At the third APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (Source: internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting took place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, during August 4-20. The second meeting of the APEC vision group and nearly 80 dialogues and meetings of committees and working groups were held at the same time to discuss cooperation in various fields. These were some of the most important events in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2018 in Port Moresby in November. The functions drew nearly 2,000 delegates from 21 APEC economies. Representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Health, and the Government Inspectorate participated in the events and made active contributions. As APEC faces new opportunities and challenges, the meetings aimed to discuss the … [Read more...] about APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting promotes regional economic cooperation
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NA Chairwoman receives WB Vice President for East Asia & Pacific
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives WB Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Victoria Kwakwa in Hanoi on June 26 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank (WB)’s Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, in Hanoi on June 26. The host highly valued the WB’s role and activities in Vietnam, stressing that it is an important development partner and policy advisor of the Vietnamese Government, greatly helping with local socio-economic development. The programmes and projects funded by the WB have matched Vietnam’s development orientations in the new period, Ngan said, noting that they focus on promoting macro-economic stability, sustainable development and competitiveness of the country. Kwakwa, who is in Vietnam to attend the 6th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly, said the country’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman receives WB Vice President for East Asia & Pacific
Australian gov’t considers Vietnam one of partners in Asia Pacific
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Australian Government continues considering Vietnam one of key partners in Asia Pacific, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. During their talks in Hanoi on May 28, FM Bishop added the government wants to further bolster the relations both in bilateral framework and at regional and global forums. The two officials highly valued the organisation of the first Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers Meeting, saying this is one of first important steps to implement the freshly-established Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The first meeting was co-chaired by the two FMs in Hanoi on May 28. They expressed their pleasures at the strong development of the bilateral ties while affirming the importance of upgrading the relations to the Strategic Partnership on the … [Read more...] about Australian gov’t considers Vietnam one of partners in Asia Pacific
VN firms cosy up to Asia-Pacific partners
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese enterprises must band together with their Asia-Pacific partners for stronger growth. Said conclusion was reached at yesterday’s conference on strengthening the connection and partnership between Việt Nam’s firms and members of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). Speaking at the conference, Đoàn Duy Khương, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Vice Chairman, appreciated the important cooperation between the VCCI and the CACCI, and between Việt Nam and regional countries. Khương emphasised the importance of such regional collaboration, especially in the context of increasing international economic integration. Jemal Inaishvili, President of the CACCI, noted the Vietnamese business community’s effort in recent years, with significant economic development progress. He believed such growth has demonstrated the … [Read more...] about VN firms cosy up to Asia-Pacific partners
Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation prospects under spotlight
Cooperation prospects between Vietnam and Russia are discussed at several conferences held in the frame work of the Vietnam Expo 2018. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Cooperation prospects between Vietnam and Russia in the fields of industry, energy, information and technology and agricultural exports were discussed at several workshops held in the framework of the 28th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2018) in Hanoi from April 9-11. The events were attended by representatives from the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Department for Industrial Policy, and many Russian corporations such as Russian Railways Logistics JSC, Alfa Robotics, Intelligent Security Systems and GOST group. How to apply new technologies and artificial intelligence in Vietnam in an effective way as well as opportunities for Vietnamese education and healthcare to access the world’s scientific achievements were tabled for discussion, along with measures to promote cooperation between … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation prospects under spotlight