At the international conference on the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia trade and investment cooperation given the digital economy held in HCM City on September 20.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – More than 100 Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian experts, managers, and diplomats joined an international conference on the three countries’ trade and investment cooperation given the digital economy, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. The event was co-organised by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences ( VASS ), Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences ( LASES ), and Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). Addressing the conference, VASS President Dr Phan Chi Hieu said the promotion of the digital economy is considered one of the key tasks to accelerate the restructuring of an economy, associated with innovation in the growth model and the improvement of growth quality, aiming to help a nation escape the middle-income trap and move towards the goal of becoming a developed … [Read more...] about Int’l conference discusses Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia cooperation in digital economy
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Top legislator arrives in Dhaka, beginning official visit to Bangladesh
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21. (Photo: VNA) Dhaka (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21, starting his official visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. The top legislator and his entourage were greeted at the airport by Iqbalur Rahim, member of the Parliament; K.M. Abdus Salam, Senior Secretary of the Bangladesh Parliament; and representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh. Since Vietnam and Bangladesh set up their diplomatic relations on February 11, 1973, their traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation have been continuously developed with political trust enhanced, which laid a firm foundation for the two nations to promote partnership across all … [Read more...] about Top legislator arrives in Dhaka, beginning official visit to Bangladesh
“Just energy transition partnerships” to help foster Vietnam’s economy, labor market: workshop
A conference for experts from Germany and Vietnam to analyze and discuss the potential of Vietnam’s just energy for local economic and labor growth took place in Hanoi on Wednesday. The “Just Energy Transition = Job Accelerator for Vietnam? German-Vietnamese perspectives on employment and skills needs,” hosted by the German Embassy in Hanoi on Wednesday, attracted nearly 200 delegates and 300 private attendees, according to press release issued by the embassy. “Just energy transition” typically refers to financing mechanisms that allow developed countries to fund clean energy initiatives in fossil fuel-dependent developing countries. Many of those in attendance represented Vietnamese governmental agencies, such as the National Assembly; the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs; the Ministry of Industry and Trade; the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN); the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. Representatives from … [Read more...] about “Just energy transition partnerships” to help foster Vietnam’s economy, labor market: workshop
French-Vietnamese fashion extravaganza marks milestones in bilateral relations
The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City has announced an exciting lineup of events under the theme 'Fashion and Design,' which will run from now until the end of 2023, as part of the commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between France and Vietnam. The series of events was unveiled during a press conference held at the French Consulate General Palace on Wednesday, including special talks, exhibitions, film festivals, competitions, and performances featuring renowned figures from both the French and Vietnamese fashion worlds. Fashion and Design season kicks off French Consul General Emmanuelle Pavillon Grosser said that the previous season, titled 'Cuisine,' which ran from January to June, was a resounding success, as it offered a range of captivating events covering various aspects of French and Vietnamese culinary arts. The public had the unique opportunity to explore topics such as the history of bread, culinary … [Read more...] about French-Vietnamese fashion extravaganza marks milestones in bilateral relations