>>> Russian Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam The visit takes place at a time when the two countries will celebrate the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam during 2019-2020, marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on fundamental principles of Vietnam - Russia friendship and the 70th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. The official visit to Vietnam by PM Medvedev marks a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, contributing to further deepen the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia. Vietnamese people are happy to witness Russia’s achievements in all aspects in recent years, as its socio-political situation has gradually stabilised, the economy has recovered and showed signs of development. The role of the State and the Central Government of Russia has been strengthened, while the separatism trend has been pushed back and the people's life has been … [Read more...] about Lifting Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights
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Japanese investors optimistic about Vietnam
(VEN) - According to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japanese companies invested more than US$8.6 billion in Vietnam in 2017, a sevenfold increase compared with 2016. This accounted for more than one third of total foreign investment in Vietnam last year, placing Japan at the top of the list of foreign investors. Japanese investment in Vietnam is concentrated in retail and real estate Higher profit The results of a recent survey carried out among 652 of the 2,540 Japanese companies currently operating in Vietnam show that 88 percent of these companies run profitable businesses, while more than 70 percent intend to expand operations in the future. Chief Representative of JETRO in Ho Chi Minh City, Takimoto Koji, attributed the growth of Japanese investment in Vietnam to projects in the field of infrastructure for power generation, electronics, real estate and fiber production. Investment in other areas, such as warehousing, transportation, … [Read more...] about Japanese investors optimistic about Vietnam
Bản in : Vietnam, Belgium talk about priority links
Vietnam and Belgium have reviewed their all-round cooperation with satisfaction, agreeing that they will prioritise links in seaport, logistics, transport, green technology, hi-tech, aviation and outer space. At the talks in Brussels on October 13, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel were committed to maintaining the Vietnam – Belgium Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation mechanism, saying that the body needs to set orientations for the post-2015 agenda soon. Michel affirmed Belgium’s support to the signing of the European Union – Vietnam free trade agreement which, together with the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in 2012, will lay the groundwork for joint work between EU member countries and Vietnam. Politically, both host and guest pledged to facilitate high-level visits and mutual support at multilateral forums and international organisations, such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam, Belgium talk about priority links
Bản in : Vietnam, EU target multi-faceted ties
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam and the European Union (EU) boast substantial potential for cooperation, especially after the two officially sign and realise the bilateral free trade agreement, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. The leader told visiting European Commissioner for International Co-operation and Development Neven Mimica in Hanoi on November 17 that Vietnam always wishes to continue the equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with the EU in all areas, for mutual development. Hailing the working visit to Vietnam by Neven Mimica and the outcomes of his meetings with the Vietnamese agencies, PM Dung thanked the EU for continuing the provision of official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam. The Commissioner highlighted the cooperation with Vietnam over the past time, saying he believes that the bilateral ties will develop intensively and extensively across economics, trade, investment, development cooperation, politics, the environment and climate change combat. The EU … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam, EU target multi-faceted ties
Bản in : 40 years of Vietnam-France in review
The relations between Vietnam and France as well as Europe since the signing of the 1954 Geneva Agreement on the restoration of peace in Vietnam is the focus of an ongoing international workshop in Paris. The three-day event, which began in January 16, is jointly held by Paris I Pantheon-Sorbone University of France, Vietnam’s University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and several other partners. As part of activities within the framework of the “2013-2014 Vietnam-France, France-Vietnam Year”, the workshop also aims to mark the 40 th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Following the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954 that ended the invasion war waged by French colonialists, the Vietnam-France relations underwent a difficult period. However, the bilateral ties have entered a new chapter since the two countries established their diplomatic relations in 1973. Over the past four decades, both sides have made every effort to cultivate the … [Read more...] about Bản in : 40 years of Vietnam-France in review