Doan Thi Minh Thu (second from left) and Saleem Hammad (centre) at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The final night of a contest aiming to find a Friendship Ambassador for Peace 2019 in Hanoi took place on December 12. The event was part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as a “City for Peace” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The title of female Friendship Ambassador for Peace was presented to Doan Thi Minh Thu and the men’s award went to Saleem Hammad from Palestine. Lee Keyoung Hee from the Republic of Korea won the Diplomatic Ambassador title while Xanita Xavengxok from Laos was honoured as the most beautiful ambassador. Chairwoman of the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Chairwoman of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Lan Huong said Hanoi is well-known as a safe destination, especially for politicians. Peace and … [Read more...] about Hanoi finds its Friendship Ambassadors for Peace 2019
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Import-export turnover forecast to surpass $500b by end of year
A fibre processing line of Da Lat Fibre Company Ltd., in the southern province of Lam Dong. The company's fibre products are exported to Japan. VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Dung The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)on Thursday confirmed that import-export turnover would surpass US$500 billion by end of this year. Deputy Minister of Trade Do Thang Hai cited figures released by the General Department of Customs, saying: “In the first eleven months of 2019, total import-export turnover reached $472 billion, adding that at the current rate it would surpass $500 billion this year.” Hai considered the turnover a “good result” in the context of the global slowdown, and increase from the $480 million recorded last year. "Exports are facilitated by a strong business and investment environment. Thanks to increasing administrative reform, simplified investment procedures, and support policies for start-ups, this is the result.” According to the MoIT, it has co-ordinated … [Read more...] about Import-export turnover forecast to surpass $500b by end of year
International cooperation enhanced to enforce UNCLOS
He said that as a signatory of UNCLOS, Vietnam has over the past 25 years abided by the Convention and strengthened international cooperation in enforcing it. Since signing UNCLOS in 1994, Vietnam has promoted international maritime cooperation in realizing its foreign policy and strengthening its international integration. It is in line with the Party resolution on enhancing external relations and international maritime cooperation to tap marine potential, address challenges to create peace and stability in the East Sea, and serve national development. Enhancing international maritime cooperation Vietnam has established diplomatic ties with 189 countries, including 3 comprehensive strategic partnerships, 13 strategic partnerships, and 12 comprehensive partnerships. Vietnam has boosted international cooperation in several maritime issues to boost economic growth and protect the marine environment. Vietnam has participated in 28 bilateral and 29 multilateral maritime treaties and … [Read more...] about International cooperation enhanced to enforce UNCLOS
