Nation Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the forum (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - The National Assembly always supports the development of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership, which was established in 2010, particularly in education, stated Chairman of the Nation Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue at the Vietnam-UK Education Collaboration Forum in London on June 30 (local time). Addressing the forum, Hue stated education is a leading national policy in Vietnam, identified as one of the three breakthroughs to implement the nation’s socio-economic development strategy. Every year, Vietnam spends 20% of its national budget on education and training. He said to create a strong transition in human resource development, Vietnam has determined that it is necessary to actively carry out international integration and promote foreign investment attraction in education for quality improvement. With the country’s law made to facilitate businesses in the sector, Vietnam has … [Read more...] about Legislature backs Vietnam-UK education cooperation: top legislator
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Major Gen. Nguyen Sy Quang – new Director of Dong Nai Public Security Department
Secretary of Party Committee of Dong Nai Province Nguyen Hong Linh congratulates Major General Nguyen Sy Quang with new position of Director of the Provincial Department of Public Security of Dong Nai. Under the authorization of the Minister of Public Security, Lieutenant General Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Public Security granted the decision of appointing Major General Nguyen Sy Quang, Deputy Director of HCMC Department of Public Security to hold the position of Director of the Provincial Department of Public Security of Dong Nai, replacing Major-General Vu Hong Van holding new position. Major General Nguyen Sy Quang was born in 1970 in Thanh Chuong District of Nghe An Province. He got a Master in Law, Bachelor in Investigation and Security. From October, 1988 to March, 2009, he joined the Vietnam People's Police Force and regular student at People’s Security University. After graduation, Mr. Quang was assigned for working in the HCMC Department of Public Security, … [Read more...] about Major Gen. Nguyen Sy Quang – new Director of Dong Nai Public Security Department
Top legislator’s visit a great opportunity for boosting Vietnam-UK ties
Talking to the press, he said there are three main areas for such cooperation, namely digitalisation, simplification of rules and procedures to strengthen the business environment; supporting equality, gender equality and equality for minority groups; and legislation and regulation around the green economy. He stressed that the strategic partnership between the UK and Vietnam is solid but there is plenty of room for it to expand. Hue’s visit, the second of a senior Vietnamese leader to the UK within the past year, will help to push forward the cooperation between the two parliaments and governments, he said. "The relationship between the UK and Vietnam is built on people-to-people links. So I think this visit is a good symbol that we are open for business again in both directions,” said Ward. Businesses can travel, invest and develop export and import, while students from Vietnam can come to the UK and vice versa, he added. “We hope that we will soon see the return to the … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s visit a great opportunity for boosting Vietnam-UK ties
Ensuring cyber security a top priority: deputy minister
The Viet Nam Security Summit 2022 is organised in Ha Noi on Thursday— Photo hanoimoi.com.vn Ensuring cyber information security for digital platforms is a top priority and an integral task in the digital transformation process, said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung at the Viet Nam Security Summit 2022. The Viet Nam Security Summit 2022 is organised by the Authority of Information Security and IEC Group under the Ministry of Information and Communications chairmanship and held in Ha Noi on Thursday. This is one of the most significant annual information security events in Viet Nam. With the theme "Cyber security for national digital platforms: Creating a sustainable digital future," the event aims to help leading domestic and foreign policymakers and strategists, experts and suppliers by providing solutions to meet, discuss and share to improve the capacity to respond to non-traditional cybersecurity risks and protect important digital … [Read more...] about Ensuring cyber security a top priority: deputy minister
Vietnam, UK seek closer relations
Vietnam remains supportive and would serve as the bridge for the UK to expand its partnership with ASEAN, calling for the UK parliament to support ASEAN’s central role in the region, as well as Vietnam’s stance on regional security issues. Vietnam and the UK are seeking closer relations at a time when the bilateral strategic partnership has been at its best with strong progress in all spheres. Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle. Source: VNA The view was shared during a meeting between Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle in London today [June 29]. According to Hue, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries has benefited from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) that took effect in early 2021. Hue expected both sides to continue taking advantage of the deal to boost bilateral trade … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK seek closer relations
NA leader’s visit hoped to cement Vietnam’s all-round ties with UK
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long (Photo: baoquocte.vn) London (VNA) – Relations between Vietnam and the UK are currently at an all-time high, and an official visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue aims to further intensify the two countries’ strategic partnership, a diplomat has said. Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long said the trip will focus on the six important pillars in the strategic partnership, namely politics - diplomacy, economy - trade - investment, education - training, defence - security, science - technology, and the Vietnamese community in the UK. British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab to discuss bilateral cooperation issues. He will also hold working sessions with ministers and important politicians to enhance ties in fields such as security, services, economy and education. VNA … [Read more...] about NA leader’s visit hoped to cement Vietnam’s all-round ties with UK
UK pledges assistance to Vietnam’s climate change commitment
Speaker of the UK House of Lords John Mcfall said he supports efforts to ramp up all-round cooperation between the UK and Vietnam, including in climate change response, during his talks with the top Vietnamese legislator in London. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirms that Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening cooperation with the UK during his talks with Speaker John Mcfall of the House of Lords in London on June 29. Meeting with visiting National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam on June 29, Mcfall praised Vietnam’s net zero emission commitment at the recent 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and affirmed that the UK supports and assists Vietnam in meeting its commitment. National Assembly Chairman Hue thanked the group of seven, including the UK, for choosing Vietnam as the first three countries to support the implementation of COP26 commitments. He underscored the need to strike a balance between benefits and costs in implementing … [Read more...] about UK pledges assistance to Vietnam’s climate change commitment
Official visit by NA leader to reinforce Vietnam – UK parliamentary ties
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to the UK from June 28 - 30 by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue is the first trip to this European country by a parliamentary leader of Vietnam in 11 years, expected to help enhance political trust and cooperation between the two parliaments as well as their countries’ multifaceted relations. The visit will be made at the invitation of Lord Speaker of the House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle. The parliaments of Vietnam and the UK have recorded cooperation strides in the recent past. They have maintained delegation exchanges at all levels, including the visits by Vietnam’s NA Chairman Nong Duc Manh in 1994, Nguyen Van An in March 2005 and Nguyen Sinh Hung in December 2011, and the trip by Deputy Speaker of the UK House of Commons Eleanor Laing in October 2016. The two sides have also frequently held mutual visits … [Read more...] about Official visit by NA leader to reinforce Vietnam – UK parliamentary ties
NA Chairman begins official visit to UK
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrives at Heathrow Airport in London on June 28, beginning his three-day official visit to the UK. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Heathrow Airport in London on June 28 (local time), beginning his three-day official visit to the UK at the invitations of Speaker of the UK House of Lords John McFall and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle. The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership. Through meetings and working sessions with the UK’s authorities, businesses and the Vietnamese community in the UK, Vietnam expects to attract more resources serving its post-pandemic socio-economic development. The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries. (Photo: VNA) During his visit, NA … [Read more...] about NA Chairman begins official visit to UK
ASEAN, UK launch dialogue partnership
Participants in the inaugural ASEAN-UK Joint Cooperation Committee (AUKJCC) Meeting on June 24 (Source: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom convened the inaugural ASEAN- UK Joint Cooperation Committee (AUKJCC) Meeting via videoconference on June 24, marking the start of a formal partnership to strengthen their long-standing ties. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers conferred the status of Dialogue Partner on the UK at the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting on August 2, 2021. With this formalisation, the AUKJCC, which comprises the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN, the Ambassador of the UK to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat, will provide the direction and oversee all aspects of the Dialogue Partnership. At the meeting, officials from both sides exchanged views on the recent developments in ASEAN and the UK, including efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as on regional and … [Read more...] about ASEAN, UK launch dialogue partnership