Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCM City
Vessel INS KADMATT at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: VNA)Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (L), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, is welcomed at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: VNA)– Two Indian naval ships carrying with more than 500 crewmembers arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24, beginning a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defence cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year.During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCM City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2.The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX).Addressing a press meeting held on INS SAHYADRI, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Commander of the India n Navy’s Eastern Fleet and head of the delegation, said the friendship trip to HCM City holds great significance as it takes place amid the 50th anniversary of India - Vietnam diplomatic ties and the fifth anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership.Speaking highly of their growing bilateral relations, including defence cooperation, he said the two countries share a common viewpoint on the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea, along with the peaceful settlement of disputes on the basis of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)./.
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June 24, 2022 13:10 UTC
Efforts made to boost seafood cooperation between Vietnam, India
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Bui Trung Thuong, Counselor, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in India- Vietnam's coastal localities and India ’s Kerala state have many opportunities to expand cooperation in seafood-related business, investment and production, a fishery official of Kerala said at a recent online conference – part of trade promotion activities on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.The event was jointly held on June 22 by the Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in India, the host country’s Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and Kerala authorities.Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau expressed his belief that through the conference, both sides’ businesses can understand more about each other’s market, and find suitable partners.Van Duc Phu, deputy head of Investment Promotion Division under the Foreign Investment Agency’s Northern Investment Promotion Centre, stated that many Vietnamese localities such as Hung Yen, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Can Tho and Binh Duong have shown their interest in cooperating with Kerala state.Anil Kumar, Joint Director (Marketing), MPEDA, said that Indian enterprises have a demand of importing raw materials for processing and export, and are investing in building infrastructure with modern equipment to increase product values.India can import raw materials, that it cannot produce or produce at a higher cost, from Vietnam, he added.He also noted that Vietnamese businesses should not connect with Indian partners through intermediaries, but should seek information about them through reputable channels such as MPEDA and the Seafood Exporters’ Association of India (SEAI).Bui Trung Thuong, Counselor, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, said that he will soon coordinate with MPEDA , SEAI and related agencies to organise a B2B promotion programme to help the two countries’ seafood businesses meet and discuss import and export activities, investment cooperation, construction of processing plants./.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 24, 2022 11:10 UTC
☀️ Morning digest on June 24
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. Read full story– National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will lead a high-ranking delegation of the National Assembly on an official visit to Hungary from June 26-28, announced the NA’s Committee of External Relations. The visit will be made at the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, László Kövér. Read full story- President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias concluded her official visit to Vietnam on June 23. It is also the first visit of a President of the Mozambican Assembly to Vietnam.
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June 24, 2022 03:09 UTC
Laos boosts electricity exports to Vietnam, Cambodia
Illustrative image (Photo: AP)– The Lao government is focusing on implementing an array of hydropower projects nationwide to increase its electricity exports to regional countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia Laos has signed contracts with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) covering 25 projects with a combined capacity of 2,180 MW, of which Sekaman 1, Sekamansanse and Sekaman 3 already have a total capacity of 572 MW.With an accumulative capacity of 1,608 MW, the remainders are scheduled to be put into operation and supply electricity for Vietnam from 2022-2025.The two countries have also reached memoranda of understanding on other projects, helping to push total electricity output expected to be exported from Laos to Vietnam to 8,148 MW by 2030.Apart from Vietnam, Laos has also exported electricity to Cambodia, with a volume of 445 MW, which is scheduled to reach 6,000 MW by 2030.Thailand, China and Singapore have also imported power from Laos ./.
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June 23, 2022 23:28 UTC
Vietnam proposes solutions to optimise women's potential in making socio-economic recovery policy
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Global Summit of Women (GSW) in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 23. Therefore, Vice President Xuan called for bolstering the voice and participation of women in legislative and executive bodies, and the planning and implementation of development policies. She highlighted that Vietnamese women have taken more prominent positions and made notable contributions to every aspect of social life. In addition, Vietnam is actively improving policies and laws to facilitate women’s participation in the economy, and in the development of SMEs. Vietnam has always sent high-ranking delegations led by the Vice President to the Global Summit of Women.
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June 23, 2022 20:54 UTC
Vietnam, Cambodia tighten solidarity to deserve predecessors’ sacrifices
Talking to the media on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia (June 24), the minister affirmed that the past 55 years have witnessed an important development period in the two countries’ relations. Among others are unforgettable historical events when the two countries united to support each other in the struggles for national independence from the colonial regime, and help Cambodia overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime, as well as in the building and development cause of each country, Son said. Regarding the current bilateral relations, the minister said that political ties continue to develop well. Cooperation in the field of security and defence has been strengthened, while the bilateral economic, trade and investment relations have also posted encouraging results, he added./.
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June 23, 2022 18:39 UTC
Airlines asked to take stricter measures against staff's smuggling, trade violations
Society Indian-funded preschool handed over to Lao Cai province The Indian Embassy in Vietnam coordinated with the People's Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai to hold a handover ceremony for a preschool project in Trung Chai commune, Sa Pa town, Lao Cai, on June 23. Society Scientist honoured with L’Oréal-UNESCO Int’l Rising Talent Award The Jury of UNESCO and the L’Oréal Foundation on June 22 presented the L’Oréal-UNESCO International Rising Talent Award in 2022 to Dr. Ho Thi Thanh Van, a chemicals scientist who is working at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment. Society Vietnamese association makes debut in Japan's Okinawa prefecture The Vietnamese community in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture has established the Association of Vietnamese in Okinawa (AVO) with the aim of strengthening connectivity and mutual support among overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the locality. Society Mozambican guests visit Mekong Delta rice research institute A high-ranking delegation of the Mozambican Assembly led by its President Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias visited the Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute (CCRRI) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 23.
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June 23, 2022 12:51 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 23
Therefore, people must receive the third and fourth doses as booster shots in accordance with instructions from the health ministry. Children aged 12-17 to receive COVID-19 booster five months from last dose: Health ministryThe Vietnamese health ministry has issued guidelines for the administration of the third COVID-19 vaccine dose/booster for children aged 12-17. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, nearly 30 foreign airlines and Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways had operated flights connecting Vietnam and 22 countries and territories by mid-June. PeaceTrees Vietnam are responsible for clearing bombs and mines in the districts of Huong Hoa and Dakrong in Quang Tri. Vietnam is one of the last stopovers of the Energy Observer Odyssey in Southeast Asia, after Singapore and Thailand.
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June 23, 2022 10:08 UTC
☀️ Morning digest on June 23
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee and the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) Central Committee on June 22 jointly organised the Vietnam-China Youth Friendship Exchange Programme 2022. Opening the programme, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and First Secretary of the HCYU Central Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan held talks with alternate member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and First Secretary of CYLC Central Committee He Junke. - The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on June 22 to mark the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia. Addressing the event, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, reviewed the arduous struggles for independence, freedom and national reunification of the Vietnamese and Cambodian armies and people.
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June 23, 2022 08:06 UTC
Vietjet launches four routes linking top destinations of Vietnam and India
At the launching ceremony (Photo: Vietjetair.com)Vietjet has officially launched four more services linking top destinations of Vietnam and India including Ho Chi Minh City /Hanoi – Mumbai and Phu Quoc – New Delhi/Mumbai.The new routes’ launch ceremony was held in Mumbai during the visit of Ho Chi Minh City’s leaders to Mumbai as Vietnam and India mark their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The services between Phu Quoc and New Delhi will commence on September 9, 2022 with three weekly flights on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi – Mumbai routes started operation in early June, 2022.The two countries’ two first direct services connecting Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi and New Delhi resumed operation in April, 2022 with the frequency of three to four flights per week for each one. Coming the other way, Vietjet’s aircraft also fly tourists from India to ‘lands to remember’ of Vietnam including Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc where travelers can easily connect to other domestic attractive destinations of Ha Long Bay, famous heritage sites in the central region, etc. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.
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June 22, 2022 18:28 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 22
Phan Xuan Thuy, member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Director, got a reprimand. Vo Van Hoan, member of the municipal Party Committee and member of the Party delegation to and Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee, and former Secretary of the Party Committee and former head of the Office of the municipal People’s Committee, was reprimanded. Vietnam, China promote youth friendship exchangeThe Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee and the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) Central Committee on June 22 jointly organised the Vietnam-China Youth Friendship Exchange Programme 2022. According to the indictment, in 2016, the Hanoi People’s Committee directed units to tackle water pollution in local rivers and lakes by seeking advanced technologies. Paris conference looks to help restart Vietnam - France tourism linksThien Minh Group and Vietnam Airlines held a conference in Paris on June 21 with a view to boosting trade and tourism links between Vietnam and France after the COVID-19 pandemic was controlled.
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June 22, 2022 17:44 UTC
Vietnam forges multi-faceted cooperation with Oman, UAE
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks over phone with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on June 22. (Photo: VNA)Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talked over phone with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on June 22 after Vietnam and Oman celebrated the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (June 9).Son highly valued remarkable developments in cooperation between the two countries over the past three decades in politics, diplomacy, economy and trade, saying they have maintained delegation exchanges and mutual support at international forums, and in natural disaster response and the COVID-19 fight.He viewed economic cooperation as a bright spot in the bilateral ties, with two-way trade hitting 338.1 million USD last year, nearly doubling the figure in the previous year.The Vietnam-Oman Investment (VOI) fund has operated effectively, with an array of projects rolled out in essential fields in Vietnam like water management, agriculture, health care and renewable energy, the minister continued.For his part, the Omani minister lauded achievements Vietnam has recorded in politics, external relations, economy and social affairs, and affirmed that Oman always attaches importance to promoting its multi-faceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.The two ministers shared the view that there is still ample room for the bilateral cooperation, especially in economy, trade, investment, labour, agriculture, fishery and seaports.Regarding measures to consolidate and improve the efficiency of cooperation, they said Vietnam and Oman should step up the exchange of delegations at all levels, particularly the high-level one, continue their close coordination at international forums and organisations, and maintain the existing cooperation mechanisms such as the inter-governmental committee and political consultation between the two foreign ministries.To create breakthroughs in economic collaboration, the ministers stressed that the two countries need to coordinate in trade and investment promotion, increase information exchange and business connectivity, and speed up negotiations of major cooperation agreements to consolidate the legal framework for the bilateral cooperation.Son used the occasion to invite the Omani minister to visit Vietnam, and the latter accepted the invitation with pleasure.The same day, Son hosted a reception for Abdulnasser Alshaali, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Hanoi.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 22, 2022 16:04 UTC
Vietnam strives to boost energy transition: official
The seminar on energy transition held in Hanoi on June 22. (Photo: qdnd.vn)– To develop a green and sustainable economy and adapt to climate change, Vietnam has been stepping up energy transition by capitalising on internal strength and enhancing cooperation with development partners, an official has said.Addressing a seminar in Hanoi on June 22, Hoang Tien Dung, Director of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said as Vietnam is a dynamic economy with fast growth for many consecutive years, demand for energy, especially electricity, has been on the rise.With its own efforts and assistance from partners, the country is gradually reducing power sources using fossil fuel and promoting new, clean, and renewable energy , he said, noting that this is also an inevitable trend that helps guarantee a sustainable economy.So far, Vietnam has obtained certain results in increasing the share of renewable power in its power system. It is planning to develop lower-carbon power generation and accelerate fuel transition in the coming time, Dung said.However, the official pointed out that the emergence of new electricity sources has also posed the system to sustainability and stability challenges, which requires coordination in terms of both policy and technology to ensure trustworthy power generation.Sean M. Lawlor, an energy expert from the US Embassy, said as a long-term partner of Vietnam, the US is recommending Vietnam to take creative policy measures to attract foreign investment and step up energy transition so as to help implement the commitments Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).Narendra Asnani, director for services at GE Gas Power in Asia, said lower-carbon energy sources like gas and such solutions as hydrogen and carbon capture technologies can help Vietnam achieve carbon neutrality.With its long-term presence in Vietnam and the commitment to help boost local economic growth through the application of the newest energy efficient technologies, GE is providing suitable solutions and global experience for Vietnam to meet current demand and sustain growth, he added.At the seminar, experts proposed several measures for boosting energy transition in Vietnam.Coal-fired power is making up one-third of Vietnam’s total output. The country looks to reduce the proportion of this type of electricity to about 9.5 percent and raise renewable energy to 32 percent by 2045. It is also encouraging low-carbon power sources to cut down emissions and support renewable energy./.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 22, 2022 11:13 UTC
Mozambique is a key partner of Vietnam in Africa: PM
Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its traditional friendship and cooperation with Mozambique and regards the country as a key partner in Africa, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at a meeting with President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias in Hanoi on June 21.PM Chinh congratulated Mozambique on its election as non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2023-2024 tenure for the first time, and noted his belief that the country will fulfill its membership, significantly contributing to peace, security, cooperation and development in the region and the world.He highlighted the positive development in the bilateral relations over the past time, especially in politics-diplomacy, telecommunications, agriculture, trade and education.Vietnam and Mozambique have maintained the exchange of delegations via the Party and State channels, as well as mutual support at multilateral forums, he said, adding that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral cooperation has been enhanced, as reflected through the online talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Liberation Front of Mozambique (FRELIMO) and President of the Republic of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on June 6, 2022, and the ongoing visit by the President of the Assembly.Economic collaboration between the two countries has also developed dynamically with Movitel, a joint venture between Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group of Vietnam and Mozambique's company SPI, being a bright spot.Emphasising that there is large room for cooperation between the two countries, PM Chinh said Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in development, external affairs and integration with Mozambique.He also suggested measures to deepen the bilateral ties, and noted his hope that the two legislatures will support the implementation.Accordingly, the two sides should increase the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level via the Party and State channels, as well as people-to-people exchanges to tighten their political trust and create new impulse for partnerships across spheres, particularly economy, the PM said.He also urged the two sides to raise the operation efficiency of the inter-governmental committee and continue their mutual support at multilateral forums.The PM called on Mozambique to support Vietnam’s and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s stance on peacefully addressing disputes, and ensuring the freedom and safety of navigation and overflight in the East Sea.The two countries should work to raise their bilateral trade revenue by facilitating market access, trade promotion and business connectivity, supporting each other in diversifying supply chains and expanding the market in Africa and Asia, PM Chinh said.The government leader also suggested fostering cooperation in education and health care, saying Vietnam is willing to increase scholarships for Mozambican students, send more medical experts to the African nation, and consider expanding collaboration in other fields like energy, processing industry, culture and tourism.The PM expressed his hope that the Mozambican Assembly will adopt more policies facilitating the investment by foreign firms, including those from Vietnam, not only big groups but also small- and medium-sized enterprises.For her part, Bias congratulated Vietnam on its impressive achievements in socio-economic development and COVID-19 pandemic containment, and spoke highly of the country’s role in the region and the world, especially within the frameworks of ASEAN and the United Nations.Mozambique backs the stance of Vietnam and ASEAN on the East Sea issue, she affirmed.The President of the Assembly also emphasised that Mozambique considers Vietnam one of the most important partners in Asia, and highly valued Vietnam’s cooperation, support and investment in Mozambique in agriculture and telecoms.Bias pledged to support the enhancement of cooperation between the two governments, especially the implementation of the measures proposed by the Vietnamese PM./.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 21, 2022 22:10 UTC
Mekong Delta asked to take advantage of Party, State policies to grow further
Can Tho (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 21 asked the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s biggest food basket – to make most of the Party and State’s policies dedicated to the region for its further development and a better life of its people. The PM made the request while chairing a conference to announce a master plan and investment promotion programme for the region in the 2021-2030 period, with the theme "Mekong Delta: New thinking - New vision - New opportunities - New values”. He said that the conference and related events are of significance, containing the Party, State and people’s expectations and confidence in promoting the region’s socio-economic development, and contributing to concretising the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution as well as the Party, State and Government’s major policies on the regional development in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045. In the immediate future, regional localities should focus on well implementing the COVID-19 prevention and control to facilitate socio-economic development, bettering the regional planning, and considering it a key task in the coming time. They also emphasised the role and position of Can Tho as the centre of the Mekong Delta in regional development linkage; and proposed orientations to promote development links between the region with Ho Chi Minh City and the southern key economic region.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 21, 2022 15:33 UTC