Delegates cut ribbon to inaugurate four Vietnamese-funded works (Source: nhandan.com.vn) Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese-funded projects have contributed to Laos’ socio-economic development and human resources improvement in particular, Lao Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Boualien Silipanya has affirmed. The Deputy Minister made the confirmation at a ceremony in Vientiane on December 18 to hand over four works using the Vietnamese Government’s non-refundable aid to the Lao side. He expressed his gratitude for the support from the Vietnamese Party, Government and Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), stressing that Laos considers the four projects valuable gifts for the country’s educational development. Speaking at the event, Director of the Project Management Board under the MoET Tran Thanh Khiet said that the four projects were part of an agreement on cooperation between the two Governments for 2016-2020, and another collaboration deal between … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-funded projects contribute to Laos’ socio-economic growth
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UN looks to back VN’s sustainable socio-economic growth
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong mets Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator, Da Nang, December 17, 2018 At the meeting, Malhotra said the UN wants to support Viet Nam in its development of a sustainable and inclusive economy, He highlighted that the UN is committed to assisting and sharing experience with Viet Nam. In turn, NA Vice Chairwoman Phong informed her guest that the NA’s recent sixth session had discussed investment and growth contents that closely followed the country’s commitments to the UN SDGs. By Vien Nhu … [Read more...] about UN looks to back VN’s sustainable socio-economic growth
UN looks to back Vietnam’s sustainable socio-economic growth
Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam and National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The UN wants to support Vietnam in its development of a sustainable and inclusive economy, said Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam. He made the statement at a meeting with National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong in Da Nang on December 17, on the sidelines of a two-day conference titled “The National Assembly (NA) and sustainable development goals (SDGs)”, which opened in the city on the same day. Lauding Malhotra’s participation in the event, Phong informed her guest that the NA’s recent sixth session had discussed investment and growth contents that closely followed the country’s commitments to the UN SDGs. She stressed that activities held by the NA always receive assistance from UN’s associated agencies and organisations in Vietnam. She said Vietnam is facing challenges in … [Read more...] about UN looks to back Vietnam’s sustainable socio-economic growth
Vietnam among ASEAN’s highest highest socio-economic growth: FKI Chairman
The Hanoitimes - On September 12, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Ngo Van Quy met with Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Huh Chang Soo. Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Huh Chang Soo affirmed that Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asian region, coupled with political stability, sufficient infrastructure, high-quality human resources, large consumption market and great potential for long-term development. And these are the reasons South Korea companies want to invest in Hanoi. Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Ngo Van Quy met with Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Huh Chang Soo. Photo: Ha Phuong The chairman of FKI stressed that information and communication technology, heavy industry and high technology are the fields South Korea companies are interested in and hope to invest in Hanoi. South Korea companies are fully able to help Vietnam in general and … [Read more...] about Vietnam among ASEAN’s highest highest socio-economic growth: FKI Chairman
Japan’s ODA contributes to Vietnam’s socio-economic growth: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and visiting State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kazuyuki Nakane (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 9 praised the role of Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) in Vietnam’s socio-economic development. At a reception for visiting State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kazuyuki Nakane in Hanoi, Minh also said he expects the sides to continue their effective implementation of projects funded with the ODA. He expressed his delight at the strong growth of the Vietnam – Japan extensive strategic partnership, particularly in exchanges of high-ranking leaders. Minh mentioned official trips of Japanese Emperor Akihitio and Empress Michiko to Vietnam and of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang to Japan, saying these visits would bring the bilateral ties to a new stage of development. He recommended the sides continue to … [Read more...] about Japan’s ODA contributes to Vietnam’s socio-economic growth: Deputy PM