Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Globalisation promotes economic integration and fosters a new wave of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), creating opportunities for and optimism about investment and business towards sustainable development, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc in Brussels yesterday. As the first leader to speak at the 16th Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF), Phúc said the era of globalisation and the rapid advancement of science and technology in the 4.0 Industrial Revolution were changing production methods and many aspects of social life, building international links via multilateral frameworks at the regional and global level. "The world is moving very fast and all of you, who are investors and businesspeople in the competitive environment, feel the heat of these strong changes, with both challenges and new opportunities opening up," said Phúc. In that picture, Asia and Europe emerge as the bright spots of … [Read more...] about PM Phúc highlights Asia-Europe business links
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Hanoi Gift Show highlights craft products
The event has attracted the participation of around 250 enterprises from Vietnam and many other countries, including India, Nepal, Japan, the Republic of Korea and China. With more than 650 booths, the show offers an opportunity for businesses and trade villages to introduce their latest products, seek more customers and expand their export markets. During the 2018 Hanoi Gift Show, forums providing consultancy on design and an international workshop on trade village and handicraft products will be held, creating condition for enterprises, artisans and skilled workers to exchange their experience. A business linkage programme between local businesses and foreign importers will also be a highlight of this year’s event. The Hanoi Gift Show, which will last until October 20, is expected to attract around 12,000 visitors, including over 600 foreign importers, mainly from the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada and Brazil. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Gift Show highlights craft products
Mattis’ second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
The Hanoitimes - US Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his second visit of the year to Vietnam and his first visit to Ho Chi Minh City October 16-17. Secretary Mattis’ visit highlighted the significant growth in the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Vietnam by visiting the Bien Hoa Airbase, situated 30 kilometers outside of Ho Chi Minh City, to reaffirm the US commitment to contribute to dioxin remediation - another significant step in addressing legacies of war. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink welcomes Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Photo: US Embassy in Vietnam US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink accompanied Secretary Mattis throughout his visit. “Secretary Mattis’ visit demonstrates continued US support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security. It also shows our commitment to addressing war legacies, which serves as the bedrock of the … [Read more...] about Mattis’ second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
Mattis’s second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
The Hanoitimes - US Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his second visit of the year to Vietnam and his first visit to Ho Chi Minh City October 16-17. Secretary Mattis’ visit highlighted the significant growth in the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Vietnam by visiting the Bien Hoa Airbase, situated 30 kilometers outside of Ho Chi Minh City, to reaffirm the US commitment to contribute to dioxin remediation - another significant step in addressing legacies of war. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink welcomes Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Photo: US Embassy in Vietnam US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink accompanied Secretary Mattis throughout his visit. “Secretary Mattis’ visit demonstrates continued US support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security. It also shows our commitment to addressing war legacies, which serves as the bedrock of the … [Read more...] about Mattis’s second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
Art exhibition highlighting Vietnam-France friendship opens
Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A fine art exhibition highlighting Vietnam – France friendship opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 by the HCM City’s Union of Friendship Oganisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association. On the display themed ‘Rencontre 2018’, 42 art works, including paintings in oil, acrylic and lacquer, and sculptures in ceramic, by five French and 14 Vietnamese painters and artists. The works feature images of people, landscape and still life. Addressing the opening ceremony, Huynh Van Muoi, Chairman of the HCM City Fine Arts Association, said this is the fourth joint Vietnam – France art exhibition to be held in HCM City. Through the event, Vietnamese and French artist have a chance to share experience in paintings, thus contributing to further tightening friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Earlier, three joint art exhibitions between Vietnamese and French … [Read more...] about Art exhibition highlighting Vietnam-France friendship opens