The Vietnamese delegation works with the Canadian department of labour and employment (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs, led by its deputy head Bui Sy Loi, has visited Canada to exchange experience in policy and law building regarding labour, health and gender equality issues. During the trip, which lasted from April 1 – 4, the delegation paid a courtesy call to Francois Paradis, President of the National Assembly of Quebec. It also worked with parliamentary agencies, departments and sectors of the eastern Canadian province to learn about local social welfare policies. The meetings focused on the research and development of labour standards and relationships to meet requirements of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and capitalise on opportunities brought by the deal. The making of the local laws on labour standards, labour contracts and equal pay, among others, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada step up parliamentary cooperation
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Vietnam, Canada deepen relationship
Ms Truong Thi Mai (Photo: VNA)Meeting with Vice President of the Canadian Lower House Bruce Stanton on November 26th, Ms Mai expressed her hope to continue to promote and deepen the bilateral relationship, introduce proposals on new investment initiatives to take advantage of the two countries’ adoption of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as cooperation in different areas such as education and training, tourism and healthcare. Vietnam and Canada continue to support each other at multi-lateral forums, including Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021 and Canada’s candidacy for membership in the UNSC for 2021-2022. Welcoming the Vietnamese delegation, Mr. Bruce Stanton appreciated its proposals on cooperation in legislation and supervision of the National Assembly, economics, trade, security and external relations. During the visit to Canada, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada deepen relationship
June 4- 10: PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada
PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the expanded Group of Seven (G7) Summit and visited Canada from June 8-10, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Addressing the G7 Outreach Summit in Quebec, on June 9 (Canada time), PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to joining the international community in promptly translating the Paris Agreement into reality. Several memoranda of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in different fields were signed between Vietnam and Canada on the occasion. NA asked to delay approval of draft law on special economic zones A view of Van Don, which is set to be one of the three special administrative-economic zones of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) The Government and National Assembly Standing Committee have agreed to ask the legislature to delay the adoption of the draft Law on special administrative-economic units to have more time for research and completion. The draft Law on Special … [Read more...] about June 4- 10: PM attends expanded G7 Summit in Canada
PM stresses int’l cooperation in climate change combat at G7 Outreach Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (third, right, second line) and delegates to G7 Summit and G7 Outreach Summit. (Source: VNA) The forum aims to step up collaboration, share experience, transfer technologies and mobilise resources for climate change adaptation and response, the Vietnamese leader explained. Prime Minister Phuc raised the initiative while addressing the G7 Outreach Summit in the Charlevoix region, Canada’s Quebec state, on June 9 at the invitation of his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau. In his speech, the PM conveyed the message of the significance of the enhanced international cooperation in climate change combat. Vietnam supports host Canada to concentrate the G7 Outreach Summit’s agenda on seas and oceans, and applauds resolve and cooperation spirit displayed by the G7 countries to seek solutions to promote the protection of the marine ecology, he said. The leader stressed that Vietnam is one of the countries hardest hit by climate change and sea … [Read more...] about PM stresses int’l cooperation in climate change combat at G7 Outreach Summit
Trump deepens G7 divide with call to readmit Russia
Trump deepens G7 divide with call to readmit Russia, (AFP Photo/NICHOLAS KAMM) As the heads of the top industrialised democracies embarked on a two-day G7 summit in rural Quebec, European leaders warned that Trump's stance on trade, climate, Iran and - now - Russia was setting him apart. Already angered by Trump's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium - and planning to respond with measures of their own that could spiral into a trade war - the allies now fear a rift in the united western front against Russian aggression. Before jumping on Air Force One to fly to Canada, which is hosting the summit in La Malbaie north of Quebec City, Trump called for a return to the body's pre-2014 "G8" formula. "They threw Russia out. They should let Russia come back in because we should have Russia at the negotiating table," the US leader said before boarding the presidential jet. US officials travelling with Trump admitted they had been surprised by Trump's suggestion, which one said was … [Read more...] about Trump deepens G7 divide with call to readmit Russia