At a reception for visiting Park Soo Kwan, Vietnam’s Honorary Consul General in Busan, Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan highlighted cooperation between the Vietnamese southern economic hub and Korean localities over the past years, especially in trade, tourism and investment. HCM City is accommodating about 80,000 Koreans and some 2,000 Korean firms, Hoan said, considering them a bridge of culture between the two sides. The official suggested Park continue his efforts to promote collaboration between HCM City and Busan in the time ahead, affirming that local leaders are willing to welcome Korean enterprises who come to explore investment opportunities in the city. He also proposed the Honorary Consul General call on more Korean firms and partners to invest in HCM City and help the city organize a friendship dialogue with localities worldwide, to take place later this year. For his part, Park said Busan’s investors are interested in production, … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks stronger cooperation with Korean localities, partners
PM chairs urgent meeting in response to super typhoon Noru
The meeting was connected via video conference to administrations of eight provinces and city, 88 district-level localities, and 1,155 communes and wards in the central and Central Highlands regions predicted to be affected by the storm. PM Chinh said Noru, the fourth storm to appear in the East Sea (South China Sea) this year, is heading towards the central region, noting that he issued an official dispatch on September 25 to urge response to the typhoon. Apart from strong winds, the typhoon will bring heavy rains along, so it is also important to cope with post-storm landslides and floods, he added. The Government leader demanded localities step up calling on fishermen and vessels to seek shelters; ensure safety for aquaculture farms, people’s livelihoods, students, and tourists; and protect heritage sites, infrastructure, and economic facilities to minimize damage. At 4 a.m. on September 27, Noru had its eye in the southeast of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and … [Read more...] about PM chairs urgent meeting in response to super typhoon Noru
French Community of Belgium wishes to partner with Vietnam in French teaching for tour guides
Jeholet noted that as Vietnam has put COVID-19 under good control, the country has welcomed a large number of tourists, 40% of whom speak French. He said that the partnership between the community and Vietnam has been growing despite COVID-19 impacts, with the community just marking its 25 years of presence in Hanoi. Over the past 25 years, the ties have been thrived in all aspects, he said, stressing that today, more than ever, for the French Community of Belgium, Vietnam has always been a priority partner in all fields from health care, culture, society, to academic and economic cooperation as well as French language promotion because Vietnam is a member of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). He said that in the middle of next month, he will make a visit to Vietnam to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in many areas, especially education and scientific research, and discuss the outcomes of bilateral cooperation over the past 25 years. Vietnam and … [Read more...] about French Community of Belgium wishes to partner with Vietnam in French teaching for tour guides
Vietnamese, Lao localities cooperate in different fields
Accordingly, Party agencies, authorities and organizations of the two sides will conduct biennial delegation exchanges. The two localities will also step up the communication work to raise public awareness, especially among young people, of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos and the provinces as well. They consented to enhance collaboration in economy, culture, social affairs and particularly tourism, through the sharing of information and experience, exhibitions and trade promotion activities. Quang Binh will help the Lao province train 10 officials and students during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years. Meanwhile, Champasak will offer two scholarships at the Champasak University and two other Lao language scholarships to Quang Binh’s students. The provinces will provide mutual support in case of natural disasters and diseases, exchange information about external affairs, and cooperate in other spheres. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Lao localities cooperate in different fields
UNICEF vows to support Vietnam in response to Typhoon Noru
More than 1.6 million children are at risk as Typhoon Noru is expected to make landfall on September 27 night in central Vietnam, said UNICEF, adding that it has supported pre-positioning humanitarian supplies to contribute to the response in the areas likely to be affected, it added. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Typhoon Noru has increased its intensity compared to a day prior. It is expected to cause extensive damage and potential interruption of basic services, especially for vulnerable populations in Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai. Nearly 5.6 million people living in the region are likely to be affected by typhoon-force winds and torrential rainfall. Among them, one-third are children. UNICEF said along with its partners, it is closely monitoring the situation and expressed deep concern for children and families at risk. “National and local authorities are taking preparedness and early action measures to … [Read more...] about UNICEF vows to support Vietnam in response to Typhoon Noru
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends state funeral of late Japanese Prime Minister
Politburo member and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the state funeral of late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo on September 27. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the state funeral of late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. (Photo: VNA) On behalf of the Vietnamese Party, State and people, President Phuc and the Vietnamese delegation paid floral tribute to the late Prime Minister who was a close friend of Vietnam. They expressed great sorrow and deep sympathy over his death to the Liberal Democratic Party, the Government, parliament and people of Japan as well as family members of late PM Abe. President Phuc expressed thanks for Abe’s warm feelings for Vietnam and his important contributions to the Vietnam-Japan relations throughout eight years he served as Prime Minister of Japan, leaving deep imprints in all fields, from economic cooperation, investment and trade to labour and people-to-people exchange. … [Read more...] about President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends state funeral of late Japanese Prime Minister
