When was asean plus three officially launched

Delegates at the grand opening ceremony of GO! Lao Cai. — VNS Photo Central Retail Viet Nam on Friday launched its GO! Mall on Urban Sub-area 13, Tran Hung Dao Street, Bac Lenh Ward, Lao Cai City. It is its 39th shopping centre in Viet Nam, but the first of its kind in the northwest area. The opening of GO! Lao Cai comes as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary in Viet Nam. Built on a total area of 30,000sq.m with an investment of VND300 billion (US$12.9 million), GO! Lao Cai is the largest and most modern shopping mall of Central Retail in Lao Cai. The mall is expected to provide a wide range of products from essential goods, and fast-moving consumer goods to household electrical appliances and entertainment services to meet local demands, from basic to high standards. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Olivier Langlet, General Director of Central Retail Viet Nam, hoped that the presence of GO! Lao Cai can bring convenience to local people's lives, enhancing their … [Read more...] about The first GO! Mall in Lao Cai officially launched

During the meetings, Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavan, National Assembly Chairman Xaysomphone Phomvihane and President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Xinlavong Khoutphaythoun all spoke highly of the cooperation between the Vietnamese southern hub and Lao capital Vientiane as well as other localities of Laos. They affirmed that the Lao people are always grateful for HCM City’s support for and cooperation with not only Vientiane, Savannakhet and Champasak which have twin relations with the city, but also other Lao localities. The visit of the HCM City delegation will contribute to deepening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the Lao leaders said. They expressed a wish that HCM City will continue to share its experience in economic development with Vientiane and other Lao localities. The visiting HCM City official expressed … [Read more...] about Lao leaders appreciate Ho Chi Minh City-Vientiane cooperation

The administration of Binh Duong province, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney and Becamex IDC Corporation, organized an investment promotion seminar in Sydney on May 27. Binh Duong promotes investment opportunities in Australia. (Photo: baobinhduong.vn) In his remarks, Consul General Nguyen Dang Thang introduced to Australian officials and businesses the potential for expanding trade and investment in Vietnam, affirming that the two countries have treasured a close relationship in various fields, including politics, diplomacy, trade and investment. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Australia reached a record high of more than US$12.4 billion in 2021, a year-on-year rise of 49.45%. The first four months of this year alone also saw bilateral trade grow impressively, reaching US$4.8 billion, up 32.37% compared to the same period of last year. With regard to investment, as … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks Australian investment opportunities in Sydney

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – Binh Duong provincial authorities on May 27 organised a seminar in Sydney introducing the southern province’s potential and investment opportunities in a bid to attract Australian investors. In his remarks, Vietnamese Consul General to Sydney Nguyen Dang Thang said Binh Duong is the first province in Vietnam to arrange an official visit to Australia after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Boasting a stable socio-political environment , a favourable legal framework, continuously improved infrastructure and a population of nearly 100 million, of whom 70 percent are young and educated, Vietnam is poised to become a favorite destination for Australian investors, said the diplomat. In 2021, despite the pandemic, the nations’ two-way trade soared 49.45 percent year-on-year to exceed 12.4 billion USD. In the first four months of 2022, their trade value hit 4.8 billion USD, up 32.37 percent annually. As of March this year, … [Read more...] about Binh Duong promotes investment with seminar in Australia

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 27. – Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) on May 27 discussed a report on the draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level in their ongoing third session. According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, the bill comprises seven chapters and 74 articles, adding many new contents to existing regulations in the field, including those on the implementation of democracy in agencies. Read full story – Upholding Vietnam’s peace-loving tradition and implementing the Party and State’s policy, over the past years, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has sent officers and soldiers to participate in the United Nations (UN)’ peacekeeping missions, which has been supported by local people and appreciated by the UN and the international community. The spirit of dedication and responsibility of Vietnamese soldiers has helped spread the image of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 27

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has paid courtesy call to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during the trip to Japan to attend the International Conference on the Future of Asia. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — During the visit to Japan, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has paid courtesy calls to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and several other Japanese high-ranking officials on May 26-27. During the meetings, Deputy PM Minh said Việt Nam always considers Japan as an extensive, reliable, and important strategic partner, hoping that the two sides would continue to implement important agreements and common understandings obtained during the official visits of PM Phạm Minh Chính and PM Kishida Fumio, contributing to the promotion of bilateral relations. The Deputy PM emphasised that as the two sides are reopening with the COVID-19 situation under control, Việt Nam and Japan must continue to exchange high-level delegations, especially through … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Deputy PM calls for investment from Japan in meeting with PM Kishida

In May, the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) have led and directed the whole military to comprehensively, resolutely implement and complete military and defense missions. The whole military has strictly maintained combat readiness regulations, closely managed the air, sea, border areas, and mainland while actively advising the Party and State to handle situations in a timely and effective manner to avoid being put in a disadvantaged position and working closely with relevant forces to ensure social order and safety across the country, especially the fifth meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee, the third session of the 15th National Assembly, and the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Notably, at SEA Games 31, the military delegation participated in 21 out of 40 sports events, breaking three records, pocketing 26 gold, 15 silver, and eight bronze medals. Attentively, defense agencies and military units … [Read more...] about MND focuses leadership on task performance

The agreement was reached during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the U.S. and United Nations for the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit held in Washington D.C. Vietjet’s contract with Boeing is one of the significant deals contributing to the countries’ bilateral trade balance and has been forged through three U.S. Presidencies with important strides following diplomatic and economic development milestones between the two countries in the recent years. In 2016, Vietjet Air ordered 100 Boeing aircraft in the witness of U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Vietnam. The deal gained global attention on the impressive innovation of Vietnam’s economy as it was the first time a private airline entered such a huge order with Boeing. The sides agreed to add a total to 200 airplanes three years later. This year, Vietjet and Boeing have agreed on the continuation of the agreement after a hiatus due to unexpected events with the Boeing 737 Max and the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Vietjet, Boeing reach agreement on 200-aircraft contract

Present at the event were VNDPKO Director Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of Military Hospital 175 Major General Nguyen Hong Son, the Australian Defense Attaché to Vietnam, representatives of Air Division 370, international delegates, and relatives of the field hospital’s staff. At 01:30 on May 27, the military transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster III of the Royal Australian Air Force carrying the second group of the L2FH Rotation 3’s staff landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Earlier, the first group of the hospital’s members arrived home on April 30. After undergoing a rapid COVID-19 testing, the Vietnamese peacekeepers attended a welcoming ceremony chaired by leaders of the VNDPKO and Military Hospital 175. In a cozy and solemn atmosphere, leaders of units expressed their delight at the L2FH Rotation 3’s significant outcomes, which have contributed to raising the quality of defense external relations and diplomatic activities. Speaking at the welcoming … [Read more...] about Second group of L2FH Rotation 3 arrives home