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Trung took the occasion to informed the BJP about the outcomes of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and Vietnam’s COVID-19 response along with measures to ensure social welfare and recover and develop the economy. He congratulated the BJP and the Government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on their achievements in leading India to fight the pandemic and restore economic development. The BJP officials hailed Vietnam’s achievements and expressed delight at the development of bilateral ties between the two countries and parties. They affirmed that the BJP attaches importance to and wants to bolster cooperation with the CPV. The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern, and discussed measures and directions to promote the ties between the CPV and the BJP in the time ahead, contributing to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Party officials of Vietnam, India hold talks

An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception for Romania n Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila on January 21. At the function, the two sides agreed to further promote defence cooperation between the two countries in line with each country's capacity and needs. They agreed to maintain contact and exchanges at different levels in suitable forms, enhance collaboration in personnel training and overcoming war aftermaths, and share experience in participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions ./. VNA … [Read more...] about Deputy Defence Minister receives Romanian Ambassador

PM requests tighter inspections to prevent corruption Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 12 chaired a meeting with representatives from ministries, sectors and localities on prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena, during which he stressed the need to intensify inspection and examination. He said that in the past year, the prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena was carried out continuously and drastically from the Government to the local authorities, demonstrating a high political determination and achieving remarkable results. However, he pointed out, there remains much to be done now, including improving the quality of inspections and the capacity of those involved in this work, renewing law dissemination and education, and stepping up thematic and specialised inspections. The Government leader requested strengthening inspections, especially on the responsibilities of the leaders, including the heads of ministries, sectors and … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 13

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (left) on January 20 holds talks with his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sakhonn during his two-day visit to Cambodia . (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on January 20 held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sakhonn during which both sides said they are happy to see the growing ties between the two countries’ ministries, agencies, localities and people. FM Bui Thanh Son (left) pays a courtesy call to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen . (Photo: VNA) Earlier, FM Son paid a courtesy call to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Year 2022 , PM Hun Sen expressed his delight at the positive and comprehensive development of the two countries’ relations in all fields, from politics, security, defence to education-training, culture, science-technology, people-to-people exchange and cooperation between people living the shared … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia enjoy thriving ties

At the ceremony to hand over the honorary consul certificate of Morocco in Ho Chi Minh City to Doan Huu Duc in December 2021. (Photo: Moroccan Embassy in Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is one of the few countries that have successfully fulfilled the dual goals of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the smooth operation of the economy, Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi has said. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the ambassador attributed the results to the early and effective implementation of pandemic prevention and control measures, as well as the awareness-building work in the country. All partners of Vietnam have applauded the Government’s new strategy on safe and flexible adaptation to and effective control of the pandemic to stimulate the national economic recovery and ease pandemic impacts, Chouaibi said. The ambassador also lauded Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout thanks to the vaccine diplomacy strategy, noting … [Read more...] about Vietnam successfully fulfills dual goals: Moroccan Ambassador

Vietnam plans to bring dragon fruit into Indian market Currently, it only takes about 2-3 weeks to transport dragon fruit from Vietnam to India, and the fruit can be kept in 6-7 weeks enough for export and distribution to the market. According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Duan, General Director of Song Nam ITD Company, the experience of exporting dragon fruits to India is that in addition to the requirements on standards and quality, businesses need to be strict in contract negotiations. Businesses must ask customers to pay 50 percent of the contract value in advance. Particularly from 2020 until now, businesses must require customers to pay 100 percent of costs in advance to avoid the risk of not being paid by partners. Some Indian traders placed orders directly in Vietnam and labeled the product as Indian dragon fruit for export. In the long run, this will make Vietnamese dragon fruit lose its brand, affecting the country’s export market expansion; thus seriously impacting on the … [Read more...] about Vietnam plans to bring dragon fruit into Indian market

Chairman of the Municipal People's Committee Phan Van Mai (R) and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam Park Noh Wan (Photo: Viet Dung) This was the statement of Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Chairman of the Municipal People's Committee Phan Van Mai at a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam Park Noh Wan on his working trip in the city yesterday afternoon. Amid the blossomed relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, chairman Mai said that the cooperation relation is being boosted in many fields, including economy and trade. Ho Chi Minh City has had active contributions and benefited from the relationship between the two nations; and currently, the city has established cooperative relationships with many localities of the country. The city leader affirmed that the local authorities would continue to promote the relationship and create favorable working … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to support cooperation projects with South Korea

Experts believed that the Vietnam-Cambodia relations are vital for both. Vietnam and Cambodia are discussing preparations for high-ranking exchange visits in 2022 – the year that marks the 55th year of diplomatic relations. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) and Cambodia’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn in Pnom Penh on Jan 20. Photos: Cambodian foreign ministry. The two sides made the discussions during the visit paid to Phnom Penh by Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on January 19-20. This year will be labeled the “Friendship Year” to commemorate the 55th anniversary of establishing the bilateral ties. Talking about the visit, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang said it will help concretize agreements reached by the two countries’ leaders over the past time and exchange views on the regional and international issues of mutual concerns. The ambassador said it needs to focus on some aspects to enhance the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia prepare for high-ranking exchange visits in 2022

Visitors watch a bird show at Vinpearl Safari in Phú Quốc island on November 21, 2011. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese tourism companies have cooperated with airlines to offer attractive tour packages to meet the increasing travel demand for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival. Deputy General Director at Saigontourist Group Trương Đức Hùng said that his company has coordinated with national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to supply promotional tour combo packages during Tết, including luxury hotel and airline ticket services at preferential prices in HCM City and several tourist destinations with direct flights. Meanwhile, the collaboration between low-cost airline Vietjet Air and Vinpearl offers package tours including round-trip airfare and 5-star vacation services to Vinpearl’s resorts in central Đà Nẵng and Nha Trang cities and Mekong Delta's Phú Quốc. Sun Group and Vietnam Airlines have also enhanced cooperation to develop package travel products with … [Read more...] about Airlines, tourism firms cooperate to offer attractive products

Hanoi to restore tourism when pandemic under control The capital city of Hanoi will quickly restore its tourism activities when the COVID-19 pandemic is under control at home and abroad, said the municipal Tourism Department during its conference on January 14 to launch 2022 tasks. The municipal tourism sector will step up technological application, develop infrastructure, improve tourism quality and enhance international cooperation in the field. Annual tourism festivals and events will still be held in cities and provinces to popularise the images of the capital. Last year, Hanoi welcomed 4 million domestic visitors, or 53 percent of that recorded in 2020 and 36 percent of the yearly target. The total revenue from domestic visitors was estimated at 11.28 trillion VND (490 million USD), equivalent to 40 percent of the total in 2020 and 23 percent of the yearly plan. In 2022, the city strives to serve 10-12 million visitors, including 1.2-2 million foreigners. Vietnam … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 16