Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) receives Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey, Ho Chi Minh, May 27, 2019 During the function, Paul de Jersey said the Queensland administration has always paid attention to the two countries’ relations and proposed many ways to foster the state’s ties with HCM City. He asked both sides to boost trade, educational and tourism activities, expressing his hope that more of Queensland’s products would be exported to HCM City and Viet Nam. In turn, Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong noted Viet Nam-Australia relations have been flourishing, with bilateral ties lifted to a strategic partnership in March 2018. He said connections between his city and Australian localities have also been promoted, creating opportunities for exchanges, cooperation and sharing experience in many areas. HCM City has signed a … [Read more...] about HCMC steps up co-operation with Australia’s Queensland
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HCM City, Australia’s Queensland bolster ties
Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) receives Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey on May 27 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Officials from Ho Chi Minh City and the Australian state of Queensland discussed cooperation in economy, trade, education and science-technology at a meeting in the Vietnamese city on May 27. Talking to Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey, Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong noted Vietnam-Australia relations have been flourishing, with bilateral ties lifted to a strategic partnership in March 2018. He said connections between his city and Australian localities have also been promoted, creating opportunities for exchanges, cooperation and sharing experience in many areas. HCM City has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a cooperative relationship with New South Wales and the Northern Territory of Australia. It is also preparing to renew a similar deal with … [Read more...] about HCM City, Australia’s Queensland bolster ties
VN provides successful lesson on economic growth
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) shakes hands with Australian Senate President Scott Ryan, Ha Noi, January 21, 2019 - Photo: Quochoi.vn Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks on January 21 with Australian Senate President Scott Ryan who was on an official visit to Viet Nam. The Vietnamese top legislator warmly welcomed the Senate President, highly speaking of the visit which would contribute to consolidating and deepening the Viet Nam-Australia StrategicPartnership. The two leaders expressed their pleasure at the developments in the bilateral ties since the diplomatic establishment 45 years ago. Especially, the bilateral ties were elevated to strategic partnership in March 2018, serving to generate an important legal framework for the relations. Viet Nam asserted Chairwoman Ngan always respects for boosting ties with Australia. Regarding economics, … [Read more...] about VN provides successful lesson on economic growth
Tien Thinh International closes Vietnam Australia trade seminars
Tien Thinh International, in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), conducted the chain of Vietnam-Australia trade seminars between June 4-7 in order to assist Vietnamese enterprises in making trade connections and learning about the Australian market. In the presence of Gary Dawes, senior adviser of trade promotion and representative of the New South Wales Chamber of Commerce, the event gathered approximately 300 businesses from three major cities in Vietnam, including representatives of organisations and clubs, business associations, and exhibitors such as Auscham Vietnam, BNI Vietnam, 2030 Business Club, and the World Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in Vietnam (JCI Vietnam), among others. Besides, the event also welcomed sponsors and companions such as Spire Property, Anxun Pan Ventures, Nam Chau Son Group, Natural Fruit, and Hoang Gia Pearl, among others. “Vietnam – Australia Trade Connection” organised by … [Read more...] about Tien Thinh International closes Vietnam Australia trade seminars
BHP confirms exit from world coal body over climate stance
The world's biggest miner BHP said Thursday it was following through on a decision to leave the World Coal Association over climate change policy differences, but would remain a member of the US Chamber of Commerce. BHP confirms exit from world coal body over climate stance, (AFP Photo/WILLIAM WEST) The Anglo-Australian giant announced in December it was reviewing industry group memberships to ensure they aligned with its climate and energy stance, which includes tackling global warming through emission reductions. "In light of the material difference identified by the review and the narrow range of activities of benefit to BHP from membership, BHP has reached a final view that it will cease membership of the WCA," it said in a statement. The global lobby group had favoured the dumping of a clean energy target, which in Australia involves investment in renewables, as it supported the use of cleaner coal technologies instead. BHP has said its policy was to tackle climate … [Read more...] about BHP confirms exit from world coal body over climate stance