The meeting between Tran Quoc Vuong (R), Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Secretary-Mayor of Laos' Vientiane capital city Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune in Hanoi on October 12 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, received a delegation from the Lao capital city of Vientiane led by its Secretary-Mayor Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune in Hanoi on October 12. Vuong spoke highly of the Vientiane delegation’s working visit to Vietnam and the outcomes of the talks between them and Hanoi’s counterparts. He expressed his delight at the increasingly effective collaboration in all spheres between Vientiane and Hanoi, as well as other Vietnamese cities and provinces. Vuong hoped that the Lao capital will keep strong connections with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and … [Read more...] about Senior CPV official receives Vientiane delegation
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HCM City official receives UK Trade Envoy
At the reception, Ed Vaizey thanked the city for providing support to the British Council to operate effectively, hoping that it will receive further help to promote English teaching and learning there. He expressed satisfaction at the joint work between UK and Vietnamese enterprises, including the construction of the 81-storey Landmark building in the city. The guest said he is readiness to help the city with high-tech agriculture by connecting it with leading UK experts in the field. UK firms also expressed willingness to help the city deal with problems in water drainage, build urban transportation system and expand airports. In turn, speaking highly of the Viet Nam–UK ties in diverse areas, Tuyen said Ho Chi Minh City is honored to be chosen as a venue for events and cooperation programs between the two nations. He lauded the UK’s support to the programme “City of the Future”, affirming that the city wants to partner with the UK … [Read more...] about HCM City official receives UK Trade Envoy
Ho Chi Minh City official receives Lao delegation
At the meeting (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem welcomed a Lao delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Sundara Sourioudong during a reception in the city on August 14. Liem said Ho Chi Minh City is one of the leading localities nationwide in terms of joint work with Laos, making positive contributions to consolidating bilateral ties. He extended his condolences to Lao victims over severe damage caused by the recent hydropower dam collapse in Attapeu province. Liem expressed his hope that via the visit, both sides will continue working closely together in science-technology for the sake of prosperity and common development in the region. The Lao Deputy Minister Sundara Sourioudong, for his part, said the visit aims to learn from the city’s experience in developing science-technology and intellectual property because it is one of the leading Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City official receives Lao delegation
HCM City official receives international guests
At the meeting with the Finland delegation (Source:http://www.sggp.org.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) - Activities held recently by the Finland Embassy in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City authorities have contributed to promoting the friendship between the two countries, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong. Phong made the statement during a reception for Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto on May 21. He expressed his hope that cooperation between HCM City and Finland is expanded, especially in fields of Finland’s strength as smart city development, waste treatment and education. The same day, the municipal official also met with Susely Morfa Gonzalez, First Secretary of Cuba's Young Communist League.-VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City official receives international guests
HCM City’s official receives Ukrainian parliamentarians
At the reception (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Friendship parliamentarians’ groups of Vietnam and Ukraine should promote their role in connecting Ukrainian enterprises with Vietnamese counterparts, including those in Ho Chi Minh City, a municipal official has said. Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Truong Thi Anh made the suggestion at a reception for visiting Chairwoman of the Ukraine-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group Yurynets Oksana Vasylivna in the city on April 26. During the meeting, Anh briefed the guest on the southern hub’s socio-economic development and activities of the People’s Councils at all levels in the city. She expressed the hope that HCM City and Ukraine will bolster information sharing and support each other for mutual development. Yurynets Oksana Vasylivna, who is also Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Regional and Cross-Border Cooperation between Ukraine and the EU Countries of Committee on … [Read more...] about HCM City’s official receives Ukrainian parliamentarians