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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the Vietnam-Japan business forum in Hiroshima on May 21. Hiroshima (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked Japanese businesses for their sharing, accompanying and determination to run a long-term investment in Vietnam, especially in the context of the current difficulties and challenges, while attending a Vietnam-Japan business forum held in Hiroshima on May 21. Chinh, who is in Japan to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven ( G7 ) and for a working visit, said that the Vietnam-Japan relationship is at its best ever 50 years after they set up their diplomatic ties. At present, Japan is the largest ODA donor, the second largest labour cooperation partner, the third biggest investor and tourism partner, and the fourth biggest trade partner of Vietnam. Vietnam always listens to understand and solve practical issues appropriately and effectively, including those of enterprises, while continuing to give priority to … [Read more...] about PM thanks Japanese enterprises for accompanying Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh who is in Japan to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and for a working visit, said that the Vietnam-Japan relationship is at its best ever 50 years after they set up their diplomatic ties. At present, Japan is the largest ODA donor, the second largest labor cooperation partner, the third biggest investor and tourism partner, and the fourth biggest trade partner of Vietnam. Vietnam always listens to understand and solve practical issues appropriately and effectively, including those of enterprises, while continuing to give priority to stabilizing the macro-economy, controlling inflation, ensuring major balances, and promoting growth, to three growth drivers of consumption, investment, and export. On that basis, the Prime Minister suggested Japanese businesses maintain investment in Vietnam, with a focus on innovation, digital economy, green economy, circular economy, knowledge economy, and climate change response; and support … [Read more...] about Prime Minister thanks Japanese enterprises for accompanying Vietnam

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 affirmed that the Czech Republic is a very important partner of Vietnam in Central-Eastern Europe, during his reception for Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek in Hanoi on May 23. Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: NA Chairman

National Assembly (N.A.) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and N.A. Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and agencies of the two governments and legislatures have maintained all-level delegation exchanges. N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue used the occasion to thank the Czech Republic and other traditional friends for their support for Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation, as well as the present cause of national construction and development, highlighting that thousands of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: N.A. Chairman

An overview of the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress . (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – A National Assembly (NA) delegation led by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh attended the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg in Russia, at the invitation of the First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russia (upper house) Andrey Yatskin. At a meeting on May 25 with Yatskin, who is also head of the Russian Federation Council’s group for cooperation with the NA of Vietnam, Dinh affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and remembers the priceless support that the former Soviet Union and now Russia has given to Vietnam. Dinh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, pointed to a number of problems in the economic-trade partnership between the two countries, and asked Russia to support the upgrade and adjust … [Read more...] about NA delegation attends Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg

At a meeting on May 25 with Yatskin, who is also head of the Russian Federation Council’s group for cooperation with the N.A. of Vietnam, Dinh affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and remembers the priceless support that the former Soviet Union and now Russia has given to Vietnam. Dinh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, pointed to a number of problems in the economic-trade partnership between the two countries, and asked Russia to support the upgrade and adjust the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to benefit bilateral relations. He also suggested that Russia create favourable conditions for the strengthening of labor cooperation in areas of each other’s strengths and demands, and simplify the visa-granting procedures for Vietnamese citizens. The Vietnamese official expressed his hope that the parliament and … [Read more...] about N.A. delegation attends Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg

Japan intensifies infrastructure focus, illustration photo: Le Toan During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s bilateral meeting with Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio in Japan over a week ago, the two nations inked three agreements in which the latter will provide the former with a new official development assistance (ODA) sum worth ¥61 billion (about $500 million). The money will be used on projects for general post-pandemic socioeconomic recovery and development, improving traffic infrastructure in the southern province of Binh Duong, and ameliorating agricultural development infrastructure in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. “Both leaders have also agreed on the possibility that Japan will provide new-generation ODA for Vietnam with high priorities and simpler and more flexible procedures than before to carry out large-scale strategic infrastructure projects such as the North-South Expressway, urban railways, green transformation, and medicine,” said Minister of … [Read more...] about Japan intensifies infrastructure focus

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan congratulated Cambodia on its successful chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in 2022, and its successful organization of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in May. The Vice President expressed her hope that the neighboring country will successfully organize its general election in July and the 12th ASEAN Para Games in June, thus contributing to raising its role and position in the region and the world, and building the ASEAN Community of peace, stability, solidarity and prosperity. The host noted with pleasure the fruitful development of the Vietnam - Cambodia relationship, as reflected through regular exchanges of visits and bilateral cooperation mechanisms, and the efficiency in collaboration in economy, trade, investment, education - training, culture and tourism. Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives the highest priority to enhancing the good … [Read more...] about Vice President receives Cambodian front delegation