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A garment factory in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Textile and garment businesses in Vietnam are taking steps to switch to green production to meet partners’ demand and achieve sustainable development, the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper reported. Greening textile and garment production chains is currently a global trend that are compulsory for businesses to achieve sustainability. It is also a requirement placed on manufacturers as the EU, which imports over 4 billion USD worth of textiles and garments from Vietnam annually, has proposed the imposition of some eco-regulations on imports. Major fashion brands in the world are also prioritising green enterprises to place their orders or requesting suppliers to adopt green practices. Facing challenges and strict requirements from the market, many Vietnamese businesses are making changes towards green manufacturing, including upgrading factories and using recycled fabric and green energy. Among … [Read more...] about Textile, garment firms switching to green production

The two countries officially established diplomatic ties on March 22, 1973, just two months after the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam was signed. Vietnam will long remember the wholehearted assistance from the Belgian government and people for its post-war reconstruction and recovery efforts. Over the past five decades, bilateral partnerships have flourished in various spheres, particularly politics - diplomacy, trade, agriculture, education - training, science and technology, and development cooperation at the federal, regional, and community levels. Belgium always attaches importance to relations with Vietnam and has established itself as an international partner substantially contributing to the Southeast Asian country’s successes via development cooperation programs. The two sides have also actively coordinated with each other at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEAN - E.U. frameworks. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Belgium traditional friendship receives renewed support

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the suspension of pork import s from Vietnam and other countries hit by the outbreak of African swine fever . According to the announcement, Laos will suspend the import of pork, including live pigs and processed products, from Vietnam. Relevant units will monitor illegal import at international, local and international border gates and international airports. Additionally, pork that has been smuggled or illegally imported into Laos must be destroyed. In 2020, Laos suspended the import of pork from China and Thailand after detecting seven outbreaks of African swine fever with 973 dead pigs in Salavan province. Most recently in January, Laos also halted the import of pork from Thailand./. VNA … [Read more...] about Laos suspends pork imports from Vietnam

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and delegates of the US-ASEAN Business Council in Ha Noi on Wednesday. —VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang The Vietnamese Government will continue to create favourable conditions for US businesses to expand investment in Viet Nam and support Vietnamese enterprises participating deeply in the production value chain of US enterprises. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered this statement during a working session with the delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Ha Noi yesterday. The PM said that Viet Nam considered the US one of its most important partners and wanted to deepen the comprehensive bilateral partnership. He also praised the US business community's production and investment activities in Viet Nam, saying that the Vietnamese Government was willing to listen to the US businesses' opinions. The PM noted that the Vietnamese Government would accompany US businesses to solve difficulties and successfully implement their investment … [Read more...] about Viet Nam promises optimal conditions for US enterprises: PM

Vietnam considers the US as one of its most important partners and welcomes the US to support a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam. Vietnam aims to enhance the Comprehensive Partnership with the US, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes that generate employment opportunities and growth for both nations. Overview of the meeting. Photos: Nhat Bac “Such an effort would contribute to supporting global and regional stability, cooperation, and development while promoting peace and harmony.” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) today [March 22]. At the meeting, Chinh welcomed a delegation of over 50 large US enterprises to visit and work in Vietnam, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership (2013-2023). The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the US Government and businesses for their support in providing vaccines and … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues to push for stronger ties with US: PM

He made the remark at a meeting with a business delegation of the U.S. - ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on March 21. Highlighting the two countries’ comprehensive and fruitful relations, Minister Dung said the U.S. is currently the second largest trading partner and one of the leading export markets of Vietnam. It is also an important ODA provider and the 11th biggest among the 142 countries and territories investing in the Southeast Asian nation. Vietnam highly values the fruitful investment and business activities of U.S. investors and hopes they will maintain their trust and expand investment, trade, and development cooperation in the country, he noted. The official was of the view that there is huge cooperation potential in the fields of green growth, digital economy, science - technology development, and innovation, adding that Vietnam encourages and prioritizes quality and focus-driven foreign direct investment. The country is also implementing policies to help … [Read more...] about Minister hopes U.S. becomes biggest investor in Vietnam

While in Argentina, the delegation had a meeting with Politburo member and Secretary in charge of External Relations of the Communist Party of Argentina (CPA) Jorge Kreyness. Hai thanked the CPA for its solidarity, support and sentiment for the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Vietnamese people in their past struggle for national liberation as well as the present cause of national reform and construction. The official affirmed the consistent stance of the Vietnamese Party, State and people on constantly consolidating and strengthening the friendship and solidarity between the CPV and the CPA and people of Argentina. Hai expressed his hope for enhanced solidarity and more efficient cooperation between the two parties for the common revolutionary cause. In reply, Kreyness lauded Vietnam’s achievements and experience, and noted his belief in the success of reforms and socialism building in Vietnam under the CPV’s leadership, calling Vietnam an example for Latin American … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks ways to expand cooperation with Argentina

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thuc Hien suggested orientations for bilateral cooperation in hi-tech agriculture, processing industry, investment, tourism, health care, education - training and information technology. He wished for India’s support to hold the "India - Can Tho city" networking conference with an aim to connect Indian importers with local exporters of rice, seafood, farm produce and processed agricultural products, as well as popularize the city’s tourism. Can Tho plans to arrange a trip to India in May for a delegation of investment, trade and tourism promotion officers, he said, suggesting that the Indian side helps the delegation hold a working session with the Indian Institute of Technology to invite Indian investors to Can Tho's concentrated IT zone. The host also wished to visit and share experience in economic and tourism development with authorities of a suitable locality. Sethi, for his part, pledged to … [Read more...] about Can Tho, India cultivate multifaceted cooperation

At a Wednesday meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the delegation of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), the council's president Ted Osius said U.S. businesses consider Vietnam a strategic market and are ready to commit to long-term investments in the Southeast Asian nation. Osius said the delegation were highly supportive of the Vietnamese government’s moves towards a more digital and green society. He also encouraged steps the country has taken in infrastructure development, such as the construction of new highways and metro rail public transit options, the Vietnam Government Portal reported. U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said the American grouping at the meeting was the largest U.S. business delegation to ever visit Vietnam. He said this confirmed the commitment of the U.S. government and the private sector to support a strong and prosperous Vietnam via cooperation. At the meeting, the delegation proposed new ideas and opportunities for business … [Read more...] about Major US companies laud Vietnam as strategic market

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Phu Yen (VNA) - Authorities of south-central Phu Yen province and GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre ( GreenViet ) have proposed many solutions to protect the gray-shanked douc langur s that appeared recently in forest areas in Dong Xuan district. Within the framework of a research and conservation programme of the primates in the central and Central Highlands regions, GreenViet, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) in Vietnam and the provincial Forest Protection Department and Management Board of Dong Xuan Forest have jointly conducted field surveys and discovered many of the mammals in forest areas in Phu Mo commune. The surveys, conducted from February 10-15, aims to collect information on population, distribution, and habitat of gray-shanked douc langurs. Members of GreenViet and the management board and locals found eight communities of the primates with a total of 30 individuals, and discovered 14 areas with their signs. … [Read more...] about Efforts exerted to protect gray-shanked douc langurs in Phu Yen