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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talked over the phone with his counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Han Duck-soo on July 5, during which the two leaders compared notes on measures to boost the bilateral relations. PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) holds phone talks with his Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo (Photo: VNA) This was the first phone talk by the RoK’s PM with a foreign leader since he took office. Congratulating Han on his appointment as the RoK's PM, Chinh said despite global and regional uncertainties, including COVID-19 impacts, the relationship between Vietnam and the RoK has maintained its stable development pace, and the two countries have become leading important partners of each other, especially in economy, trade and investment. He affirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, and being a friend, a reliable partner and an active, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Korean Prime Ministers hold phone talks

It was reported at the meeting that 47 out of the total 80 sub-items in the joint initiative have been well implemented as scheduled so far, 15 are underway, six make no progress, and work will start on 12 others in the time ahead. Do Nhat Hoang, head of the Foreign Investment Agency under the MPI, said Vietnamese ministries and agencies have coordinated with the Japanese side to implement commitments in the action plan of the initiative. Vietnam’s commitment to materialising the joint initiative manifests the government’s resolve to improve the domestic investment environment, he said. Many legal documents have been amended and adopted within the framework of the initiative, he noted, adding that Vietnamese ministries and agencies have also taken into consideration many recommendations of Japan during the consolidation process of fine-tuning laws and policies, as well as law enforcement. Envoy Okabe Daisuke from the Japanese Embassy emphasised that the two sides will continue … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan review joint initiative

Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools to enable users to manage their mental and physical health with personalised information and recommendations. — Photo courtesy of the company Prudential Vietnam has announced the launch of its new mental wellness tools aimed at helping users manage their mental and physical health with personalised information and recommendations. The AI-powered tools can now be accessed on Pulse by Prudential (Pulse), adding to the extensive features on this all-in-one holistic health and wealth management mobile app. According to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization in March this year, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25 per cent in the first year of the pandemic. In pre-pandemic Viet Nam, according to statistics published by the Ha Noi-based Bach Mai Hospital’s Institute of Mental Health, 30 per cent of the population had various mental health issues, 25 per cent related to … [Read more...] about Prudential launches AI-powered mental wellness tools to balance mental, physical health

Nhập mô tả cho ảnh Jakarta (VNA) – The Agreement on the Indonesia- United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUAE-CEPA) is expected to boost trade and Indonesia’s investment performance with Gulf and Middle Eastern countries. The trade deal was signed by Indonesian Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan and Minister of Economy of the UAE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on July 1, on the sidelines of President Joko Widodo's working visit to Abu Dhabi. The Indonesian President positively welcomes the completion of the IUAE-CEPA, said Trade Minister Hasan in a statement. This agreement is Indonesia's entry point to the UAE, which is a hub for increasing exports to non-traditional destination countries, such as the Gulf, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The signing of the I UAE -CEPA is also a historic moment, as it is the first time that Indonesia has a trade agreement with a country in the Gulf region. He said he hopes that when the IUAE-CEPA … [Read more...] about New trade deal expected to boost Indonesia’s exports to Middle East

At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – About 200 Vietnamese and Indian enterprises in the pharmaceutical and medical field participated in a networking event in Ho Chi Minh City on July 5, together exploring their ‘golden’ cooperation and investment opportunities in the post-pandemic period. The annual conference was co-organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Branch in Ho Chi Minh City ( VCCI-HCM ) and the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India ( Pharmexcil ). As heard at the function, businesses of the sides are looking for joint pharmaceutical partnerships, particularly in COVID-19 vaccine production. In the medical area, outstanding Indian projects in Vietnam include a 500-million-USD pharmaceutical industrial park in Thanh Hoa province and an international pharmaceutical park worth 10-12 billion USD in Hai Duong province. Recently, Vietnam revised regulations and Indian businesses meeting the quality requirements are … [Read more...] about 200 Vietnamese, Indian medical firms join annual networking event

On Wednesday, a workshop on improving packaging technology and design to enhance business competitiveness and efficiency was held in the southern province of Dong Nai. — Photo vtv.vn The packaging industry will benefit from the growth of e-commerce, and the free trade agreements that Viet Nam has joined, said Nguyen Duc Trung, deputy director of the Enterprise Development Agency, at a training workshop in the southern province of Dong Nai last week. This workshop was focused on improving packaging technology and design to enhance business competitiveness and efficiency. The training session is an activity within the framework of the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness (IPSC) project, funded by USAID. The Ministry of Planning and Investment's Enterprise Development Agency is the project owner. It is designed to equip businesses with the latest information and knowledge on packaging technology and design, thereby supporting businesses to develop appropriate packaging … [Read more...] about Packaging industry benefits from e-commerce