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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at an event on innovation held by Asia Society on May 17 (US time). — Photos baochinhphu.vn Viet Nam expects to have start-up collaboration with the US on issues of global concern like climate change, digital technology and supply chain diversification. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was speaking at a forum on innovation and start-ups held by the Asia Society on May 17 (US time) in the US. He affirmed that Viet Nam identifies science and technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as important driving forces for development in the new period. All three strategic breakthroughs that Viet Nam identified namely institutions, infrastructure and human resources are related to these forces, he added. The Prime Minister expressed his wish that US partners will continue promoting cooperation activities, especially in innovative start-ups. Start-up collaboration should focus on issues of global concern that the two countries are promoting … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to work with the US to develop start-ups on climate change, digital transformation

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security challenges, there have been new, complicated developments regarding traditional security issues, he said. Given that context, Chien emphasized that Vietnam has always been steadfast in its external policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a forum on innovation and startups with leading U.S. firms in San Francisco, California on Tuesday morning (local time) within the framework of his working visit. During the event, which was organized by the Asia Society Northern California, PM Chinh stated that Vietnam identifies science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship as important driving forces for development in the new era. Startup collaboration between Vietnamese and U.S. partners should focus on climate change response, digital transformation, technology transformation, and supply chain diversification, he continued. Attention should also be paid to the innovation and startup movement among young people. The premier went on to discuss with leaders of major U.S. businesses about opportunities for cooperation in innovation, science, and technology. The Vietnamese government is improving mechanisms and policies to welcome new startups, he stated, adding … [Read more...] about Vietnamese premier discusses innovation, startup cooperation with US businesses

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 met with Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Asia Pacific Sandy Gupta in San Francisco as part of his trip to the US. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 met with Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Asia Pacific Sandy Gupta and other leading officials of Microsoft. During the talks, PM Chinh congratulated Microsoft on its successes in recent times and its implementation of a digital transformation programme globally, including in Viet Nam. He said he hopes Microsoft will effectively implement its programmes in Viet Nam and contribute recommendations to help Viet Nam effectively implement its digital transformation programme and build a digital government, a digital society, and digital citizens. The Prime Minister said that Viet Nam has established a National Committee on Digital Transformation, chaired by the Prime Minister, to promote the building of … [Read more...] about Microsoft wants to cooperate with Viet Nam in digital transformation, cybersecurity, green economy: Executive

The Vietnamese general led a high-ranking Vietnamese military delegation to accompany Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh who was on his working trip to the U.S. to attend the ASEAN - U.S. Special Summit. On May 16, at the U.N. Headquarters, Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam worked with General Birame Diop, military adviser and assistant secretary-general. At the meeting, the Vietnamese general thanked the U.N. for choosing and supporting Vietnam in deploying the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 and the Engineering Company Rotation 1 to the U.N. peacekeeping missions in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Abyei (UNISFA). He hoped that the U.N. will continue backing Vietnam to deploy its military medical and engineering forces to suitable U.N. peacekeeping missions as well as to run for high positions at U.N. missions and headquarters. Gen. Nam suggested the U.N. expands cooperation in other fields with priority given to war legacy settlement, and humanitarian assistance and disaster consequence … [Read more...] about Defense leader meets with U.S. and U.N. officials

Institutions have become a major impediment to the nation’s aspiration to reach high income by 2045. Vietnam needs to shift its economic growth model and improve the government’s capacity to implement economic policy reforms and public investments, realizing its aspiration of reaching high-income status by 2045, a World Bank Group report says. Overview of the report launch. The World Bank Group’s Systematic Country Diagnostic Update, themed "How Will Vietnam Blossom? Reforming Institutions for Effective Implementation,” emphasizes that Vietnam's traditional growth model faces major challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, slowing globalization, and the country’s increasing vulnerability to external shocks, especially climate risks. After identifying a series of policy responses and reform priorities, many of which are not new, the report argues that adapting institutions will be the key to success. “Vietnam’s GDP per capita has increased fivefold over the … [Read more...] about Effective policy implementation crucial for Vietnam to reach high-income status by 2045: WB