Cooperation

Multiple Việt Nam-Qatar cooperation agreements signed during PM's visit

19:24 | 31/10/2024 Cooperation

Vietnamese and Qatari leaders witnessed the signing of various cooperation agreements on air transport, sports, legal affairs, diplomacy and investment between the two countries.

PM calls for future-oriented investment at Saudi Arabia conference

08:46 | 31/10/2024 Cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for effective, responsible, and future-oriented investment, while addressing the eighth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative which is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from October 29-31.

PM asks Vietnam, Saudi Arabia to realise economic cooperation commitments

07:10 | 31/10/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to realise commitments to stronger economic links while receiving the Middle Eastern country’s Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim in Riyadh on October 30.

Ambassador sheds light on promising future of Vietnam-Qatar ties

10:35 | 30/10/2024 Cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar Nguyen Huy Hiep has shared insights on the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Qatar from October 30 to November 1 and the promising future of the bilateral relations.

PM's visits to three Middle East countries produce important outcomes: FM

10:11 | 02/11/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly ended six-day trip to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar has produced important outcomes, demonstrating the growing relations between Vietnam and the three Middle-East countries, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told the Vietnam News Agency.

Hanoi seeks stronger cooperation with South African localities

15:01 | 01/11/2024 Cooperation

A delegation from Hanoi led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, paid a visit to South Africa from October 27-31, which aimed to explore opportunities for cooperation between Hanoi and various South African localities through a series of meetings and economic, trade and investment activities.

Prime Minister hopes for stronger Vietnam - Qatar parliamentary ties

08:56 | 01/11/2024 Cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Speaker of the Shura Council (Consultative Assembly) of Qatar Hassan bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim in Doha on October 31 as part of his official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

PM’s Qatar official visit to lift bilateral multifaceted cooperation to new height

10:01 | 30/10/2024 Cooperation

The upcoming official visit to Qatar by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to create momentum, and open up a new cooperation period for the bilateral relations.

PM meets Jordan's Crown Prince in Riyadh

09:02 | 30/10/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Crown Prince of Jordan Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Riyadh on October 29 (local time), on the occasion of the former's trip to Saudi Arabia and attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII).

Vietnam, UAE hold boundless potential for scientific, technological cooperation: PM

16:55 | 29/10/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the potential for scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as boundless, while receiving UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber in Abu Dhabi, who is also Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, on October 29.

Vietnam, UAE leaders agree on key cooperation areas

09:03 | 29/10/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai on October 28 (local time) on the occasion of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Middle East country.

PM’s working trip expected to create breakthroughs in Vietnam-Saudi Arabia cooperation

16:02 | 28/10/2024 Cooperation

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming working trip to Saudi Arabia and attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) are expected to create a new breakthrough in the development of relations between Vietnam and the Middle East country, reinforcing bilateral political trust and paving the way for a new cooperation period between the two countries.

PM asks for UAE's support in building financial centres

15:57 | 28/10/2024 Cooperation

Abu Dhabi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 morning said he hopes the United Arab Emirate (UAE), with its experience in developing the Dubai and Abu Dhabi financial centres, will support Vietnam in forming a suitable policy framework and model.

Vietnam, UAE expected to upgrade relations, sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

12:08 | 28/10/2024 Cooperation

(VEN) - Vietnam is expected to enhance relations and sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, which is Vietnam's largest export market in the Middle East and Africa.

PM’s UAE visit hoped to help boost collaboration in potential fields

18:29 | 27/10/2024 Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), starting October 27, is expected to contribute to strengthening political trust, elevating relations, and creating breakthroughs in bilateral ties in numerous fields in the coming time.

PM’s visits to solidify ties with Gulf nations: Deputy FM

19:29 | 26/10/2024 Cooperation

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's upcoming official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, and his working trip to Saudi Arabia for attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) from October 27 to November 1, are of significance to strengthening political trust and fostering economic, trade, and investment ties between Vietnam and the three Gulf nations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang told the press.

Hai Duong steps up investment, labour cooperation with Czech Republic

17:36 | 26/10/2024 Cooperation

A delegation from Hai Duong province, led by Tran Duc Thang, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held meetings in the Czech Republic on October 24 to advance bilateral cooperation in the fields of investment and labour.

Việt Nam, UK hold 10th strategic dialogue

16:56 | 25/10/2024 Cooperation

HÀ NỘI – Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng and UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office covering the Indo Pacific Catherine West co-chaired the 10th Việt Nam-UK Strategic Dialogue in Hà Nội on Thurday.

PM suggests Việt Nam, Cuba enhance multi-faceted cooperation

09:15 | 25/10/2024 Cooperation

The two sides expressed their delight at the special traditional relationship and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Cuba, which have been continuously consolidated, promoted, and deepened for the tangible benefit of their people.

PM’s Russia trip carries messages of cooperation, responsibility: official

09:09 | 25/10/2024 Cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the success of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Russia from October 23-24 to attend the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Malaysia, Vietnam enhance parliamentary ties: Speaker of House of Representatives

16:52 | 24/10/2024 Cooperation

Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul is on an official visit to Vietnam from October 22-25. On this occasion, the Speaker granted an exclusive interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

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Government leaders hail progress of Vietnam - Cambodia relations

08:58 | 07/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a bilateral meeting with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet in Kunming city, China, on November 6.

Former Party, State leaders opine on draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

08:53 | 07/11/2024 Policy

Former leaders of the Party and State contributed opinions to draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress at a conference organised by the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Politburo and Secretariat in Hanoi on November 6.

Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos meet in Kunming

08:47 | 07/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone pledged closer cooperation in multiple areas between the two countries at their meeting in Kunming city, China, on November 6.

Prime Minister meets Chairman of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

08:43 | 07/11/2024 News and Events

The Party and Government of Vietnam always value and support Vietnamese localities in strengthening cooperation with their Chinese peers, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Lan Tianli in Kunming, Yunnan, on November 6.

Việt Nam's stock market moves closer to emerging market status amid key policy changes

18:05 | 06/11/2024 Stock Market

The swift efforts by the Vietnamese securities regulator to eliminate pre-funding requirements have garnered praise from FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley.

Developing education, training to serve new era of nation: PM

09:57 | 03/11/2024 Policy

PM Chính said the Party and State consistently pay attention to education and training, which are identified as a leading policy.

Nearly-98-million-USD environment project inaugurated in Ninh Thuan

10:13 | 03/11/2024 Environment

The Phan Rang-Thap Cham city sub-project – part of the Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project funded by the World Bank Group was inauguarted in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on November 2 with improved infrastructure works that can benefit 69,000 local residents.

Fresh coconuts quenching new overseas markets

10:28 | 03/11/2024 Trade

Vietnam’s fresh coconuts are being increasingly consumed in international markets such as the US, China, and the UK, highlighting a bright spot in Vietnam's fruit export sector with many opportunities for breakthroughs in the near future.

Embracing the Transit-Oriented Development model for sustainable urban development

10:34 | 03/11/2024 Society

Lê Trung Hiếu, deputy director of the Hà Nội Planning and Investment Department, spoke with Vietnam News Agency about the potential of the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) model to enhance infrastructure and transport systems.

15th NA’s 8th session to further discuss legislative, inspection work next week

16:58 | 03/11/2024 Policy

The third working week of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 8th session will, between November 4 and 9, address several key issues, focusing primarily on legislative and inspection activities.

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Vietnam’s role in GMS economic cooperation

09:20 | 06/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-level delegation to the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit from November 5-8, 2024. On this occasion, he will also attend the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Cooperation Summit and hold working sessions in China.

Practical innovations

09:15 | 06/11/2024 Science - Technology

Recent cooperation between InfraSen, a start-up in semiconductor technology, and MK Group, a leading company in technology, has shown an encouraging sign of unity between scientists and economists. The MK Group will help produce a thermal image core sensor of InfraSen for domestic and overseas markets. Let’s listen to insiders’ voices about semiconductor device production in Việt Nam!

Seven strategic directions to lead the nation into a new era

17:04 | 05/11/2024 Infographic

In the special feature on the new era—the era of the nation's rise—on October 31, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam outlined seven strategic directions for the country to embark on this new phase of national development.

Delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn

11:29 | 04/11/2024 Lifestyle

Cốm (young rice) is a delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn, from which many popular dishes have been created, but it is also being developed in new ways by younger cooks.

Vietnam-Cuba traditional solidarity, special friendship

10:12 | 02/11/2024 Infographic

Vietnam and Cuba continue to engage in regular bilateral contacts and exchanges at various levels, particularly at the highest levels. The robust political and diplomatic relationship has facilitated significant economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. Currently, Vietnam ranks as Cuba's second-largest trade partner in Asia and stands as the largest foreign investor from the Asian region in Cuba.

Policy

Former Party, State leaders opine on draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

08:53 | 07/11/2024 Policy

Amendment to tax regulation on foreign suppliers proposed

09:13 | 06/11/2024 Policy

Under the proposal, the Government plans to clear up rules on foreign businesses which have argued that they do not have a fixed base in Việt Nam.

Lawmakers propose plans for State budget allocation

08:43 | 06/11/2024 Policy

The 15th National Assembly's eighth session continued in Hanoi on November 5 morning to scrutinise the State budget performance in 2024, the State budget projection and the proposed allocation for 2025.

Finance ministry proposes extending environmental tax cut on fuel products in 2025

16:47 | 05/11/2024 Policy

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to continue 50 percent reduction in environmental tax on gasoline (excluding ethanol), oil, and lubricants until the end of 2025 to spur economic growth.

Industry & Trade

Industrial production index rises 8.3 per cent in ten months

16:30 | 06/11/2024 Industry

The Industrial Production Index in October increased by 7 per cent, pushing the increase in the first 10 months to 8.3 per cent, compared to the same time last year.

Efforts to bring electricity to remote villages of Ha Giang Province

15:15 | 04/11/2024 Energy

The northern province of Ha Giang has complex terrain and a sparsely populated community, which poses many challenges to infrastructure investment, particularly in bringing electricity to remote mountainous villages. However, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and the electricity sector, Ha Giang Province is gradually realising the goal of providing electricity to all highland villages.

Vietnamese F&B industry works to catch up with green consumption trend

17:38 | 03/11/2024 Industry

By promoting the use of green materials and technologies in production, Vietnam will win the world food and beverage market which is switching to the green consumption trend, according to experts.

PM calls for Qatar's support for energy development in Việt Nam

08:56 | 01/11/2024 Energy

The Vietnamese leader made the call at a reception for Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar and CEO of Qatar Energy - a state-owned oil and gas corporation in Qatar and one of the world's leading LNG producers.

Investment

Foxconn to invest US$80 million in Bắc Giang for chip manufacturing expansion

16:16 | 04/11/2024 Investment

Foxconn's Shunsin Technology Việt Nam is seeking an environmental permit for a US$80 million chip manufacturing project in Bắc Giang province.

Da Nang to invest additional 16 million USD into software park

17:19 | 03/11/2024 Investment

The People's Council of Da Nang city has approved the adjusted pre-feasibility study report for the development of Software Park No 2, proposed by the municipal People's Committee.

PM receives heads of leading investment firm, authority of Qatar

09:07 | 01/11/2024 Investment

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have received leaders of the JTA International Investment Holding and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in Doha as part of his official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

Forum suggests suitable orientations for green development strategy in Lam Dong

15:44 | 31/10/2024 Investment

An investment forum entitled “Lam Dong Green Plateau — Sustainable Green Transformation: Opportunities for Investors” took place in Da Lat City, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on the afternoon of October 30.

Finance-Banking

Việt Nam's stock market moves closer to emerging market status amid key policy changes

18:05 | 06/11/2024 Stock Market

The swift efforts by the Vietnamese securities regulator to eliminate pre-funding requirements have garnered praise from FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley.

Krungsri proposes accelerating purchase of 50% of SHBFinance’s charter capital

15:46 | 05/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Ayudhya Public Bank Limited (Krungsri), a member of Japan's MUFG Group, has proposed to the Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) that it will speed up the acquisition of the remaining 50% of SHBFinance’s charter capital.

Finance ministry proposes two price management scenarios for year-end

10:11 | 04/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance has released two price management scenarios to control inflation until the end of the year.

Banking sector prioritises support for import-export firms

16:35 | 02/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Affordable bank credit has supported businesses in key sectors that drive the country’s economic growth, Nguyen Duc Lenh, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City office, told a conference on October 31.

Environment

The 2024 Vietwater & WETV exhibitions open in HCMC

14:37 | 06/11/2024 Environment

The international exhibitions on water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification (Vietwater 2024) and on waste treatment and environment technology (WETV 2024) have opened in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Workshop looks to address environmental management issues in industrial areas

16:34 | 05/11/2024 Environment

The State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) hosted a workshop in Hanoi on November 5, bringing together top auditors from ASEAN member states to share experience in handling environmental management challenges in industrial clusters and craft villages.

More accurate forecasts at all levels needed to reduce coastal disaster risk

15:07 | 04/11/2024 Environment

Establishing different warning levels for natural disaster risks will help minimise damage and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Nearly-98-million-USD environment project inaugurated in Ninh Thuan

10:13 | 03/11/2024 Environment

Science - Technology

Practical innovations

09:15 | 06/11/2024 Science - Technology

Technology “key” to attract FDI

09:09 | 05/11/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - According to Nguyen Van Toan, Vice President of the Association of Foreign Investment Enterprises (VAFIE), apart from environmental factors, technology plays an important role, not only in economic development, but also in the race to attract foreign direct investment.

HCM City partners with Google for Education in digital transformation

14:47 | 04/11/2024 Science - Technology

Tim Paolini, Director of Google for Education for Asia-Pacific and Middle East, had a working session with representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on November 1 to discuss cooperation orientations for digital transformation in education.