At a reception for outgoing UK Ambassador Giles Lever in Hanoi on June 7, the President affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to promoting the strategic partnership with the UK, one of the country’s priority European partners. He said since the two countries established diplomatic ties 45 years ago, especially after the formation of the strategic partnership in 2010, their relationship has developed in all fields. In the context that Vietnam and the UK are celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2018, the two countries should increase cultural and sport exchange programmes to reinforce their friendship and mutual understanding, he said. The President suggested both sides maintain and enhance the exchange of high-ranking delegations to create political trust, step up economic, trade and investment links, expand collaboration in national defence-security, crime combat and peacekeeping operations, and maintain their affiliation in culture, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK should utilise cooperation potential: President
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Majority of Vietnam’s e-commerce companies are foreign invested: official
The majority of Vietnam’s online retailers receive foreign investment, mostly from China, as local e-commerce startups struggle to compete by their own power, according to a government economic expert. Nearly 20 e-commerce businesses in Vietnam received foreign capital in 2017, according to a recently released official report. Dr. Vu Viet Ngoan, head of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s economic consulting team, cited that number in an address to members of Vietnam’s Leading Business Club, an organization comprised of Vietnam’s most notable companies, during a forum on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City. The majority of these foreign investors are from China, he added, a country that accounted for 40 percent of global retail e-commerce in 2017, according to Forbes. Ngoan pointed out that Vietnamese start-ups in the e-commerce market are often sold to foreign investors after achieving initial success due to fears of losing their competitive edge as they attempt to … [Read more...] about Majority of Vietnam’s e-commerce companies are foreign invested: official
Vietnam AutoExpo 2018 opens in Hanoi
At the event (Source: VNA) Covering in an area of 10,000 square metres with 450 booths, the event introduces new products and services in automobile, motorbike and supporting industry in Vietnam. Along with Vietnamese products by the Vietnam Engine and Agriculture Machinery Corporation, the four-day exhibition highlights brands from Russia, the Republic of Korea and China such as Gaz Group Faw Group, HongYan Truck and KC Motors, along with big names such as Ducati, Harley, Davidson, Triumph, Royal Enfield and Kawasak. At the same time, the exhibition gives much space to feature new products in support industry, spare parts, accessories, and automobile and motorbike maintenance products from various companies including Dunlop, CNC Hanoi, Daichi, Yangmin, Vietmap, Fast Auto and Nam Vu. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said that the Vietnam AutoExpo 2018 is significant to local businesses to meet with their foreign firms to discuss investment … [Read more...] about Vietnam AutoExpo 2018 opens in Hanoi
Concerts in Vietnam to celebrate Russia’s Independence Day
Russian artist Anna Grot (Photo source:eng.spdm.ru)The concerts (at 19h00) are being held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) in Hanoi on June 6th, at Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre in the central city Da Nang on June 7th, and at Ho Chi Minh city Conservatory of Musicon June 8th. The event will be sponsored by the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi, in collaboration with the Saint Petersburg House of Music. Besides, it is an opportunity for Vietnamese music enthusiasts to learn more about Russian classical music and also contribute to strengthening the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia, as well as improving mutual understanding between the two peoples./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Concerts in Vietnam to celebrate Russia’s Independence Day
Former Canadian Ambassador lauds Vietnam-Canada ties
During an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Canada, Devine said the upcoming visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from June 8-10 to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Summit will open up new prospects and reflect G7 countries’ appreciation for Vietnam in seeking measures for global issues. According to him, education cooperation is one of the highlights in Vietnam – Canada ties. Over the past three years, the number of Vietnamese students in Canada has soared 300 percent, amounting to 15,000 in 2017. The North American country has striven to improve rating system, ease financial pressure on students via the support of Scotia bank, and market curricula and learning environment. Former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam David Devine He said Canadian universities and colleges offer more than 10,000 different curricula. Canada has safe, open and multicultural living environment that suits international students. Over the past years, it … [Read more...] about Former Canadian Ambassador lauds Vietnam-Canada ties