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UK Minister of State for Defence, Baroness Goldie is paying a visit to Vietnam to further strengthen the bilateral defence partnership. UK Minister of State for Defence, Baroness Goldie, Vietnam’s Vice Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien and other delegates at the meeting During the two-day visit which started on March 29, Baroness Goldie met with Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Vietnam’s Vice Minister of National Defence, and co-chaired the UK and Vietnam’s Fourth Defence Policy Dialogue – an annual bilateral meeting between the two nations, agreeing the future framework for joint defence cooperation. The UK minister also visited the Vietnam Department for Peacekeeping Operations as the UK reaffirms its support to Vietnam in developing as a UN Troop Contributing Nation. The UK has already supported Vietnam’s deployments, including to South Sudan and Abyei, by training medical and engineering personnel. During her visit, Baroness Goldie … [Read more...] about UK Defence Minister visits Hanoi

The fourth defence policy dialogue between Vietnam and the UK in Hanoi on March 29 (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and the UK held the fourth defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on March 29 under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and The Baroness Goldie DL , Minister of State at the British Ministry of Defence, reported the Quan doi Nhan dan (People's Army) daily. Chien said as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their bilateral diplomatic ties this year, their strategic partnership has continued to be promoted, with defence cooperation remaining an important factor of bilateral relations. Goldie affirmed that the defence ties have been developing strongly and recording good outcomes. At the dialogue, the two sides shared the view that defence cooperation has continued to be implemented in the right direction and in line with the countries’ commitments in the memorandum of understanding on … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK hold fourth defence policy dialogue

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Anh said that the 50-year journey that the two countries have taken is marked with an important milestone when they lifted their ties to a strategic partnership on August 7, 2015, making Vietnam the only strategic partner of Malaysia among the ASEAN countries. The upgrade showed the in-depth development of the bilateral relations with strong political trust, while reflecting a new chapter in their comprehensive cooperation over all fields such as politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, culture, defense - security, science - technology and sustainable development, she said. The two sides are currently working together to implement the action plan to realize their strategic partnership in the 2021-2025 period, paving the way for the further growth of the bilateral relations in the future. Anh noted that over many years, Malaysia has been one of the leading trade and investment partner of Vietnam among the ASEAN member states. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Malaysia ties expand across all pillars over 50 years: Diplomat

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on April 5, 2023, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. PM Chinh will participate in the summit’s activities at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, the ministry said in its press communique released on March 30. The MRC Summit is the highest level political event in the MRC calendar that takes place every four years. It gathers the heads of governments of the four member countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos) and political leaders from dialogue partners and development partners to review Mekong cooperation and provide strategic directions. Ahead of the summit is the MRC International Conference, which attracts a range of global and regional experts in the fields of water and related resources, transboundary rivers, river basin management, governance and development to … [Read more...] about PM to attend Mekong River Commission Summit in Laos

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The British Embassy in Hanoi on March 27 announced nine low carbon projects from across Vietnam as the first cohort to join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Vietnam. The selected projects represent diverse sectors such as renewable energy, resource/energy efficiency, e-mobility, AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other land uses), decarbonising construction, circular economy, and waste management; and have the potential to benefit communities across Vietnam. To improve project readiness and opportunity to attract investment from Vietnamese and international investors, the projects will receive tailored one-to-one and group support. This will include advice on technical aspects, financial models, and pitch material, as well as advice on enhancing gender equality and social inclusion ( GESI ). The CFA is part of the UK Government’s efforts to help Vietnam meet the commitments made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at … [Read more...] about Innovative low carbon projects join climate finance accelerator Vietnam

As Eita Sato and Aoi Hoshi walked towards their junior high school graduation ceremony, their footsteps echoed in polished halls once crowded and noisy with students. The two were the only graduates of Yumoto Junior High in a mountainous part of northern Japan - and the last. The 76-year-old school will shut its doors for good when the school year ends on Friday. “We heard rumours about the school closure in our second year, but I didn’t imagine it would actually happen. I was shocked,” Eita, who like Aoi is 15, said. Eita, Aoi and their teachers attend a special celebratory class a few days before graduation and the school’s closing ceremony, in Ten-ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, March 9, 2023. Photo: Reuters As Japan’s birthrate plunges faster than expected, school closures have picked up pace especially in rural areas like Ten-ei, a mountainous skiing and hotspring area in Fukushima prefecture, dealing a further blow to regions already struggling … [Read more...] about Last students graduate: School closures spread in ageing Japan

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in agricultural production to assist farmers and cooperatives in examining, monitoring, and forecasting various environmental effects. Chuc Son Clean Vegetables Cooperative, located in Chuong My District, Hanoi, has been incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their agricultural production by setting up iMETOS 3.3, a durable and flexible data logger. Applying hi-tech in agricultural production in Hanoi. Photo: Tran Anh/The Hanoi Times This system provides up-to-date information on pest and disease situations and makes precise predictions on temperature, wind speed, and rainfall, among others, which helps farmers to create appropriate plans for fruits and vegetable cultivation. Hoang Van Vi, residing in Giap Ngo residential group, Chuc Son Town, shared that his family has constructed a 2,200-square meter house, combined with an automatic sprinkler irrigation system to cultivate vegetables, following the … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes AI in agricultural production

On March 29, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No.318/QD-TTg approving Khanh Hoa's master planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Accordingly, by 2030, the south central coastal province will fall directly under the central government as an international sea tourism and service centre, serving as the growth pole in the central coastal region, the Central Highlands, and the whole country in terms of the marine economy, high-tech industry, sci-tech, innovation, human resource training, and high-quality healthcare services. The province’s GRDP growth rate for the 2021-2030 period is set to average 8.3 per cent per year. Having been named as one of the leading coastal cities with the most liveable environment in Asia, Khanh Hoa aims to become a major marine hub for the country and a smart, environmentally friendly city that is on par with its regional peers in Asia. Khanh Hoa’s master planning for this period identifies four pillars for … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa aims to become leading liveable coastal city in Asia

This business delegation has been the biggest US delegation in Vietnam to date, with over 50 American companies joining. Can we expect a new wave of US investment in the coming year? Ted Osius - Former US Ambassador to Vietnam and current president and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council It’s a historic mission in that it’s the biggest that we’ve ever seen, and it also comes on the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive partnership between the US and Vietnam. We’ve made a lot of progress during those 10 years. And the fact that more than 50 companies are here this week is an indication of the strong confidence in Vietnam. The Vietnamese economy grew more than 8 per cent last year, while inflation is so low, so businesses see plenty of opportunities here. What has been fascinating to me is the extent to which a red carpet has been rolled out for our companies. I think it’s because the leadership of Vietnam wants to show that they wish to get down to business. At the … [Read more...] about US companies ready to commit to large-scale action in Vietnam