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Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung addresses the event. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in the US in collaboration with the US Institute of Peace organised a banquet on September 19 evening to celebrate the 78th National Day of Vietnam and the newly-elevated Vietnam-US relationship to a  comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development. The event was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a US trip for the 78th United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the country, his entourage, and nearly 30 US guests who are senior officials of the US administration and parliament, and representatives of businesses and organisations, along with scholars and US friends. Opening the event, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted the significant of the National Day of Vietnam and the elevation of the Vietnam-US ties during the Vietnam visit by US President Joe Biden . He thanked US friends and … [Read more...] about National Day, elevation of Vietnam-US ties celebrated in Washington

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21. (Photo: VNA) Dhaka (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21, starting his official visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. The top legislator and his entourage were greeted at the airport by Iqbalur Rahim, member of the Parliament; K.M. Abdus Salam, Senior Secretary of the Bangladesh Parliament; and representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh. Since Vietnam and Bangladesh set up their diplomatic relations on February 11, 1973, their traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation have been continuously developed with political trust enhanced, which laid a firm foundation for the two nations to promote partnership across all … [Read more...] about Top legislator arrives in Dhaka, beginning official visit to Bangladesh

The German Embassy in Vietnam hosted a pivotal seminar on September 20 on the just energy transition and opportunities in Vietnam's labour market. The discussion centred on the potential for green jobs in the wake of Vietnam's evolving energy landscape. Speaking at the event, German Ambassador to Vietnam Dr. Guido Hildner drew attention to the nation's ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Coupled with its commitment to a just energy transition, this opens vast opportunities for sustainable development and promises a robust influx of high-quality job opportunities for the future. Reflecting on his home country's experience, Ambassador Hildner stated, "In Germany, the number of employees working in skilled green sectors saw a surge of 56.7 per cent, rising to 5 million between 2012 and 2020. This underscores that while the energy transition is a complex and demanding journey, it has immense potential to benefit citizens and the economy at large." Recent policies … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes green jobs amidst energy transition: Insights from German experience

A conference for experts from Germany and Vietnam to analyze and discuss the potential of Vietnam’s just energy for local economic and labor growth took place in Hanoi on Wednesday. The “Just Energy Transition = Job Accelerator for Vietnam? German-Vietnamese perspectives on employment and skills needs,” hosted by the German Embassy in Hanoi on Wednesday, attracted nearly 200 delegates and 300 private attendees, according to press release issued by the embassy. “Just energy transition” typically refers to financing mechanisms that allow developed countries to fund clean energy initiatives in fossil fuel-dependent developing countries. Many of those in attendance represented Vietnamese governmental agencies, such as the National Assembly; the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs; the Ministry of Industry and Trade; the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN); the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. Representatives from … [Read more...] about “Just energy transition partnerships” to help foster Vietnam’s economy, labor market: workshop

Vietnamese Vice-State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan chaired a welcome ceremony for Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on Thursday morning. Akishino and Kiko arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday afternoon, beginning their official visit to Vietnam which will last until Monday next week. The Japanese crown prince and Vice-State President Xuan held talks after the welcome ceremony. Akishino’s Vietnam visit marks the 50th anniversary of Japan-Vietnam diplomatic ties. This is the third time the Japanese crown prince has visited Vietnam. His previous visits were made in 1999 and 2012. Vice-State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (C), Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko (left side) pose for a photo. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre Akishino and Kiko will attend a ceremony to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties on Thursday night, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts welcome ceremony for Japan’s crown prince

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Just energy transition is significant in the development of workers' skills, the labour market and employment due to the high requirements of green and sustainable economic development, heard a conference held by the German Embassy in Hanoi on September 20. Dr. Guido Hildner , German Ambassador said that in his country, the number of employees working in occupations requiring green skills increased 56.7% to 5 million between 2012 and 2020. This shows that the energy transition is a complex and demanding process, but also provides great opportunities to the people and the economies. Noting that Vietnam has set a target of net-zero emission by 2050, the diplomat said that Germany has supported Vietnam in employment transition by training Vietnamese workers in the fields of electricity, electronics and roof-top solar power installation. Each year, tens of thousands of students are trained in 11 vocational training … [Read more...] about Just energy transition requires higher labourers’ skills: Experts