At the ceremony (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The constant development of the Vietnam-UK relations was highlighted at a ceremony to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People Committee Le Thanh Liem stressed that the bilateral ties has developed rapidly across fields, especially after the two nations upgraded their relations to a Strategic Partnership in 2010. In the context of the two countries’ fruitful relations in terms of politics, diplomacy, economy, and culture, tourism and education cooperation, the relationship between HCM City and the UK have also recorded important achievements, particularly in exchange of delegations, trade investment, education, tourism and culture exchange. HCM City is home to 146 projects totaling 555 million USD invested by UK firms. The European country ranks 11th among 100 countries and territories investing in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
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Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister as head of global affairs
Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister as head of global affairsThe Saigon Times Daily Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg speaks at a campaign event in London, Britain, May 2 2017 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Facebook Inc has hired former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications team, as the social network deals with a number of scandals related to privacy, fake news and election meddling. The appointment makes Clegg, former leader of Britain’s Liberal Democrats and deputy to David Cameron in the 2010-2015 coalition government, the most senior European politician ever in a leadership role in Silicon Valley. Facebook said Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg were closely involved in the hiring process, and started talking to Clegg over the summer. “Our company is on a critical journey. The challenges we face are serious and clear and now more … [Read more...] about Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister as head of global affairs
UK aids Vietnam in response to climate change
According to the Ambassador, Britain has praised Vietnam’s ratification of the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, its green growth strategy and commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. Source: ttvn.vn With the UK’s assistance, Vietnam is implementing a project called Calculator 2050 to calculate the country’s greenhouse gas emissions until 2050. Ambassador Gareth Ward said that green finance and renewable energy are the two key issues to help Vietnam lower its losses caused by climate change. The UK is preparing to launch a new program for Southeast Asia in 2019, which focuses on energy savings and green finance in order to lure investment from the private sector for sustainable energy development and transport projects in Vietnam, he added. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about UK aids Vietnam in response to climate change
Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Designer Graeme Armour, from the UK. VNS Photo Lê HươngViet Nam News Lê Hương chats with Graeme Armour, a designer from the UK, who has recently teamed up with domestic fashion brand IVY moda at their Autumnl-Winter fashion show. A graduate from the Central Saint Martins Art School in London, Armour has worked with huge names in the fashion industry like Alexander McQueen, Emanuelle Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld. A finalist in Colin McDowell’s Fashion Fringe, he was named Scottish Young Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards in 2008, judged by vogue.com editor Dolly Jones, Hilary Alexander and the Hon Daphne Guinness. - Is it your first time co-ordinating with Vietnamese designers? What are you thoughts of their work? Yes. This is the first time with Vietnamese designers and the first time I have been in Việt Nam. IVY moda is a great brand with a steady customer base. I had knowledge of what IVY has done so far. I think it is … [Read more...] about Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, Japan
Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, JapanThe Saigon Times Daily U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The U.S. Trade Representative’s office told Congress on Tuesday it intends to open trade talks with the European Union, the United Kingdom and Japan. Under fast-track rules, the United States cannot start talks with the EU, Japan and the United Kingdom until 90 days after notifying Congress. “We will continue to expand U.S. trade and investment by negotiating trade agreements with Japan, the EU and the United Kingdom,” said U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in a statement. “We are committed to concluding these negotiations with timely and substantive results for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” The letters from Lighthizer to Congress come weeks after the United States won agreement on reworking the North … [Read more...] about Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, Japan