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Delegates at the 11th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee (ANZJCC) Meeting             (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) – ASEAN and New Zealand reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation through the implementation of the ASEAN- New Zealand Plan of Action (2021-2025) at the 11th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee (ANZJCC) Meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 25. The meeting was co-chaired by Permanent Representative of Brunei to ASEAN Ambassador Latifah Zaini and Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN Stuart Calman. Both sides welcomed the progress made thus far in the implementation of the Plan of Action and recognised New Zealand’s commitment to support ASEAN centrality through active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms including cooperation activities under the four themes stipulated in the Plan of Action – Peace, Prosperity, People, and Planet. Both sides looked forward to the conclusion of the negotiation to upgrade the … [Read more...] about ASEAN, New Zealand commit to intensify strategic partnership

Because lime cannot be grown in New Zealand, one kilogram of the citrus in the country usually costs more than NZD50 (US$31.17 or VND700,000). Vietnamese limes are popular at thriving New Zealand hotels and restaurants. New Zealanders also love other tropical fruits from Vietnam. "I hope to see Vietnamese passion fruit in New Zealand’s supermarkets and restaurants," New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Tredene Dobson told VnExpress on the sidelines of the Flavors Vietnam food festival held in mid-March. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Trendene Dobson. Photo courtesy of New Zealand Embassy Last year, New Zealand started importing citrus, typically pomelos and limes, from Vietnam, in addition to local fruits already popular in the country such as dragon fruit and rambutan. Two-way trade between the nations, which reached over $1.3 billion in 2021 and $1.23 billion in the first 10 months of 2022, is expected to surge to $2 billion in 2024, according to official … [Read more...] about Vietnamese lime likened to ‘green gold’ in New Zealand

UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. The capital city of Hanoi reached a search and book rate of up to 298%, while Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City were at 439% and 219%, respectively. Expedia noted that these searches prove that there is more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people tend to visit every year. “Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine revealed. Rounding off the list of the Top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. … [Read more...] about Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer

Solar panels at Tetra Pak's packaging material factory in Bình Dương Province. — Photo courtesy of the company Tetra Pak has completed the installation of solar panels for its packaging material factory in Binh Duong Province after six months of construction. Covering close to 5,900 sqm2, the solar panels can generate approximately 1.9 thousand MWh of renewable energy each year, helping to reduce over 700 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This effort represents Tetra Pak's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its business operations. “Tetra Pak is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the company’s operations to net zero by 2030. The installation of solar panels on the factory roof is part of our journey to realizing this goal,” said Eliseo Barcas, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Vietnam. “This further affirms Tetra Pak’s commitment in sustainable development and in supporting food and beverage manufacturers in increasing their sustainability by using our … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak Binh Duong’s new solar panels cut down 700 tonnes of CO2 emissions yearly

The partnership will enable Australian firms to strengthen business links and identify trade and investment opportunities in the energy sector in Vietnam. Australian experts have discussed the energy transition between Vietnam and Australia and introduced new energy technologies and solutions to its Vietnamese partners. Australian energy delegation and Vietnamese partners. Photos: Australian Embassy in Hanoi The discussion, which aims to promote cooperation on renewable energy, is included in a series of activities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this week launched by the Australian Energy Trade Mission to Vietnam, part of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. The Energy Transformation Forum was held under the partnership between the Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN). Like Vietnam, the Australian government has made a … [Read more...] about Australia provides energy expertise to Vietnam

The "Walking through a Songline" installation, sponsored by the Australian government, "invites visitors to enter a space of immersive light projections, following in the footsteps of the Seven Sisters as they traverse the Western and Central deserts of Australia," the Australian Embassy in Vietnam said in a statement. Songlines, also called dreaming track, map the routes of Australia's First Nations' (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples as they traveled across Australia, creating the land and its people. The songlines were a way for their ancestors to hold and pass on knowledge to new generations. The exhibition is held as part of the celebration of Vietnam and Australia’s 50 years of diplomatic relations. The free-entry event will open at The Factory Contemporary Arts Center, 15 Nguyen U Di Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City every day until April 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It will then move to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi from April 28 … [Read more...] about HCMC exhibition honors Australia’s first peoples

The entertaining exhibition invites visitors to enter a space of immersive light projections and follow in the footsteps of the Seven Sisters on their journey across Australia's western and central deserts. "Walking Through A Songline" will be on display at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi from April 28 to May 21 as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations. The exhibition will open free for audiences. Photo: Australian Embassy Vietnam Songlines (or Dreaming) are central to the existence of Australia's First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples, mapping the routes of ancestral beings as they traveled across Australia, creating the land and its people. They are a way of preserving knowledge and passing it on to new generations. The Star Dreaming story of the Seven Sisters is one of the most widely distributed ancient stories amongst Aboriginal Australia. The songline for this story … [Read more...] about Exhibition to celebrate 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations

Australian food and beverages showcased during an event in Hanoi as part of celebrations of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relationship. (Photo courtesy of the Australian Embassy) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and Australia have great potential to expand cooperation in a range of sectors, especially agriculture and education, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski . The ambassador was speaking at an event on March 27 in Hanoi, which was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Australia. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is organising two roadshows in localities across Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang in March and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Can Tho in September. The roadshows will expand opportunities for Australian and Vietnamese partners in agrifood and education sectors to discuss commercial partnerships, according to Goledzinowski. “By unlocking new … [Read more...] about Roadshows to celebrate 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia partnership

Terminal 2 at Phu Bai International Airport in the central province of Thua Thien Hue is scheduled to be put into service in April. The terminal is part of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV)’s project worth VND2.25 trillion (USD96.13 million) to build traffic roads, parking lots and other facilities at Phu Bai Airport. Phu Bai International Airport Up to 95 percent of the work has been carried out. Phu Bai Airport was built in 1940 for both civil and military purposes. In 2013, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) invested VND700 billion to upgrade the airport. The 22,380 square-metre Terminal 2 is designed to serve five million passengers annually, including a million international visitors. The existing terminal which can handle 1.5 million passengers per year will be used to serve cargo only. Terminal 2’s design is inspired by Hue Citadel. On Friday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the construction site, urging contractors to speed … [Read more...] about New Thua Thien-Hue airport terminal to open next month

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on February 26, 1973, the two countries have built a strong and enduring relationship with diverse and increasing interests, which unceasingly grows stronger and stronger. Vietnam is currently considered one of Australia’s most important bilateral partners. In March 2018, the two nations officially upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership level, opening a new page in bilateral relations. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that “After five decades of development with both opportunities and challenges, facing the constant fluctuation of international situations, Vietnam and Australia have today become reliable partners in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.” In recent years, bilateral cooperation has expanded rapidly, covering various fields from security, defense, trade and investment to education, tourism and innovation. This development is evidence of the strong commitment of the two countries through high-level … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia eye comprehensive strategic partnership after 50 years of relations