At the reception (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam appreciated the UK’s assistance in human trafficking prevention and control and expected that the two sides would continue cooperation and experience sharing in the field, said Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien. At a reception in Hanoi on August 16 for visiting Permanent Secretary at the UK’s Home Office Matthew Rycroft, Chien stressed that cooperative relations between the two countries have been actively fostered by their leaders over the past time, particularly via visits. The officer informed his guest that on the basis of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fight against human trafficking signed in November 2018, the Border Guard High Command under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence has maintained an effective cooperation mechanism with the UK Border Agency. The two sides have conducted many exchange and training sessions to share experience, and are … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK step up cooperation in fight against human trafficking
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NA Chairman vows favourable conditions for Vietnam-UK trade ties
Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne – Marie Trevelyan (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnam is willing to create all favourable conditions for investors of the UK to operate in the Southeast Asian country, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne – Marie Trevelyan during their meeting on June 29 (local time). trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Vietnam and the UK to expand cooperation, especially economic, trade and investment ties. UK VFTA after Brexit. She thanked NA Chairman Hue, who is former Deputy Prime Minister, for his support and important contributions to accelerating the negotiation and ratification of this agreement. VNA … [Read more...] about NA Chairman vows favourable conditions for Vietnam-UK trade ties
Vietnam, UK cooperate in fighting illegal immigration
The dialogue was part of U.K. Home Office Permanent Under-Secretary Matthew Rycroft's two-day visit to Vietnam. The dialogue aimed to improve migration cooperation, deliver on the potential of the existing migration partnership and discuss key issues, including four pillars: communication on immigration and safe migration, migrant returns, fraudulent documents and updated policies on immigration and migration management, and addressing human trafficking. Rycroft and Luong Tam Quang, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Public Security, discussed collaboration in tackling serious organized crimes with a focus on human trafficking and supporting and protecting victims, the British Embassy in Hanoi said in a statement. "Tackling illegal migration and human trafficking is hugely important and mutually beneficial to both countries," Rycroft said. "We are committed to working together on ensuring safe and legal routes to the U.K. as well as protecting victims of human trafficking, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK cooperate in fighting illegal immigration
Vietnam’s COP26 commitments drive attention from UK investment funds
The strong message sent by Vietnam’s Prime Minister at COP26 has significantly improved the country’s image in the eyes of international investors. Many UK investment funds are ready to come to Vietnam following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s commitments at COP26 for net zero carbon emission by 2050. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. Source: VGP UK outgoing Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward gave the remarks during a farewell meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 2. According to Ward, the strong message sent by Chinh at COP26 has significantly improved Vietnam’s image in the eyes of international investors. The UK, in this regard, would continue to accompany Vietnam in sustainable development, especially in fighting climate change and pursuing green growth, Ward said. Prime Minister Chinh highly regarded Ward’s contribution during his term, which contributed to the progress of the Vietnam-UK … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s COP26 commitments drive attention from UK investment funds
Party officials visit UK for improved strategic partnership
In a group photo: Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh (6th from left) and Graham Stuart, Minister of State (Minister for Europe) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4th from right) and Minister of State in the Cabinet Office Nigel Adams (5th from left). (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – A Party delegation, headed by Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh, paid a visit to the UK from August 10 – 15, aiming to fortify the countries’ strategic partnership, particularly in economy, trade, and investment. During the trip, the delegation met many UK officials, namely Graham Stuart, Minister of State (Minister for Europe) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans; Minister of State in the Cabinet Office Nigel Adams; Economic Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller; and General Secretary of the Communist … [Read more...] about Party officials visit UK for improved strategic partnership
Transition period sets path for UK export prospects
Nguyen Canh Cuong, trade counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy to the United Kingdom, told VIR that from January 1, 2023, all Vietnamese exporters of industrial goods to Great Britain will have to have the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking on their products instead of the EU’s Conformité Européenne (CE) mark, which requires the manufacturer or importer to affirms the goods’ conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards. “The UKCA is important to those who are exporting manufactured products to the UK and to those who are in charge of the manufacturing industry as well as of exporting its products in competent authorities,” Cuong said. “You have to get the CE mark on your products if you want to export your products to markets of the EU member states.” Cuong noted that the CE mark is still accepted in the UK, but will not be for long because the UK government has decided to implement its own regulation on conformity. “Can you discard this new … [Read more...] about Transition period sets path for UK export prospects
UK recognizes Vietnam’s new passport
"The U.K. currently continues to recognize the new Vietnamese passport. Visa applicants and travelers (including those in transit) should ensure they are fully aware of, and regularly checked, the situation on acceptance of these documents for all their destination(s)," it said in a Facebook post. Before the U.K., France had said last week it would recognize Vietnam’s new passport and issue visas to holders "until further notice." Yet the French Embassy in Vietnam recommended that visa applicants holding the new Vietnamese passports exclude their duration of stay or transit time in Germany. They are also asked to update their information, as "the situation can change rapidly." On Tuesday, the Czech Republic became the third country not recognizing Vietnam's new passports after Germany and Spain. All three countries explained their refusal as the exclusion of birthplace information. It is still not clear if the Czech Republic would stop issuing visas for the new Vietnamese … [Read more...] about UK recognizes Vietnam’s new passport
UK accepts Vietnam’s new passports
The United Kingdom has announced that they will continue to accept Vietnam's new passports which have recently been rejected by some other countries in the European Union due to missing place-of-birth information. In a notice posted on August 3, the UK Embassy said that visa applicants and travellers (including those in transit) should ensure they are fully aware of, and regularly check, the situation on acceptance of these documents for all their destination(s). The UK is the second country to have accepted the new Vietnamese passports. Earlier, the French embassy also said that the French authorities will continue to accept Vietnam's new-style passports and issue visas to their holders as normal. Meanwhile, Germany, the Czech Republic and Spain have announced that they do not accept those passports due to the omission of the province/city of birth information, causing difficulties for personal identification. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 3 asked the … [Read more...] about UK accepts Vietnam’s new passports
UK continues to recognise Vietnam’s new passports
A new Vietnamese passport with dark navy cover (Source: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - The United Kingdom will continue to recognise all passports issued by Vietnam despite some countries in the European Union rejecting the latest version due to missing place-of-birth information. “Visa applicants and travellers (including those in transit) should ensure they are fully aware of, and regularly checking, the situation on acceptance of these documents for all their destination(s),” the UK Embassy in Hanoi said in a notice posted on August 3. The UK is the second country to have expressly stated their recognition of the new Vietnamese passports with dark navy cover. On July 28, 2022, the French embassy said, for the time being and until further notice, the French authorities will continue to recognise the new passports of Vietnam and issue visas as normal. Meanwhile, Germany, the Czech Republic and Spain announced that they do not recognize the news-style passports due … [Read more...] about UK continues to recognise Vietnam’s new passports
ILDEX Vietnam 2022 exhibition opens in HCMC
This is a professional exhibition held every two years, attracting the interest of professionals and businesses around the world. ILDEX Vietnam is organized by Minh Vi Exhibition Company (VEAS) and VNU Exhibition Company. ILDEX Vietnam is a good opportunity to connect and diversify the global supply chain, promptly restore and enhance business and production opportunities, update market information, techniques, technology and new products after nearly three years of interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ILDEX Vietnam 2022 exhibition attracts more than 200 exhibiting companies from 31 countries and territories such as: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Netherlands, the UK, the US, Vietnam... The exhibition has national pavilions such as: France, USA, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Brazil, Czech Republic and many big brands in the livestock … [Read more...] about ILDEX Vietnam 2022 exhibition opens in HCMC