Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The promulgation of Resolution 36-NQ/TW at the eighth session of the 12th Party Central Committee in October 2018 on the marine economic development strategy illustrates Vietnam’s broad strategic vision of turning the country into a strong maritime nation. In an article titled “Proactively enhancing and expanding external relations and international cooperation in maritime issues” published on Nhan dan (People) newspaper on January 11, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said the resolution affirms Vietnam’s special attention to this matter. Trung, also head of the National Border Committee, said promoting foreign relations and cooperation in sea-related issues is one of the five major guidelines set in the resolution, aiming to build and maintain a peaceful, stable environment and legal order at sea as the basis for the safe and efficient use of maritime resources. Vietnam also wants … [Read more...] about Vietnam expands international cooperation in maritime issues
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International cooperation: key to national sports development strategy
Vietnamese players cheer the second goal in the first-leg final of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 11 (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam signed over 50 cooperation agreements and treaties with countries, territories, and international sports organisations around the world during 1998 to 2016, a period that has seen the most thriving development in the sporting sector, said vice head of the Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) Le Hoang Yen. In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Yen stressed that due attention has been paid to promoting sports development and physical education, focusing on expanding international cooperation – one of the top priorities towards realising goals set in the national strategy for development of physical education and sports to 2020, with a vision to 2030. With its efforts to enhance international cooperation and integration in the period, Vietnam was credited by … [Read more...] about International cooperation: key to national sports development strategy
International cooperation crucial for startup development
Participants at a conference to call for resources to support innovative startups in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The startup culture in Vietnam has taken off in recent years, with foreign venture capital now five times higher than that by domestic players. Thus, it is important to note that international cooperation is crucial to bolstering startup innovation in the country. Enhancing international cooperation At a recent conference to discuss measures that will attract domestic and foreign resources for Vietnamese startups, Phan Hoang Lan, head of the Planning and Finance Section for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)’s National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Department (NATECD), said that Vietnam has witnessed robust development in its innovative startup ecosystem, with some 3,000 startups, double the figure of 2015. Vietnam is currently home to 30 business incubators and 10 business accelerators, with exemplary … [Read more...] about International cooperation crucial for startup development
Auditor General urges more international cooperation in environmental auditing
The SAV is set to host the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in Hanoi from September 19 to 22. The event will take place under the theme “Environmental Audit for Sustainable Development.” Phoc said this will be a chance for the SAV to boost cooperation and share experience in environmental auditing with other countries while demonstrating its contributions to global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including solving environmental challenges. Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam Ho Duc Phoc He noted that environmental pollution poses challenges to many countries around the globe, forcing them to work together to seek common solutions to biological degradation and climate change. In Vietnam, environmental issues have received much attention in recent years. Much of the State budget and private resources have been invested in environmental protection. An urgent problem … [Read more...] about Auditor General urges more international cooperation in environmental auditing
State President receives Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation
State President Tran Dai Quang receives Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn, Ha Noi, May 17, 2018 - Photo: VNA The State President made that statement on May 17 at his reception for Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn who is in Viet Nam to co-chair the 16th meeting of the Viet Nam-Cambodia Joint Commission on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The host valued the regular exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high level ones, between the two countries, along with the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms in trade, investment, education, tourism, security, and defense, as well as collaboration among ministries, sectors and localities. He asked Minister Prak Sokhonn to convey his regards to King Norodom Sihamoni and expressed his wish to welcome the King to visit Viet Nam later the year. Minister Prak Sokhonn … [Read more...] about State President receives Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation