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Viet Nam, Myanmar mark 30 years of diplomatic ties (28-05-2005) HA NOI — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vu Dung met yesterday with Myanmar Ambassador to Viet Nam Tin Latt in honour of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The meeting was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Viet Nam Union of Friendship Associations. Dung stressed a strong commitment by the two governments and peoples to enhance cooperation correspondent with their fine political relationship. He said Viet Nam and Myanmar have set a trade target for this year of US$50 million. Last year, Viet Nam and Myanmar obtained a trade turnover of $40 million, triple that of 2001, Dung stated. Dung said that Viet Nam lauds the achievements of the government and people of Myanmar. He referred to successes of a meeting held in December of last year by a Viet Nam-Myanmar joint commission which explored new opportunities for the two … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Myanmar mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

Viet Nam, Myanmar hold first political consultation (04-08-2005) HA NOI — The foreign ministries of Viet Nam and Myanmar held their first political consultation meeting in Yangon from August 1-2 to discuss detailed measures to accelerate the implementation of agreements made during Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win’s visit to Viet Nam in April this year. Officials from the foreign ministries and representatives from key ministries and economic branches of the two countries also looked into how to hasten the implementation of agreements reached at the fifth session of the Viet Nam-Myanmar joint committee. They agreed to ask the two governments to increase the number of visits by delegations from different levels of all sectors to enhance mutual understanding and trust, and to boost the cooperation between ministries and economic branches. The Myanmar side affirmed they would take concrete measures to boost two-way trade, adding that they wanted Vietnamese businesses to … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Myanmar hold first political consultation

World Bank’s IFC to double its investment in Viet Nam (18-08-2006) HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung asked the International Finance Corporation (IFC) yesterday to continue providing Viet Nam with assistance and technical help. In a meeting with IFC’s Executive Vice President Lars Thunell in Ha Noi, the deputy prime minister said that Viet Nam will require further assistance in sectors including finance, equitisation of State-owned enterprises and private sector loans. Hung said that IFC’s assistance over the past few years had contributed to the nation’s excellent growth, and that further help would solidify Vietnamese businesses’ strength. Thunell said he had noticed an improved investment environment in Viet Nam but added there was still a lot of work to be done, and that IFC was prepared to offer its support. He said the visit gave him an increased understanding of Viet Nam’s needs and requirements, two things that would help his organisation … [Read more...] about World Bank’s IFC to double its investment in Viet Nam

Viet Nam, Laos pledge to boost co-operation (20-12-2006) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is met by Laos Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam VIENTIANE — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stressed the necessary to further boost co-operation with Laos, as he began his two-day official visit to the country yesterday at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh. He held talks with Party General Secretary and President Choummaly Sayasone, National Assembly Chairman Thongsing Thammavong and Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, applauding the historical achievements that the Lao people have attained under the capable and clear-sighted leadership of the Lao People’s Revolution Party. Dung wished the Lao people further achievements in national defense and in building the country along socialist lines. Dung noted that Viet Nam was preparing for the annual meeting between the two Politburos to be held in Viet Nam early next year … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Laos pledge to boost co-operation

Potential high for Viet Nam-Mozambique trade, investment (20-01-2007) HCM CITY — Representatives from Viet Nam and Mozambique stressed the potential for trade and investment between the two countries at a business forum in HCM City yesterday. The meeting aimed to deepen the two countries’ economic relationship and highlighted the important role HCM City could play in fostering bi-lateral trade and investment. Mozambique President Armando Emilio Guebuza said increasing foreign investment would be key to opening the two countries’ emerging economies. The president also said that with the highest growth rate in Africa – 7 per cent annually – Mozambique had determined to improve its investment climate through a revised Investment Law, a one-stop shop policy and lower trade tariffs. Guebuza attributed his country’s steady economic growth to socio-political stability and a supportive Mozambican Government. He called for Vietnamese investment in Mozambique’s most … [Read more...] about Potential high for Viet Nam-Mozambique trade, investment

Viet Nam’s prime minister partakes in Malaysia’s National Day festivities (01-09-2007) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attends National Day in Malaysia.— VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam HA NOI — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended the celebrations of Malaysia’s 50th National Day in Kuala Lumpur yesterday at the invitation of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The ceremonies, in Merdeka, or Independence Square, were a multicultural display of pomp and ceremony. Thousands of people, ranging from school children to war veterans, paraded through the square as fighter jets performed aerial acrobatics and coloured flags billowed from helicopters. ASEAN’s senior leaders together with representatives of international organisations were also present. From a poor agricultural British colony that drew its major income from natural rubber and tin in 1957, Malaysia’s New Economic Policy helped it industrialise so that it now intends to become a fully developed … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s prime minister partakes in Malaysia’s National Day festivities