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Finance Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong (Source: MCI/VNA) Jakarta – Indonesia and Singapore plan to build an international container port in Kendal industrial park - a joint venture between the two countries - in Central Java of Indonesia, Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has said. He made the suggestion during a visit to the park, as part of his four-day working trip to Indonesia. Feasibility studies on potential sites for a port had been done by companies in Singapore and Indonesia, and a proposal has been made to the central government in Jakarta, Wong said at a joint press conference with Kendal Regent Dico Ganinduto. The minister noted that with the growth of manufacturing activities in the province, companies would want to increase not only consumption within Indonesia but also exports to other countries. Logistics and transportation costs are a factor in driving competitiveness, so they do see the need for a port, he said. Meanwhile, Dico said the … [Read more...] about Singapore, Indonesia to jointly develop port in Central Java

Medal-winning artistic gymnasts in the men's team of SEA Games 31 stand at the podium. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - The men’s gymnastics team of Singapore on May 13 grabbed its first medal since the 2015 SEA Games on home soil. The team scored 297.65 points to secure a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 while host Vietnam triumphed with 331.25 points at the competition held in Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Palace. Captain Terry Tay said regardless of the colour of the medal, it was a feat itself, saying that really has been a journey. He was also part of the team that won bronze in the same event at the 2015 SEA Games but said the two moments could not be compared. Each competition has its own charm and he was happy to have the current team behind him to push together, the Straits Times quoted the gymnast as saying. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Singapore’s gymnasts put end to seven-year medal drought

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

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 18. (Photo: VNA) Speaker Tan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, thanked the country for supporting Singapore in Covid-19 response, noting the two countries’ cooperation and mutual assistance are growing even more strongly. Chairman Hue congratulated Singapore for successfully containing the pandemic and reopening the economy. He also appreciated its precious provision of Covid-19 vaccine and medical supplies for Vietnam and said he hopes the two sides will continue cooperating in scientific research on Covid-19 and other epidemics, firstly the current unexplained hepatitis in children. Vietnam attaches great importance to the countries’ strategic partnership and views Singapore as one of its leading partners in ASEAN in terms of both politics and economy, he stressed, asking both sides to coordinate closely to prepare for the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore agree to further advance parliamentary relations

The visit paid by the Singaporean parliament speaker is aimed to realize the agreement reached by the countries’ top leaders during Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the neighboring country in February 2022. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing relations, exchanges, and cooperation between Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) and the Parliament of Singapore was signed during the three-day visit to Hanoi paid by Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin, his first official visit to Vietnam beginning on May 18. Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 18. Photos: Quochoi During the visit made at the invitation of Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue, the two legislative bodies also supported the signing of an MoU on cybersecurity, mutual legal assistance, and trans-border crime prevention. They argued that the legislative connection is an extremely … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore parliaments ink agreement to boost cooperation

At the meeting with Korean investors (Photo: VGP) On this occasion, leaders of 12 provinces and cities in the South Central Coast - Central Highlands had two meetings and many working sessions as well as met bilaterally with Korean organizations and businesses to promote cooperation and development programs. The provinces focus on introducing and inviting investment in many fields such as renewable energy, tourism, high-tech agriculture, mining, afforestation, medicinal herbs, tourism exploitation from natural heritages, marine economy, industry, and smart city. Representatives of Korean organizations and businesses also had opinions and development plans with the South Central - Central Highlands provinces. The parties pledged to step up the search and call for Korean projects and businesses to invest in order to help the region get a foundation for sustainable and stable development, heal wars, reduce poverty sustainably and fight climate change… Also at the conference, a … [Read more...] about Ministry calls for Korean investors to pour money into South Central region