VIET NAM

Mr. Vincent Floreani spoke highly of Dien’s contributions to Viet Nam-France relations, especially in education, adding that the Order honours his dedication to bilateral academic and educational cooperation.  The professor is a scientist who has been active in international cooperation, with a focus on the Francophone language in Viet Nam. In November 2017, he was the first Vietnamese person to become an official member of the France Academy of Overseas Sciences. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Francophone University Agency and is the President of the Francophone University Association in the Asia Pacific region. Previously, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Dien was presented the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest order of France, and a knight-hood for his contributions to developing Vietnam-French relations. The Order of Academic Palms, established in the early 19th century, is a … [Read more...] about France’s Order of Academic Palms conferred on Vietnamese Associate Professor

The Foreign Ministry’s representative handed over the donation to Ambassador of Japan to Viet Nam Umeda Kunio The ambassador expressed gratitude towards the valuable and timely support from the Vietnamese Government and people for Japanese people. Earlier, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a message of condolence on July 8 to his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, over the great human and asset losses caused by the deadly floods and landslides in Japan. The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh also expressed his sympathies to Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono. … [Read more...] about VN sends aid to Japan’s flood relief effort

The Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang The Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made the statement in response to reporters' queries  at the ministry’s regular press conference in Ha Noi on July 19. Responding to reporters’ question about the possibility of expanding the CPTPP, Hang said the trade deal will enter into force 60 days after six of the signatories have finished ratifying it. Viet Nam and other member states are conducting the necessary ratification procedures in line with each country’s related regulations. The agreement will be soon implemented to boost win-win economic cooperation between member economies, as well as contribute to the regional economic growth and connectivity, she noted. The CPTPP is an open agreement that allows other countries to join after the deal takes effect if they accept its principles and are approved by the member states, she added. The … [Read more...] about VN works to ratify CPTPP

10:14 | 19/07/2018 VGP - Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh on July 18 telegraphed a message of condolences to Chinese State Counselor and FM Wang Yi over serious human and property losses caused by recent floods. The Vietnamese diplomat extended his deep sympathies and regards to Mr. Wang Yi and people in regions hit by floods, expressing his belief that under the leadership of the Chinese Government, people in affected areas will soon overcome the consequences of the natural disaster, restore production and stabilize their lives. … [Read more...] about Condolences over heavy rains, floods in China

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong delivered the VNR to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on July 16.  Viet Nam’s sustainable development viewpoint is integrated in socio-economic development strategies and plans and specified in the national action plan to implement the 2030 Agenda with 115 specific goals in line with the national development priorities and conditions.  The nation’s remarkable achievements include the gross domestic product growth of 6.7%, 6.2% and 6.8% in 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively and the rate of multidimensional poverty reduced from 9.9% in 2015 to 7% in 2017.  In 2016, the rate of households accessing clean water and electricity reached 93.4% and 99%, respectively.  In 2017, health insurance coverage hit 86.4%, … [Read more...] about VN presents Voluntary National Review on launching SDGs