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The nation overcame other Southeast Asian nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to be ranked among top 10 in the list.  The article says: “Doi moi” economic policy reforms beginning in 1986 have helped Viet Nam transition to a more modern, competitive nation. Viet Nam’s continued efforts to lessen international isolation are evidenced by its membership in the World Trade Organization in 2007 and participation in free trade negotiations with the Trans-Pacific Partnership in 2010. It is also a member of the United Nations, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, among other international organizations. The Best Countries to Invest In ranking draws from the results of a global perceptions-based survey and ranks countries based on the highest scores among nearly 7,000 business decision makers on a compilation of eight equally weighted country attributes: corrupt, dynamic, economically stable, entrepreneurial, … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report: VN listed among top 10 Best Countries to Invest In

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM AND BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ON THE OCCASION OF THE STATE VISIT OF HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH MU’IZZADDIN WADDAULAH, THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM TO THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM 1. At the invitation of His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam paid a State Visit to Viet Nam from 26 – 28 March 2019. The visit was another important milestone that underscored the traditional friendship and close cooperation between the two countries. Both countries looked forward to the strengthening of their friendship with expectations for a higher development level in bilateral relations. 2. During the visit, His … [Read more...] about Full Viet Nam-Brunei Joint Statement on establishment of comprehensive partnership

Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, delivers an opening remark at a ceremony to mark the 74th National Day in the Swiss city on September 24. (Photo: VNA) The ceremony was held at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s headquarters in the Swiss city on September 24 in the presence of heads of international organisations and permanent missions, foreign diplomats and local officials. In his opening speech, Dung recalled Vietnam’s achievements after three decades of the renewal period. Vietnam has transformed from a war-torn country to one of the most dynamic economies in Asia-Pacific, he said, adding that the country has become a member of various international organisations, such as Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In Geneva, Vietnam was an … [Read more...] about Vietnam prioritises preservation of cultural traditions: Ambassador

At the press conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The third Expo-Russia Vietnam 2019 will take place from November 14-16 at the Hanoi-based National Exhibition Construction Centre, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) said at a press conference in the capital city on October 3. According to the VCCI, the Vietnam-Russia Interregional Business Forum will also be held on this occasion. The events aim to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the treaty on basic principles for the Vietnam-Russia bilateral friendship (June 16, 1994), and form part of activities within the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam. The biennial expo has been co-organised by the VCCI and Zarubezh Expo JSC of Russia since 2015, said Nguyen Tuan Hai, head of the VCCI’s Foreign Relations Department. Over the past years, Vietnam has attracted great attention from foreign businesses, including those from Russia, he said, adding that Russia now ranks 24th among 129 … [Read more...] about Expo-Russia Vietnam to take place in mid-November

Participants at the ceremony to set up the Mexico-Vietnam friendship parliamentary group (Photo: VNA) Mexico City (VNA) – The Mexican Chamber of Deputies, 64th tenure, held a ceremony on October 8 to set up the Mexico-Vietnam friendship parliamentary group. Alfredo Femat Bañuelos, Chair of the Chamber of Deputies’ Foreign Affairs Committee, said the group is responsible for promoting and creating a space for dialogue, contributing to strengthening the multi-faceted relations between the two countries. He added that Mexico and Vietnam share many historical, cultural and economic similarities and development goals. The two sides can learn from each other and exchange experience in socio-economic development and education, said Alfredo Femat Bañuelos, who is also Chairman of the group. He highlighted that the bilateral friendship and cooperation have thrived in all fields, especially economy and trade.  Vietnam is currently the eighth biggest trade partner … [Read more...] about Mexico’s lower house sets up friendship parliamentary group with VN