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Deepening bilateral cooperation The visit took place in the context of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations. PM Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen reviewed the overall results of bilateral cooperation and discussed measures to make bilateral relations more substantial, effective and reliable. Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh (first row, left) and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen (first row, right) attend the Vietnam-Cambodia investment and trade promotion forum The visit marked the resumption of comprehensive cooperation after a three-year interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in trade, tourism and fields significantly contributing to economic recovery of the two countries. The two sides agreed to promote joint efforts to build a self-sufficient economy capable of withstanding adverse impacts of global changes. Cambodia is the host of ASEAN meetings and the bloc’s meetings with partners … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia create new impetus for relations

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Cambodia, attendance in the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly, and official trip to the Philippines from November 19 to 25 have contributed importantly to fostering Vietnam’s cooperation with Cambodia and the Philippines, and ASEAN inter-parliamentary collaboration. The statement was made by Bui Van Cuong, N.A. General Secretary and Chairman of the N.A. Office. Mr. Bui Van Cuong affirmed that the top legislator’s seven-day trip was a success, with nearly 50 activities. In Cambodia and the Philippines, N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with the top leaders of the two countries’ legislative bodies; made courtesy calls on King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia; met Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Deputy PM and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association Men Sam An; and met Philippine President Ferdinand … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s trip boosts ties with Cambodia, Philippines, ASEAN inter-parliamentary collaboration

The AAFV representatives expressed their determination to further promote solidarity activities for the sake of the Vietnamese people, at the November 24 event. Pointing out certain difficulties in attracting young people’s participation and handling administrative procedures, they said they hope relevant agencies of Vietnam, especially the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), will create more favorable conditions in terms of procedures so that the AAFV can carry out activities and projects benefiting more Vietnamese people. Ambassador Thang highly valued the AAFV’s contributions and called on it to actively take part in major activities of the Vietnam - France relations in 2023, including the 12th decentralised cooperation conference in Hanoi and events marking 50 years since the signing of the Paris Agreement, the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership. The Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Embassy pledges support for France – Vietnam Friendship Association

The Lao diplomat is on a Vietnam visit to co-chair the 7th deputy ministerial-level political consultation with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu. At the reception, Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the positive and effective development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over the past time. He highly valued the outcomes of the cooperation between the two foreign ministries, especially in maintaining regular high-level delegation exchange and bilateral cooperation mechanisms as well as organizing activities of the “Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022,” the 60th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two nations. The Vietnamese foreign minister suggested that in the coming time, the two sides should continue to closely coordinate to effectively implement the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to support Laos to complete ASEAN Chair 2024

The event includes different exhibitions showcasing thousands of photos taken by Vietnamese and foreign photographers who participated in the second Ho Chi Minh City International Photo Contest (HOPA) from July 17 to October 15. The exhibitions feature a wide range of topics such as the world through a lens, Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and development, and Ho Chi Minh City – the dynamic city. The festival will also offer talks on photography, meetings between Vietnamese and foreign photographers, and field trips to Vietnam’s famous destinations to help photographers find inspiration. Photography equipment is presented at the event as well. In addition, the organizer launched a 24-hour photomarathon starting from 11am on November 25. Each contestant can submit five photos for each topic at website http://marathon.hopaphotocontest.com by 11a.m. on November 26. The winners will be announced at 8p.m. the same day. On November 30, the association will organize an awards … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City association holds first international photography festival

The 100 sq.m house was completed after more than two months of construction. Army Corps 16 contributed VND 80 million to the building of this house and sent personnel to observe the construction. At the handover ceremony, representatives from the army corps, chain-of-command of Regiment 720, and local organizations presented Thang’s family with other necessities. According to Deputy Head of the Political Department of Army Corps 16 Senior Colonel Lai Van Tuan, the corps has over the past time mobilized resources to donate dozens of billion Vietnamese dong and hundreds of working days to build 185 great unity houses for poor compatriots, and give financial support to 1,700 laborers to build houses. It has also completed projects on wet rice and rural roads, helping to improve the living standard of ethnic minority groups in the locality where it is stationed. This year alone, the Army Corps 16 Command has studied and given VND 560 million to help build seven comradeship and trade … [Read more...] about Army Corps 16 presents comradeship house

Issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the degradation of lands and oceans are threats to humans and the life on Earth in general, according to organizers. In response to these threats and as part of the Green Deal,  in 2020 the European Commission proposed ambitious E.U. actions and commitments to transform food systems (the Farm to Fork Strategy) into global standards for competitive sustainability, the protection of human and planetary health, as well as the livelihoods of all actors in the food value chain. The main purpose of this technical workshop is to provide a platform to experts from the E.U. and ASEAN countries to discuss and identify where and how E.U.-ASEAN cooperation could be reinforced and coordinated, targeting sustainability and resilience of food systems. Themed “Dialogues on Sustainable Food Systems: from production to consumption,” discussions will cover the following main topics: Dialogue on Soil health and innovation; Dialogue on … [Read more...] about E.U.-ASEAN workshop to focus on sustainable food

Speaking at a press conference after his swearing-in ceremony on November 24, he said he will lead a unity government comprising the main coalitions of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Parti Warisan Sabah, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance, and some independent lawmakers. The 10th PM of Malaysia noted he leaves door open for others such as Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to join in as well. He also announced that he will not take his prime minister salary but declare all his assets. The new leader added his government will focus on economic issues and not tolerate corruption or the abuse of power. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about New Malaysian Prime Minister pledges to balance all interests

So far, military units and localities of Military Region 2 have mobilized nearly 750 people including active-duty troops, militia force and other forces, as well as vehicles and equipment to support flood-hit people, moving them to safer areas, cleaning the environment and more. * According to the Search and Rescue Department under the General Staff, on July 28, the Military Region 5 Command continued to direct Economic-Defense Unit 206 and Search and Collection Team K53 of the Kon Tum provincial Military Command to support Lao people to overcome the aftermath of the collapse of the Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam in Attapeu province. Additionally, the support missions spent over VND 550 million on food and clothes for the Lao victims, coordinated with the Attapeu provincial Military Command to provide free health checkups and medicines for over 350 participating people and present 1,700 sets of clothes to the victims. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Military units actively help natural disaster victims

Hoang Ngoc Chien is under investigation for murder charge. His arrest came a few hours after Hong Thu Huong, 51, was killed on Friday noon while selling iced tea on Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Tay Ho District, police said on Saturday. Chien said he suspected that Huong had asked her nephew to bang on his glass door at 29 Thuy Khue Alley in 2017, so he decided to take revenge. On Friday, he brought a knife and booked a motorbike taxi to Huong's iced tea stall. He got off the bike, rushed towards the woman and slashed her in the neck. After committing the crime, Chien took a bus to Dan Phuong District where he hid at a relative’s house. Over 150 police officers were mobilized to look for him. They found him four hours later thanks to security camera footage. Chien's family said that he had a history of mental illness and used to be treated in hospital. … [Read more...] about Hanoi man arrested for slashing woman’s throat over ‘five-year feud’