Foreign Affairs

Consistent with multilateral relations strategy amid emergence of protectionism The Deputy PM and FM stressed that in 2018 the situation of the world experienced unexpected developments. A number of countries and leaders shifted back to protectionism in dealing with foreign affairs, making other countries feel uneasy and run the risk of getting caught in problems if without due adjustments. Moreover, there has emerged a tendency to revise and withdraw from previous commitments and multilateral mechanisms that most of the countries are relying on. Meanwhile, conflicts and disputes are still happening in various regions in the world. A penal discussion session at the WEF ASEAN 2018 He said, “In that context, the foreign relations activities of the Party and State were still fully implemented. Official visits were expanded to various countries. In 2018 Vietnamese leaders visited  a number of foreign countries and many other countries also wished to … [Read more...] about Multilateralization contributes to Vietnam’s efforts to sail through challenges: Deputy PM

Aus4Innovation is the keynote program designed to implement the Partnership on Innovation between Australia and Vietnam, which was initially established in APEC 2017 by former Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ms. Julie Bishop and Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam Mr. Chu Ngoc Anh. “Through Aus4Innovation, we want to share Australia’s best knowledge and experience in both public and private sectors, in order to support Vietnam to utilize the benefits of new technology to build the future of the economy,” said Mr. Craig Chittick, Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Vietnam. A photo of Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh and Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Vietnam Craig Chittick Aus4Innovation is a 10-million Australian dollar cooperative development program, which was designed to strengthen Vietnam’s innovative ecosystem, build long-term partnership between scientists and researchers, and support … [Read more...] about Building partnership for the future with Aus4Innovation project

Over the past four decades, the Western European country has supported Vietnam in different areas, particularly education, public health, water, and sanitation. The current Indicative Cooperation Program, with total investment of EUR 58 million, focuses on the areas of governance, water management and urban planning in the context of climate change, and promotion of green growth. Since 2005, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan, two localities in Vietnam in general and in the country’s South Central region in particular, have been selected by the Belgian Development Cooperation to support in the fields of irrigation, sanitation, and protection of the environment. The current programs in the two provinces are on water management to adapt to climate change and promote green growth. The Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) is in charge of implementing all the projects in the bilateral cooperation at the governmental level. Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen In Binh … [Read more...] about Belgium reviews its support to two Vietnamese provinces

Chung said the treatment of waste and sewage, and reduction in environmental pollution are major challenges that the city is focusing its efforts on. Therefore, the city hopes to receive more active assistance from the Japanese Ministry of Environment in the field, he said, adding that Hanoi is willing to partner with the Japanese side to address relevant problems. For his part, Takaaki Katsumata said his ministry will coordinate with Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to organize the Vietnam-Japan Environmental Week. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) receives Japanese Vice Minister of the Environment Takaaki Katsumata A number of workshops and seminars will be held during the week to introduce Japan’s fuel technology in Vietnam as well as promote investment and connect businesses of countries that are interested in environmental issues, he added. The vice minister added that within the framework of … [Read more...] about Hanoi prioritizes Japanese technology in waste treatment projects

Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung stated that Cuba is an example for developing countries, including Vietnam, in maintaining independence, sovereignty and national pride. The Cuban revolution has developed firmly and obtained great achievements, in spite of negative impacts of the regional and international situation and challenges and difficulties caused by embargoes, he added.  Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung speaking at the ceremony. Source: VNA He took the occasion to thank the Cuban people for their wholehearted support for Vietnam. The Vietnamese people are proud of having Cuban comrades and brothers by their side during the past struggle for national liberation and current national building and safeguarding, the official said. He affirmed the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s determination to continue consolidating and developing the Vietnam-Cuba traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation. Cuban Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Cuban Embassy celebrates 60 years of Cuban Revolution