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At his reception for Qatari Ambassador Khalid Ali Abdullah Abel, the President said he hopes to welcome the Emir of Qatar in Vietnam soon this year, thereby creating a breakthrough for the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He underlined the need for the two countries to promote collaboration in areas where Qatar has strengths and Vietnam has needs such as oil and gas, renewable energy, electric cars and production of agricultural products. He pledged that Vietnam will create favorable conditions for Qatari businesses and investment funds to invest in the Southeast Asian country. The Presidents suggested the two sides actively implement economic, trade and investment agreements reached during the visit to Qatar by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. The Quatari ambassador said will make efforts to promote the implementation of these agreements, adding that he wishes to bring agricultural products and laborers from Vietnam to the Qatari market. Welcoming Brazilian … [Read more...] about President welcomes foreign ambassadors

Welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation at the airport were Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Yamada Kenji, Governor of Hiroshima prefecture Hidehiko Yuzaki, and Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, among others. According to the working agenda of the expanded G7 Summit, the Vietnamese leader will attend three discussion sessions on the topics of handling multiple crises, joint efforts for a sustainable planet, and towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. He is scheduled to participate in activities related to the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) initiative, and have bilateral meetings with leaders of countries and international organizations. At the discussion sessions, and multilateral and bilateral activities, the Prime Minister is expected to contribute to the international community in association with Vietnam's interests on many issues, especially those related to security - … [Read more...] about Prime Minister arrives in Hiroshima, beginning trip to attend expanded G7 Summit and visit to Japan

A raft of top brands were represented at last week’s investment conference At last week’s conference “Strong Investment Partnerships for a Thriving Vietnam” hosted by VIR, representatives of many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) discussed their concerns and gave recommendations for Vietnam to foster new investment inflows amid global complicated developments. Choi Joo Ho, CEO of Samsung Vietnam, said that Vietnam’s competitiveness to allure foreign investment is threatened because of different factors. “The global minimum tax regime is a prime example of the most significant external environmental changes,” he said. “If Vietnam also applies these policies, it could eliminate the instability in the business activities of affected FIEs. Samsung expects the Vietnamese government to continue creating a predictable business environment that is in line with global standards and the recent change in investment climate.” Similarly, Trang Le, head of Research and Consulting at … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes on pressures of foreign capital attraction

During the visit, Lam met with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, and held talks with Ahmad Vahidi and Minister of Justice Amin Houssein Rahimi. He also met with Chief Commander of Law Enforcement Command Ahmad Reza Radan. At the meeting with First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, Minister Lam affirmed that Iran is an important partner of Vietnam in the Middle East, emphasizing that Vietnam wants to strengthen cooperation with Iran in various fields, especially in politics, security, economy, trade, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchange. For his part, Mohammad Mokhber said that the visit of Minister Lam will contribute to promoting bilateral relations between the two countries in general and between Iran's law enforcement agency and the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security in particular. At the talks between Lam and Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, the two ministers agreed to promote cooperation in security and order, the handling of transnational crimes and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Iranian law enforcement agencies strengthen cooperation

South Korea's arms sales jumped to more than $17 billion in 2022 from $7.25 billion the year before, according to its defence ministry, as Western countries scrambled to arm Ukraine and tensions rose in other hot spots such as North Korea and the South China Sea. The arms deal with Poland, a key NATO member, last year included hundreds of Chunmoo rocket launchers, K2 tanks, K9 self-propelled howitzers, and FA-50 fighter aircraft. The deal's value and the number of weapons involved made it stand out even among the world's biggest defence players. South Korean and Polish officials say their partnership will help them conquer the European arms market even beyond the Ukraine war, with Seoul providing high-quality weapons faster than other countries and Poland offering manufacturing capacity and a sales pipeline into Europe. Reuters spoke to 13 company executives and government officials, including those directly involved in the deal, who said the arrangement provides a blueprint for … [Read more...] about Inside South Korea’s race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers

Participants at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Day of Vesak was celebrated at Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi on May 25, or the seventh day of the fourth lunar month, with the joint effort of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association, and the Indian Embassy. The event drew Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman of the VBS Executive Council, and other VBS officials, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya, Mongolian Ambassador to Vietnam Jigjee Sereejav, President of the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association Nguyen Ngoc Ky, the Buddhist delegations from India and Bhutan, as well as a large number of local Buddhist followers. Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman of the VBS Executive Council addresses the event. (Photo: VNA) At the ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu read the message that Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Supreme Patriarch of … [Read more...] about UN Day of Vesak celebrated in Hanoi

Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Duc Thinh welcomed passengers on the inauguration flight between Ha Noi and Phuket. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet has inaugurated the first direct route connecting Hanoi to the famous beach tourism paradise Phuket (Thailand), pampering people and tourists who are passionate about travel and discovery, connecting two of Asia's top favourite tourist destinations. The only direct Ha Noi-Phuket route is operated one daily return flight from May 19. The flights take off from Ha Noi at 11.30 and landing in Phuket at 14.40. The return flights will depart Phuket at 15.45 and arrive in Ha Noi at 18.35. Ha Noi, the capital of thousands of years of civilisation, is famous for its image of 36 streets, a city that blends modernity with ancient features. Meanwhile, Phuket is a must-visit destination in the country of golden pagodas, the tropical paradise attracts tourists with stunning beaches, clear water. The island also offers special eat and stay … [Read more...] about Vietjet inaugurates Ha Noi-Phuket route

National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong meets with Iranian Vice President Seyyed Mohammed Hosseini. (Photo: quochoi.vn) Tehran (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran held a ceremony on May 20 evening in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (August 4, 1973). Attending the event were Politburo member, Minister of Public Security of Vietnam Gen. To Lam; Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian expatriates Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alireza Bigdeli; Deputy Minister of Justice Askar Jalailan, Chair of the Iran-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi; and Chair of the Iran-Vietnam Friendship Association Kamal Sajjadi. Vietnamese Ambassador Luong Quoc Huy affirmed that the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Iran have been consolidated and developed over the past years, reflected through many official visits of their … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Iran diplomatic tie anniversary celebrated in Tehran

Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Duc Thinh welcomed passengers on the inauguration flight connecting Hanoi - Phuket (Source: Vietjetair.com) Hanoi (VNA) - The new-age carrier Vietjet has officially inaugurated the first direct route connecting Hanoi to the famous beach tourism paradise Phuket (Thailand), pampering people and tourists who are passionate about travel and discovery, connecting two of Asia's top favorite tourist destinations. The only direct Hanoi – Phuket route is operated one daily return flight from May 19, 2023. The flights take off from Hanoi at 11:30 and landing in Phuket at 14:40. The return flights depart Phuket at 15:45 and arrive in Hanoi at 18:35. It’s convenient flight time for passengers to arrange sightseeing schedules. Hanoi, the capital of thousands of years of civilization, is famous for its image of 36 streets, a city that blends modernity with ancient features. Additionally, Phuket is a must-visit destination in the country of golden pagodas, the … [Read more...] about Vietjet inaugurates first direct route connecting Hanoi to Phuket

The mission is led by Rear Admiral Pham Van Quang, Deputy Political Chief of the Naval Service, and joined by member of the Secretariat of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam Nguyen Tuong Lam; Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ton Ngoc Hanh; 200 youths from central and local agencies and reporters. Speaking at the mission handover ceremony, Rear Admiral Pham Van Quang emphasized that the trip is an opportunity for members of the mission to learn more about duties of the naval force and raise their love for national sea and islands. He added that the visit would raise participants’ awareness of their political responsibility, patriotism, and love for national sea and islands. Below are photos of the see-off ceremony held for the tenth working mission. Reported by Trung Thanh Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Tenth working mission heads to Truong Sa island district and DK1 platforms