Australian and Vietnamese experts at a workshop (Source: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) – Australian and Vietnamese experts gathered at a workshop in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai on April 4 to discuss ways to create important valuable chains for the two economies. Addressing the event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Ngoc Thanh said the event is expected to help connect Australian investors and businesses in the province to join the global value chain in the framework of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). He also called on foreign and domestic investors to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in Gia Lai to fully tap its potential. Thanh introduced the province’s policies and mechanisms designed to assist investors and businesses, voicing his hope that investors will bring new vitality to the province, stimulate local comprehensive development, thus realising its goal on … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia look to jointly create valuable chains
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PM highlights ASEAN chief’s role in promoting regional connectivity
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Secretary Generalof the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Lim Jock Hoi (Photo: VNA) The PM highlighted the increasing role of the ASEAN chief and ASEAN Secretariat in promoting regional connectivity and ensuring harmony among nations. He said he hopes in the coming time, the ASEAN Secretariat will further promote its function of researching and proposing policies which serve as a basis for member countries’ consultation. The ASEAN Secretariat also needs to step up supervision and coordination of the implementation of the grouping’s agreements, he said, stressing the principle of consensus. The PM underlined the ASEAN Secretariat’s tasks of strengthening solidarity among member countries, and maintaining the central role in an open, transparent and rules-based regional architecture based on respect for the interests of each other. The PM affirmed Vietnam will do its best to contribute to the bloc’s … [Read more...] about PM highlights ASEAN chief’s role in promoting regional connectivity
VietinBank ventures to virgin land to connect businesses globally
VietinBank has freshly launched its digitalised Customer Connectivity service on March 26, as part of an attempt to connect local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) customers to a network of 15,000 CEOs in 113 countries worldwide for business and trade opportunities. Going digital across Southeast Asia This service is developed by VietinBank and UK-based fintech company Opportunity Network (ON). What differentiates it from other e-commerce platforms is that VietinBank’s Customer Connectivity is built up based on an efficient algorithm to enhance the pool of opportunities available for global cooperation and link the demand of each member in a simple, easy, and effective manner. Each customer or member of the network is properly introduced and selected by reputable financial institutions based on certain criteria, such as business scale and credit rating. As a result, each member will be able to access a network that connects requests and reliable business opportunities. … [Read more...] about VietinBank ventures to virgin land to connect businesses globally
120 int’l artists attend Hanoi March Connecting
Painter Trinh Tuan is seen at the workshop preparing for the exhibition of Hanoi March Connecting. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A series of art events as part of Hanoi March Connecting 2018 is taking place from March 25 to April 4, gathering 120 artists from Vietnam and 18 other countries and territories. Hanoi March Connecting 2018 is being held by Asia Art Link and the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, and aims to offer an opportunity for lecturers and students of art schools in Vietnam, as well as international artists, to meet and exchange experiences, according to painter Trinh Tuan, a member of the organising board. The event also serves as a rendezvous for 62 Vietnamese artists and 58 international artists. “Compared with the previous two editions, this year’s event is a breakthrough in the size and number of artists who have been invited to attend,” said Tuan. At the opening ceremony on March 26, two fashion collections by … [Read more...] about 120 int’l artists attend Hanoi March Connecting
PM’s visits create milestones in ties with New Zealand, Australia
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung told the press after the trips that PM Phuc and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull signed a joint statement on the establishment of strategic partnership. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fourth from right) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. (Photo: chinhphu.vn) With the formation of the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership, Vietnam has gradually completed cooperation frameworks with important partners in all continents, helping the country affirm its role and position in the region and the world at large. Meanwhile, PM Phuc’s New Zealand visit helped strengthen the bilateral comprehensive partnership and chart a specific road-map towards a strategic partnership in the near future, Dung said. Up to 12 cooperation documents were signed by Vietnamese and New Zealand ministries, agencies, localities, businesses and universities while 24 others were inked in Australia during the PM’s visits, … [Read more...] about PM’s visits create milestones in ties with New Zealand, Australia