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Minister of National Defense Ngo Xuan Lich and Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the EU Commission signed a Framework Participation Agreement (FPA) in the EU crisis management in Brussels, Belgium on October 17. At the signing ceremony The agreement, which came two months after Mogherini’s visit to Viet Nam in August, sets a legal basis to govern and facilitate the participation of Viet Nam in the EU-led civilian and military crisis management operations. The signing of this Agreement with Viet Nam is a significant step forward in our relations and shows an elevated ambition from both Viet Nam and the EU to implement effectively their defense and security cooperation partnership. Viet Nam becomes the second partner country in Asia to sign a Framework Participation Agreement with the European Union, after the Republic of Korea, and the first in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes second Asian country to sign Framework Participation Agreement with EU

The workshop in Dresden city, the German state of Sachsen, on November 12 (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – The development situation and foreign investment attraction policies of Vietnam were introduced to businesses, research centres, universities and members of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) at a workshop in Dresden city, the German state of Sachsen, on November 12. Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu briefed participants about the development as well as foreign investment attraction policies of Vietnam. He also mentioned the fields Vietnam and Sachsen can enhance cooperation in such as mechanical engineering, innovation, energy, environment, education and research. Vu expressed his belief that thanks to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement that are awaiting ratification, there will be more chances for investment and cooperation in Vietnam for German businesses, universities and research institutes, including those … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a target of German state Sachsen’s businesses: workshop

An overview of the forum (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam can become a gateway for Indian businesses and goods to enter other large markets, according to Do Quoc Hung, head of the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. Hung, who led the Vietnamese delegation to the Vietnam-India trade-investment-tourism promotion forum in New Delhi on November 13, said Vietnam can help India penetrate the markets of ASEAN and partners in 12 free trade agreements the country has signed, especially the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. This is a foundation for Vietnam to integrate into the world at a new level, open up broader cooperation space for its development and create a favourable environment for foreign investors, Hung said at the event which drew more than 200 delegates from Vietnamese and Indian businesses. According to Hung, the world and the region are … [Read more...] about Vietnam can help India enter larger markets: official

Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiree and her spouse (Photo: royalcentral.co.uk)   Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to Vietnam by Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiree and her spouse from May 6-8 is expected to foster the traditional friendship between the two countries. The visit is being made at the invitation of Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (1969-2019), illustrating Vietnam’s appreciation of the role of the Swedish Royal Family and development of the long-standing friendly relations with the European country. Sweden became the first western country to recognise and establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam on January 11, 1969, at a time when Vietnam was fighting for national independence and reunification. Sweden was also the first western country to launch the strongest and earliest movements supporting Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Swedish Crown Princess’s visit to promote traditional friendship with Vietnam

Talented: Nguyễn Bạch Lan, also known as Má Bảy (Seventh Mum) from Bến Tre‘s Châu Thành District, often uses coconut to make dishes, including cakes for her family. – VNS Photo Văn Châu Viet Nam News Coconuts can be found anywhere and everywhere in Việt Nam. The fruit’s versatility is renowned. Juice, candy, rice and meat dishes are all immensely popular, but only in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre can you find the Green Xiêm coconut. It’s so special that it was recently granted a certificate of Geographical Indication. Văn Châu BẾN TRE –  Whenever I think of coconuts, Bến Tre Province immediately comes to mind. Though coconut trees can be found nearly everywhere in the country, only in Bến Tre can you find the special species of palm tree that is characteristic of the region. Located in the southwestern part of the Mekong Delta, about 90km … [Read more...] about Bến Tre: Việt Nam’s coconut kingdom