Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Khmer Times, one of the two largest English dailies in Cambodia, on February 25 ran an article describing economic ties as a driving force of the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia. Titled “Vietnam–Cambodia economic relations on solid footing,” the article was published ahead of the State visit to Cambodia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong from February 25-26. It said the visit takes place as Vietnam-Cambodia ties continue to thrive, with strong emphasis on preserving, cementing and promoting relations of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long term sustainability” between the two countries. Over the past years, Vietnam and Cambodia have been promoting economic cooperation and continue to maintain remarkable growth momentum in all … [Read more...] about Cambodian newspaper highlights Vietnam-Cambodia economic ties
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Vietnamese-Australian restaurateur named Vietnam Airlines’ culinary ambassador
A Vietnamese-Australian chef and restaurateur has been chosen as a ‘culinary ambassador’ of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The carrier and Luke Nguyen signed a contract during a ceremony in Australia on Friday, witnessed by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc who is on a March 14 to 18 official visit to the country. The 39-year-old chef will be responsible for making eight signature dishes typical for the northern, central, and southern Vietnam, to be served on Vietnam Airlines flight, according to the contract. Nguyen will also provide consultancy for 50 in-flight menus for business-class passengers for services in 2018. “As a national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines always works to make people around the world to know about various cultural values of the country,” the carrier’s deputy general director Le Hong Ha said. “Through this particular collaboration, Vietnam Airlines and Luke Nguyen would like to elevate Vietnamese dishes to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australian restaurateur named Vietnam Airlines’ culinary ambassador
Bản in : Vietnam-Thailand transport ties to flourish
Representatives from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and their Thai counterparts have reached consensus on a range of matters at a recent working session, Pham Thanh Tung, Director General of the MoT’s International Cooperation Department, shared with the Vietnam News Agency. Accordingly, establishing routes connecting Vietnam and Thailand via Laos gained common ground with Thailand proposing a bus service. All sides involved have agreed to hold a trilateral meeting on the issue hosted by Vietnam in Hanoi within the month. Vietnam recommended adding a new route that runs through Nong Khai province (Thailand), Vientiane (Laos) and Hanoi (Vietnam) and suggested inviting businesses and governmental agencies to examine transportation infrastructure and demand at one of the five current routes linking the three nations. Vietnam and Thailand agreed to set up a join working group in charge of research and development of transportation network along the coasts of Vietnam, Cambodia and … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam-Thailand transport ties to flourish
First direct flight leaves Hanoi for Phnompenh
(VOV) - Cambodia Angkor Air (CA Air) on Sunday inaugurated its first non-stop flight route between Phnom Penh and Hanoi. An Airbus 321 commercial passenger jet will make the 1,000km journey between the two capitals in about one hour. The direct flight will help boost social and economic relations between the two countries. Flights between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh City are increasing in frequency. The Phnom Penh-based airline, a 51/49 joint venture between the Cambodian Government and Vietnam Airlines was founded in July, 2009. … [Read more...] about First direct flight leaves Hanoi for Phnompenh
Viet Nam among five biggest investors in Cambodia
(VOV) - Viet Nam is among the five biggest investors in Cambodia with 124 projects, totaling 2.5 billion USD. The Association of Vietnamese Investors to Cambodia (AVIC) announced this at a conference yesterday to review Vietnam's trade promotion in Cambodia. The upward trend came despite a struggling world economy. Vietnam Airlines' direct flights, Viettel's telecom network, and major agriculture and mining projects have been attracting Vietnamese investment to Cambodia. Speaking at the conference, Men Som An - Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister, praised Vietnamese businesses for helping Cambodia in economic development, poverty and hunger eradication, and improving people's lives. By 2015 Vietnamese investors plan to increase direct investment in Cambodia to 4 billion USD, two-way trade turnover to 5 billion USD, and tourism growth to 30% per year. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam among five biggest investors in Cambodia