NDO/VNA – Officials of the APEC Health Working Group gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21, aiming to address a range of issues in order to build a healthy Asia-Pacific region. In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health Le Quang Cuong highlighted health as a critical component of the economic and trade development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Investment in health is the key to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, he said, adding that better health leads to greater wealth, which will be an essential driver for long-term economic development growth. Cuong reviewed Vietnam’s hosting of the first Health Working Group Meeting in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, from February 23-24, with the theme of “Health system strengthening, towards sustainable development” and focusing on five priorities. The priorities include; ensuring progress on universal health coverage in APEC economies towards a healthy … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Officials of the APEC Health Working Group gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21, aiming to address a range of issues in order to build a healthy Asia-Pacific region. In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health Le Quang Cuong highlighted health as a critical component of the economic and trade development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Investment in health is the key to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, he said, adding that better health leads to greater wealth, which will be an essential driver for long-term economic development growth. Cuong reviewed Vietnam’s hosting of the first Health Working Group Meeting in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, from February 23-24, with the theme of “Health system strengthening, towards sustainable development” and focusing on five priorities. The priorities include; ensuring progress on universal health coverage in APEC economies towards a healthy … [Read more...]

In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health Le Quang Cuong highlighted health as a critical component of economic and trade development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Investment in health is the key to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, he said, adding that better health leads to greater wealth and that will be an essential driver of long-term economic development growth. Cuong reviewed Vietnam’s hosting of the first Health Working Group Meeting in Nha Trang city, the central province of Khanh Hoa, from February 23-24, with the theme of “Health system strengthening towards sustainable development” and five priorities.  Officials of the APEC Health Working Group gather in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 The priorities include progress on universal health coverage in APEC economies towards healthy Asia-Pacific by 2020, strengthening communicable disease control … [Read more...]

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc expressed his hope that Thai businesses would make the most of co-operation and investment opportunities in Việt Nam, especially in the context of Việt Nam promoting mergers and acquisitions along with the equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SOEs). Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc addresses the “Việt Nam – Thailand Economic Cooperation Forum” held in Bangkok on Friday. - VNA Photo He made the remarks while addressing the “Việt Nam – Thailand Economic Co-operation Forum” held in Bangkok on Friday. PM Phúc was attending the event as part of his three-day visit to Thailand from August 17-19 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The forum, hosted by the Thai Business Association … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – The cooperation between the Vietnamese and Mexican legislative bodies has contributed to the overall development of bilateral relations, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. He made the remark while receiving Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Chair of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, in Hanoi on August 18. Minh said the Vietnamese Government offers full support to increasing parliamentary affiliations with Mexico. He asked the law-making agencies from both sides to continue backing the two governments’ measures to enhance their partnership, particularly in completing and implementing relevant legal frameworks and cooperation mechanisms. Praising the robust growth of Vietnam – Mexico relations in politics and trade, and their cooperation at international organisations and multilateral forums, the Deputy PM asked Mexico to help with expanding the ties, which would contribute … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – The cooperation between the Vietnamese and Mexican legislative bodies has contributed to the overall development of bilateral relations, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. He made the remark while receiving Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Chair of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, in Hanoi on August 18. Minh said the Vietnamese Government offers full support to increasing parliamentary affiliations with Mexico. He asked the law-making agencies from both sides to continue backing the two governments’ measures to enhance their partnership, particularly in completing and implementing relevant legal frameworks and cooperation mechanisms. Praising the robust growth of Vietnam – Mexico relations in politics and trade, and their cooperation at international organisations and multilateral forums, the Deputy PM asked Mexico to help with expanding the ties, which would contribute … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Thai firms to grasp the opportunities arising from merger & acquisition activities, the equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SMEs) and their divestment in transport, infrastructure, food, agriculture, telecommunications, trade, services and construction in Vietnam. At a meeting with Thai enterprises in Bangkok, on August 18, during his official visit to Thailand, Phuc stated that the Vietnamese economy is now worth over US$220 billion and the country is striving to meet the basic criteria in the business environment, equivalent to the ASEAN 4 level by 2020. Vietnam is also in a period of golden population with 60% of the population within the working age. Thai business representatives thanked the Vietnamese government for creating favourable conditions for investors from Thailand, and the ASEAN member states, to join the SMEs equitisation in the country. They pledged to continue expanding their business … [Read more...]

NDO – Vietnam consistently fosters solidarity, close bonds and comprehensive cooperation with the Lao Party, State, Government and people, aiming to further accelerate bilateral cooperative relations between the two countries, for the benefits of their peoples, thus contributing actively to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and around the world, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated. Addressing a reception for Lao Minister of Public Security Somkeo Silavong in Hanoi on August 17, the PM warmly welcomed the Lao guest to officially visit Vietnam and attend exchange activities with the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, on the occasion of the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017. He congratulated the Lao Party, Government and people on their significant achievements attained over the past few years, whilst affirming that Vietnam always treasures the fine sentiments and support offered by Laos towards Vietnam during the … [Read more...]

He called on Tokyo Gas to run long-term business in Vietnam during his reception for the company’s President Michiaki Hirose in Hanoi on August 15. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and President of Tokyo Gas Michiaki Hirose The Vietnamese Government always pays attention to and protects legitimate rights of foreign investors, the leader noted. He also highlighted the Vietnamese Government’s views on developing the gas industry comprehensively and effectively by maximizing domestic resources and intensifying international cooperation. He lauded Tokyo Gas’s opening of its representative office in Vietnam and congratulated the company and PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) on the establishment of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture in Vietnam. Emphasizing the huge demand for environmentally friendly LNG in Vietnam and many other countries, PM Phuc expressed his belief that with … [Read more...]

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue on August 15 in Ha Noi received Chief Executive and President of AIA Group Limited Ng Keng Hooi. Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue receives Chief Executive and President of AIA Group Limited Ng Keng HooiHa Noi,  August 15, 2017 At the reception, Ng Keng Hooi hailed the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to improve local investment and business climate over the past years and described Vietnam as a promising market for financial investors. AIA will continue to invest in Viet Nam’s long-term G-bonds and pay heed to life insurance in the country, he said. AIA is the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – with a presence … [Read more...]

Representatives of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies discussed investment in dynamic and healthy aging for sustainable growth at a multilateral forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15. The 250 participants were parliamentarians, government officials, experts, researchers and businesspersons from the APEC economies and international organisations. The forum took place on the sidelines of the third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings. Chairing the event’s opening session, Vietnamese Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien said population change is currently one of the biggest demographic changes in the world with the rapid growth rate of old people, generating major opportunities and challenges and impacting all economic and social aspects of each country, community and … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that cooperation with Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is very important as oil and gas cooperation is one of the top priorities in Vietnam-Japan economic ties. He called on Tokyo Gas to run long-term business in Vietnam during his reception for the company’s President Michiaki Hirose in Hanoi on August 15. The leader noted that the Vietnamese Government always pays attention to and protects legitimate rights of foreign investors. He also highlighted that the Vietnamese Government’s views on developing the gas industry comprehensively and effectively by maximizing domestic resources and intensifying international cooperation. He lauded Tokyo Gas’s opening of its representative office in Vietnam and congratulated the company and PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) on the establishment of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture in Vietnam. Emphasing the … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that cooperation with Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is very important as oil and gas cooperation is one of the top priorities in Vietnam-Japan economic ties. He called on Tokyo Gas to run long-term business in Vietnam during his reception for the company’s President Michiaki Hirose in Hanoi on August 15. The leader noted that the Vietnamese Government always pays attention to and protects legitimate rights of foreign investors. He also highlighted that the Vietnamese Government’s views on developing the gas industry comprehensively and effectively by maximizing domestic resources and intensifying international cooperation. He lauded Tokyo Gas’s opening of its representative office in Vietnam and congratulated the company and PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) on the establishment of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture in Vietnam. Emphasing the … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has stressed opportunities for AIA Group Limited to invest in Vietnam’s potential life insurance market. Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue Hue told Ng Keng Hooi, Chief Executive and President of AIA Group Limited, in Hanoi on August 15 that the Vietnamese Government will work harder to raise public awareness of life insurance and issue more relevant policies to make it easier for businesses, including AIA, to participate in the local insurance market. The Deputy PM also called on AIA and other life insurance companies to diversify their products in order to meet demands of Vietnamese customers. He suggested that the group join Vietnam’s derivatives market, expressing that AIA will have more changes to expand their financial investment in the country as the Vietnamese Government will employ an array of measures to restructure the financial and banking sectors and equitise State-owned … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Representatives of the 21st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies discussed investment in dynamic and healthy aging for sustainable growth at a multilateral forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15. The 250 participants were parliamentarians, government officials, experts, researchers and businesspersons from the APEC economies and international organisations. The forum took place on the sidelines of the third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and in other related meetings. Chairing the event’s opening session, Vietnamese Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien stated that population change is currently one of the biggest demographic changes in the world with the rapid growth rate of old people, generating major opportunities and challenges impacting all economic and social aspects of each country, community and family. The forum allowed policy makers, management officials, scientists and relevant … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – A delegation of almost 20 Vietnamese businesses from various sectors has visited Bangladesh in order to boost trade partnership with the South Asian nation, in the first trip of its kind held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the last five years. The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh coordinated with the ministry and the two countries’ chambers of commerce and industry to organise an investment and trade promotion workshop. At the event, Bangladeshi Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashed Khan Menon pledged to coordinate with Vietnam to promptly open a direct air route linking the two nations to enhance trade and tourism. He promised to provide the best possible conditions for Vietnamese firms to invest in the high potential industries of his country, such as technology and tourism. Minister of Commerce Tofail Ahmed called on the Vietnamese enterprises to invest in Bangladesh and asked the Vietnamese Government to … [Read more...]

NDO – Over 500 young people and representatives from ministries, sectors and international organisations gathered at a ceremony in Hanoi, on August 11, to mark the International Youth Day (August 12), under the theme “Youth Empowerment for the Country’s Development”. The meeting offered an occasion to encourage youths to promote their role in advancing socio-economic growth, peace and sustainable development in the country. A statement on youth, presented at the event, emphasised that young people are the factor of changes and are future leaders, and that they will become successful if they are trusted, empowered and facilitated. Discussing the role played by young people, Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, highlighted the need to consider the youth’s needs and aspirations in socio-economic development, as well as in the issues related to climate change and peace. He suggested supporting a broader participation of young … [Read more...]

NDO - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed Vietnam’s determination to join other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in building a united, self-reliant ASEAN Community when delivering a speech on Vietnam Television for the occasion of the association’s 50th founding anniversary (August 8, 1967-2017). In his speech, the Vietnamese Government leader noted with pleasure that with five initial members, ASEAN has grown up into a Community with 10 members which have seen significant achievements in politics, economy, institutional development, and intra-bloc connection. He further emphasised that “ASEAN common house” has also been established as a successful model of regional linkage. He stated that throughout historical ups and downs, beyond its expectation, ASEAN has helped turn the situation in the Southeast Asian region from confrontation and mutual suspicion to co-operation, from division to unity, with its pinnacle … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung met Director of the UN Environment Programme Erik Solheim Hanoi on August 8, during which he proposed that the UN Environment continue supporting Vietnam in reviewing, revising and completing laws and policies related to environment. Vietnam hopes to receive assistance in conducting national action programmes on responding to climate change, green house emission, and forest protection, stated Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung. He also suggested that the UN Environment send experts to Vietnam, and share experiences in regards to environmental protection and related issues, while helping the country in personnel training. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government is always determined to protect the environment and not to exchange the environment for economic development. At the meeting, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung lauded the cooperation and support that the UN Environment has given to Vietnam over … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung met Director of the UN Environment Programme Erik Solheim Hanoi on August 8, during which he proposed that the UN Environment continue supporting Vietnam in reviewing, revising and completing laws and policies related to environment. Vietnam hopes to receive assistance in conducting national action programmes on responding to climate change, green house emission, and forest protection, stated Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung. He also suggested that the UN Environment send experts to Vietnam, and share experiences in regards to environmental protection and related issues, while helping the country in personnel training. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government is always determined to protect the environment and not to exchange the environment for economic development. At the meeting, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung lauded the cooperation and support that the UN Environment has given to Vietnam over … [Read more...]