Foreign experts highlight Vietnam’s production, export strengthsWithin the region, Vietnam ranks high on economic performance, fuelled by a powerful gain of manufacturing and export capability, according to economists Shirley Shen and Aidan Yao from the Singaporean-based AXA Investment Managers Asia.
Malaysia protests China’s violation of watersThe Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called in Ambassador of China Ouyang Yujing to convey Malaysia’s position and protest against the presence and activities of Chinese vessels in its waters.
Vietnam’s image boosted as UNSC member: Canadian siteCanada-based Geopolitical Monitor website on September 27 ran an article analyzing President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's speech at the recent High-level General Debate at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76) and highlighting Vietnam's heightening reputation as a UNSC member and its socio-economic achievements over decades.
Vietnam becomes member of IAEA Board of GovernorsA Vietnamese delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, resident representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), attended the 65th Annual Regular Session of the agency’s General Conference, which took place in Vienna, Austria, from September 20-24.
Vietnam proposes reviewing progress towards lifting sanctions against South SudanAmbassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has underlined the importance of reviewing criteria under Resolution 2577 of the UN Security Council, towards lifting sanctions against South Sudan.
Vietnam works to launch vaccine passport soon: Vice SpokespersonTo ensure the implementation of the dual goals of pandemic prevention and economic development, Vietnamese authorities are working for the early deployment of vaccine passports and adjusting regulations on entry and exit, creating more favourable conditions for foreign experts, workers and investors to enter the nation.
Australia, France oppose actions increasing tensions in East SeaAustralia and France ministers have voiced serious concerns about the situation in the East Sea and called for all disputes to be resolved in a peaceful manner in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Lao newspaper hails Vietnam's achievements, Laos-Vietnam tiesThe PathetLao Daily on September 1 published on the front page an editorial hailing Vietnam's achievements and the Laos-Vietnam relationship on the occasion of Vietnam's National Day (September 2).
Vietnam bolsters cooperation with partners in ASEAN Smart Cities NetworkVietnam will promote cooperation with partners in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) while working with relevant agencies and localities to increase development chances, especially technological application in the COVID-19 fight, the Ministry of Construction said at the fourth annual meeting of the ASCN which was held in the form of videoconference on August 30.
Vietnam’s participation contributes to success of 6th Eastern Economic Forum: Russian expertVietnam is one of the active members of the Eastern Economic Forum and its engagement will contribute to the success of the upcoming 6th edition, said Grigory Trofimchuk, Chairman of the Council of Experts of the Eurasian Research Fund.
Vietnam among ten friendliest countries in the world in 2021Vietnam has ranked ninth among the ten friendliest countries in the world, the World Population Review quoted a survey conducted by InterNations.
Vietnamese youth speaks at Conference on Disarmament sessionFor the first time, a representative of Vietnamese youth has attended and delivered a speech at a special plenary session held by the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on the occasion of the International Youth Day (August 12).
German journalist: Party chief’s article offers insight into Vietnam’s pathway to socialismGerman journalist Gerhard Feldbauer has said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's article "Several theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the pathway toward socialism in Vietnam" has offered deep and thorough insights into the road chosen by Vietnam following the 1945 August Revolution, drawing public attention.
28th ARF calls for maintenance of security, freedom of navigation in East SeaThe Chairman's Statement of the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) has called for the maintenance of security and freedom of navigation in the East Sea, and acceleration of talks for the prompt signing of the Code of Conduct in the waters (COC).
COVID-19: new variants continue to ravage Southeast AsiaThe Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on August 6 reported 10,623 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,638,345.
10.5 mln USD earmarked from ASEAN COVID-19 response fund should be used to buy vaccines quickly: ministerVietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son suggested quickly spending 10.5 million USD earmarked from the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund to buy vaccines while speaking at the 29th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting on August 2.
Deputy PM’s statement at Pre-Summit of UN Food Systems SummitDeputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has addressed the session "Catalyzing Country-led Innovation to Transform Food Systems" during the Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit held online on July 27.
ASEAN, China mark 30 years of dialogue partnershipThe 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China on July 19 marked the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations.
Germany presents more rapid test kits to VietnamHessen state and the Messer Group GmbH of Germany on July 15 presented 160,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits worth 500,000 EUR (590,300 USD) to help Vietnam in the fight against the pandemic.
Vietnam responds to COVID-19 with drastic actions: WHO officialVietnam has responded to COVID-19 clusters and cases with vigorous actions and it is on the right track in addressing current outbreaks, said Dr Kidong Park, Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam.