During Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Hanoi from June 8 to 10, Vietnam and India released a joint vision statement on defense cooperation towards 2030. Two Indian naval ships, INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT under the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, NM are making a port call at Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam for three days starting on June 26. Indian officers welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during the visit on June 24-26. Photos: Embassy of India in Hanoi The visit is special as it coincides with celebrations marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India. During the visit, there will be lots of activities between personnel of both the navies, official calls, interaction with dignitaries of the Vietnamese Government, guided tours for Indian Naval personnel to historic sites in and around Ho Chi Minh City, sports events, and Passage Exercise by both Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about India naval ships visit Vietnam
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Media outlets and businesses form strong bond in difficult times: Experts
At a time of rampant unverified and fake news, official and credible information provided by the press has been guiding the businesses forward. The media outlets have shown their role in addressing the concerns of businesses at a time when the latter was struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic impacts. Overview of the forum. Source: VNA Editor in chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh stressed the view at a forum titled “The partnership between the press and businesses for a prosperous Vietnam” today [June 29]. “During the pandemic when unverified and fake news are being spread rampantly, official and credible information provided by the press has been guiding the businesses forward,” he continued. "Such a relationship has also been reflected through the partnership between the press and companies in brand building or product advertising," said Minh. Minh expected the press to continue serving as a bridge between the business community and the … [Read more...] about Media outlets and businesses form strong bond in difficult times: Experts
India-Vietnam people-to-people exchange meet held in HCM City
Consul General Madan Mohan Sethi said that the gathering is part of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-India diplomatic ties, with a hope to strengthen mutual understanding, and consolidate and develop the solidarity and friendship between the Indian people and people of Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular. He noted that potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, especially in the fields of mutual interest such as economics, trade, culture, tourism, education and training. The diplomat committed to doing his best to connect economic and trade cooperation between the two countries’ businesses, promote cultural and educational collaboration, and organize more people-to-people exchanges to contribute to strengthening the bilateral traditional friendship. Vice President of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in HCM City Huynh Cong Hung said that this year, the city has held a lot of activities to mark … [Read more...] about India-Vietnam people-to-people exchange meet held in HCM City
Alliances formed in mission to alter behaviours
Alliances formed in mission to alter behaviours - illustration photo With roughly two million tonnes of plastic trash released each year, Vietnam is among one of the heaviest plastic polluters in the world. The action plan was released at the end of 2019, and more businesses than ever are initiating cleaner strategies and methods, as heard at a talk show on Innovative Solutions and Substitutes for Single-use Plastic towards Green Consumption, hosted by VIR. Le Viet Nga, deputy director of the Department of Domestic Market under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said at the talk show that the ministry has organised many programmes for sustainable consumption, green growth, and cleaner production in the last few years. Many policies for businesses, as well as for the advocacy of consumers, are aimed toward green, clean, and sustainable products. Nga said, “In the domestic market, there are many units dedicated to green consumption-oriented goods, such as energy-saving … [Read more...] about Alliances formed in mission to alter behaviours
Int’l Day of Yoga marked with Da Nang, Binh Thuan events
A mass yoga performance at the Da Nang programme (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The 8th International Day of Yoga (June 21) was celebrated with activities held in central Da Nang city and Binh Thuan province on June 11 and 12. The two-day programme in Da Nang was held in coordination with the Indian Embassy at Bien Dong (East Sea) Park. Nguyen Ngoc Binh, Chairman of the city’s Union of Friendship Organisations and head of the organising committee, said the event was also meant to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - India diplomatic ties and 15 years since the establishment of their strategic partnership. Highlighting the strides in the two countries’ relations, he said the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam - India Friendship Association in the city have worked with the India n Embassy to organise a wide range of practical activities with thousands of participants over the past years such as the annual yoga festival, the Indian film … [Read more...] about Int’l Day of Yoga marked with Da Nang, Binh Thuan events
HCMC, Mumbai enhance cooperation, open new direct flights
Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal (L) receives Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang (R). (Photo: SGGP) The visit was attended by Vice Chairman of the People’s Council of HCMC Nguyen Van Dung, representatives of the city’s department and Consul General of Vietnam to Mumbai Hoang Tung. Speaking at the meeting, Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal said that the Covid-19 pandemic has basically been controlled in the city where coronavirus fatality accounted for 0.8 percent of the total number of confirmed cases thanks to the effectiveness of epidemic prevention and control measures, creating a strong socio-economic recovery. At the working session between leaders of HCMC and India's Mumbai Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang emphasized the traditional good relationships between Vietnam and India that were founded by two outstanding leaders of the two nations, President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister J. Nehru, beginning in the 1950s. … [Read more...] about HCMC, Mumbai enhance cooperation, open new direct flights
Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCMC
Vessel INS SAHYADRI at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: SGGP) The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defense cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCMC leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. Colonel Le Nam Son (L), Deputy Chief of Brigade 125 under Naval Region 2 Command receives Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (R), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. (Photo: SGGP) The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Addressing a press meeting held on INS SAHYADRI, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Commander of the … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCMC
Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCM City
Vessel INS KADMATT at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two Indian naval ships carrying with more than 500 crewmembers arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24, beginning a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City . The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defence cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCM City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. The India n ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (L), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, is … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCM City
Indian Navy’s frigates start three-day visit to HCM City
INS SAHYADRI ship of the Indian Navy docked at Nhà Rồng Wharf in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Khu HCM CITY — Two Indian naval ships with more than 500 crewmembers arrived at Nhà Rồng Wharf on Friday, beginning a three-day friendship visit to HCM City. The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defence cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCM City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Việt Nam's late President Hồ Chí Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. The Indian ships will also join the Việt Nam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Addressing a press meeting held on INS SAHYADRI, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, … [Read more...] about Indian Navy’s frigates start three-day visit to HCM City
Vietnamese second most confident in Asia-Pacific about post-pandemic travel: survey
Vietnam is only behind India (86 percent), according to the Travel Confidence survey by American online travel agency Booking.com that polled 11,000 travelers in 11 countries and territories across the region between April and May. China, one of the few places in the world sticking to a zero-Covid policy, came third, followed by Australia and New Zealand. The survey found 62 percent of Vietnamese tourists plan to make one to two trips this year and 45 percent wish to visit famous tourist destinations near Vietnam with a three-to-eight-hour flight time. A total 82 percent of surveyed Vietnamese respondents said they felt happy as Vietnam reopened its border to international tourism and lifted most Covid travel restrictions. The biggest concern of Vietnamese travelers for now is high travel costs (53 percent), quarantine rules (36 percent), the possibility of contracting Covid (32 percent) while traveling and suddenly changing Covid entry regulations (31 percent). Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese second most confident in Asia-Pacific about post-pandemic travel: survey