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
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Roadshow promotes Vietnam – 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. (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) recently organised a roadshow in the central province of Khanh Hoa to unlock Vietnam – Australia cooperation opportunities in the fields of education and trade. 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 roadshow s … [Read more...] about Roadshow promotes Vietnam – Australia trade, education cooperation
Vietnam, Japan go together, head to future, reach out to world
They have become important partners of each other, sharing strategic interests. The bilateral relationship framework has continually been heightened, from a "trusted, long-term stable partnership" (2002) to “Towards a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2006), then to a "strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2009), and ultimately an "extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2014). The two countries often exchange high-level delegations and convene meetings on the sidelines of international and regional conferences, thereby strengthening the trust between their leaders and setting the course for effective development across all sectors in the bilateral relations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's recent trip to Japan to attend the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and a working visit to he country from May 19-21 set a new development milestone in the Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership. Japan's … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan go together, head to future, reach out to world
Friendship, mutual trust drive Vietnam-Japan relations: Japanese Foreign Minister
The hi-tech building of the Can Tho University is the most modern of its kind in the Mekong Delta. It is part of the Can Tho University upgrading project, funded through ODA of the Japanese Government. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Friendship and mutual trust based on people-to-people exchanges nurtured for many years have formed an impetus for the Vietnam - Japan relations , said Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko. She made the remark in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023). She said that over the last 50 years, the countries have developed relations in all fields thanks to tireless efforts by predecessors. One of the most important milestones of bilateral ties, which are now in their prime, was the elevation of relations to the “ extensive strategic partnership ” in 2014. Since then, Japan and Vietnam have been building … [Read more...] about Friendship, mutual trust drive Vietnam-Japan relations: Japanese Foreign Minister
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
Hanoi highlights education as key cooperation with Australia
With a large student population, Hanoi aims to explore more opportunities for educational cooperation with Australia. Hanoi is seeking further cooperation with Australia in education and tourism, said Nguyen Van Phong, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, on September 26. Hanoi Party Committee Vice Secretary Nguyen Van Phong (right) presents a painting of the One Pillar Pagoda to Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski. Photo: The Hanoi Times Education and tourism are the two high-potential sectors that Hanoi will further explore in its relations with Australia, Hanoi's Deputy Party chief said at a meeting with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski. Hanoi is now home to some 2.3 million primary, middle and high school students and 60% of all universities and colleges in Vietnam, he said. Phong noted that Hanoi plans to develop the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park into a satellite city west of downtown Hanoi and that … [Read more...] about Hanoi highlights education as key cooperation with Australia
Friendship, mutual trust drive Vietnam – Japan relations: Japanese Foreign Minister
She made the remark in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023). She said that over the last 50 years, the countries have developed relations in all fields thanks to tireless efforts by predecessors. One of the most important milestones of bilateral ties, which are now in their prime, was the elevation of relations to the “extensive strategic partnership” in 2014. Since then, Japan and Vietnam have been building strategic connections in more areas, Kamikawa went on, adding that from focusing only on economic affairs like official development assistance (ODA) provision, bilateral cooperation has been fostered in such fields as security, energy, and human resources development in Vietnam, helping enhance mutual trust between the two countries. The official noted that in this year, which marks the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, the two countries have … [Read more...] about Friendship, mutual trust drive Vietnam – Japan relations: Japanese Foreign Minister
Ceremony marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations
Addressing the event, Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, Chairwoman of the CPV Central Committee’s Organization Commission, underscored the countries’ people-to-people exchange history spanning over 13 centuries and 50 years of cooperation and development. Vietnam and Japan hold a trustworthy and close partnership covering myriad fields from politics, economy, trade, investment to human resources, culture, education, science-technology, and people-to-people and locality-to-locality exchanges, she said. Mai, also Chairwoman of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, said the growth of the ties reflects their peoples’ aspiration for peace, development and prosperity of the two countries, contributing to similar progress regionally and globally. Noting that the 50th anniversary is a favorable point for the sides to look to new future prospects, the Party official affirmed despite … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations
Symposium discusses Vietnam – Japan economic cooperation growth
Held to mark the 50th anniversary of the nations’ diplomatic ties, the event was co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Hoang Van Nghia, head of the HCMA’s international cooperation department, praised Japan's role in Vietnam's multifaceted economic development. Japan's contribution has helped Vietnam maintain a trajectory of stable growth, driven by the far-reaching impacts of foreign direct investment (FDI). Projects with Japan's support in terms of finance, experts and technology have assisted Vietnam in switching from a model heavily reliant on capital and labor to one with a robust export-oriented structure. Sugano Yuichi, Chief Representative of JICA in Vietnam, said the symposium is part of the JICA CHAIRS program, which has been executed since 2020 to disseminate valuable lessons and experience garnered from Japan's socio-economic development journey. … [Read more...] about Symposium discusses Vietnam – Japan economic cooperation growth
Technology the answer for wastewater treatment
Technology the answer for wastewater treatment, illustration photo Nearly 20 Dutch businesses will visit Ho Chi Minh City on October 11-13 to participate in the 14th VietWater summit. The event, which covers international water supply, sanitation, water resources, and purification, is deemed an ideal platform for exhibitors to showcase the most advanced products in water resource management, irrigation, urban water supply and drainage, and other water-related areas. Kees van Baar, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam, said that the reason Dutch environmental technology and wastewater treatment businesses choose to come to Vietnam is because the two countries “speak the same language of water”. “Our companies have a lot to offer. With state-of-the-art technology and expertise, we have the tools to tackle some of the toughest challenges while lowering the water and carbon footprint at the same time. This is important to meet our goals, but it is also important for those … [Read more...] about Technology the answer for wastewater treatment