Vietnam foreign policy

"Vietnam is closely monitoring the epidemic in China and other countries where it is present. Diplomatic agencies are constantly updating themselves with relevant information, have announced hotlines and are keeping in touch with citizens, ready to initiate protective measures when necessary," he added. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman infected with coronavirus in China recovering: foreign ministry

Vientiane (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended a special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) in Vientiane on February 20. The event drew foreign ministers from the 10 ASEAN member states and ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi. Speaking in his capacity as ACC Chairman, Minh said the meeting aims to coordinate efforts and discuss ASEAN joint work against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is also meant to realise the ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the bloc’s collective response to COVID-19 epidemic, he said, adding that ASEAN member states will work closely together to promote a cohesive and responsive ASEAN community so as to cope with the danger of COVID-19 that is threatening the safety of citizens and the development of member countries and the region. Following the meeting, ASEAN and Chinese foreign ministers also attended a special meeting to discuss cooperation in the fight. When the severe acute … [Read more...] about ASEAN foreign ministers talk COVID-19 fight

Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam received a delegation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) led by its Secretary-General Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano in Hanoi on February 20. The host said the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) became an ISSA member in 2015, and it is the official and only representative of the country at this association. The VSS has always taken an active part in the ISSA activities while working to connect the association with the ASEAN Social Security Association when it held the ASEAN organisation’s presidency in 2018-2019. Stressing the importance of a social security network, he noted that Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, including those with very small populations. Therefore, aside from applying the world’s common rules on insurance and social security, the country has implemented particular policies for those groups. Specific policies have also been carried out for war victims, especially those of Agent Orange/dioxin. … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects stronger ties with Int’l Social Security Association: Deputy PM

Minh stressed that in the face of the epidemic, ASEAN needs to promote its cohesive and responsive spirit, and intensify cooperation within the bloc as well as between the bloc and its partners for the effective response to challenges posed by COVID-19, thus preventing negative impacts on people’s life and member countries’ development as well as the process of community building and ASEAN’s joint activities. … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China enhance cooperation in response to COVID-19

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam expects to gain a total export value of 12.5 billion USD from timber, wooden products and forest products this year, up 10 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association (VIFORES). Of which, 8.68 billion USD would come from timber exports and 2.99 billion USD from wooden product exports, while other forest products would gain an export value of 830 million USD.  In terms of market, the US this year is forecasted to be the largest export market for local timber, wooden and forest products with an expected export value of 6.1 billion USD, up 15 percent year on year.  Following is Japan with an export value of 1.52 billion USD, up 10 percent; the EU with 1.13 billion USD, up 10 percent; and China with 1.21 billion USD, up 5 percent. The US housing market is expected to be brighter this year, leading to an increase in the demand for furniture. That will be an opportunity for Vietnamese wood enterprises to … [Read more...] about Forestry industry to gain export value growth of 10 percent this year