National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presents gifts to outstanding students at Ethnic Minority Boarding School in Champasak province of Laos on May 17. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Laos from May 15-17 at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Xaysomphone Phomvihane has wrapped off successfully, said Permanent Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Sayachac. Interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondents in Vientiane on May 18, Sounthone said the visit was the first made by Hue after taking office. It took place in the context of the Vietnam-Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. During the trip, the top legislators of Vietnam and Laos held talks to review cooperation between the two NAs, particularly the … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to Laos a success: Lao NA Vice President
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Việt Nam, Singapore to expand cooperation in digital transformation, green economy: Legislative leaders
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Singaporean counterpart Tan Chuan-Jin held talks in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — Speaker of Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin and Chairman of Vietnamese National Assembly have agreed that successful economic cooperation will elevate bilateral relations during the official talks on Wednesday in Hà Nội. The Singaporean parliament leader is in the capital for a three-day visit on the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart. NA Chair Huệ said the ‘miraculous development’ of Singapore with the wise vision of the leadership and the aspirations of the people are always a source of inspiration to Vietnamese leadership and people. Amid complicated regional and global geopolitical, economic developments, the two countries should tighten relations, including between the legislations to contribute to the advancement of the Strategic Partnership. Speaker Chuan-jin said his visit to Việt Nam is a chance for … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Singapore to expand cooperation in digital transformation, green economy: Legislative leaders
Vietnam shares experience in increasing children’s access to education
In her speech at the May 17 event, Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha introduced solutions that the Vietnamese Government has been implementing to increase children’s access to education, as well as to reduce the risk of school dropping out and child labor. The official said 94.4 percent of child population in Vietnam has gained access to education thanks to policies designed for the purpose implemented in parallel with those for social welfare and poverty reduction. Many models and solutions, including those supporting children at risk of labor exploitation to access vocational training, have been rolled out via Government- and international-funded projects, she added. The deputy minister also talked about Vietnam’s experience in ensuring education throughout the period of COVID-19 pandemic and in bringing children back to school after social distancing measures were lifted. Vietnam will continue to act and look forward to receiving stronger … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in increasing children’s access to education
Microsoft wants to cooperate with Viet Nam in digital transformation, cybersecurity, green economy: Executive
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 met with Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Asia Pacific Sandy Gupta in San Francisco as part of his trip to the US. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 met with Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Asia Pacific Sandy Gupta and other leading officials of Microsoft. During the talks, PM Chinh congratulated Microsoft on its successes in recent times and its implementation of a digital transformation programme globally, including in Viet Nam. He said he hopes Microsoft will effectively implement its programmes in Viet Nam and contribute recommendations to help Viet Nam effectively implement its digital transformation programme and build a digital government, a digital society, and digital citizens. The Prime Minister said that Viet Nam has established a National Committee on Digital Transformation, chaired by the Prime Minister, to promote the building of … [Read more...] about Microsoft wants to cooperate with Viet Nam in digital transformation, cybersecurity, green economy: Executive