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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the US work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realise the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by US President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the US National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam – US relations over the past years. The PM … [Read more...] about PM receives US National Security Advisor in New York

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and  President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with global leaders in New York on September 20 afternoon (local time), on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly . Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the U.S. work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides to further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Pham Minh Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realize the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the U.S. National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past years. The PM took this occasion to thank Sullivan for successfully arranging the U.S. President’s visit to … [Read more...] about PM receives U.S. National Security Advisor in New York

Illustrative image (Photo: www.investing.com) Hanoi (VNA) - The Thai government plans to borrow about 2.4 trillion THB (nearly 66.65 billion USD) for the 2024 fiscal year starting October 1, up about 9% from the current year, according to market sources briefed by the Ministry of Finance. More than 700 billion THB of the total will be fresh borrow ing to finance the budget deficit, and about 1.7 trillion THB will be earmarked for refinancing and restructuring existing debts . About half of the funding sought will be raised through government bond sales, while the rest will be financed via treasury bills, savings bonds, bond switches and promissory notes. The government plans to sell up to 272 billion THB of government bonds in the last quarter of this year. The new cabinet of Thailand approved higher budget spending of 3.48 trillion THB for fiscal year 2024, along with a larger budget deficit of 693 billion THB, to revive the economy. According to Thai … [Read more...] about Thailand to borrow over 66 billion USD for fiscal year 2024

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue leaves Hanoi on September 21 morning for official visits to Bangladesh and Bulgaria. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue left Hanoi on September 21 morning for official visits to Bangladesh and Bulgaria. The visits, lasting from September 21-26, are made at the invitations of Speaker of the Bangladeshi Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and President of the NA of Bulgaria Rosen Zhelyazkov. The NA Chairman is accompanied by General Secretary of the NA and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong; Chairman of the NA Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha; and  Chairman of the NA Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy, among others. The visits aim to implement the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations of the 13th Party Congress and the Politburo’s Resolution No. 34-NQ/TW dated January 9, … [Read more...] about NA Chairman sets off for official visits to Bangladesh, Bulgaria

The MoU signing ceremony between the Institute of Construction Economics under the Ministry of Construction and the Autodesk. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – The Institute of Construction Economics (ICE) under the Ministry of Construction (MoC) and Autodesk, a business that designs technologies for architects and building contractors, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to promote the digital transformation and the application of building information modeling (BIM) in the construction sector in Vietnam. Under the document, the ICE and the Autodesk agreed to expand cooperation from what has been carried out under the first MoU signed in 2017, with a view to accelerating the BIM application according to the roadmap approved by the Prime Minister in March 2023. Autodesk will serve as an advisor and assist the MoC with BIM promotion and application, as well as digital transformation in the local construction sector over three years. It will … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes BIM application, digital transformation in construction sector

During the 78 th UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with top executives from global giants, including the space exploration tech firm SpaceX on September 20. In a notable discussion, PM Chinh met with Tim Hughes, senior vice president in charge of Global Business and Government Affairs at SpaceX. During their conversation, Hughes said, "SpaceX is planning an investment of approximately $500 million in Vietnam, and we're keen on obtaining a licence to introduce our Starlink services in the country." Chinh warmly welcomed SpaceX's proactive investment proposal and encouraged the company to "coordinate with Vietnamese agencies and relevant entities to expedite the project's deployment." Additionally, it's essential to consider competitive pricing to align with Vietnam's developmental objectives and legal framework," Chinh said. The PM emphasised the need for SpaceX to collaborate with Vietnam's Ministry of Planning … [Read more...] about SpaceX targets $500 million investment in Vietnam

RYNAN Technologies JSC wins the first prize in the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 for its smart insect monitoring system. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Qualcomm Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc, has announced the top three winners of the third season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC). RYNAN Technologies JSC, which designs and makes a smart insect monitoring system, won first prize. XB Technology Company Limited won second prize with its drone delivery based on cellular connectivity, and Benkon Corp, with its energy saving solution for air conditioners, won third prize. They won cash prizes of US$100,000, $75,000 and $50,000, respectively. QVIC 2023 attracted the participation of 141 companies around the country, which was the highest number of applicants in the programme's history. A jury of experts chose 10 shortlisted companies in February this year based on unique innovation, technology differentiation and localisation, … [Read more...] about Winners of Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 announced

In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state owned Sputnik agency on September 20, 2023, Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Saint Petersburg. Photo handout via AFP Speaking at a meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg, at which the Russian leader accepted an invitation to visit China next month, Wang Yi said the "world is rapidly moving toward multipolarity." "Economic globalization is progressing against headwinds, unilateral actions are unsustainable, and hegemonism is not popular," Wang said, according to an English readout by Beijing's Xinhua news agency. "Both sides need to strengthen their multilateral strategic cooperation, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and make new efforts to promote the international order toward fairness and justice," he added. Putin, in response, told Wang "our positions coincide regarding the emergence of a multipolar world," according to a readout from the … [Read more...] about Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister

Thousands of suppliers and visitors join "Food Ingredients Asia 2023" and "Vitafoods Asia 2023" According to information from the organiser-Informa Markets, over 1,000 local and international food entrepreneurs from more than 45 countries around the globe joined “Fi Asia 2023” (Food Ingredients Asia 2023), as well as "Vitafoods Asia 2023". Vitafoods Asia 2023 is Asia’s No.1 exhibition on dietary supplements and ingredients. The event covers the the entire supply chain for the 'nutraceutical' industry. Vinafood Asia was inaugurated in 2011, in Hong Kong with the goal to promote the 'nutraceutical' industry for people’s better health through science and innovation. In 2022, Vitafoods Asia was held in Thailand for the first time. Meanwhile, Fi Asia 2023 looks to heighten the reputation of an event that unlocks opportunities for entrepreneurs to share and update global food trends, aiming at amplifying potential and ensuring local raw material and beverage operators are … [Read more...] about Thousands of suppliers join Food Ingredients Asia 2023, Vitafoods Asia 2023