The U.S. handed off a significant military package, including six brand-new fast-response Metal Shark patrol boats, to the Vietnam Coast Guard during a ceremony on Phu Quoc Island off southern Vietnam on Thursday. The transfer formed part of the innaugral visit made by Vice Admiral Fred M. Midgette, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, to the Southeast Asian country, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said in a press release. Vice Admiral Midgette is responsible for all U.S. Coast Guard missions within the half of the world that ranges from the waterways within the Rocky Mountains in North America to the waters off the East Coast of Africa. Aside from the patrol boats, the package was comprised of US$20 million worth of infrastructure and equipment, including a training center, maintenance facility, boat lift, vehicles, and a navigation simulator. The fast-response Metal Shark boats the U.S. handed over to Vietnam are seen on Phu Quoc Island, off southern Vietnam. Photo: U.S. Embassy … [Read more...] about US transfers six Metal Shark patrol boats for Vietnam’s fight against ‘bad actors’
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Myanmar State Counsellor to visit Vietnam
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar State Counsellor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of the President’s Office, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from April 19-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar State Counsellor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of the President’s Office Vietnam and Myanmar have shared a sound traditional friendship. Myanmar was one of the first Southeast Asian countries to set up diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1975 and whole-heartedly supported Vietnam during the struggle for national independence and reunification. The two countries elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive cooperative partnership during a State visit to Myanmar by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong in August 2017. Bilateral trade reached US$ 828.3 million in 2017, up 51 percent from 2016. Vietnam has become the 7th biggest foreign investor in Myanmar with 70 projects worth … [Read more...] about Myanmar State Counsellor to visit Vietnam
Military unit celebrates its Traditional Day
On the occasion, Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich sent a congratulatory letter. Present at the event were Senior Lieutenant General Tran Don, Deputy Defense Minister and Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA). Lung Lo Construction Corporation was established on November 16, 1989 with its first name of Lung Lo Underground Work Company. At the event Over the past 30 years, troops of the unit have strived to accomplish a large number of important projects. With its achievements, the Corporation has been presented with many noble rewards by the Party and State, particularly the “Labor Hero” title by the President on December 13, 2013 for its outstanding achievements in national construction and defense. Addressing the event, Gen. Don praised the achievements of the Corporation in the past 30 years. In order to successfully fulfill all the tasks assigned in the coming time, he asked the unit to … [Read more...] about Military unit celebrates its Traditional Day
Ceremony sees off Vietnamese sport delegation to SEA Games 30
A ceremony to see off the Vietnamese sporting delegation to the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games took place in Hanoi on November 16. At the ceremony, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien encouraged and praised the efforts of coaches, athletes and sports leaders in training to prepare for the SEA Games 30 with determination to achieve the highest results. He expressed his wish that the athletes would do their utmost to bring glory to the nation. This is also an important preparation step for SEA Games 31 in 2021, when Vietnam will be the host country, he added. Deputy Head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan, head of the delegation, said the delegation comprises of 856 members, including 568 athletes competing in 40 sports and sports sub-categories. The Vietnamese sports delegation is determined to earn more 65 gold medals, stand at the top of the region, and maintain the achievements of Olympic sports such as athletics, swimming, gymnastics and … [Read more...] about Ceremony sees off Vietnamese sport delegation to SEA Games 30
Vietnam’s shoe, apparel export orders to surge
The U.S. market currently accounts for some 47% of Vietnam’s apparel revenue, while the ratio for Vietnamese leather shoe exports is 37%. Therefore, the accelerating trade war will have a significant impact on the nation’s key export products, according to a Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper report. The more opportunities, the more risks The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported to the prime minister the influences of the U.S.-China trade war, noting the danger of a large inflow of Chinese apparel and leather shoe products. However, from another perspective, the trade war could help Vietnamese firms expand their market share and raise exports to the United States, as international manufacturers will have to transfer their production orders from China to Vietnam. According to Diep Thanh Kiet, vice chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO), the trade war may not affect the local shoe industry for the next one to two months because the United … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s shoe, apparel export orders to surge
