Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh shakes hands with Mayor of Vientiane, Laos, Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on October 12 hosted a reception for Mayor of Vientiane, Laos, Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune who is in Hanoi for experience exchange between the two capital cities. The Deputy PM praised the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, saying Vietnam always attaches importance to maintaining and developing the ties which have been nurtured by Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane as well as generations of leaders. He showed his delight at the growing cooperation between the two countries’ localities, particularly that of Hanoi and Vientiane which has seen strong progress in economics, education, culture, social affairs, healthcare, agriculture and people-to-people exchange. He hoped that the two cities will continue working closely, exchanging information and experience, and supporting each … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh welcomes Vientiane Mayor
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Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh welcomes Vientiane Governor
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh shakes hands with Governor of Vientiane, Laos, Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on October 12 hosted a reception for Governor of Vientiane, Laos, Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune who is in Hanoi for experience exchange between the two capital cities. The Deputy PM praised the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, saying Vietnam always attaches importance to maintaining and developing the ties which have been nurtured by Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane as well as generations of leaders. He showed his delight at the growing cooperation between the two countries’ localities, particularly that of Hanoi and Vientiane which has seen strong progress in economics, education, culture, social affairs, healthcare, agriculture and people-to-people exchange. He hoped that the two cities will continue working closely, exchanging information and experience, and supporting … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh welcomes Vientiane Governor
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets voters in Long An province
At the meeting, held ahead of the National Assembly’s 6th plenary session, local voters expressed their support for the Party and State’s anti-corruption drive. They also urged the government to take action to promote sustainable economic development and control public debt in a strict manner in order to not create pressure on the economy. Concerning food safety, voters called for stronger measures, such as revoking business licenses, shutting down businesses that commit violations and imposing administrative fines. At the meeting, Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh asserted the Party and State’s determination to fight corruption with many major cases being brought to light, adding that the competent agencies will step up their efforts to ensure a clean and efficient apparatus. The Deputy PM stated that public debt is strictly contained under the safe limit, noting that the government is taking various measures to reduce public debt, while still ensuring resources for stable … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets voters in Long An province
DPM Truong Hoa Binh attends Economic Cooperation Conference in Poland
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh (3rd from left) attends the Viet Nam-Poland Economic Cooperation Conference as part of his ongoing visit to Poland. Photo: VGP Speaking at the event, the Deputy PM briefed about recent developments in Viet Nam, including GDP growth rate of 6.81% in 2017, the highest figure recorded since 2011. He also introduced improvements of the country’s business and investment environment, scale and potential of the economy, international integration, renovation and reform in the face of the 4th industrial revolution. Poland is the largest trade partner of Viet Nam in the Eastern Europe while Viet Nam is the 7th biggest trade partner of Poland (excluding EU countries) with the two-way trade value reaching record of US$1.05 billion in 2017 and the total investment capital of US$230 million. As the Viet Nam- EU Free Trade Agreement will be inked in the upcoming time, Deputy PM Binh encouraged businesses of the two sides to invest in the areas of mutual … [Read more...] about DPM Truong Hoa Binh attends Economic Cooperation Conference in Poland
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh busy in Japan
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh met with Chuichi Date, Speaker of the House of Councillors of the Japanese National Diet, Tokyo, June 12, 2018 At the meeting, the official suggested the House of Councillors continue the exchange of all-level delegations and expand pragmatic cooperation with the Vietnamese legislature, while sharing experience in building and perfecting the legal system, and judicial reform. Binh urged the agency to support stronger economic-trade ties between Viet Nam and Japan, and the Japanese Government’s continued official development assistance (ODA) provision for Viet Nam, especially for projects on high-quality personnel training, key infrastructure development and climate change response. The official called for enhanced coordination between the two countries’ legislative bodies at regional and international inter-parliamentary forums. For his part, Chuichi Date lauded achievements Viet Nam has recorded in socio-economic … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh busy in Japan