The five-day visits of Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Hungary and the UK marked a new milestone in bilateral relations, eventually contributing to the Vietnam-EU partnership. The Chairman’s official visit to Hungary was significant amid the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations and approaching the five-year mark of the comprehensive partnership (2018 – 2023). In addition, Hungary was Vietnam’s first comprehensive partnership in Central and Eastern Europe, as the former has been actively supporting Vietnam in both multilateral frameworks and also in Vietnam-EU relations. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Source: VNA It was noted worth mentioning that Hungary was the first among EU members that ratified the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Chairman of the NA’s Foreign Affairs Committee Vu Hai Ha said meetings between Chairman … [Read more...] about New milestone in Vietnam’s relations with Hungary, UK
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Nearly 1,000 children take free swimming lessons in south-central Vietnam
A free swimming course sponsored by a local man has benefited about 1,000 children from seven to 15 years old in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City under the south-central Vietnamese province of Ninh Thuan. Le Nguyen Le Vi, a resident of the city, is the sponsor of the swimming program, which has taken place at the swimming pool of Hoa Sen Ninh Thuan Kindergarten - Elementary School from Monday to Friday every week. Children participating in the course are taught basic skills, such as swimming on their stomach, breaststroke, breathing underwater, and saving themselves from drowning. More than 2,000 children aged under 16 years in Vietnam lose their lives every year due to drowning, the World Health Organization cited an estimate in 2020. Many participants have said the course is helpful as it enables them to swim and improve their swimming safety skills. Below are photos of the free swimming course for children in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, Ninh Thuan Province: Children take … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,000 children take free swimming lessons in south-central Vietnam
NA Chairman’s visits enhance Vietnam’s ties with Hungary, UK
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Speaker of the UK's House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's visits to Hungary and the UK from June 26-30 concluded successfully, thus greatly promoting the Vietnam-Hungary comprehensive partnership and deepening the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership, said Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the NA's Commission for External Relations. Ha told the press that the NA leader’s visit to Hungary, the first comprehensive partner of Vietnam in Central and Eastern Europe, took place when the two countries have just celebrated the 72th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and are looking towards the 5th founding anniversary of comprehensive partnership. The Vietnamese leader’s talks and meetings with Hungarian leaders took place in a sincere, open and trustful atmosphere, Ha said, adding that Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban underlined … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visits enhance Vietnam’s ties with Hungary, UK
Legislature backs Vietnam-U.K. education cooperation: top legislator
Addressing the forum, Hue stated education is a leading national policy in Vietnam, identified as one of the three breakthroughs to implement the nation’s socio-economic development strategy. Every year, Vietnam spends 20% of its national budget on education and training. He said to create a strong transition in human resource development, Vietnam has determined that it is necessary to actively carry out international integration and promote foreign investment attraction in education for quality improvement. With the country’s law made to facilitate businesses in the sector, Vietnam has to date attracted more than 500 foreign-funded educational projects worth 4 billion USD. Despite challenges and difficulties, room remains extensive for investing in Vietnam’s education, Hue affirmed. He wished the bilateral educational cooperation will be concretized through impressive numbers, and recommended the two sides pay attention to step up exchanges of students and lecturers as well as … [Read more...] about Legislature backs Vietnam-U.K. education cooperation: top legislator
Bright outlook predicted for rice exports
Vietnam exports nearly 2.77 million tonnes of milled rice in the first five months of 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – As many countries in the world have limited food exports to guarantee domestic food security , rice – a staple in most of Asia – is forecast to witness surging prices in the time ahead, which is said to be a chance for Vietnam – one of the world’s largest rice exporters. Vu Thi Hue, head of the export - import division of the Dai Duong Xanh Export - Import Co. Ltd, said while lower wheat output and higher production costs have forced many countries to seek alternatives, rice is a suitable choice with good prices. So a bright prospect could be seen for both export volume and prices in the time ahead. In the first five months of 2022, nearly 2.77 million tonnes of milled rice worth over 1.35 billion USD were shipped abroad, rising 6.6% in volume but declining 4% in value year on year, according to preliminary data from the General Department of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Bright outlook predicted for rice exports
Vietnam’s marine economy unleashes major potential
Economic value The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment recently coordinated with the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission and relevant units to organize a forum on sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy in 2022 in Phu Yen Province. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan told the gathering that marine tourism brings 70 percent of revenue to the country’s tourism industry; sea freight transport reached 85.1 million tonnes; oil and gas production reached 18.43 million tonnes (crude oil production was 10.97 million tonnes). The output of fisheries production reached 3.92 million tonnes; and aquaculture 4.805 million tonnes. Investment in infrastructure development is needed to connect dynamic coastal economic zones Investments have been poured into construction of traffic infrastructure connecting big economic urban centers and economic zones to sea ports, and linking northern with southern, eastern with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s marine economy unleashes major potential