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Việt Nam’s President Trần Đại Quang (left) and India’s President Ram Nath Kovind. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News NEW DELHI — Vi ệ t Nam and India issued a joint statement during the State visit to India from March 2-4 by President Tr ầ n Đ ạ i Quang and his spouse at the invitation of President Ram Nath Kovind. The following is the full text of the joint statement. JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VI Ệ T NAM DURING THE VISIT TO INDIA OF THE PRESIDENT OF VIETNAM, H.E. MR. TR Ầ N Đ Ạ I QUANG (New Delhi, March 04, 2018) 1. At the invitation of H. E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India, H.E. Mr. Tr ầ n Đ ạ i Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vi ệ t Nam, and Spouse paid a State Visit to the Republic of India from 02-04 March 2018. The President of Vi ệ t Nam was accompanied by a high-level official … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, India issue joint statement

Progress made following Viet Nam-US WTO talks (19-01-2006) HA NOI — "Both sides narrowed their differences considerably and are hopeful of an early conclusion to the negotiations," Deputy Trade Minister Luong Van Tu said, describing this as the most important progress made at the Viet Nam-US 10th round of negotiations on Viet Nam’s accession to the World Trade Organisation that ended in Ha Noi yesterday. Tu, who headed the Vietnamese delegation to the WTO talks affirmed that the two sides gained a better understanding of each other and exchanged a great amount of information in order to complete their negotiations in the near future. In talks with the Viet Nam News Agency after the closing session, Tu cited the 12-negotiator US team, which was comprised of two Assistant Trade Representatives and other senior specialists, as an example of the US’s goodwill to support Viet Nam’s bid to join the WTO. Tu said that several members of the US team, who came to Viet Nam … [Read more...] about Progress made following Viet Nam-US WTO talks

Photo for illustration. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The average monthly salary increased by 9.3 per cent in 2017, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. The data collected from 63 provinces and cities shows that the average salary was VNĐ6.6 million (US$290) per month in 2017 compared to VNĐ6 million ($263) per month in 2016. The salary increase was higher than the 2017 regional minimum salary increase o f 7.3 per cent. Workers of a member limited liability compan y, in which the State own ed 100 per cent charter capital , received the highest average monthly salary of VNĐ7.9 million ($347), increasing 4.5 per cent compared to the previous year. Ranked second were joint stock companies, which have State capital contributions, with an average monthly salary of VNĐ7.3 million ($320), increasing 4.6 per cent … [Read more...] about Salary of labour class increased 9.3% in 2017

A patient is transferred to Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital by helicopter. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Srey Phirum Khun, 45, used to spend 8 hours travelling from Cambodia’s Kampong Speu Province to HCM City in Việt Nam for health checkups and treatment. Today, she no longer faces the grueling journey thanks to the inauguration of the Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital in January 2014. “I no longer have to travel abroad for treatment. It helps save my money and time,” she said with a smile. Khun was just one of many who have benefited from the joint cooperation between Việt Nam and Cambodia in the medical sector. According to So Thoeun, a 44-year-old Cambodian tour guide who has spent 11 years taking patients to Việt Nam, every day, hundreds of Cambodians travel from their home country to HCM City for health services and treatment. Chợ Rẫy Hospital was well-known and supported by the majority of Cambodian patients, he said, citing one of Thoeun’s old acquaintance as an … [Read more...] about Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital: a symbol of friendship between Việt Nam and Cambodia

APEC 2017 a comprehensive success: Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh Đà Nẵng Declaration stresses multilateral trade, inclusive growth 2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting adopts Đà Nẵng Declaration APEC needs to bolster its leadership Participants said the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum should have a long-term vision and Việt Nam has put forth various initiatives to help the forum keep its right track.—VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn Viet Nam News NHA TRANG - During the next two days senior officials from the 21 APEC economies will get together for their first meeting of the year in Nha Trang and make decisions on Việt Nam’s priorities and the initiatives to be carried out in the year. The APEC Secretariat’s Executive Director Dr. Alan Bollard made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with local and foreign media ahead of the first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1). “Việt Nam … [Read more...] about APEC senior officials to decide on Việt Nam’s priorities

APEC 2017 a comprehensive success: Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh Đà Nẵng Declaration stresses multilateral trade, inclusive growth 2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting adopts Đà Nẵng Declaration APEC needs to bolster its leadership Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Hosting events of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum demonstrates the strategic diplomatic vision and growing stature of Việt Nam on the world stage, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh. In a recent article published by muliple local media outlets, Minh, also Chairman of the APEC 2017 National Committee, wrote that APEC Year 2017 would be a critical opportunity for Việt Nam to affirm its diplomatic wisdom, especially in multilateral external activities, amid strong efforts to integrate internationally. He said APEC Vietnam 2017’s theme, “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering A Shared Future”, … [Read more...] about Hosting of APEC 2017 reflects VN’s int’l stature: Deputy PM

Mark Gillin, vice chairman of AmCham Việt Nam, donates blood on 2017 World Blood Donation Day in HCM City. VNS Photo Bồ Xuân Hiệp Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The American Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (AmCham Việt Nam) helped organise blood donations in HCM City yesterday during the World Blood Donor Day 2017, initiated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). AmCham, together with the British Business Group Việt Nam, is working with the HCM City Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and the HCM City Humanitarian Blood Donation Centre to carry out the donor campaign at seven locations from July 12-21. The first day saw 134 people donating a total of 171.2 blood units or 42,800 ml of blood. The seven-day event is expected to attract more than 1,000 blood donors. Mark Gillin, vice chairman of AmCham Việt Nam, who donated blood for the third time under the AmCham programme, said: “I want to do something good for the community.” “When we are strong, we need to … [Read more...] about World Blood Donor Day 2017 opens in HCM City

APEC 2017 a comprehensive success: Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh Đà Nẵng Declaration stresses multilateral trade, inclusive growth 2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting adopts Đà Nẵng Declaration APEC needs to bolster its leadership President Trần Đại Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất Viet Nam News by Prof. Dr. Trần Đại Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, Chair of the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting Twenty eight years ago, the Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum came into being. Ever since, APEC has been growing vigorously, living up to the role as the region’s premier economic forum. In a globalized and changing world and a dynamic Asia - Pacific, APEC is facing both new opportunities and challenges. As the host of APEC 2017, it is Việt Nam’s mandate to work with other member economies to transform the APEC Economic Leaders’ commitments into tangible … [Read more...] about “APEC VIETNAM 2017” – Fostering a shared future in a changing world

APEC 2017 a comprehensive success: Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh Đà Nẵng Declaration stresses multilateral trade, inclusive growth 2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting adopts Đà Nẵng Declaration APEC needs to bolster its leadership Nha Trang City in Khánh Hòa province is scheduled to host the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) from February 18 to March 3, with 80 meetings to be attended by about 2,500 delegates. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Hà Viet Nam News KHÁNH HÒA — The south central province of Khánh Hòa has nearly finished preparations for first APEC 2017 hosting activities, officials announced at a Tuesday meeting between Chairman of the Khánh Hòa People’s Committee Lê  Đức Vinh and the provincial steering committee for the work. Khánh Hòa has chosen five hotels to host APEC meetings, and it will turn the province’s conventional hall into the press centre and recruit and train 180 … [Read more...] about Khánh Hòa ready for APEC 2017

A series of events will be held in Bắc Ninh Province this week to mark World Water Day 2017, said the Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources. — Photo monre.gov.vn BẮC NINH — A series of events will be held in Bắc Ninh Province this week to mark World Water Day 2017, said the Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources. The highlights of the March 21 to 23 events include a national rally, a scientific conference on safe treatment and reuse of wastewater, and an exhibition of photos and wastewater treatment equipment. The March 22 water day aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce water pollution, reuse water, protect water sources and exploit them effectively, according to the Department of Water Resources Management under the ministry of environment. Ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all is one of the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to which Việt … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to mark World Water Day