National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Chairman of the Bulgaria-Vietnam Friendship Association Simeon Dimchev (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had meetings with the Chairman of the Bulgaria-Vietnam Friendship Association, several Vietnamese Ambassadors to European countries, and representatives of Vietnamese communities in Europe in Sofia on September 24 (local time) as part of his ongoing visit to Bulgaria . Bulgaria-Vietnam Friendship Association s, have made to the friendship and partnership between the two countries over the past 73 years, the top legislator said that people-to-people exchange is an important diplomatic channel in promoting friendship between the two states and peoples. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets Vietnamese ambassadors to Bulgaria and some other European countries (Photo: VNA) NA Chairman Hue stressed that Europe is an important partner of Vietnam, expressing his hope … [Read more...] about NA Chairman busy with meetings in Bulgaria
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N.A. Chairman visits Bangladesh’s Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Meeting with the company’s leaders, N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the firm’s exports of some products to Vietnam, a market with a population of 100 million people, and stressed the possibility for Beximco to tap into a larger market of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with 650 million consumers. Mentioning the company's major business fields of pharmaceuticals and apparel, the N.A. Chairman said these are two spheres where Vietnam and Bangladesh have advantages and should promote cooperation. Vietnam has paid due attention to and encouraged medical projects, products and solutions which play an increasingly important role in the post-COVID-19 period, he said, underscoring that incentives have been given to projects on research and production of medicinal materials, and technology application to produce medicines. The top legislator highlighted Vietnam’s new and breakthrough policies to improve the quality of medical examination, and create a legal … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman visits Bangladesh’s Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Vietnamese, Brazilian firms asked to work together to raise trade to 10 billion USD
PM Pham Minh Chinh, who is in an official visit to the South American country, stressed that after nearly 35 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties, the bilateral relations have developed positively in all fields. Vietnam and Brazil are currently each other's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia and South America, with their trade turnover reaching a record level of about 6.78 billion USD in 2022, up 6.6% year-on-year, and by threefold in the past decade. However, investment cooperation remains very modest, as Brazil currently has six valid projects totaling 3.83 million USD in Vietnam, and the Southeast Asian nation has only one worth 300,000 USD in the South American nation. The PM said Brazil can become a bridge to help Vietnam access the markets of Latin American countries, as well as the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), and at the same time, Vietnam can help Brazil access the large ASEAN market with more than 650 million people and a larger market of 800 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Brazilian firms asked to work together to raise trade to 10 billion USD
Roadshow promotes Vietnam – Australia trade, education cooperation
The event, held as part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - Australia diplomatic relations, drew more than 100 representatives from Australian universities, education establishments, food enterprises, as well as those from local branches, sectors, restaurants, hotels, retailers, importers, universities and colleges. Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia, said that the event is expected to serve as a booster for the Vietnam - Australia trade through new cooperation opportunities in education and agrifood. Similar roadshows were held in March in Hanoi, Hue and Da Nang, attracting more than 400 businesses, associations and education establishments, producing encouraging outcomes, so Austrade has high expectations that the September program will have noticeable impacts on bilateral trade, Ball said. Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang expressed his hope that the roadshow will enhance … [Read more...] about Roadshow promotes Vietnam – Australia trade, education cooperation
Vice President welcomes Japanese Crown Prince and Crown Princess
Taking place from September 20 to 25, the visit is the first foreign trip of the Japanese Crown Prince, and Crown Princess after the COVID-19 pandemic, and is also the first by any member of the Japanese royal family to Vietnam in six years. Their official visit to Vietnam was made on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023). Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed her belief that the visit will be an important milestone contributing to strengthening understanding and affection between the two peoples. She expressed her hope that Japan will further support Vietnam's socio-economic development, promote ties in all fields and expand cooperation to other fields such as digital transformation and green transition. Crown Prince Akishino said Vietnam is a close and trustworthy partner of Japan. He spoke highly of the contribution made by the Vietnamese community to socio-economic development in Japan. He also said that … [Read more...] about Vice President welcomes Japanese Crown Prince and Crown Princess
PM receives leaders of Communist Party of Brazil, friendship association
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Communist Party of Brazil Luciana Santos. (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for President of the Communist Party of Brazil Luciana Santos and its leadership in Brasilia on September 24 as part of his official visit to the South American country. Hailing the Communist Party of Brazil’s achievements and positive role in the country’s politics, PM Chinh affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, Government and people always bear in mind and respect the Brazilian people, the Communist Party of Brazil, left-wing forces, and peace lovers' sentiments and valuable support for and assistance to the Vietnamese people during their past struggle for national liberation as well as the curent cause of national construction and protection. Amidst complicated and unpredictable developments in the world, Vietnam advocates promoting global solidarity as well as heightening multilateralism, … [Read more...] about PM receives leaders of Communist Party of Brazil, friendship association
Roadshow promotes Việt Nam – Australia trade, education cooperation
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang and Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia. — VNA/VNS The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) recently organised a roadshow in the central province of Khánh Hòa to unlock cooperation opportunities between Việt Nam and Australia in the fields of education and trade. The roadshow was part of the activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-Australia diplomatic relations. The event attracted over 100 representatives from Australian universities, education establishments, food enterprises, as well as local branches, sectors, restaurants, hotels, retailers, importers, universities, and colleges. The aim of the roadshow was to boost Việt Nam-Australia trade by exploring new cooperation opportunities in education and agrifood. Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia, said that the event is expected to serve as a booster for the … [Read more...] about Roadshow promotes Việt Nam – Australia trade, education cooperation