Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) meets with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Paris on June 7. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with the UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of China’s Hong Kong Algernon Yau Ying-wah, and Foreign Minister of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis in Paris on June 7. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023. Talking to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Minister Son expressed his delight at the progress in the two countries’ relations in multiple spheres, and suggested both sides increase mutual visits at all levels. He called on the British Government to continue financial and technological support, and assist Vietnam with capacity building within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realise the commitments announced at the 26th UN Climate Change … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with UK, Hong Kong, Lithuania
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Vietnam attends 2023 U.N. International Bazaar
The annual event, held by the Spouses of Delegates of Member States, aims to strengthen ties between member countries and raise funds to support the U.N.’s activities and humanitarian projects. This year's bazaar saw nearly 100 booths showcasing handicraft products and traditional cuisines of U.N. member countries. The Vietnamese mission brought ceramic, lacquer, brocade and silk products to the event, along with traditional dishes like spring rolls, banh ran vung (sesame donut), che dau xanh cot dua (sweet green bean soup with coconut milk), and iced milk coffee to the event. According to Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the U.N., joining the event will help promote the good values of the country and people of Vietnam to the international community, especially the diplomatic missions in New York. It will contribute to making practical contribution to the U.N.'s humanitarian goals and efforts, he said. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 2023 U.N. International Bazaar
Firms call for support as wood exports slump
Thanh Thanh Dat MDF Joint Stock Company, Ha Tinh Province. The export of timber and wood products, after many years of rapid increases, dropped significantly from the beginning of this year. — VNA/VNS Photo Vu Quang Timber enterprises were calling for support in terms of market information, requirements and consumer tastes to cope with declining exports which were pushing them into many difficulties from the beginning of this year. The export of timber and wood products, after many years of rapid increases, dropped significantly from the beginning of this year. Statistics of Viet Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Viforest) showed that wood exports were estimated at US$4.7 billion in January – May, falling by nearly 30 per cent against the same period last year. Viforest’s president Do Xuan Lap said that wood companies were struggling with exports due to falling demand in major markets, such as the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, the UK and the Europe Union. … [Read more...] about Firms call for support as wood exports slump