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Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 4 chaired an online meeting with localities and a regular Cabinet meeting to review the socio-economic situation in the first half of this year and seek solutions to implement tasks for the rest of the year. Highlighting positive socio-economic results in H1 ar as well as good control of COVID-19, PM Chinh hailed efforts by ministries, sectors and localities in all fields in the period. Read full story - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son led a Vietnamese delegation to the seventh Mekong-Lancang Coooeration (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that was held in Bagan, Myanmar on July 4. Addressing the event, he suggested four major measures to make the MLC more effective. He placed strong emphasis on speeding up economic recovery, enhancing the economy’s resilience, and strengthening customs cooperation and trade facilitation in order to … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on July 5

Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet (R) receives Minister of State at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Colm Brophy (Photo: baoquocte.vn ) Hanoi (VNA) - Ireland always attaches importance to developing relations with Vietnam, especially in the context that the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ( EVFTA ) has come into effect, Minister of State at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Colm Brophy told Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet at a meeting on July 4 in Hanoi. During a working session with the Vietnamese official, Brophy expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in politics and diplomacy at multilateral forums, and in areas where the two sides have strengths and potential. He spoke highly of the effective implementation of development aid projects funded by Ireland in localities of Vietnam. For his part, Viet affirmed that Vietnam also treasures and wishes to strengthen its friendship and … [Read more...] about Ireland looks to beef up relations with Vietnam

Optimistic exports In 2021, despite COVID-19, Vietnam's goods exports to CPTPP markets recorded encouraging achievements. Japan became the largest CPTPP importer of Vietnamese goods, accounting for more than 52 percent of Vietnam’s export value to the bloc. Meanwhile, exports to Chile and Peru increased 85 and 128 percent over the previous year. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the CPTPP bloc has contributed 15 percent to the global gross domestic product (GDP) and trade. The zeroing of import duties by large markets, such as Japan and Canada, will help Vietnam increase its export value. Vietnam’s major exports, including farm produce and seafood, electricity and electronics, became tax-freed ones as soon as the CPTPP came into effect. The Ministry of Planning and Investment has predicted Vietnam's exports would likely increase 4.04 percent by 2035. Having FTA relations with CPTPP countries will offer Vietnam opportunities to restructure its import and export … [Read more...] about Pacific Rim trade deal boosts Vietnam’s economy

The ambassador said it is very special in the sense that everyone tries it best to be prepared to have the most auspicious omens in place to receive the new year. Ambassador of Mexico to Vietnam Sara Valdes Bolaño has said that people in Mexico and Vietnam, despite of the distance, share and hold dear some basic values in celebrating the New Year. Ambassador of Mexico to Vietnam Sara Valdes Bolaño. Photo: VNA Ms. Sara Valdes Bolaño said Tet, officially known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, holiday marks the onset of the New Year and all the positive possibilities that it brings with it. She emphasized that it is very special in the sense that everyone tries their best to be prepared to have the most auspicious omens in place to receive the new year: People clean and decorate their homes; shop for gifts; travel to their hometowns; and families get together to cook and enjoy traditional dishes and games. “This holiday is also an opportunity to reflect on … [Read more...] about Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam: Our peoples share basic values

Vietnam wants to deepen the friendship and cooperation with Mexico in all fields and soon reach an agreement on establishing a joint committee on trade, investment and economic cooperation with the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said that while receiving Chairman of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee for Asia-Pacific, Senator Teofilo Torres Corzo in Hanoi on August 19. He suggested the two sides increase all-level delegation exchanges and utilise efficiently political consultation mechanisms between the two foreign ministries. The guest congratulated Vietnam on the achievements gained during 30 years of Doi Moi (Renewal) process, describing the country as an important partner of Mexico in Southeast Asia. He said the Mexican parliament pledges to continue supporting the development of cooperation between the two countries and the two national assemblies in areas of their strength such as economics, agriculture, … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to enhance relation with Mexico

Vietnamese Ambassador to Morocco and Benin Dang Thi Thu Ha (L) presents her credentials to Beninese Foreign Minister Aurélien Agbenonci. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) The Vietnamese diplomat pledged that she will work hard for stronger traditional friendship between the two countries for the interest of the peoples of both sides. She gave some proposals to promote bilateral partnership in all fields, especially politics, economy and trade as well as cooperation at multilateral forums. For his part, Agbenonci highlighted the sound relations between Benin and Vietnam, and showed admiration for the socio-economic achievements that Vietnam has gained over the years. He expressed his hope that the two sides will take specific steps to further beef up their friendship and cooperation, especially as both sides are preparing for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2023. After the presentation, Ambassador Ha paid courtesy calls to Beninese Minister of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Benin seek stronger partnership