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Receiving the Russian minister at the government's office on Wednesday, Chinh said he wished to make the bilateral cooperation "deeper and more effective" in all fields. He said Lavrov's visit came as the two nations mark the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership and Vietnam always highly evaluates that partnership, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) shakes hands with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi, July 6, 2022. Photo by Vietnam News Agency PM Chinh proposed that related ministries and departments of the two countries should soon remove barriers in the fields of trade, investment and transport, and continue to make efforts to take full advantage of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a free trade agreement that came into being in 2015 to increase economic cooperation and raise the standard of living of its members. He also called for an early restoration … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM receives Russian foreign minister

During the visit to Depot KT580, the deputy defense minister was reported on the unit’s task performance in the first six months of this year. In particular, the depot arranged weapons and technical equipment as planned, ensured electricity, lightning protection systems, carried out training programs, and organized examinations for its non-commissioned officers to review their qualifications and vocational skills. The depot also worked closely with local relevant forces and police, contributing to maintaining security in the area where the depot is stationed. General Vinh checked the depot’s firefighting prevention activities and pointed out shortcomings to ensure absolute safety of personnel, weapons and other equipment. At Depot J250 of the Department of Vehicles and Machinery, General Vinh hailed the unit’s duty implementation. He emphasized the extreme importance of management of strategic depots and the necessity of good maintenance, durable use, strict management of … [Read more...] about Deputy defense minister inspects GDTS’s affiliates

Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals are encouraged to take part in the contest, which is hoped to raise people's awareness about the importance of digital transformation. The logo for national digital transformation must be as simple as possible and be Vietnam’s symbol, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said at a launching ceremony in Hanoi on July 5. The contest is open to all individuals, organizations, and agencies both at home and abroad, Dung said, adding that designing a logo for national digital transformation is one of the tasks assigned by Vietnam’s Prime Minister. “The contest is aimed to create a logo for all activities of the National Digital Transformation Program while contributing to building a national image and brand in digital transformation, digital technology, innovation and creative industries,” stressed the deputy minister. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches logo design contest on national digital transformation

PetroVietnam surpasses oil exploitation plan by 23 percent in H1. (Source: PetroVietnam) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group ( PetroVietnam ) pumped 5.48 million tonnes of crude oil in the first six months of this year, surpassing the set target by 23 percent. General Director Le Manh Hung said the PetroVietnam faced numerous difficulties as the Russia-Ukraine conflict has prolonged for more than 100 days, causing disruptions to supply chains, pushing up prices of energies and materials, as well as transport and production costs. PetroVietnam General Director Le Manh Hung addresses the meeting. (Source: PetroVietnam) Given such difficulties, the group has undertaken a series of measures to maintain output and stable operation, including the application of information technology, he noted. VNA … [Read more...] about PetroVietnam surpasses oil exploitation plan by 23 percent in H1

A driver in Ha Noi fills up a motorbike at a gas station. — VNA/VNS Photo Measures taken to bring down petrol prices could reduce State budget collection by VND32.5 trillion (US$1.4 billion) this year, according to deputy minister of finance Nguyen Duc Chi. Speaking to reporters at the ministry's monthly meeting, Chi said the Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal to cut or remove a number of fees and taxes on fuel imports in an attempt to rein in rising petrol prices, which has been hurting economic recovery and businesses. The proposal, which has been approved by the National Assembly's Standing Committee, brought import tax on gasoline from VND2,000 to VND1,000, jet fuel from VND1,500 to VND1,000, diesel from VND1,000 to VND500 and lubricant from VND,000 to VND300. Chairman of the NA Vuong Dinh Hue said as fuel was considered among the country's strategic commodities the government was to utilise all measures and policies at its disposal to regulate prices for the … [Read more...] about State budget faces $1.4 billion drop from fuel tax cuts

Vietnam and Russia affirmed the role of each country in the other’s diplomacy and in the global forums. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Vietnamese top leaders that Vietnam is one of Russia’s important and trustworthy traditional partners in Asia-Pacific. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Hanoi on July 6. Photos: VNA, Baoquocte Lavrov stressed the view at meetings with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on July 6. “Naturally, our friendship and our solidarity are based on deep historical roots,” Lavrov said at the meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Russia News Agency reported. The Russian FM expressed his hope that the two countries will continue making efforts for effective results of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which entered its … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among Russia’s most trustworthy partners in Asia-Pacific: Sergey Lavrov