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Hanoi streets decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress The 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to be held from January 25 to February 2 in Hanoi. These days, major streets in Hanoi are adorned with flags and posters to celebrate the important event. … [Read more...] about Over 4,000 delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19

The country’s young start-up ecosystem now consists of some 3,000 companies, one-third of which are engaged in the technology sector, she said, adding that the Government is also working hard to create the best possible conditions for start-ups to grow and stretch their reach to the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms connect with potential partners at Singapore forum

HCM City (VNA) - The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will create opportunities for Vietnam’s agricultural products to extend their reach in the region and the world, experts have said. Le Duy Minh, President of the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association, told a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 that the agriculture sector has been integrating intensively and extensively into the world but also faces considerable difficulties and challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade disputes between major economies, and an increase in technical barriers in many countries. Vietnam signed a number of important economic deals in 2020, heralding a new era of economic integration with opportunities to expand export markets and attract more domestic and foreign investment. Among the deals, the RCEP, which gathers together 10 ASEAN countries and five partners (the Republic of Korea, China, … [Read more...] about RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets

General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP) Truong Dinh Hoe said RCEP integrates certain FTAs ASEAN had signed. Therefore, once put into place, the trade deal will allow businesses to use a common certificate of origin (CO) instead of the current single certificate for each market.  … [Read more...] about RCEP: local enterprises stepping firmly forward

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) which will be held virtually on January 21, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a press briefing on January 14. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat