The Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in and his spouse (Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea) Hanoi (VNA) – President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has said he intends to further deepen friendship and trust with the Vietnamese leadership to lift the strategic cooperative partnership between the RoK and Vietnam to a new height during his upcoming State visit to Vietnam. The President revealed his intention in a written interview granted to Vietnam News Agency before he, together with his spouse, is making a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. The interview dealt with a wide range of issues, including the relations of the two countries and measures to bolster it and matters relating to peace on the Korean peninsula. The following is the full text of the interview: - Mr. President, what is the significance of your state visit to Vietnam this time? RoK President Moon Jae-in: I am very pleased … [Read more...] about President Moon Jae-in wants to lift RoK-VN partnership to next level
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Nhandan Newspaper – December 7-13: President of Japanese House of Councillors, Belarusian President visit Vietnam
1. President of Japanese House of Councillors pays official visit to Vietnam President of the Japanese House of Councillors Yamazaki Masaaki paid an official visit to Vietnam from December 7-10 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung. During his visit, the Japanese upper house leader held talks with NA Chairman Hung, paid courtesy calls to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Truong Tan Sang, and met with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and head of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission and Chairman of the Vietnam-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group To Huy Rua. In talks and meetings, both sides agreed to foster ties between the two legislatures and the bilateral strategic partnership for the interests of the two peoples. 2. Belarusian President visits Vietnam Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko made a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang on December 9. … [Read more...] about Nhandan Newspaper – December 7-13: President of Japanese House of Councillors, Belarusian President visit Vietnam
Joining efforts to make a breakthrough in retail market Ms. Dinh My Loan, permanent Vice President and General Secretary of Vietnam Retailers’ Association:
With a population of nearly 90 million, Vietnam is a large market in a region which is considered the most economically dynamic in the world. The country has recorded a high and stable GDP growth rate and its consumption needs are increasing. In 2007, Vietnam’s GDP reached 8.4 percent with its trade performance valued at more than US$45 billion. According to latest statistics, total retail services in the first half of 2008 were estimated at VND447.3 thousand billion, or 30 percent higher than the same period last year. This shows that Vietnam has great potential to develop its retail distribution network. However, current retail sales make up only 10 percent of the domestic retail market. Several professional retailers are operating in the country including the Saigon Trade Corporation (Satra) with 40 affiliated units, the Hanoi Trade Corporation, Hapromart, Citimax, Fivimart, MaxiMart, and CoopMart. Vietnamese retailers are not very professional. Only 4-5percent of their staff … [Read more...] about Joining efforts to make a breakthrough in retail market Ms. Dinh My Loan, permanent Vice President and General Secretary of Vietnam Retailers’ Association:
December 7-13: President of Japanese House of Councillors, Belarusian President visit Vietnam
1. President of Japanese House of Councillors pays official visit to Vietnam President of the Japanese House of Councillors Yamazaki Masaaki paid an official visit to Vietnam from December 7-10 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung. During his visit, the Japanese upper house leader held talks with NA Chairman Hung, paid courtesy calls to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Truong Tan Sang, and met with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and head of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission and Chairman of the Vietnam-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group To Huy Rua. In talks and meetings, both sides agreed to foster ties between the two legislatures and the bilateral strategic partnership for the interests of the two peoples. 2. Belarusian President visits Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang receives Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko (Credit: VNA) Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich … [Read more...] about December 7-13: President of Japanese House of Councillors, Belarusian President visit Vietnam
Nigerians choose president in crucial election
Nigerians will choose their next leader on April 16 in what they hope will be their first credible presidential election for decades, which could make or break the country's standing as a democratic leader in Africa. The election pits President Goodluck Jonathan, the first head of state from the southern, oil-producing Niger Delta, against Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler with a reputation as a disciplinarian from the mostly-Muslim north. Other candidates include former anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu and Kano state governor Ibrahim Shekarau, although they are seen as rank outsiders. The African giant, home to more people than Russia, has failed to hold a free and fair presidential election since military rule ended in 1999, leaving many of its 150 million citizens with little faith in the benefits of democracy. But a relatively successful parliamentary election a week ago, deemed credible by observers despite isolated acts of violence, has renewed confidence in the … [Read more...] about Nigerians choose president in crucial election