>> Russia-Vietnam: Together to New Cooperation Goals >> 15 cooperation deals to be signed during Putin’s Vietnam visit President Sang made the statement in an interview with the Russian News Agency Itar Tass on the third visit to Vietnam by President Putin on Tuesday. The Vietnam-Russia Strategic Partnership was established in 2001 and then upgraded into the comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012, Sang said, adding that the firm foundation has enabled bilateral relations between the two countries to improve in both scope and scale. As regards trade, Sang suggested that the two sides exert further efforts to negotiate and have an early signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Two-way trade keeps increasing, with US$2.5 billion in 2012 and $1.8 billion in the first eight months of this year, but it remains at a modest level, accounting for a small portion in the total import-export turnover … [Read more...] about Putin’s visit to take Vietnam-Russia ties to new height
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Health ministry, VMA sign partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment in VN
“Roche is committed to working with Việt Nam to address healthcare challenges through a variety of activities. RocheVietnam is honoured to accompany the Vietnam Medical Association and Ministry of Health in a very meaningful project, bringing new hope to breast cancer patients in Việt Nam," said Girish Mulye, Chief Representative of Roche Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Health ministry, VMA sign partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment in VN
Economist: VN-Index does not reflect the economy
Nguyen Tri Hieu, an economist - PHOTO: NGOC TRAN By the end of last week (January 15, 2021), the stock market in Vietnam was still in growth territory with the benchmark VN-Index ending at 1,194.2 points and the HNX-Index at 225.27. The Saigon Times spoke with economist Nguyen Tri Hieu to get his insight into what is in store for the stock exchanges in Vietnam. Excerpts: … [Read more...] about Economist: VN-Index does not reflect the economy
Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021
According to CIEM, Vietnam’s macroeconomic performance in 2021 will be influenced by the world economy, which is still uncertain. The US is expected to continue to apply measures to restrain China’s economy, trade and technology, and may team up with some partner countries to implement measures. … [Read more...] about Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021
MND mission offers Tet greetings to Southern units
Lt. Gen. Vo Minh Luong welcomed at the Coast Guard Region 3 Command Briefing the mission on the Coast Guard Region 3 Command’s combat readiness and implementation of key political missions over the past time, Major General Do Hong Do, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the coast guard region, highlighted the good results of the unit in prevention and fight against crimes at sea, information dissemination on law enforcement at sea, and implementation of the model “Coast guards stand side by side with fishermen.” … [Read more...] about MND mission offers Tet greetings to Southern units