Seven bilateral cooperation pacts inked as Singapore PM visits Vietnam

Seven bilateral cooperation pacts inked as Singapore PM visits Vietnam

Vietnam and Singapore signed seven documents on further strengthening multifaceted cooperation in Hanoi Monday in the presence of their respective prime ministers, Pham Minh Chinh and Lee Hsien Loong.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has begun a three-day (August 22-24) Vietnam visit to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam and Israel are poised to open their first direct air service early this October in a follow-up to their free trade agreement (FTA) signed in July.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam forms working group to boost ties with Singapore in green, digital economies

Vietnam forms working group to boost ties with Singapore in green, digital economies

The Vietnamese government has established an interdisciplinary working group to carry out the Green-Digital Economic Partnership with Singapore.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Italy endorses Vietnam-EU investment protection pact

Italy endorses Vietnam-EU investment protection pact

The Italian Parliament has ratified the Vietnam-EU Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), Italian President Sergio Mattarella said to Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong in Rome Wednesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Strong economic, security ties with Vietnam a priority: US Treasury Secretary Yellen

Strong economic, security ties with Vietnam a priority: US Treasury Secretary Yellen

It is a priority for the U.S. to deepen its economic and security ties with Vietnam in the months and years to come, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen while meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi Thursday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Treasury Secretary Yellen to visit Vietnam to strengthen ties

Treasury Secretary Yellen to visit Vietnam to strengthen ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is paying a visit to Vietnam next week to enhance bilateral relations.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Singapore-Vietnam business ties expected to rise via major July event

Singapore-Vietnam business ties expected to rise via major July event

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is bringing its flagship event, the Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF), overseas for the first time in July, and Vietnam has been picked to stage the day-long event.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese leadership, S Korean President stress ‘especially close’ ties

Vietnamese leadership, S Korean President stress ‘especially close’ ties

Vietnam’s Party, legislative and executive leaders stressed the need to further strengthen close bilateral ties in separate meetings held Friday with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam top investment focus for leading S Korean firms

Vietnam top investment focus for leading S Korean firms

Vietnam’s importance as a highly favoured investment destination for leading South Korean companies is reflected in the strong business delegation accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials say.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

South Korean President Yoon aims to boost economic ties on Vietnam visit

South Korean President Yoon aims to boost economic ties on Vietnam visit

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Vietnam from June 22-24 to promote trade and cooperation ties at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Van Thuong, his office announced on Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Don Farrell, Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, is scheduled to visit Vietnam this week to enhance investment and trade relations between the two countries.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Russia sees Vietnam as regional key business partner: Russian Deputy PM

Russia sees Vietnam as regional key business partner: Russian Deputy PM

Russia considers Vietnam one of its key partners in Southeast Asia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam seeks more Japanese investment in infrastructure, energy

Vietnam seeks more Japanese investment in infrastructure, energy

Vietnam wishes to see Japanese firms expand their investments in the sectors of infrastructure, energy, support industries, high-quality farming, IT, smart urban development and finance-banking, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a Tuesday conference in Hanoi.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US firms interested in renewables, chips in Vietnam: consul general

US firms interested in renewables, chips in Vietnam: consul general

American companies have a strong interest in renewable energy development in Vietnam thanks to the country’s carbon neutrality goal by 2050, as well as global supply chain diversification plans including investment in the semiconducting sector, the U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City said Wednesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Australia to boost trade, clean energy cooperation

Vietnam, Australia to boost trade, clean energy cooperation

Vietnam and Australia have refreshed their focus on trade ties and shared a commitment to cooperation in driving clean energy transformation.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US, Vietnam to intensify comprehensive partnership

US, Vietnam to intensify comprehensive partnership

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have agreed to further boost the two countries' comprehensive partnership, and increase dialogs at all levels.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-South Korea ties to be upgraded to 'comprehensive strategic partnership'

Vietnam-South Korea ties to be upgraded to 'comprehensive strategic partnership'

Vietnam and South Korea agreed Tuesday to elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam seeks Qatar assistance for Halal sector development

Vietnam seeks Qatar assistance for Halal sector development

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Qatar to help promote the Halal meat industry in Vietnam as part of efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7