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Tripodi said that Italy was one of the first Western countries to set up diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1973. Since then, the two sides have maintained their profound friendship and solidarity. During COVID-19, the Vietnamese government presented Italy with more than 300,000 masks, while Italy provided Vietnam with over 2.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, she noted. She underlined that for Italy, Vietnam is an important interlocutor and an essential partner to ensure balance and promote sustainable economic progress in the Indo-Pacific, a region that is playing a more central role than ever in international politics. Italy is strengthening its commitment to the implementation of the European Union (E.U.) Strategy. According to the Italian official, one of the bright spots in bilateral relations is the Joint Committee on economic cooperation, which has supported the two sides in obtaining achievements in economic and trade collaboration. Italy is pleased to organize the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Italy enjoy strong partnership bilaterally and multilaterally

La Gan offshore wind power project. Viet Nam has many favourable conditions to create a thriving offshore wind industry. — Photo vietnamplus.vn Offshore wind is a great dual opportunity for Viet Nam, helping deliver green and cost-efficient energy for the continued economic development of the country and at the same time support Viet Nam in achieving its net-zero by 2050 commitment made in COP 26. Nicolai Prytz, Denmark ambassador to Viet Nam, made the statement at the workshop “Promoting Viet Nam’s Offshore Wind Power Development: International Best Practices and Policy Recommendations” held in Ha Noi on Thursday. Viet Nam has many favourable conditions to create a thriving offshore wind industry: a long coastline, ample wind resources, relatively shallow seabed areas suitable for fixed foundations, and a well-established supply chain that can be used almost immediately or transition relatively quickly to support many parts of the construction process and associated … [Read more...] about Dual opportunity for Viet Nam in offshore wind industry development

Addressing the event, Auditor General Ngo Van Tuan stated CAAF has always provided SAV with strong support and valuable technical assistance, helping the latter strengthen its audit capacity through the side’ cooperation programs for 2012-2017 and 2018-2025. CAAF has sponsored Vietnamese auditors to study in Canada, he said. In terms of performance audit, the official noted that SAV has also been aided by the foundation in organizing seminars and training courses, developing a set of basic training documents, and issuing related standards and procedures. According to a report on the cooperation outcomes, their partnership began in 2008. In the 2018-2023 period, the two sides are set to strengthen training in the field of performance audit; and improve audit capacity regarding such priority topics as those related to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, gender equality, environment, climate change, resources exploitation, and information technology. At the conference, they … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada step up cooperation in performance audit

Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has carried out more than 1,100 organ transplants over the past 30 years, with a high success rate equivalent to the figures recorded in other countries, said hospital director Nguyen Tri Thuc at its 30th kidneyversary on Thursday morning. The event gathered representatives of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, the municipal government, and leading experts on organ transplantation in the country. Organ transplants record high success rates Given the support of experts at home and abroad, the hospital managed to perform a kidney transplant in its first two cases on December 28 and 29, 1992, just a few days after the country’s first organ transplant was done, Thuc recalled. This milestone helped lay a solid foundation for the strong growth of the hospital’s kidney and organ transplantation. The number of organ transplants has risen over time and exceeded 1,100 to date. Cho Ray Hospital was also a pioneer in adopting measures to expand a source … [Read more...] about Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City performs over 1,100 organ transplants in three decades

Bui Tat Thang, VASEAN’s vice chairman made the statement at a gala dinner meeting with ASEAN ambassadors held in Hanoi last week, aiming at increasing mutual understanding and cohesion, preparing for extensive cooperation in 2023. He added that the VASEAN would also promote cultural exchange to contribute to promoting economic cooperation; develop annual economic reports (trade and investment) of ASEAN countries. After 15 years of establishment, the association has gradually affirmed its position and historical mission, contributing to the development of economic cooperation and cultural exchange of ASEAN countries and countries in the Asia-Pacific region in general. VASEAN has continuously grown and developed. A part of the development comes from the process of cooperation, exchange and mutual sharing of embassies in the region. In 2022, the association organized a working delegation with a number of embassies to enhance understanding, exchange and create opportunities for … [Read more...] about VASEAN aims to promote cooperation in ASEAN countries

The ultimate goal is for Hanoi to become the capital of Culture - Civilization - Modernity, embodying high standards of culture and creativity and achieving a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity. Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences Nguyen Quang Ngoc told The Hanoi Times his view on the capital’s cultural development ahead of the scientific conference “Promoting Cultural Values and Resources toward Developing a Modern – Cultured – Civilized Capital” held today [March 21]. Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences Nguyen Quang Ngoc. Photos: Lai Tan How would you assess the resources available in the capital and its recent efforts to promote cultural values? The Vietnamese Cultural Outline (1943-2023) firmly established the importance of culture. At the first National Cultural Conference held on November 24, 1946, Uncle Ho stated that culture should be a guiding light for the nation. … [Read more...] about Hanoi spearheads country’s cultural development

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on February 26, 1973, the two countries have built a strong and enduring relationship with diverse and increasing interests, which unceasingly grows stronger and stronger. Vietnam is currently considered one of Australia’s most important bilateral partners. In March 2018, the two nations officially upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership level, opening a new page in bilateral relations. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that “After five decades of development with both opportunities and challenges, facing the constant fluctuation of international situations, Vietnam and Australia have today become reliable partners in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.” In recent years, bilateral cooperation has expanded rapidly, covering various fields from security, defense, trade and investment to education, tourism and innovation. This development is evidence of the strong commitment of the two countries through high-level … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia eye comprehensive strategic partnership after 50 years of relations

Vietnam considers the US as one of its most important partners and welcomes the US to support a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam. Vietnam aims to enhance the Comprehensive Partnership with the US, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes that generate employment opportunities and growth for both nations. Overview of the meeting. Photos: Nhat Bac “Such an effort would contribute to supporting global and regional stability, cooperation, and development while promoting peace and harmony.” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) today [March 22]. At the meeting, Chinh welcomed a delegation of over 50 large US enterprises to visit and work in Vietnam, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership (2013-2023). The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the US Government and businesses for their support in providing vaccines and … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues to push for stronger ties with US: PM

A commodity sorting line at the Lazada Logistics Park which opened on Thursday at Song Than 1 Industrial Zone in the southern province of Binh Duong. — Photo Courtesy Lazada Ligistics Vietnam E-commerce company Lazada Logistics Vietnam on Thursday officially inaugurated a commodity sorting centre called Lazada Logistics Park at Song Than 1 Industrial Zone in the southern province of Binh Duong. Covering an area of 20,000 sq.m, the Lazada Logistics Park, whose capacity is 1 million parcels per day, is the biggest and most modern logistic centre in the province. According to Lazada, its new sorting centre is equipped with modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and 99 per cent of the sorting lines are automated. The other modern technologies used at the centre include a telescopic conveyor system, a singulator, dim weight scanners, a wheel sort system with o-belt modular structures, a cross-belt sorting system, small parcel cross-belt sorting, … [Read more...] about Lazada Logistics Park opens, sorting 1 million parcels per day

During her speech at the ceremony, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet affirmed that the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Chile has been increasingly developed in various fields. The relationship has not only been fostered at the government-to-government level and between the two parliaments, but also between localities and people of the two countries. On her part, VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga highlighted that the strong and long-standing traditional friendship between the two countries has been a solid foundation for the development of the relationship of solidarity, friendship, and reliable cooperation between Vietnam and Chile over the past half century, especially since the two countries established a comprehensive partnership in 2007. She also mentioned that with a total two-way trade turnover of more than USD 1 billion annually, Chile is currently Vietnam's fourth largest trading partner in Latin America. This significant trade exchange illustrates the … [Read more...] about 52nd anniversary of Vietnam-Chile diplomatic ties marked in Hanoi