Public private education partnership

Public and private sectors work together to establish a circular business economy in Vietnam, aiming towards the country's 2050 objective of net zero emissions. Photo by: Duc Thanh The conference saw the participation of representatives from the MoNRE, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), SCG Vietnam and BeerCo Limited, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and other international organisations and businesses, as well as the press. During the plenary session, the panellists examined the feasibility of building CE in Vietnam to achieve the net zero emission objective by 2050. They also discussed factors to be considered when implementing a circular approach in the country, taking into account lessons learnt from foreign partners and proposals for the transition to circularity. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha emphasised the importance of revamping the current linear economy in … [Read more...] about Vietnam primed for circular and sustainable advancement

The delta is undergoing infrastructure changes, including being able to welcome larger ship capacities At the conference over a week ago on announcing the delta’s master plan and investment promotion in the 2021-2030 period in in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Elsbeth Akkerman highlighted the role of the private sector. “In order to develop the Mekong Delta to become liveable land for all, we should put the private sector at the forefront for further innovation,” said the ambassador. The ambassador would like to continue working with the government, private sector, scientists, and non-governmental organisations in Vietnam to successfully implement the integrated master plan to help people, the economy, society, and nature in the Mekong Delta region flourish. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the total state budget for the Mekong Delta in the 2021-2025 period is estimated to be about VND460 trillion ($20 billion). … [Read more...] about New lease of life for delta development

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle at their talks in London on June 29 (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle discussed various issues regarding cooperation between the two legislatures during their talks in London on June 29 morning. House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle . The talks between NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle in London on June 29 (Photo: VNA) In terms of education, the two sides shared the view that their countries have cooperated fruitfully in this field over the past years, with 12,000 Vietnamese students now studying in the UK. However, educational cooperation still has much room for growth and needs to be prioritized since investing in education means investing in the future. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese top legislator holds talks with British lower house speaker

After yesterday’s meeting of the Standing Committee of the Government, chaired by the Prime Minister, about the socio-economic status of Vietnam in the first 6 months, the Government Office released a formal dispatch on addressing shortages of drugs and medical equipment. Based on the reports of the Planning & Investment Ministry, the Finance Ministry, and opinions from other delegates, the Standing Committee of the Government has delivered a request for MoH to cooperate with the Finance Ministry and related ministries, state agencies to review all applicable regulations on drug and medical equipment purchase, social resource mobilization in this matter, public-private collaboration in the healthcare field. MoH then has to issue regulations, instructions within its power to immediately tackle the current shortages of drugs, medical equipment at various healthcare institutes before July 4 in order to satisfy the demands of the public regarding medical treatments. Along with … [Read more...] about Ministry asked to issue regulation to amend drugs, medical equipment shortage

Roads, airports, and seaports are being looked at by overseas companies in terms of investment feasibility, Photo: Shutterstock On June 16, Hoang Gia Khanh, deputy general director of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR), received a delegation of Austrian businesses at its headquarters who introduced new products and technology solutions aiming to seek opportunities in the local industry. The commercial counsellor of the Austrian Embassy in Hanoi said that businesses expect to intensify cooperation with VNR, specifically those in funding and upgrading projects, as well as machinery upgrading and maintenance. He added that besides official development assistance, the Austrian government also has other financial tools that can help VNR access financial resources and technologies. According to Khanh, investment demand for the industry’s infrastructure development is huge and he highly appreciates the products and technology of groups like Plasser & Theurer and … [Read more...] about Reopening increases foreign interest in transport upgrade

The visit aims to maintain and deepen the cooperative relations between the two countries and affirm the importance Vietnam attaches to the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic Partnership. Through meetings and working sessions with the U.K.’s authorities, businesses and the Vietnamese community in the U.K., Vietnam expects to attract more resources serving its post-pandemic socio-economic development. During his visit, N.A. Chairman Hue will hold talks with McFall and Hoyle, and have meetings with other high-ranking officials of the U.K. government and parliament; and representatives from the business community and major economic, finance and education corporations of the European nation. The visit is expected to contribute to further strengthening the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic Partnership in various fields and at all levels, promoting cooperation between the two countries’ legislative bodies; and expanding cooperation in potential fields such economy, trade - investment, finance - banking, … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman begins official visit to U.K.

PM Phuc made the statement during a reception in Hanoi on March 30 for leaders of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan, who have been in Vietnam to attend the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS 6) and the GMS Business Summit. Highlighting the growing partnership between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries as well as exchanges between their people, the PM affirmed that Vietnam always attaches great importance to fostering cooperation with China, in which collaboration among their localities plays a significant role. The fruitful cooperation among localities is a bright spot in the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, he said, adding that the Government of Vietnam always supports and creates optimal conditions, especially in terms of infrastructure, for localities to strengthen win-win partnerships. Leaders of the Chinese provinces said they are impressed by Vietnam’s rapid and comprehensive … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to foster cooperation with Chinese localities: PM

Even though there are differences between the two systems, the two sides will find plenty of common ground, which hopefully will lead to closer cooperation and dialogue in bilateral parliamentary relations, Mr. Morris, who is also former British Ambassador to Vietnam, told Vietnam News Agency ahead of Hue’s official visit to the U.K. from June 28 – 30. Mr. Morris spoke highly of the Vietnam-U.K. relations, saying the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year is a fine milestone. The bilateral relationship has broadened and deepened enormously during the two decades since 2003 when Vietnam and the U.K. celebrated the 30th anniversary and he served as the British Ambassador to the Southeast Asian country, he recalled. The recent renewal after an initial 10 years of the two countries’ Strategic Partnership was a clear indication of a healthy and vibrant official relationship, as was the signing of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement in late 2020, which is already leading to a … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.K. legislatures will find common ground for closer cooperation: VUKN Chairman

The Vietnamese side at the online talks on June 29 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China Wang Chen held online talks on June 29. They shared the view that relations between the two Parties and countries have continued thriving, with all-level exchanges and meetings held frequently in flexible forms. In particular, the Party general secretaries of Vietnam and China have had four phone talks in two straight years, helping enhance political trust and identify strategic orientations for the healthy and stable development of the two Parties and countries’ relations. The vice chairmen affirmed that the practical and effective cooperation between the two legislatures form an important part of ties between the two Parties and countries. Given this, they agreed to order their respective sides’ relevant agencies to fruitfully … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China agree on measures to further promote parliamentary ties

Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the U.K. ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also members of the government, including the Deputy Prime Minister and the Home Secretary. Therefore, the visit is not only official but also practical. According to David, for a number of years, there has been relations between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the British Parliament, but this relationship has seen a formalization over last few years, particularly with the British Inter-parliamentary union's visit to Vietnam in October 2018. He said the visit, led by … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s U.K. visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair