The summit meeting between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President V. Putin in Sochi city, Russia on September 6, 2018. Photo: VNA Photos: Russian President Putin welcomes Party chief CPV chief meets with Russian PM Party chief starts official visit to Russia Meanwhile, Party leader Trong reaffirmed Viet Nam’s consistent policy of considering Russia as one of its key and highly trusted partners. The Party chief took the occasion to express gratitude to Russian people for their valuable support and assistance for Viet Nam in the past and at present. The two leaders showed their pleasure at the comprehensive advancements of the bilateral ties over the past time, agreeing that the long-lasting relationship is the precious asset of the two nations that should be further nurtured and promoted. Both sides agreed to continue regular high-level contacts and delegation exchanges, political consultations, and strategic dialogues across party, government, … [Read more...] about President Putin: VN is among Russia’s top Asia-Pacific partners
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Guatemala President praises Vietnam’s role in Asia-Pacific
President of the Republic of Guatemala Jimmy Morales Cabrera receives the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Guatemala Nguyen Hoai Duong (L) (Source: headquarters of the President of Guatemala) Mexico City (VNA) - President of the Republic of Guatemala Jimmy Morales Cabrera lauded the rapid growth and increasing role of Vietnam in Asia-Pacific and the world when hosting Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Guatemala Nguyen Hoai Duong on September 4. Ambassador Duong, who came to present his credentials, conveyed President Tran Dai Quang’s greetings and invitation to visit Vietnam to his host. He added that Morales’ trip to Vietnam is expected to enhance multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries. The Guatemalan President expressed his thanks and tasked Minister of Foreign Affairs Sandra Erica Jovel, who also attended the meeting, with arranging his visit to Vietnam. Morales said he believes in developing Vietnam – Guatemala relations, … [Read more...] about Guatemala President praises Vietnam’s role in Asia-Pacific
Vietnamese film wins two prizes at 58th Asia Pacific Film Festival
Actress Ngoc Thanh Tam who landed the lead role in the film also grabbed the Special Jury Award for Best Actress. Another Vietnamese film, Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Saigon) by directors Tran Buu Loc and Kay Nguyen won the Best Costume award. This year the Vietnamese movie industry presented five movies at the film fest, including Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Saigon), Dao cua dan ngu cu (The Island of Aliens or The Way Station), Co gai den tu hom qua (The girl from yesterday) by director Phan Gia Nhat Linh, Khi Con La Nha (When You're Home) by director Vu Ngoc Dang and Em Chua 18 (Jailbait) directed by Le Thanh Son. The film, “Dao cua dan ngu cu” (The Island of Aliens or The Way Station) by director Hong Anh was honored with the Special Jury Prize at the Eurasia International Film Festival 2017. The Way Station was also honored with the “Best film” Award and also won “Best Actor” for Pham Hong Phuoc and “Best Director of Photography” for People’s … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film wins two prizes at 58th Asia Pacific Film Festival
Talks on major trade pact between Asean and Asia-Pacific nations could be ’substantively concluded’ soon: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing pose for a photo with representatives from the Asean member states at the 50th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting, on Wednesday. — Photo The Straits Times/ANNViet Nam News SINGAPORE — Talks on a major trade pact between ASEAN and six Asia-Pacific countries have reached a critical stage and could be "substantively concluded" soon, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday. Asean member states have been pushing for the trade deal, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), to be inked by the end of this year. It would create the world’s largest trading bloc, covering a third of global gross domestic product. Aside from the 10 Asean member states, the signatories are China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. In opening remarks at the 50th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting on Wednesday, Mr Lee noted that Asean has "exerted … [Read more...] about Talks on major trade pact between Asean and Asia-Pacific nations could be ’substantively concluded’ soon: PM Lee
Ngoc Anh to judge 58th Asia-Pacific Film festival
Actress and film producer Truong Ngoc Anh As scheduled, actress Ngoc Anh will fly to Taiwan to join the jury and participate in sideline activities of the film festival. The organizers of the Asia-Pacific Film Festival highly appreciated Ngoc Anh’s experience and prestige for her role as an actress and film producer in Vietnam. She has also worked with Hollywood film producers and others from nations whose film industries have a global reach. Therefore, the organizing board expressed their belief that with her own valuable experience, Ngoc Anh will bring deeper knowledge of the international film industry to the panel of judges as they seekto honour outstanding individuals and works. Ngoc Anh said she was glad to be invited to judge the prestigious festival, noting that there are a wide variety of films at the festival from China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. She emphasized that the jury will provide their assessments of the films on the … [Read more...] about Ngoc Anh to judge 58th Asia-Pacific Film festival