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He hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 22 for the out-going ambassador who came to bid farewell to the leader. President Quang said he is glad to see positive developments in bilateral ties, and wished the two sides would continue deploying the agreements reached at the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee in November 2016, especially visit exchanges and trade promotion. At the reception The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has over the year supplied an ODA of 174 million USD for 13 projects in Vietnam. It is negotiating loan agreements for projects to be carried out in the central highlands province of Dak Nong and the northern province of Yen Bai. President Quang hailed the Ambassador’s efforts in the fund’s activities and expressed his hopes that Saudi Arabia continues support for Vietnam in the future. He was delighted that the two countries have coordinated closely and supported each other at regional and international forums, … [Read more...] about President hosts outgoing Saudi Arabian Ambassador

In attendance at the event were representatives from the Indian community living and working in HCM City, HUFO members, and students from the city. Nguyen Van Manh, HUFO Vice President emphasized that the program in response to World Environment Day has helped raise public awareness on environmental issues by taking drastic measures in their daily lives to reduce air pollution. Manh  noted that air pollutants have caused the global warming and made an overall impact on human health in the world. The program also aims to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of the Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi, who had a strong belief in mankind’s responsibilities to create a sustainable planet. On the occasion, HUFO Vice President Manh extended his thanks to the Indian Consulate General in HCM City for organising practical activities across the fields of culture, sports, and education. He added that the activities have helped strengthen mutual understanding, solidarity, and traditional … [Read more...] about HCM City launches activities in response to World Environment Day

  Delegates at the seminar, which is expected to push the comprehensive partnership between Việt Nam and the US. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp HÀ NỘI — Bilateral relations between Việt Nam and the US had developed into a comprehensive partnership ahead of the two countries celebrating 25 years since the normalisation of diplomatic relations (1995-2020), said President of the Việt Nam-US Association Nguyễn Tâm Chiến. Chiến was speaking at a meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday that aimed to promote exchange and co-operation among sectors, enterprises and organisations from both countries. Chiến, who is a former deputy foreign minister, said the seminar was expected to raise awareness of the importance of efforts to expand bilateral co-operation. “The two sides should explore each other’s advantages to speed up exchange and co-operation in economic, trade, … [Read more...] about Việt Nam and US boost comprehensive co-operation

Despite such problems, the efforts of the government and relevant ministries in recent times have yielded positive results and Vietnam’s business climate has improved remarkably so far. There has been a rapid increase in the number of enterprises and the quantity of registered capital, while the proportion of businesses ceasing operations or dissolving has also seen a sharp decline. Notably, a number of sub-licenses have been removed while administrative reforms and customs procedures have also been reduced. Showing the success of reforms, 99% of enterprises have paid their taxes online. A report on the implementation of resolution 19 on tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and the global competitiveness report 2017 by the World Economic Forum has shown that Vietnam’s competiveness moved up five places in 2017 compared to 2016 when it was placed in55th position out of 137 economies. The business environment index also climbed up 14 spots while the … [Read more...] about Radical reform needed to improve business climate

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh stated that the the International Organization of la Francophonie (OIF) remains Vietnam’s important partner. Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo at the Government Guest House in Ha Noi on December 6, 2019. Photo: VGP Minh made the above statement at his talks with OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo who is on her second visit to Viet Nam over the last 16 months. Viet Nam advocates the organization’s common efforts, especially those related to French teaching, economic cooperation, innovation, sustainable development among other in a bid to meet expectations of the OIF member countries, the Deputy PM said. Appreciating the OIF’s interests in regional matters, including the East Sea issue, he called on the multilateral organization to further promote its role in seeking solutions to resolve conflicts in its member countries and to ensure … [Read more...] about La Francophonie remains Vietnam’s important partner