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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

The fair displays and promotes handicraft and agricultural products under the One Commune One Product program (OCOP). The 2021 OCOP Vietnam Craft Village and Products Fair is taking place online with the hope of attracting a large number of local consumers to shop at the website http://craft-viet.com.vn . Screenshot from website of the online fair With the theme “Vietnamese craft villages in the digital economy”, the fair, which will last until December 25 on-site and January 21 2022 online, features 50 online booths from nearly 20 cities and provinces across the country. The fair introduces handicraft and farm produce, three-star and four-star OCOP products from Hanoi such as four-star OCOP-labeled celatrus hindsii tea of ​​MD Queens JSC, five-star OCOP-labeled fish sauce of Le Gia Company as well as coffee of all kinds, silk, fruits, organic rice, calamari, and bird's nest from other localities. Dao Van Ho, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion … [Read more...] about OCOP Vietnam Craft Villages and Products Fair underway until January 2022

Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Investigation is still underway on a shooting threat made against a Vietnam Airlines flight en route from Japan to Vietnam earlier this month, spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang told the Foreign Ministry’s regular press conference on January 20. Shortly after receiving the information about the incident, the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan has supported the representative office of Vietnam Airlines in the country to contact local authorities for information verification, Hang said. The embassy has also sent a note to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting an urgent security check for the flight upon its arrival at Fukuoka Airport, aiming to ensure safety of all passengers. The note also asked Japanese authorities to promptly investigate the case and identify the person who made the threat phone call, she added. With the help and cooperation of local authorities, the flight continued its journey and safely landed … [Read more...] about Probe underway on shooting threat against Japan-Vietnam flight

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

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

Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) HCM City – The Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Vietnam’s ITECO JSC have freshly signed a share purchase agreement and a pact on comprehensive cooperation that involves the procurement, storage, and supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Vietnam. Accordingly, the sides’ collaboration agreements revolves around project design and construction; operation and maintenance; procurement of LNG; finance; sales and marketing; training and developing local human resources in the field of LNG, among others. Currently, the supply of natural gas in the northern region of Vietnam is on a downward trend and is forecast to face a shortage in the future. The joint work between JAPEX and ITECO is expected to help increase the supply sources. In addition, the companies will team up to import, store, distribute and supply LNG by both pipelines and tank trucks. Their business project will start operating in the fourth quarter of 2024. JAPEX … [Read more...] about Japanese firm strikes deal to join Vietnam’s LNG market

Vietnam said activities of Vietnamese functional forces absolutely comply with Vietnamese law and international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. Vietnam has rejected the news on China’s media that it is building armed militias. China Daily recently reported that Vietnamese fishing boats are equipped with armed militias, claiming that Vietnam is building militias and self-defense forces at sea and this can contribute to escalating tensions in the South China Sea, potentially leading to confrontations. Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the press conference on Jan 20. Photo: Thanh Nien In response, Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the information is untrue and Vietnam vehemently denies it. At the press conference on January 20, she stressed that “Vietnam adheres to the policy of national defense, security, peace, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam rejects accusations of building armed militia on South China Sea

Vietnam said activities of Vietnamese functional forces absolutely comply with Vietnamese law and international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. Vietnam has rejected the news on China’s media that it is building armed militias. China Daily recently reported that Vietnamese fishing boats are equipped with armed militias, claiming that Vietnam is building militias and self-defense forces at sea and this can contribute to escalating tensions in the South China Sea, potentially leading to confrontations. Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the press conference on Jan 20. Photo: Thanh Nien In response, Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the information is untrue and Vietnam vehemently denies it. At the press conference on January 20, she stressed that “Vietnam adheres to the policy of national defense, security, peace, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam rejects accusations of building armed militia in East Sea

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