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In the long term, US businesses and corporations may explore the feasibility of setting up semiconductor chip manufacturing facilities in Vietnam. The semiconductor industry offers great opportunities for cooperation between Vietnam and the US, carrying substantial implications for the bilateral relations in the new development phase . Overview of the meeting. Photos: Nhat Bac/VGP This view was shared at a meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer, along with executives from US leading firms in the semiconductor industry on September 19 in Washington . Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, said the meeting marks the next phase in the implementation of collaborative initiatives between US semiconductor organizations and businesses, joining forces with Vietnamese partners to create opportunities for market expansion and enhance Vietnam's capabilities in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US semiconductor cooperation significant to bilateral relations

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai (5th from left) receives Dr. Sonethanou Thammavong (4th from left), President of the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences and Social Science s and  Sok Touch (middle), President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai received Dr Sonethanou Thammavong, President of the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences, and Sok Touch, President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, in the city on September 19. During the meeting, Mai briefed the guests on the city’s socio-economic development over the past time and affirmed that the locality has always wished to strengthen collaboration with partners from Laos and Cambodia, including the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences and the Royal Academy of Cambodia , and share experience and bolster cooperation with the two neighbouring countries’ localities to promote a stronger … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia boost ties in scientific research

The signing took place on Sept. 18 (U.S. time) at the headquarters of Synopsys in San Francisco, California, under the witness of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his working trip. The memorandum states that Synopsys will support the Department of Information Technology and Communications Industry in creating a plan to establish a semiconductor research center. Synopsys’ technology is set to be used as samples and prototypes for semiconductor production. Nguyen Thien Nghia, deputy head of the department, said that the partnership with Synopsys allows Vietnamese engineers to be trained by one of the best chip designers in the world. Robert Li, head of sales and customer success group serving Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and India, said that his company is committed to helping Vietnam expand human resources in designing and manufacturing semiconductors. The company also signed a memorandum with the National Innovation Center under the Ministry of Planning and Investment to … [Read more...] about Chip giant Synopsys to help Vietnam develop semiconductor industry

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) welcomes Bangladeshi President Md. Abdul Hamid in Hanoi on August 10, 2015 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s upcoming official visit to Bangladesh from September 21 aims to reinforce and promote the relations between the two countries and two legislatures, stated Vice Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Le Anh Tuan . Vietnam-Bangladesh relations have been continuously developed with political trust built through visits and meetings via all channels and at all levels. Bangladesh i President, as well as in his speech at the Bangladesh Foreign Service Academy. Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong also granted an interview to Vietnam News Agency on the NA leader's visit, in which he highlighted the growth of ties between the two countries over the past 50 years in all fields from … [Read more...] about NA leader’s visit aims to reinforce, promote Vietnam-Bangladesh ties: Official

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and the US create breakthroughs in cooperation in science-technology, innovation, and education-training at a meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Washington D.C. on September 19. Host and guest shared the view that the formation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development on the occasion of the recent state visit to Vietnam by President Joe Biden will open up a new stage for the intensive and extensive cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economy, trade and investment. Chinh thanked the Trade Representative for her contributions to the development of the bilateral ties, and suggested the two sides actively coordinate to quickly materialise agreements reached by their high-ranking leaders, including the US’s priority of … [Read more...] about PM suggests Vietnam, US create cooperation breakthroughs

The EC representative also said the EC wants to assist Vietnam in becoming a model of sustainable fisheries development and anti-illegal, unreported, and unregulated ( IUU ) fishing in the world. Hoan said Vietnam has clearly identified sustainable fisheries development as the key to addressing the EC's yellow card warning. He suggested that the EU quickly remove the warning for Vietnam. The Vietnamese minister also had working sessions with officials of the EC Directorate-General for the Environment and Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. During the meetings, he underscored the Vietnamese Government's commitment to transforming agriculture in an eco-friendly and sustainable direction and developing a transparent and sustainable farming industry as the nation steers towards becoming a major global supplier of food products./. VNA … [Read more...] about EC pledges support for Vietnam in developing sustainable fisheries

Phung Hiep District in the southern province of Hau Giang has returned an ambulance boat to the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) after over a year of sitting idle as there was no captain, a local official said. Dong Hoang Tho, director of the Medical Center in Phung Hiep District, said on Tuesday that it returned the boat following the request of the Phung Hiep People’s Committee although it was about to appoint someone to learn how to control the boat. Tran Khong Dan, vice-chairman of the Phung Hiep People’s Committee, said the provincial administration required the return of the ambulance boat. Phung Hiep District suggested transferring the ambulance boat to another district in Hau Giang Province but AusCham said it would give the boat to another province which can use the vessel more effectively, Dan added. In August 2022, AusCham handed over the ambulance boat worth VND700 million (US$28,675) to the Phung Hiep People’s Committee in order to help … [Read more...] about Vietnam district returns ambulance ship to AusCham after leaving it idle for over 1 year

The agriculture sector in Binh Dinh Province, located in south-central Vietnam, proposed the recovery of four hectares of coral reefs in Quy Nhon Bay during a working session with the United Nations Development Program on Tuesday. The coral reef restoration is part of the 'Smart Coastal Communities Adapting to Climate Change in Vietnam' project in Binh Dinh, director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Van Phuc said. In the framework of the project, the province will form a marine reserve in Quy Nhon Bay and recover four hectares of coral reefs in the bay, belonging to Nhon Ly, Nhon Hai, and Nhon Chau Communes as well as Ghenh Rang Ward in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh. The Binh Dinh Department of Agriculture and Rural Development surveyed the marine environment in Quy Nhon Bay and planned to recover the coral reefs there to regenerate the marine ecosystem and environment while serving tourism, Phuc added. A splendid coral reef in Nhon … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Binh Dinh seeks to recover 4ha of coral reefs

Vietnam had a good start in men’s football at the 19th Asian Games tournament in China with a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in their opening match in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Vietnam applied pressure against their opponents right from the outset of the game and netted an early goal in the third minute. Capitalizing on a well-executed long pass from his teammate, Nguyen Quoc Viet took advantage of a Mongolian defender’s error to break free and took a shot that ultimately bested goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu. The momentum then continued to strongly favor Vietnam. In the 31st minute, Quoc Viet’s powerful long-range shot from over 22 meters away sent the ball directly into the goal, leaving goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu with no opportunity to make a save, extending Vietnam’s lead to 2-0. Just four minutes later, Mongolia managed their first significant chance when midfielder Nergui Sainbuyan unleashed an impressive long-range shot from beyond the penalty area. However, Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam open Asian Games football campaign with Mongolia victory

Irish boy band Westlife thrilled Vietnamese audiences on Tuesday night by revealing their plan to come back to Vietnam for a live concert scheduled for November 22. The band wrote on their Facebook account that “Vietnam! We are so excited to be coming back with the Wild Dreams tour on 22nd November 2023.” Their live concert will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, according to their Facebook post. Concert tickets will be put up for sale on Tuesday next week. “Don’t miss out,” they told their fans. A photo of the members of Westlife when they are young. Photo: The Guardian Right after their announcement, the post received some 6,000 emotions, 1,500 comments, and over 1,000 shares from Facebook users. Many fans commented that they were exhilarated and would go to the concert with their friends. The boy band traveled to Vietnam for the first time to perform at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi in 2011, as part of their Westlife Gravity Tour. Two … [Read more...] about World-renowned boy band Westlife to perform in Vietnam in November