An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 31st meeting of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Wireless Group opened in Hanoi on May 22. The meeting, held from May 22-26 in a hybrid format, attracts the participation of more than 500 delegates who are leading experts in the field of wireless in the region and the world from member countries, corporations, large domestic and international telecoms enterprises such as Viettel, VNPT, GSMA, Ericsson, Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm and Apple. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Duc Long said that over the past years, Vietnam has invested in developing digital infrastructure, especially data centre infrastructure and cloud computing, to serve Vietnam's digital transformation as well as providing digital services for the development of the digital economy and society. In the era of wireless devices, the world is facing many challenging problems, he said, expressing his … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts Asia Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Group’s 31st meeting
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HCM City to host international food expo next month
Visitors at the first HCMC FOODEX last year in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City More than 200 local and foreign food and beverage (F&B) exhibitors will display and promote their products at Viet Nam’s leading F&B trade show to be held in HCM City next month. The second HCMC FOODEX 2023, taking place from June 28 to 30, will feature nearly 300 booths and is expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors. Products to be on display include raw and processed food products such as agricultural products, seafood, spices; machinery and equipment for food production, packaging and preservation, among others. A range of activities will be held to promote Vietnamese culinary culture and that of other countries during the three-day fair. Seminars will be held during the event to discuss new trends and technologies in the processed food industry, opportunities and challenges for food businesses to export to major markets, and … [Read more...] about HCM City to host international food expo next month
N.A. Chairman hosts U.S. Senate delegation
The Chairman spoke highly of the positive, substantive and comprehensive development of bilateral relations in recent years, while recalling recent contacts and meetings between the two sides, including the phone talks between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Joe Biden on March 29 and a meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President Biden on the sidelines of the expanded G7 Summit in Japan in May. Vietnam appreciates the U.S. strengthening cooperation with partners the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Vuong Dinh Hue said, adding that Vietnam hopes the U.S., through new strategies and initiatives, will continue to demonstrate its strong commitment to upholding ASEAN centrality, the ASEAN - U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as the Mekong – U.S. Partnership. Expressing his agreement with Vuong Dinh Hue's opinions on cooperation in addressing war consequences, collaboration in economy, trade, investment and between the two countries' … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman hosts U.S. Senate delegation
Plan on hosting the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 to be built
Deputy Defense Minister and head of the steering committee Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien chaired the event. The meeting announced the decision on the establishment of the steering committee for building a plan on hosting the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, emphasized the significance and necessity of organizing the expo, and proposed options of time, venue, and scale of the event. Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Chief of the General Staff and deputy head of the steering committee Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan said that the expo should be a place to educate people about national defense and security and bear both defense and economic meaning. He asked agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defense to heighten their responsibility and closely work together to complete the plan as scheduled, meeting all set targets. Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien praised the General Department of Defense Industry for thoroughly preparing and building the outline of the … [Read more...] about Plan on hosting the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 to be built
HCM City leader hosts Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Culture
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc on May 24 received First Deputy Minister of Culture of Belarus Valery Gromada . During the meeting, the Vice Chairman expressed his pleasure with the fine all-round development of the relations between the two countries after 31 years of diplomatic relations, especially in the field of science and technology. In 2008, Ho Chi Minh City and Belarus's Minsk city signed a friendship cooperation agreement. After 15 years, the two localities have exchanged many delegations and strengthened cooperation in many fields, contributing to enhancing understanding, solidarity and friendship between the two peoples. Welcoming the signing of a development cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture of Belarus for 2023-2025, Duc said Ho Chi Minh City wishes to join and contribute to the implementation … [Read more...] about HCM City leader hosts Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Culture
VPBank meeting the needs of foreign customers
VPBank’s Mochizuki Masashi (centre) received a trophy at last week’s investment conference hosted by VIR Foreign customers of VPBank can now enjoy more corporate financial services, at the same time being indirectly supported to retain talent through specialised financial products and solutions which are designed to bring their staff the best financial service experience and satisfaction. At VIR’s investment conference last week, Mochizuki Masashi, head of the FDI Centre at VPBank, said that in an effort to expand the foreign customer segment, banks not only provide capital or cash flow management services, as well as revenue and expenditure management for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in Vietnam, but also have to meet the financial needs of their employees at different levels. Masashi delivers his remarks at the investment conference in Hanoi As per Masashi’s account, these needs are diverse, from setting up accounts and opening credit cards to … [Read more...] about VPBank meeting the needs of foreign customers
NA Chairman hosts US Senate delegation
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and US Senator Mike Crapo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue gave a reception in Hanoi on May 26 a delegation of US Senators led by Senator Mike Crapo, during which the host hoped that their ongoing Vietnam visit will be an important milestone, contributing to deepening the ties between the two countries and parliaments. National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue receives a delegation of US Senators on May 26. (Photo:VNA) During the meeting, both sides spoke highly of the role of parliamentary cooperation in the two countries' relations, saying that both parliaments have increased mutual visits and contacts in recent times. They supported and hoped to further strengthening the relations between the two parliaments via the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high-level ones, to promote cooperation between their legislative agencies and collaboration in areas. US congress men to … [Read more...] about NA Chairman hosts US Senate delegation
Trade meeting with Ulsan businesses to be held in Ha Noi
Delegates attending a trade talk organised by KOTRA. — Photo courtesy of the organiser A business delegation from Ulsan City, South Korea, will have a direct trading session with Vietnamese importers in Ha Noi on Thursday. It consists of seven typical enterprises in the fields of cosmetics, chemistry, equipment - industrial supplies, and fertilisers. Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Ha Noi) will organise more than 40 meetings in accordance with the demands of the two nations' businesses at this event. KOTRA Ha Noi has hosted trade events to promote business collaboration and create new business opportunities between Vietnamese and Korean firms during the first five months of the year. With a population of more than 1.1 million people, Ulsan ranks seventh among all Korean cities. Ulsan Industrial Park is one of Korea's largest industrial zones. Heavy industries, like shipbuilding, oil refining, and automobile production, have thrived here. Ulsan's tropical … [Read more...] about Trade meeting with Ulsan businesses to be held in Ha Noi
Ho Chi Minh City leader hosts Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Culture
During the meeting, the vice chairman expressed his pleasure with the fine all-round development of the relations between the two countries after 31 years of diplomatic relations, especially in the field of science and technology. In 2008, Ho Chi Minh City and Belarus's Minsk city signed a friendship cooperation agreement. After 15 years, the two localities have exchanged many delegations and strengthened cooperation in many fields, contributing to enhancing understanding, solidarity and friendship between the two peoples. Welcoming the signing of a development cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture of Belarus for 2023-2025, Duc said Ho Chi Minh City wishes to join and contribute to the implementation of cultural development cooperation agreements between the two countries. Besides, Ho Chi Minh City is ready to join hands to hold cultural diplomatic events of Belarus in the city such as the the Cultural … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City leader hosts Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Culture
UN chief says it’s time to reform Security Council, Bretton Woods
HIROSHIMA -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that it was time to reform both the Security Council and Bretton Woods to align with the "realities of today's world". Speaking at a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, where the Group of Seven summit meeting had been held, Guterres said both institutions reflected the power relations of 1945 and needed to be updated. "The global financial architecture became outdated, dysfunctional and unfair," he said. "In the face of the economic shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian [attack on] Ukraine, it has failed to fulfil its core function as a global safety net." Guterres also spoke of how he felt that at the G7 summit there was a growing consciousness among developing countries that not enough was being done to reform outdated institutions or "remove the frustrations" of the Global South. India's economy will grow over 6 percent this year and next, the International Monetary Fund said in its World … [Read more...] about UN chief says it’s time to reform Security Council, Bretton Woods