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Minister-Counselor Yin Haihong speaks at the 69th anniversary of China’s National Day in Hanoi in 2018 (Source: quandoinhandan.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The relations between China and Vietnam as well as between the two Parties of the two countries are growing well, said Minister-Counselor Yin Haihong at the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi at a press conference on December 12. In reply to questions on the relations between the two countries, Yin said leaders of both countries paid attention to directing bilateral cooperation and held strategic discussions on important issues in bilateral ties as well as in the world situation. She expressed the hope that the trend of cooperation will continue to be maintained. The diplomat also informed that economic and trade ties between Vietnam and China are expanding, with Vietnam now one of the top 10 trade partners of China, while China has been a leading trade partner of Vietnam for many years. She noted that the two countries have set … [Read more...] about China, Vietnam ties grow well: Chinese Embassy in Hanoi

A delegation of Vietnam attended the Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which took place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on November 12-13 (Photo: vtv.vn)   Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of Vietnam attended the Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which took place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on November 12-13. The delegation, comprising of officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry Industry and Trade, actively participated in discussions and made various contributions to the compilation of dossiers for the 30th meeting of APEC ministers of foreign affairs and economy. The CSOM is the first event of the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which runs through November 18. At the CSOM, APEC senior officials spoke highly of the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city of Vietnam for maintaining the momentum of … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes part in 2018 APEC CSOM in Papua New Guinea

Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) and Alexander H. Rogers, Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Incorporated. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh has called on the US-based Qualcomm Incorporated to continue assisting Vietnam in developing its technology eco-system. Binh, who is Secretary of the Party Central Committee, made the call while receiving Alexander H. Rogers, Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Incorporated, in Hanoi on December 12. The Party official spoke highly of the group’s contributions to Vietnam’s economic development over the past 15 years, especially in the field of science and technology. Qualcomm has coordinated with Vietnamese ministries, departments, electronic and telecom groups to establish a research and development centre in Hanoi, carry out the Qualcomm Vietnam … [Read more...] about Qualcomm asked to support Vietnam’s technology eco-system

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (front, centre) takes a photo with the Keidanren delegation. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The impressive results of cooperation in trade and investment between Vietnam and Japan in recent years were greatly contributed by the Japan-Vietnam Economic Committee under the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. While receiving a Keidanren delegation in Hanoi on December 12, PM Phuc also hailed the role of the co-chairmen in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative which addressed many issues, contributing to the improvement of the investment environment and attraction of more Japanese businesses to Vietnam. The PM hoped Japanese investors will rise to the top place in Vietnam, and the bilateral cooperation within the framework of the initiative will be lifted to a new height, not only dealing with recommendations raised by Japanese enterprises, but also improving state management. He added that Vietnam always supports … [Read more...] about PM hails contributions by Japan-Vietnam Economic Committee

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s foreign trade turnover is likely to surpass 500 billion USD in 2019, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said at a press conference in Hanoi on December 12. The total import-export turnover in January-November was estimated at 472 billion USD, he noted. In the 11-month period, Vietnam exported 241.7 billion USD worth of goods, a year-on-year rise of 7.9 percent. The country spent 230.7 billion USD on imports, up 6.6 percent from the same period last year. Hai said these outcomes were achieved in the context of sluggish global economy due to increasing risks, challenges, and trade protectionism. Despites difficulties in 2019, the Vietnamese Government and ministries have spared no effort to simplify administrative and investment procedures, said Nguyen Cam Trang, deputy head of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). To date, Vietnam has joined negotiation and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s foreign trade to exceed 500 billion USD in 2019