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NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 18. (Photo: VNA) Speaker Tan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, thanked the country for supporting Singapore in Covid-19 response, noting the two countries’ cooperation and mutual assistance are growing even more strongly. Chairman Hue congratulated Singapore for successfully containing the pandemic and reopening the economy. He also appreciated its precious provision of Covid-19 vaccine and medical supplies for Vietnam and said he hopes the two sides will continue cooperating in scientific research on Covid-19 and other epidemics, firstly the current unexplained hepatitis in children. Vietnam attaches great importance to the countries’ strategic partnership and views Singapore as one of its leading partners in ASEAN in terms of both politics and economy, he stressed, asking both sides to coordinate closely to prepare for the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore agree to further advance parliamentary relations

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Singaporean counterpart Tan Chuan-Jin held talks in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — Speaker of Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin and Chairman of Vietnamese National Assembly have agreed that successful economic cooperation will elevate bilateral relations during the official talks on Wednesday in Hà Nội. The Singaporean parliament leader is in the capital for a three-day visit on the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart. NA Chair Huệ said the ‘miraculous development’ of Singapore with the wise vision of the leadership and the aspirations of the people are always a source of inspiration to Vietnamese leadership and people. Amid complicated regional and global geopolitical, economic developments, the two countries should tighten relations, including between the legislations to contribute to the advancement of the Strategic Partnership. Speaker Chuan-jin said his visit to Việt Nam is a chance for … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Singapore to expand cooperation in digital transformation, green economy: Legislative leaders

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presents gifts to outstanding students at Ethnic Minority Boarding School in Champasak province of Laos on May 17. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Laos from May 15-17 at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Xaysomphone Phomvihane has wrapped off successfully, said Permanent Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Sayachac. Interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondents in Vientiane on May 18, Sounthone said the visit was the first made by Hue after taking office. It took place in the context of the Vietnam-Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. During the trip, the top legislators of Vietnam and Laos held talks to review cooperation between the two NAs, particularly the … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao NA Vice President

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Dien Bien has a high poverty rate, so one of the province's important political tasks is to reduce the rate in the coming time, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee on May 18. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA) The President said that the province has a particularly important strategic position in terms of economy, society, national defence and security, ecological environment and foreign affairs, adding that it should take advantage of historical and cultural strengths of many local ethnic groups to boost socio-economic development. Read full story - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (US time) visited tech giants Intel, Apple and Google in Silicon Valley as part of his US visit. At the meeting with the Vietnamese Government leader, Intel’s Executive … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on May 19

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) concluded his official visit to Laos on May 17 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The commission for communications and training of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee has recently launched a writing contest on the relations between Laos and Vietnam. Speaking at the launching ceremony, head of the commission Khamphan Pheuyavong, who is also deputy head of the Lao national steering committee for organising activities in celebration of the Laos -Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year, stressed that art works such as stories, poems and chanties are a good tool to review, record and store the tradition of the bilateral relations, and also an effective way for young generations to understand more about the ties. He expressed his belief that the works created during the contest will contribute to nurturing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam. A … [Read more...] about Laos launches writing contest on special relations with Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed to the National Assembly (NA) to allow Vietnamese people aged 18 to use casinos. HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos At a Tuesday meeting, the committee proposed to the NA deputies and the government to consider policies to promote the city’s nightlife for economic development. "We can pilot the organisation of casino games at 5-star hotels, major tourist attractions, and at the same time allow Vietnamese who are 18 years or older with full civil and financial capacity to participate," the committee said. The committee also wanted the government to consider expanding visa-exemption policies to more countries, implementing e-visa procedures, and extending the temporary stay period for international visitors to Vietnam from 15 days to 30 days from the date of entry. The city also proposed that karaoke bars, bars and dance clubs at hotels and resorts of 4 stars or higher can operate … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited tech giants Intel, Apple and Google in Silicon Valley on May 17 as part of his ongoing trip to the United States at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has a working session with Intel representatives (Photo: VGP) At the meeting held alongside the Vietnamese Government leader, Keyvan Esfarjani, executive vice president of Intel, underlined the significant role of the nation as part of the company's supply chains and highlighted Intel Vietnam’s highest quality award in 2021 as an indication of their excellent human resources. Esfarjani also highly regards the country’s favourable infrastructure and its skilled workforce, describing the Vietnamese market as a potential destination for tech firms to expand their operations, especially when firms such as Intel seek to diversify their supply chains. PM Chinh therefore congratulated Intel on its achievements and thanked the corporation … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Government leader visits Intel, Apple and Google