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General Secretary of the Mexican Labour Party (PT) Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez has stated that Vietnam’s diplomacy is ideological legacy of President Ho Chi Minh, a brilliant diplomat.

The economic recovery and development program, which will offer measures drastic enough to ensure its long-term efficiency, is expected to be carried out between 2022 and 2023 and could last longer depending on pandemic and economic situation.

Vietnamese iron and steel exports during the opening 11 months of the year enjoyed impressive growth with an export value exceeding US$10 billion, according to figures given by the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

Vietnam was the fifth largest supplier of aquatic products for Japan in the first 10 months of this year, data from the Japan Customs show.

The importance of strong relationships built on trust, integrity, support and influence has not been underestimated in the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy over the last years and it is these strong relationships, built through professional and dedicated diplomats that have led to Vietnam’s success on the world stage, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-UK Network Paul Smith has affirmed.

A seminar on Vietnam – India trade in farm produce and food processing was held in Hanoi on December 17.

Former general director of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Nguyen The Ky has been elected as President of the Vietnam Committee for Afro-Asian-Latin American Solidarity and Cooperation for the 2021 – 2026 tenure.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Turkey Tran Quang Tuyen on December 14 presented a DVD of the film "Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a Man" with Turkish subtitles and traditional handicrafts of Vietnam to the Library of the Presidential Palace of Turkey.

The Italy - Vietnam Cultural Bridge Association in Italy and the Vietnamese community in Cyprus have donated to support orphans in Districts 7, District 8 and Binh Chanh District to help them overcome difficulties in life.

In 2021, the overseas Vietnamese community in Russia has organized various activities to promote the people-to-people diplomatic channel, contributing to the common victory of Vietnam’s diplomacy.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue highlighted the great potential of bilateral economic, trade and investment ties while addressing the Vietnam – India Business Forum in New Delhi on December 17.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership in New Delhi on December 17.

Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology of India Rajeev Chandrasekhar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation in information technology and electronics.

Foreign-invested enterprises have shown optimism about the recovery of Vietnam’s economic and investment climate during a conference on supporting foreign investors to adapt to new normal business situation that took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17.

The Vietnamese Embassy in France will continue working closely with the host and authorities in Vietnam to support the family of a Vietnamese victim who was killed when a rubber boat capsized off the coast of Pas de Calais province.

The Times of India on December 16 ran an article saying that Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing visit brings an ambitious agenda covering various aspects, not only bilateral ties but also regional and global issues.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 visited and wished Catholics in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau a merry Christmas.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will pay a two-day state-level visit to Cambodia this month at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.

So far, Hanoi has 100% of communes completing new-style rural area construction, according to Mr. Nguyen Van Chi, Permanent deputy chief of the Hanoi Office of New Rural Development Program Coordination.

The direct commercial flight from Vietnam to Australia in early 2022 will connect the two cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the two airports of Melbourne and Sydney.

(CPV) – This is part of the activities of the national program on trade promotion in 2021; practical activities to assist Vietnamese and US businesses to connect and discuss cooperation possibilities and prepare for when the epidemic is under control.

Vietnam creates optimal conditions for Indian companies to continue their long-term operations and expand investment in energy and oil and gas exploration and production in the country’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed on December 17.

Vice Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Leonid Kalashnikov has confirmed that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the KPRF have a long tradition of friendship, and that both sides attach great importance to activities to promote bilateral cooperation, thereby contributing to turning the two countries' relations into a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam’s pepper market share in China’s total imports in the first 10 months of 2021 increased compared to the same period in 2020.

Dr. Ruvislei González Sáez, Vice Chairman of the Cuba - Vietnam Friendship Association, has made an assessment that an active diplomacy and peace policy are key factors that bring achievements to Vietnam's international integration process in recent years, helping to enhance Vietnam's position in the international arena.

The Canada-Vietnam Trade Council has held a workshop to update information on studying abroad and job opportunities in Canada for Vietnamese students.

On December 16, the Ministry of Health said that on average, the country can inject 1-1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day, and Vietnam's vaccination rate in November 2021 ranks third in the world, after China and India.

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) will open a channel to teach Vietnamese language for overseas Vietnamese in order to preserve Vietnamese identity and develop the Vietnamese language.

Ly Xuong Can will continue to serve as Vietnamese Tourism Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2021-24 tenure.

An award ceremony presented 20 prizes for overseas Vietnamese singing folk songs on the radio.