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The two officials discussed specific measures to increase result-oriented cooperation and some major orientations including maintaining all-level exchanges and contacts in flexible forms, and maximising the overall coordinating role of the Steering Committee for Vietnam–China Bilateral Cooperation in enhancing partnerships between sectors, localities in different fields. … [Read more...] about General secretaries of Committee for Vietnam–China Bilateral Cooperation hold online meeting

Tokyo (VNA) – Sakai, a leading prestigious newspaper in Japan’s Kansai region, recently carried an article expressing trust in Vietnam’s success in its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020. The article pointed to challenges facing Vietnam this year, including the widespread impacts of the COVID-19, protectionism, competition between powerhouses, and complicated developments in the East Sea. However, it said that Vietnam will overcome all difficulties to fulfil its role, given its experience of working as the ASEAN Chair in 2010 and the successful organisation of the East Asia Summit. The article suggested Vietnam share its experience in disease response with other countries. An expanded conference with the participation of big countries will not only benefit Vietnam, but also contribute to stabilising security in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region at large. The article said that 2020 is the year for ASEAN member states to reaffirm the central role of ASEAN. It … [Read more...] about Japan newspaper weighs Vietnam’s opportunities, challenges in 2020

— Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung voiced Vietnam’s concern about the recent complicated developments in the East Sea and the stance on its legitimate rights and interests in accordance with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea during an online conference with his Chinese counterpart Luo Zhaohui on Friday. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — May 30

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong discussed on bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries amid COVID-19 pandemic, over the phone on Friday. Phuc spoke highly of the efforts and comprehensive measures taken by the Singaporean Government in containing the spread of the virus and mitigating socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. He underlined the importance of international and regional cooperation in the current context and hailed the sides’ mutual medical supply support and citizen repatriation coordination. Phuc expresed thanks for the active support and contributions of Singapore and PM Lee to the success of the virtual Special ASEAN and ASEAN+3 Summit in response to COVID-19 that took place last April. Meanwhile, Lee was impressed by the success of Viet Nam’s fight against COVID-19 and thanked the Government and people of Viet Nam for having donated medical supplies to his country, adding that the … [Read more...] about PM holds phone talks with Singaporean counterpart amid COVID-19

Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 29 discussed on the phone with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong bilateral and regional cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Phuc appreciated the efforts and comprehensive measures undertaken by the Singaporean Government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak and mitigate its socio-economic impacts, noting his belief that Singapore will soon be able to put the epidemic under control. He shared Vietnam’s experience in the transition to a new “normal” when the country promotes economic development while continuing with epidemic prevention and control measures. The Vietnamese Government leader underlined the importance of regional and international cooperation in the current context, and spoke highly of Vietnam and Singapore’s mutual support in medical supplies as well as coordination in repatriating their citizens. He thanked Singapore and PM Lee Hsien Loong … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talk with Singaporean counterpart