International Cooperation

The Consulate General of Japan has recently signed a non-refundable aid grant to Long An province for 2 medical projects, with a total value of more than USD163,000.

(CPV) - According to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) annual “Open Doors” Report, Vietnamese students now constitute the fifth largest group of foreign students in the U.S. – up from sixth last year.

The leaders of the National Assemblies of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos signed a joint statement on establishing their summit mechanism in Phnom Penh on November 20, in the framework of the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 20 highlighted the need to enhance cooperation and exchanges between localities of Vietnam and Japan during a reception for Kuroiwa Yuji, governor of Kanagawa prefecture of Japan, who is on a working trip to Vietnam.

The Francophone Community should continue with reforms and set long-term goals to carry forward its role, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said while addressing the 18th Francophonie Summit in Djerba, Tunisia, on November 19 afternoon (local time).

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Assembly of Cambodia Samdech Heng Samrin in Phnom Penh on November 19, following the official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese leader.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Say Chhum in Phnom Penh on November 19, as part of his official visit to Cambodia and attendance to the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).

Vietnam always treasures and stays determined to consolidate the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive, long-term and sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, said National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 19, successfully concluding his official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Vietnam always treasures and stays determined to consolidate the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive, long-term and sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, said National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Leaders of Cambodia warmly welcome the visit by the Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman, First Vice President of the Cambodian National Assembly Cheam Yeap told the Vietnam News Agency's correspondents in Phnom Penh in an interview ahead of the official visit of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc together with leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies attended a dialogue and luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman in Bangkok on November 18.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for the new Ambassador of Australia, Andrew Goledzinowski, in Hanoi on November 18.

The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 23-25.

Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that Vietnam's consistent policy always attaches importance to the friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with India.

Gia Lai province will create every favorable condition for Lao investors, said Truong Hai Long, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, on November 17 during a reception for Mr. Souphanh HaDaoHeuang, Lao Consul General to Da Nang City.

On November 17, Permanent Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Duong Tan Hien and relevant departments and agencies had a meeting and worked with the delegation from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City who came to study information about the investment environment in the city.

Vietnam advocates switching from attracting FDI to cooperating with foreign investors in the spirit of equality for mutual benefits and development, with priority given to hi-tech and eco-friendly projects, said President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a high-level seminar with the US-APEC Business Alliance for Competitive SMEs in Bangkok on November 17.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has described businesses as "heroes" in the economic sector, who will bring trade revenue between Vietnam and Thailand to 30 billion USD by 2025.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met President of the Thai National Assembly Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on November 17 within the framework of his official visit to Thailand.

Ensuring a fair, transparent and efficient international trading system is crucial in a global “playground”, stated President Nguyen Xuan Phuc while highlighting major requirements/characteristics of trade and investment activities in the new period.

Ho Chi Minh City’s leader wants to strengthen cooperation with Oregon state (the US) in areas of mutual interest and Oregon’s strengths, such as sharing of experience in economic development, urban governance, health, education, trade and investment.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has pledged that the city has a responsibility with the whole country and New Zealand localities to strive to bring two-way trade turnover to USD2 billion by 2024.

On November 16, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu received Mr. Muraoka Tsugumasa, Governor of Yamaguchi prefecture and the delegation from the prefecture on a visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha co-chaired an international press conference after their talks on November 16, providing information related to the talks and major orientations to promote all-around cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its Strengthened Strategic Partnership with Thailand, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during their talks in Bangkok on November 16.

Vietnam and Thailand on November 16 issued a joint statement on the official visit of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Thailand.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu has highly appreciated the role and position of Angola in Africa; and expressed his pleasure at the positive development in the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Angola.

A gathering was held by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on November 15 to mark the 69th Independence Day of the Kingdom of Cambodia (November 9), showing solidarity with the Cambodian people.

During its development process, Can Tho City is constantly trying to expand cooperation with domestic and foreign partners, of which the US is always considered one of the important partners, according to Vice Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Hong.