In the statement, the U.S. President wrote that: “It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of President Tran Dai Quang. On behalf of the American people, I express my condolences to his family and the people of Viet Nam. President Quang was a great friend of the United States. He graciously hosted me during my historic state visit to Ha Noi in November 2017, and I am grateful for his personal commitment to deepening the United States-Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership. We will not soon forget his contributions to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region or his voice for Viet Nam as a proud and independent nation on the world stage”. *The same day, a statement was issued by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State over the passing of the Vietnamese State leader. “We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of President Tran Dai Quang of Viet Nam. Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Quang’s family … [Read more...] about U.S. President sends sympathy over death of State President Quang
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UN Secretary-General applauds 3rd Inter-Korean Summit
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)The UN chief added that progress is also essential between Washington and Pyongyang. In an announcement, the UN Secretary-General said: "The commitments reflected in the joint statement include important military confidence-building measures and a commitment by the DPRK to dismantle missile engine testing infrastructure in the presence of experts from related countries". "Now it is time for concrete action,” he added. Mr. Guterres called “for unity of the international community to support the parties in their endeavours towards sustainable peace, security and complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, in accordance with relevant Security Council Resolutions". He also reiterated the commitment and readiness of the UN system “to further assist the parties in any way they deem appropriate”. RoK President Moon … [Read more...] about UN Secretary-General applauds 3rd Inter-Korean Summit
Vietnamese goods praised at int’l trade fair in Mozambique and…
At the Agriculture, Commercial and Industrial Fair of Mozambique (FACIM) 2018, held from August 27th to September 2nd in Maputo capital, Mozambique, Vietnamese goods such as rice, dried noodles, coffee, and tea, as well as interior decor products were highly praised by visitors. Besides, various Vietnamese products such as cashews, tea, coffee and dairy products also attracted the attention at the Agriculture International Fair (AIF) in Madagascar, which took place from September 13th - 16th. Businesses have expressed hope that the event will promote Vietnamese agricultural products to consumers, while providing them with useful information, especially for the production, processing and packaging of products, and export-import procedures in the country.Local residents enjoyed Vietnamese products such as tea and coffeeStudents of the host country visited Vietnamese boothsVietnamese Honorary Consulate in Madagascar introduced Vietnamese culture and tourismStudents in Madagascar … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods praised at int’l trade fair in Mozambique and…
Vietnam and seven ASEAN countries among world’s outperforming emerging…
Vietnam and seven ASEAN countries among world’s outperforming emerging economies (Source: Internet)McKinsey found 18 of 71 major emerging economies that the report analysed had exceptional GDP per capita growth performance over the past 50 and 20 years, and were classified as “out-performers”. The report, titled “Out-performers: High-growth emerging economies and the companies that propel them”, identifies the emerging economies which have achieved a track record of stronger and more consistent growth than their peers and examines key factors determining their out-performance. Vietnam is listed among the 11 economies that grew at a fast pace for a shorter period, 5% annually in the 20 years from 1996 - 2016. They are Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Myanmar, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Seven achieved more than 3.5% per capita GDP growth over 50 years, between 1965 and 2016. They included China, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about Vietnam and seven ASEAN countries among world’s outperforming emerging…
Ferry capsizes in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria, at least 40 dead
(Source: Twitter)The MV Nyerere ferry overturned near the shore between the islands of Ukora and Bugolora. The ferry was also carrying cargo when it capsized close to the dock. More than 30 people were rescued and a number of injured were taken to hospital. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear, but overloading is frequently to blame. In 1996, a ferry disaster on Lake Victoria in the same region killed at least 500 people. In 2012, at least 145 people died when a packed ferry sank while transporting people to the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Ferry capsizes in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria, at least 40 dead