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“Vietnam’s dual role as ASEAN chair and non-permanent membership on the UNSC will give it additional leverage in dealing with major and middle powers. But more importantly, Vietnam can leverage its 16 strategic and 13 comprehensive partnerships to advance its foreign policy goals of ‘peace, co-operation, and development’ and use these partnerships to insulate itself from major powers who might try to pressure Vietnam to follow a particular line on international issues,” Thayer said. “Vietnam’s interests are best served when it protects its autonomy and maintains an independent stance in international affairs.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes on primary UN Security Council duties

According to Nguyen Anh Duong, Head of the General Research Department, Central Institute for Economic Management, compared with other countries in the region, Vietnam is not the most competitive environment, but the fastest competitive environment improvement, so when foreign investors invest in Vietnam, they will have advantages in the future. In terms of legal management, Vietnam currently ranks fourth in the region, on par with Thailand and only behind Singapore and Malaysia, due to the Vietnamese government's commitment to improving the business and investment environment with stable political environment. … [Read more...] about EVFTA opens up great chances for FDI attraction into Vietnam

The event aims to demonstrate the pioneering role of youngsters in Ho Chi Minh City to nurture the friendship and solidarity between the two countries, as well as between the city and Lao localities. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City youths join voluntary activities in Laos

The WEF-ASEAN 2017, themed “Youth, Technology and Growth: Securing ASEAN’s Digital and Demographic Dividends”, takes place amid the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN. It is set to attract more than 600 delegates, including the Prime Ministers of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, and the President of the Philippines. … [Read more...] about WEF-ASEAN – a chance for Vietnam to assert its role in SEA region

Coming to the stage in late-December, “Quintessence of Vietnamese Cuisine” was born highlighting the pride of Vietnamese food. Each dish was assessed by well-known judges in Vietnam who are experts with extensive experience in cookery and gastronomy, namely chef Duong Van Hung, Masterchef Vietnam Ngo Thanh Hoa, Top Chef Vietnam Vo Hoang Nhan, and the only female examiner and author of the cookbook Huong Bep Nha Tran Thi Hien Minh, to ensure a professional and fair battle. The winner chefs are evaluated and picked for their expertise, aesthetics, and nutrition knowledge, as well as principles of food safety and hygiene. … [Read more...] about Honouring the best of Vietnamese cuisine