WTO needs reforms Minister Dien delivered a speech at the MC12, affirming his support for the multilateral trading system and Vietnam’s efforts to join hands with other WTO members to deal with difficulties and challenges facing the global economy. He emphasized the WTO role in international trade, adding that it is now time for the organization to undertake fundamental reforms in order to maintain and strengthen its core pillars and adapt promptly to profound changes and new requirements of the era. Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien leads a Vietnamese delegation to attend the MC12 in Geneva, Switzerland WTO members need to confront the root causes of these challenges and seek appropriate solutions to overcome them, Minister Dien said. The WTO should not limit itself to providing an effective negotiating platform, but should be viewed as a contributor to resolving global crises and ensuring a level playing field in the world trade. Vietnam is … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, urges reforms
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Top legislator’s U.K. visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair
Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the U.K. ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also members of the government, including the Deputy Prime Minister and the Home Secretary. Therefore, the visit is not only official but also practical. According to David, for a number of years, there has been relations between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the British Parliament, but this relationship has seen a formalization over last few years, particularly with the British Inter-parliamentary union's visit to Vietnam in October 2018. He said the visit, led by … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s U.K. visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair
Top legislator’s UK visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) presents a gift to the Vietnamese expatriate community in the UK. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) - The official visit to the UK by Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has come in a very opportune and important time, as the two countries are seeking ways to deepen their parliamentary and political dialogues, said Mr Wayne David MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Vietnam. Making his remarks in a virtual meeting with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in the UK ahead of the top legislator’s trip from June 28-30, Mr David said the visit is important not only symbolically, but in a very practical sense as well, because during the visit, the two sides will be talking about different issues important to both countries. According to the APPG Chair, Mr Hue will be meeting not only the Speaker of Commons and the Speaker of Lords, members of all political parties and the APPG, but also … [Read more...] about Top legislator’s UK visit comes in opportune and important time: APPG Chair
Laos considers curbing imports to save foreign currency
At a food fair in Vientiane, Laos (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government is considering imposing limits on a number of imported goods in an attempt to minimize or cut the use of foreign currency on non-essential items amid dwindling foreign currency reserves, Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said. Responding to National Assembly deputies’ questions at the third session of the 9th legislature, the PM said vehicles, alcoholic beverages and other imported luxury items are among goods to be considered for the import curb. Laos is suffering from a shortage of foreign currency, so the government is struggling to purchase and import sufficient essential items, notably fuel. Meanwhile, the Vientiane Times reported that the Lao Government is considering engaging an international consulting firm to determine the value of state assets, particularly those pertaining to natural resources. According to the newspaper, the idea was put forward at the National … [Read more...] about Laos considers curbing imports to save foreign currency
Reviving WTO
The Geneva Package put the WTO into the spotlight on world stages and become relevant again in the present world politics. The outcomes of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 12 to 17 June 2022, are of extremely great importance to the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Reuters/VNA The gathering was initially scheduled to end on 15 June, but then extended by another two days to allow more time for negotiations and reaching agreements. It was postponed two times just in a period of time in which the world trade and world economy deadly needed WHO's leading and contributing roles and active and effective actions. Therefore, the conference outcomes helped revive this biggest world trade body. The WTO has legitimate reasons to be happy and to have self-confidence again. Its 164 members have finally approved at this conference the so-called "Geneva Package". The main … [Read more...] about Reviving WTO
Bac Giang incorporates following Ho Chi Minh example with political, Party building tasks
An exchange of outstanding examples in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality and lifestyle in Bac Giang (Source: baobacgiang.com.vn) Bac Giang, (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Giang will incorporate the study and following the ideology, morality and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh in the implementation of political tasks and the building of the Party and the political system, according to a provincial official. Standing Vice Secretary of the Bac Giang Party Committee Le Thi Thu Hong said in the time ahead, the province will push ahead with the implementation of Conclusion 01-KL/TW of the Politburo on continuing to carry out Directive 05-CT/TW on “enhancing the study and following of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style.” The drive on studying and following the example of Ho Chi Minh will also been linked with emulation campaigns on carrying out the resolution of the 12th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum and the conclusion of the … [Read more...] about Bac Giang incorporates following Ho Chi Minh example with political, Party building tasks