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The Vietnamese defense delegation was led by its Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang. The welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation at Trapeang Sre Border Gate was solemnly conducted under the chair of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh. The first Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange will be held in Loc Ninh district, Binh Phuoc province (Vietnam) and Snoul district, Kratie province (Cambodia) with many practical activities, contributing to promoting friendship between the two countries such as border landmark saluting ceremony, friendship tree planting, joint patrol of the two sides’ border protection forces, inauguration of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Military Medical Station, visit to and presentation of gifts to students at Vietnamese and Cambodian schools, among others. On this occasion, the two defense ministers will hold talks to discuss world and regional situations, as well as the … [Read more...] about First Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange officially kicks off

On May 16, Mastercard announced the enhanced World and World Elite card programmes, providing affluent consumers in Vietnam and other markets in Southeast Asia a range of rewards, lifestyle privileges, and experiences at home and abroad. The card programmes also provide an additional security layer with Mastercard ID Theft Protection TM that allows cardholders to proactively monitor and be alerted to instances of identity fraud. According to Mastercard’s inaugural experience survey conducted in 2021, the pandemic drove people to redefine their expectations, leading them to focus more on self-care, such as prioritising mental well-being (85 per cent), emotional well-being (83 per cent), and physical well-being (83 per cent) to help them feel uplifted and build better connections with others. With people in Vietnam increasingly focusing on these factors, the enhanced Mastercard World and World Elite card programmes will provide consumers access to a range of experiences, … [Read more...] about Mastercard offers new range of benefits and experiences for affluent consumers in Vietnam

NA Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets with representatives of Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with representatives of Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15 in Vientiane as part of his official visit to Laos . At the meeting, Duong Dinh Bang, Interim Chairman of the Vietnamese Business Association for Cooperation and Investment in Laos, said the Lao Government is amending legal regulations so as to improve the investment climate. Besides, many agreements between the two countries have also created an optimal legal corridor for Vietnamese firms’ investment in Laos. However, he admitted that investment relations still fall short of expectations and have yet to match the political and diplomatic ties. Representatives of the Vietnamese enterprises submitted several proposals to Lao and Vietnamese authorities so as to help facilitate bilateral investment and trade partnerships. … [Read more...] about Businesses urged to help make breakthroughs in Vietnam – Laos economic ties

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ meets Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo VIENTIANE — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ paid a courtesy visit to Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Monday during his official visit to the country. The top legislator expressed his delight and honour to visit Laos for the first time as Chairman of the Vietnamese NA. He also expressed his pleasure at witnessing the great achievements gained by Lao people in the past under the sound leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, particularly in maintaining political stability, ensuring national security and defence and economic growth amid the context of the complicated international situations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Huệ said he believed that Lao people will overcome all challenges, successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 11th Party National … [Read more...] about NA Chairman pays courtesy visit to Lao Party leader

In a meeting with the Vietnamese community and businesses in Laos, per invitation of President of the Laotian National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane, various representatives said they wish for the Vietnamese government to continue actualizing policies so that commerce between the two countries could prosper. They also proposed for both Vietnam and Laos to foster labor cooperation and increase the number of yearly scholarships so Vietnamese nationals in Laos could go to Vietnam to study and receive medical diagnoses. Hue said Vietnam always encourages and provides opportunities for people to return to their country and invest in businesses. Vietnam also has support measures for the community in Laos to be "legally stable", as well as to preserve Vietnamese cultural characteristics. Labor cooperation between the two countries should be looked into, as many Vietnamese businesses in Laos currently lack workers, Hue said. He also requested Vietnam localities to provide scholarships … [Read more...] about NA chairman calls for labor cooperation between Vietnam, Laos

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) presents a souvenir to Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations. (Photo: VNA) He made the request during a working meeting visit with the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) as part of his trip to the US. These above-mentioned issues require a global approach, calling for the cooperation of countries and multilateralism, of which the most important mechanism is the UN, the PM said. At the same time, the mission should strictly follow the foreign policy of independence, for peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations. According to the PM, it is essential to have deep knowledge on the role of the UN and the role of Vietnam in the UN. He asked the delegation to continue to further review the country’s experience during the two tenures serving as a non-permanent member in the UN Security Council. He also … [Read more...] about PM meets Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to UN