Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception on August 5 for Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob, who is attending a bilateral meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thailand's central bank governor Veerathai Santiprabhob (Photo: Tran Hai) The Vietnamese leader said he wishes the two central banks and the two countries’ banking systems to forge a closer cooperation, helping to further develop the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership. The PM expressed his belief that the strategic partnership will grow stronger, especially in trade and investment. Thailand is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner in ASEAN with total bilateral trade value reaching US$17.3 billion in 2018 and a goal of US$20 billion in 2020. Thailand is also the tenth largest foreign investor in Vietnam with more than US$8 billion. For his part, Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob stated that the two central banks needs to … [Read more...] about Prime Minister receives Thailand’s central bank governor
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Prime Minister receives Lao, Cambodian guests
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Hanoi on May 2 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 2 for high-ranking delegations from Cambodia and Laos who are in Vietnam to attend the State funeral for former President General Le Duc Anh. Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, who leads the Cambodian delegation, expressed his deep sorrow and condolences over the passing away of the former President. The Cambodian PM described General Le Duc Anh as a close friend and a comrade who contributed to the liberation of Cambodia from the genocidal regime in 1979. He again thanked the Party, State and Government of Vietnam as well as General Le Duc Anh for providing support for Cambodia and helping the country build an army with all three forces. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary … [Read more...] about Prime Minister receives Lao, Cambodian guests
Vietnam Prime Minister attends ASEAN Summit 2018 for enhanced economic ties
The Hanoitimes - At present, the ASEAN becomes Vietnam’s 2nd largest trade partner with the average growth rate of 14.5% over the past decade. The two-way trade rose to US$41.3 billion in 2016 from US$19 billion in 2006. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 13 left Hanoi for the 33rd ASEAN Summit 2018 held in Singapore which will engross the bloc members to trade, investment, and measures prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Leaders at the 32 ASEAN Summit. Photo: Internet The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh, Minister and Head of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, and Minister of Trade Tran Tuan Anh, among others. The event – the final milestone of Singapore’s chairmanship of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2018 – is expected to adopt the ASEAN Smart Cities Framework and take stock of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Prime Minister attends ASEAN Summit 2018 for enhanced economic ties
Vietnam Prime Minister on visit to Japan
The Hanoitimes - PM Phuc will follow a busy agenda during his three-day stay in Japan. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse are on a three-day visit to Japan starting October 8. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe During his stay in Japan, PM Phuc will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. He will also attend a summit of Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River. The meeting will be held in Tokyo on Tuesday. The leaders will exchange their views for further strong growth and development, mainly on the following three areas: Connectivity, People and Environment. They are expected to formulate new principles for the Mekong-Japan cooperation. The Vietnamese PM is also due to meet with parliamentary leaders, work with the Japan Business Federation, deliver a speech at the Vietnam Investment Promotion Conference and talk with several leading Japanese businesses. This year marks the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Prime Minister on visit to Japan
Acting President receives RoK Prime Minister
Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh receives Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Nak-yeon (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 26 for Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Nak-yeon, who is in Vietnam to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang. The Acting President thanked RoK President Moon Jae-in and his spouse for sending condolences to the Vietnamese Party, State and people, and the family of President Quang. PM Lee leading a high-raking delegation from the RoK Government to Vietnam to pay homage to the President shows that the RoK State and Government attach importance to the Vietnam-RoK strategic cooperative partnership, she said. President Quang’s passing is a great loss to the Party, State and people of Vietnam as well as his family, Thinh stressed, adding that the President made valuable contributions to developing the bilateral cooperation to a new level. The … [Read more...] about Acting President receives RoK Prime Minister