Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh (first, right) presents flowers to Lao Ambassador Mai Sayavongs (Source: VNA) Washington (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh recently wished the staff of the Lao Embassy in the US and their families a new year of health, happiness and success on the occasion of Laos’ Bunpimay festival. During his meeting with Lao Ambassador Mai Sayavongs, Vinh shared his experience and memories on cooperation between the two embassies, including coordination in boosting each country’s relations with the US and collaboration between embassies of other ASEAN member countries in the US. The two diplomats expressed their delight at development of the special Vietnam-Laos friendship, affirming to further promote connectivity between the two embassies in the time ahead. Since Vietnam and Laos set up diplomatic ties in 1962, the bilateral cooperation has flourished, especially in economy, trade and investment. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Ambassador to US pays New Year visit to Lao embassy
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Chinese Embassy in Vietnam meets with local reporters
Charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam Yin Haihong said that in the past five years, China’s posted an annual average growth rate of 7.1 percent, while its contribution to the world economy rose from 11.4 percent to 15 percent. During the period, people’s consumption contributing to the country’s economic growth increased from 54.9 percent to 58.8 percent, she said, adding that the ratio of service sector rose from 45.3 percent to 51.6 percent, making it a major motivation of China’s economic development. China’s urbanization ratio rose from 52.6 percent to 58.5 percent, while its contributions in technological advance increased from 52.2 percent to 57.5 percent. Its poverty rate dropped to 3.1 percent from 10.2 percent, said Yin. While highlighting the relationship between China and Vietnam, Yin said that China has always paid much attention to developing relations with Vietnam. She noted that after the 19th National Congress of the … [Read more...] about Chinese Embassy in Vietnam meets with local reporters
Three Australian navy ships to make port call in Vietnam: embassy
By Phan Anh  April 12, 2018 | 11:15 am GMT+7 The HMAS Anzac, one of the three Australian Navy ship to visit Vietnam this month. Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Australia Commanders and crews will engage in several goodwill activities during the visit. Three ships from the Royal Australian Navy will visit Vietnam from April 19-22, the Australian embassy in Hanoi announced in a statement on Wednesday. The HMAS Anzac, HMAS Toowoomba and HMAS Success will arrive at Saigon Port on April 19 on a goodwill visit with 73 officers and 569 sailors on board. The commanders and crews will meet with officers and sailors from the Vietnamese People’s Navy in Ho Chi Minh City and engage in several activities, including sports, experience sharing, and offering support at the Thi Nghe Shelter for Orphans and Children with Disabilities. The last time three Australian navy ships visited Vietnam simultaneously was 17 years ago. The visit is expected to strengthen the … [Read more...] about Three Australian navy ships to make port call in Vietnam: embassy
Vietnamese woman stabs herself to death at embassy in Malaysia
By Vu Minh  April 4, 2018 | 10:51 am GMT+7 The Vietnamese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo courtesy of the embassy The embassy will be working with local authorities to clarify the cause of the incident. A Vietnamese woman stabbed herself to death at the Vietnam embassy in Malaysia on Monday morning, an official statement said. Tran Thi Mai, 37, is believed to have gone to the embassy to apply for a travel permit so that she could return home. However, in the waiting room, she appeared agitated, and started screaming and kicking tables before pulling a knife from her bag and stabbing herself, Vietnam's foreign ministry said. Guards and officials at the embassy were unable to stop her. Mai was taken to hospital immediately but by that point she had lost too much blood. Police in Malaysia have examined the scene and interviewed witnesses, and Vietnam’s embassy has provided them with camera footage for their investigation. The embassy will … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman stabs herself to death at embassy in Malaysia
Vietnamese Embassy assists Vietnamese victims in Bangkok apartment fire
Some 13 Vietnamese were injured when a fire broke out inside the Ratchathewi Apartment in Bangkok on early April 3. (Photo: Khaosodenglish/VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Hai Bang visited and offered comfort to 13 Vietnamese who were injured when a fire broke out inside the Ratchathewi Apartment in Bangkok on early April 3. The Vietnamese victims, who were sent to four hospitals in Bangkok, are getting better and two of them were discharged from the hospitals. The fire occurred at about 2:30 am on April 3. The flames quickly engulfed the seventh floor of the 30-year-old Ratchathewi Apartment, where some 30 Vietnamese, mostly students, live, in a lane on Phetchaburi street and later spread to the upper floors. At least three people were killed and about 60 others were injured in the fire. Two out of the three dead were identified not Vietnamese while the remaining’s identify remains unknown. The Embassy of Vietnam to Thailand said they … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Embassy assists Vietnamese victims in Bangkok apartment fire