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Deputy Foreign Minister Do Viet Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN-Australia High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy Transition took place in Hanoi on September 29. The event co-organised by Vietnam, Australia, and Laos is within the framework of the implementation of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, towards the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia relations (2074-2023). Speaking at the dialogue, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Viet Hung said that Vietnam is committed to climate change response and calls for international partners’ support in this process. Vietnam is well aware of climate change impacts on sustainable development and people’s livelihoods, which is why at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021, the country committed to bring emissions to net zero by 2050, he said. Vietnam and the International Partners Group have also adopted the Political Declaration on establishing the Just … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Australia high-level dialogue on climate change, energy transition takes place in Hanoi

Both expressed their delight at the success of President Joe Biden's Vietnam visit, affirming that it has contributed to raising mutual understanding between the two countries, for the benefit of their people and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world. PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked and highly valued Kerry’s support in the successful arrangement of the visit and in the establishment of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. Discussing measures to quickly realize the important agreements reached during the visit, particularly those related to climate change response, he proposed that the U.S. continue backing Vietnam's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and implement the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), especially in developing the renewable energy industry. Kerry said President Biden is deeply impressed and highly valued Vietnam's warm reception during his recent visit. He affirmed that the U.S. appreciates its relationship with … [Read more...] about PM hosts U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment

Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong

At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor

Speaking at the opening of the event held in Quang Ninh Province, he emphasized the importance of developing science, technology and innovation. Hundreds of delegates from ministries, businesses and production units and scientists were in attendance to learn about breakthrough technologies and solutions. Before the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Dat, other Party and state leaders, their counterparts from the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, and ministry and other officials visited the booths set up at an exhibition that is part of the event. Nearly 200 booths showcased technological devices and solutions. Quang called for ensuring products are also competitive in terms of prices. "The product might be good, but the price must also be lower than in foreign markets," he said while visiting the booth set up by auto company Thanh Cong Group. Minister of Science and Technology, Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the … [Read more...] about Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister