Us asean strategic partnership

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - On the back of the newly-signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the US, American exporters are setting their sights on delivering a wider range of agricultural products to Vietnamese consumers. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said bilateral trade was growing steadily over the past decade, reaching 130 billion USD in 2022, of which 10 billion USD went to agriculture. Following the elevation of the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, there's no doubt that bilateral trade, particularly in the agricultural sector, would continue to thrive. In other words, a wider range of American agricultural products would make their way into Vietnam in the short term and so would Vietnamese products into the US. Francis Lee, a representative of the Washington Apple Commission, said American apples were in high demand in Vietnam with about 2 million baskets being … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership heralds new waves of trade

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said bilateral trade was growing steadily over the past decade, reaching 130 billion USD in 2022, of which 10 billion USD went to agriculture. Following the elevation of the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, there's no doubt that bilateral trade, particularly in the agricultural sector, would continue to thrive. In other words, a wider range of American agricultural products would make their way into Vietnam in the short term and so would Vietnamese products into the U.S. Francis Lee, a representative of the Washington Apple Commission, said American apples were in high demand in Vietnam with about 2 million baskets being consumed annually. Other products such as grapes and cherries were also gaining popularity among Vietnamese consumers. He expected that the upgraded relationship would facilitate the entry of more American fruits into Vietnam in the years to come. He said Vietnam and the U.S. could consider reducing … [Read more...] about Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership heralds new waves of trade

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Viet Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN-Australia High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy Transition took place in Hanoi on September 29. The event co-organised by Vietnam, Australia, and Laos is within the framework of the implementation of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, towards the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia relations (2074-2023). Speaking at the dialogue, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Viet Hung said that Vietnam is committed to climate change response and calls for international partners’ support in this process. Vietnam is well aware of climate change impacts on sustainable development and people’s livelihoods, which is why at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021, the country committed to bring emissions to net zero by 2050, he said. Vietnam and the International Partners Group have also adopted the Political Declaration on establishing the Just … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Australia high-level dialogue on climate change, energy transition takes place in Hanoi

The two-day event features a premium networking event as well as bringing together leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to promote economic integration within the region and the rest of the world. Martin Brisson, Executive Director of EuroCham Cambodia, said that the purpose of the event was to promote Cambodia as an alternative investment destination to European companies. At the summit, EuroCham Cambodia will release its 2024 White Book, a comprehensive list of policy recommendations covering 12 sectors, as well as its 2023 Business Confidence Survey, a detailed survey among business leaders in Cambodia. EuroCham Chairman Tassilo Brinzer presented the White Book to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth. After diving into the White Book, keynote addresses were given on Cambodia’s investment goals and strategy and EU updates on trade and investment policy with Cambodia. Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul also … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit held in Phnom Penh

Delegates at the ceremony marking the 33rd anniversary of German Unity Day (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a ceremony on September 29 to mark the 33rd anniversary of German Unity Day , showing the solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and Germany. Addressing the event, President of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association of HCM City Nguyen Anh Tuan extended greetings to the German people and expressed delight at the growth of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership in all fields from politics, diplomacy to economy, trade, science-technology, justice, education and culture. Tuan highlighted the association’s efforts to contribute to the promotion of friendship between the two countries, and pledged that it will continue to work to connect the Vietnamese and German people and bolster the strategic partnership between the two countries. For her part, German Consul General in HCM City … [Read more...] about German Unity Day marked in HCM City

At the reception, Gen. Giang congratulated Choi Young Sam on his appointment as Korean Ambassador to Vietnam. He believed that the diplomat will complete his duties, make important contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the RoK across fields, including defense cooperation. The defense minister emphasized that on the basis of the flourishing relations between the two countries, the bilateral defense ties have been promoted and reaped positive outcomes. He also noted that the potential for the bilateral defense cooperation remains huge, particularly in such fields that the RoK has strengths and Vietnam has needs as high-quality human resources training and defense industry. The host hoped that Ambassador Choi Young Sam will pay due attention to and create condition for the two defense ministries to carry out agreed cooperation contents. For his part, Ambassador Choi Young Sam underlined the fine development of the RoK - Vietnam … [Read more...] about Defense Minister receives Korean ambassador to Vietnam

Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment

At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor

Addressing the event, President of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Anh Tuan extended greetings to the German people and expressed delight at the growth of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership in all fields from politics, diplomacy to economy, trade, science-technology, justice, education and culture. Tuan highlighted the association’s efforts to contribute to the promotion of friendship between the two countries, and pledged that it will continue to work to connect the Vietnamese and German people and bolster the strategic partnership between the two countries. For her part, German Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Dr. Josefine Wallat affirmed that Germany has paid great attention to and highly valued its relations with Vietnam. The German business community highly evaluated Vietnam's economic development potential and wished to promote cooperation with Vietnam, considering the country as a gateway to enter the Southeast Asian market, … [Read more...] about German Unity Day marked in Ho Chi Minh City

Both expressed their delight at the success of President Joe Biden's Vietnam visit, affirming that it has contributed to raising mutual understanding between the two countries, for the benefit of their people and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world. PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked and highly valued Kerry’s support in the successful arrangement of the visit and in the establishment of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. Discussing measures to quickly realize the important agreements reached during the visit, particularly those related to climate change response, he proposed that the U.S. continue backing Vietnam's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and implement the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), especially in developing the renewable energy industry. Kerry said President Biden is deeply impressed and highly valued Vietnam's warm reception during his recent visit. He affirmed that the U.S. appreciates its relationship with … [Read more...] about PM hosts U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate