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Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang (fifth from left) and Canadian Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cindy Termorshuizen (fourth from left) at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) - Vietnam is a central part of the 2.3-billion-CAD (1.7 billion USD) Indo-Pacific Strategy that Canada has been implementing, Canadian Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cindy Termorshuizen has said. This is part of Canada’s efforts to ensure that the country will be a dynamic and active partner in the region, especially for Vietnam, Cindy Termorshuizen told a recent ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa to mark Vietnam’s 78th National Day (September 2), and the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations. She assessed that strong growth in economic cooperation between Canada and Vietnam is largely thanks to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the two countries must continue developing their … [Read more...] about Vietnam central part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Canadian official

A conference for experts from Germany and Vietnam to analyze and discuss the potential of Vietnam’s just energy for local economic and labor growth took place in Hanoi on Wednesday. The “Just Energy Transition = Job Accelerator for Vietnam? German-Vietnamese perspectives on employment and skills needs,” hosted by the German Embassy in Hanoi on Wednesday, attracted nearly 200 delegates and 300 private attendees, according to press release issued by the embassy. “Just energy transition” typically refers to financing mechanisms that allow developed countries to fund clean energy initiatives in fossil fuel-dependent developing countries. Many of those in attendance represented Vietnamese governmental agencies, such as the National Assembly; the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs; the Ministry of Industry and Trade; the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN); the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. Representatives from … [Read more...] about “Just energy transition partnerships” to help foster Vietnam’s economy, labor market: workshop

The European Union (EU) will apply five assistance tools to Vietnam’s multifaceted development plan, as well as rapidly resolve its Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing ‘yellow card’ warning against the Southeast Asian country, the new EU ambassador to Vietnam recently announced. Ambassador Julien Guerrier was speaking at his first media meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, one day after taking office and presenting his letter of credentials to Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong. Vietnam is an important EU partner in its Indo-Pacific strategy and the EU is one of Vietnam’s most reliable and long-standing friends and partners, Guerrier affirmed. The new ambassador pledged that during his four-year term, the EU will continue to help Vietnam realize its vision of becoming a developed economy by 2045 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To that effect, the EU will provide Vietnam with five support tools, the first of which is to continue promoting the … [Read more...] about EU to offer 5 support tools to Vietnam, address IUU fishing warning soon: new ambassador

The dialogue was held in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1973 - 2023). It was an important foundation to carry out the bilateral defense cooperation in a practical and effective manner, thus deepening the Vietnam - Canada comprehensive partnership. At the event, the two head delegates highly appreciated the outcomes of the bilateral defense ties in different areas such as high-level contacts and delegation exchanges, dialogue-consultation, training, U.N. peacekeeping, maritime security, defense industry, management over border and immigration, cooperation at regional and global multilateral forums. The two sides agreed to strengthen the defense cooperation relations according to the signed documents and agreements with a focus on exchange of delegations; upholding efficiency of the dialogue-consultation mechanisms; promoting the effectiveness and quality of personnel training cooperation, particularly for law … [Read more...] about Second Vietnam – Canada Defense Policy Dialogue held

Mon said the working visit will contribute to enriching Vietnam's experience and help the country build more effective science and technology development policies. The official said his commission hopes to expand research collaboration and exchange experiences with MaRS and policy-making and management agencies of Ontario province in sectors such as culture, education and external information. as well as in the research and application of new technology and digital transformation activities. MaRS has become the pillar in Ontario's technology ecosystem over the past 10 years. The centre has contributed to creating innovation infrastructure to transform the economy and facilitate productivity and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Projects supported by MaRS have contributed 29.6 billion USD to Ontario's GDP in recent times. Science-technology is one of the priority areas stated in the two countries' joint declaration on establishing a comprehensive partnership in 2017. Vietnam is … [Read more...] about Party delegation learns Canada’s innovation experience

Delegates signed the MOU on Wednesday at the Việt Nam’s Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT). — VNS Photo Ly Ly Cao The US Department of State, Việt Nam’s Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and VMO Holdings Technology JSC (VMO) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and launched the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE Hub). The parties agreed to work together to promote start-up activities in the field of climate change by using start-up resources and exploiting technology, thereby minimising climate change and increasing economic growth with clean energy sources. Speaking at the event, Dorothy McAuliffe, Special Representative for Global Partnerships in the US Department of State, said that the US State Department, along with the hosting and implementing partners, is prepared to use this hub in the coming years to identify sustainability-focused entrepreneurs, convene them in this space, and equip them … [Read more...] about VN – US forge partnership to promote start-ups against climate change

Hanoi's top priorities include the construction of ring roads, urban railway and satellite cities. China's coastal city of Shenzhen is willing to partner with Hanoi to promote decentralized relations in trade, investment, economic activities, 5G technology, new energy vehicles, and renewable energy, said Qin Weizhong, mayor of Shenzhen. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee (right), meets with Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong this week. Photo: The Hanoi Times Shenzhen is China's third-largest economy after Beijing and Shanghai, with a GDP of US$500 billion by 2022, Mayor Qin said at a meeting with Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen this week. The city is also home to substantial development of large high-tech enterprises such as Huawei and Tencent, he said, adding that 11 of the world's top 500 companies are headquartered in the city. Among ASEAN countries, Vietnam is Shenzhen's largest trading partner, and … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Shenzhen eye partnerships in urban and public transport development

Vietnam is focusing on renewable energy (Photo: baochinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – To implement the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Vietnam is drafting a JETP Resource Mobilisation Plan (RMP). The plan will provide a list of priority projects for implementation in the 2024 - 2030 period along with a set of project selection criteria and necessary policy actions. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has coordinated with relevant ministries and agencies to consult the Prime Minister, head of the COP26 Steering Committee, on establishing a secretariat to implement the Political Declaration , and JETP implementation support groups. One of the main tasks of the Secretariat is to build and implement the RMP for at least the next five years. Through the Political Declaration, adopted by Vietnam and the G7 and non-G7 countries last year, partners have committed to mobilising an initial amount of 15.5 billion … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues completing JETP resource mobilisation plan

At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Solutions to promote the development of Vietnamese brands in member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement were discussed at a seminar hosted by the Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) magazine in Hanoi on September 27. Ngo Chung Khanh, Deputy Director of the Multilateral Trade Policy Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said Vietnam has enjoyed stable growth in its exports to Canada and Mexico since the CPTPP agreement took effect in January 2019, even during the COVID-19 pandemic or amidst geopolitical fluctuations in the world. Additionally, Vietnam’s trade surplus with the two markets usually accounts for one-third to half of the combined trade surplus with countries, Khanh stressed. Khanh pointed out ample room to promote exports to Canada, Mexico and Peru, but noting that the image of Vietnamese brands in these markets still remains modest. … [Read more...] about Development of Vietnamese brands in CPTPP member markets under discussion

BLS International, an Indian company offering visa facilities, had earlier said the notice from theIndian mission in Canada cited "operational reasons" for suspension of visa services "till further notice." India's foreign ministry spokesperson did not respond to queries about the matter. Tensions between the two countries escalated earlier this week when Canada said that it was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government categorically rejected Canada's suspicions that Indian agents had links to the alleged murder. With both nations expelling diplomats, analysts said India and Canada diplomatic ties have touched their lowest point. Canada is India's 17th largest foreign investor, pouring in more than $3.6 billion since 2000, while Canadian portfolio investors have invested billions of dollars in Indian stock and debt markets. Since … [Read more...] about Indian company removes notice about visa service suspension for Canadians