Delegates at the ceremony marking the 33rd anniversary of German Unity Day (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a ceremony on September 29 to mark the 33rd anniversary of German Unity Day , showing the solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and Germany. Addressing the event, President of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association of HCM City Nguyen Anh Tuan extended greetings to the German people and expressed delight at the growth of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership in all fields from politics, diplomacy to economy, trade, science-technology, justice, education and culture. Tuan highlighted the association’s efforts to contribute to the promotion of friendship between the two countries, and pledged that it will continue to work to connect the Vietnamese and German people and bolster the strategic partnership between the two countries. For her part, German Consul General in HCM City … [Read more...] about German Unity Day marked in HCM City
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Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor
At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor
More consideration lent to US investment
Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment
Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong
Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong
German Unity Day marked in Ho Chi Minh City
Addressing the event, President of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Anh Tuan extended greetings to the German people and expressed delight at the growth of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership in all fields from politics, diplomacy to economy, trade, science-technology, justice, education and culture. Tuan highlighted the association’s efforts to contribute to the promotion of friendship between the two countries, and pledged that it will continue to work to connect the Vietnamese and German people and bolster the strategic partnership between the two countries. For her part, German Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Dr. Josefine Wallat affirmed that Germany has paid great attention to and highly valued its relations with Vietnam. The German business community highly evaluated Vietnam's economic development potential and wished to promote cooperation with Vietnam, considering the country as a gateway to enter the Southeast Asian market, … [Read more...] about German Unity Day marked in Ho Chi Minh City
ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit held in Phnom Penh
The two-day event features a premium networking event as well as bringing together leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to promote economic integration within the region and the rest of the world. Martin Brisson, Executive Director of EuroCham Cambodia, said that the purpose of the event was to promote Cambodia as an alternative investment destination to European companies. At the summit, EuroCham Cambodia will release its 2024 White Book, a comprehensive list of policy recommendations covering 12 sectors, as well as its 2023 Business Confidence Survey, a detailed survey among business leaders in Cambodia. EuroCham Chairman Tassilo Brinzer presented the White Book to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth. After diving into the White Book, keynote addresses were given on Cambodia’s investment goals and strategy and EU updates on trade and investment policy with Cambodia. Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul also … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit held in Phnom Penh
SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam
An example of a SkyX Solar collaboration with An Phat At a seminar from September 12 to 17, held by the World Sports Goods Industry Federation and the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, distinguished brands like Adidas and Decathlon spotlighted Vietnam's crucial role in sustainable manufacturing, praising its robust workforce and rapid assimilation of advanced technologies. Leveraging its National Strategy for Green Growth 2021-2030, Vietnam is making substantial strides towards its sustainable development goals, with an emphasis on evolving its textile and footwear industries by 2035 to align with a circular economic model. This commitment resonates deeply with international sustainability standards, enhancing Vietnam's influence in the sustainable supply chain sector. The role of green certificates – which are emblematic of sustainable and responsible production and the use of renewable energy – is becoming increasingly crucial in today’s market. These certificates are … [Read more...] about SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam
Da Nang city wins Seoul Smart City Prize
Deputy Director of the city’s Department of Information and Communications Tran Ngoc Thach said the prize was given to the representative of the municipal People’s Council on September 26. Thach said it is the second regional smart city award that the city has won since it took the Asia-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (Asocio) Smart City Award in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. This year's award recognized the endless efforts made by the city in boosting outstanding initiatives of building a smart city that focused on happiness, smart infrastructure, online public service, economic growth, education, and development research with human concentration. The Seoul Smart City Prize promotes an innovative yet inclusive smart city model that looks after underprivileged groups. It also aims to narrow the gap between cities and commend those that strive to implement an innovative and inclusive model of smart city in their respective capabilities, given different municipal … [Read more...] about Da Nang city wins Seoul Smart City Prize