Foreign affairs

Projects such as Fujikin Inc.’s R&D centre, with a groundbreaking in Danang last week, will require the expertise of many overseas workers Vietnam is taking a step forward by reopening borders for non-national workers and experts to help enterprises revive their business. On October 3, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed the decision for the issuance of Directive No.27/CT-TTg on the restoration of industrial production. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked to work with the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies to remove hindrances, creating favourable conditions for foreign experts and technical workers to enter the country and undergo quarantine in line with regulations of the Ministry of Health (MoH). Last month, the government issued Resolution No.105/NQ-CP supporting enterprises, cooperatives, and business households, including easing several regulations and conditions on the grant, extension, and confirmation of work permits for foreign workers in … [Read more...] about Foreign expert influx inches closer

Under the chair of Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung, the event was held to assess the work of honorary consuls over the recent past and define the directions for expanding the network of honorary consuls of Vietnam abroad as well as enhancing the network’s operation effectiveness in the time ahead. Deputy Minister Dung affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to the role of the honorary consuls, and will always support and facilitate their work so that they can fulfill their mission. Speakers from the Foreign Ministry introduced the participants to Vietnam’s foreign policy and the outcomes of the country’s external affairs. They also mentioned opportunities in cooperation and connectivity with Vietnamese localities and Vietnam’s foreign investment attraction policies. The participating honorary consuls shared their views on the fields in which Vietnam can boost cooperation with other countries, and factors that can affect the making of decisions on investing in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Foreign Ministry hosts conference of honorary consuls of Vietnam

Dung conveyed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s congratulations to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party on their victory in the general election on September 20. The Deputy Minister also spoke highly of Canada’s foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific, and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Vietnam. Towards the fifth founding anniversary of the comprehensive partnership next year and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Canada in 2023, Dung expressed his wish to further strengthen the bilateral comprehensive partnership in all areas to bring benefits to both people of both nations, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world. Amid complicated developments of the pandemic, he called on Canada to continue providing vaccine and treatment medicine support for Vietnam. Morrison, for his part, said he treasures and wants to further deepen the Canada-Vietnam comprehensive partnership. He highly … [Read more...] about Deputy Foreign Minister holds phone talks with Canadian official

At the meeting, Xuan highlighted Vietnamese women’s great contributions to the country’s reform and international integration, as well as achievements Vietnam has recorded in women’s empowerment in various spheres. She also reiterated Vietnam’s consistent priority of promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls. The country has made progress in raising gender equality in politics, the Vice President said, adding that women account for 30.26 percent of the National Assembly deputies, the highest over the past 45 years, and half of leaders of ministries and ministerial-level agencies. The rate of women-led businesses also reaches 26.5 percent, placing Vietnam sixth among countries with the highest number of businesswomen, Xuan continued. She suggested the ambassadors and chargés d' affaires further contribute to facilitating travelling and trading between the countries, and boosting exchanges and meetings of all-level delegations, preparing for cooperation post … [Read more...] about Vice President meets female foreign ambassadors, chargés d’ affaires

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Wojciech Gerwel . (Photo: Foreign Ministry) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam always treasures and wishes to enhance all-around cooperation with Poland. During a reception in Hanoi on October 13 for Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Wojciech Gerwel, Son suggested both sides continue facilitating the exchange of visits by senior leaders and officials of ministries and agencies to foster political trust and mutual understanding, thus laying a foundation to expand bilateral collaboration in various fields. He thanked the Polish Government and people for donating 501,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam and key medical supplies to Ho Chi Minh City to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Poland will also deliver 890,000 doses of AstraZeneca to Vietnam. Son hailed Poland as the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in Central and Eastern … [Read more...] about FM: Vietnam wishes to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Poland

Sputnik V vaccines being administered for people in Gia Viễn District, the northern province of Ninh Bình. — VNA/VNS Photo Thuỳ Dung HÀ NỘI — Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn, head of the Government's Working Group on vaccine diplomacy, said Việt Nam needs to develop a master plan for COVID-19 vaccines in 2022 based on the country’s demand. He made the statement at a meeting of the working group in Hà Nội on Wednesday to evaluate the results of the tasks assigned by the Prime Minister over the past two months. At the same time, the group members discussed the orientation of vaccine diplomacy in the new situation. Reports presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health at the meeting said that under the drastic direction and participation of the leaders of the Party, the State, the National Assembly and the Government and the close, effective and timely coordination between domestic ministries and branches and Vietnamese diplomatic missions … [Read more...] about A master plan for COVID-19 vaccine in 2022 needed: Foreign minister