still remains a top and long-term partner and a really close friend of Viet Nam and their bilateral … [Read more...] about VN, Japan celebrate 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties
Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
At the celebration of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A celebration of the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said the milestone has become more special when the two countries elevated their ties to strategic partnership in March this year. Australia and HCM City have reaped a lot of significant achievements in their cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, education-training, culture and tourism. At present, Australia is running about 180 investment projects in HCM City with total registered capital of nearly 190 million USD, Phong said. HCM City established ties with Australia’s Northern Territory in 2014. The two sides’ universities are actively implementing a number of cooperation projects, including the training of 500 masters and doctors for Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
Modern Vietnamese films screened in Argentina to mark diplomatic ties
Five popular Vietnamese feature films were screened in Buenos Aires during a film fest to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam – Argentina diplomatic ties. Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung at the opening event of the Vietnam Film Week in Argentina from May 3-9 - Photo: VNA The Vietnam Film Week was launched by the Vietnam Cinema Department on May 3, featuring “Co Ba SaiGon” (The Tailor), “Quyen”, “Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu” (The Island of Aliens), “ToiThayHoaVangTren Co Xanh” (I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass), and “CuocDoiCua Yen” (Yen’s Life). Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung said that, since Vietnam and Argentina set up the diplomatic ties 45 years ago, the comprehensive partnership between the two countries has been strengthened in all areas, from politics and economics to culture and people-to-people exchanges. He hoped … [Read more...] about Modern Vietnamese films screened in Argentina to mark diplomatic ties