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Editor’s note: British politician Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, sent this piece exclusively to Tuoi Tre News ahead of his January 2-3 visit to Vietnam. I am honoured to be returning to Vietnam for my third visit since being the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific. I have very fond memories of my previous experiences in Vietnam and look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for both our countries. New developments will continue to build on the UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership, which is now in its eighth year. We have a new Ministerial-level dialogue on Defence with Vice Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh. Our partnership on defence has also supported the first ever deployment of Vietnamese United Nations peacekeepers to Sudan. The Strategic Partnership not only increased our cooperation but also presented both countries with new opportunities. The UK Prosperity Fund programmes in Vietnam are set to deliver socio-economic benefits related to … [Read more...] about Politics UK to strengthen relationship with Vietnam after Brexit: British MP Vietnam awards first trial 5G license to Viettel

A high-ranking delegation of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) led by its Vice Chairman Ri Su-yong on February 28 visited the Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute in Hanoi.  Vice Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea of DPRK Ri Su-yong shows his interest in Vietnam's farming techniques applied in the cultivation of food crops. The delegation was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh; Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu; and Director of the Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute Nguyen Hong Son.  During the working session, Son briefed his guests on agricultural products of Vietnam’s strength.  He said that this is a good chance for the two sides to share information, thus enhancing cooperation on science and technology in the agricultural field, towards promoting solidarity, friendship and cooperation in scientific research … [Read more...] about North Korean delegation visits Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute

Argentina expects to work with Vietnam to further boost its telecommunications and Internet sectors, as a mere nine million of the country’s population have access to broadband Internet, while 60% use 4G smartphones, heard attendees at a meeting between Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung and Andres Ibarra, Argentina's minister of modernization, on February 20. The two representatives of Vietnam and Argentina at the meeting Speaking at the meeting in Hanoi, Ibarra introduced a plan to develop Argentina’s telecom sector to Hung, stating that the country was in the process of digitalizing departments of the government and enterprises and applying technology to management and governance. The representative of Argentina also pointed out that the country is in dire need of strong growth in its telecommunications sector, especially fixed-wide bandwidth, to bring the Internet to more of its people. Argentina is currently home to three mobile service … [Read more...] about Argentina eyes telecommunications tie with Vietnam

Many countries have condemned a bombing attack on a bus carrying Vietnamese tourists in the Egyptian province of Giza that killed four persons, including three Vietnamese on December 28 (Egypt time).  Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli visits victims in El-Haram hospital  In a statement, spokesperson from the US Department of State Robert Palladino affirmed that Washington will stand with Cairo in the fight against terrorism and help government of the North African country bring the perpetrators to justice.  The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Egypt, including those against foreign tourists, and expressed support to Egypt’s steps to fight extremism.  The ministry warned Russian citizens in Egypt to remain cautious and avoid travelling to areas where the terrorist threat is high. Head of the European Union delegation in Egypt Ivan Surkos called on the international community to stand united against terrorism.  … [Read more...] about Countries condemn attack on Vietnamese tourist bus

The Vietnamese foreign ministry said on Saturday it is working closely with Egyptian authorities to provide assistance to victims of a roadside bomb blast that hit a tour bus, killing three Vietnamese tourists, in Cairo on Friday. The blast happened at 6:15 pm local time on Friday less than four kilometers from Egypt’s world-famous Giza pyramids in Cairo, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The bus was carrying 14 Vietnamese tourists who were on a tour organized by Ho Chi Minh City-based travel firm Saigontourist. Three Vietnamese tourists have been confirmed dead while 11 others were injured in the blast, including ten who remain hospitalized for severe injuries. An Egyptian tour guide was also killed in the blast. Two tourists who sustained minor wounds are being cared for at the Embassy of Vietnam in Cairo, according to the Vietnamese foreign ministry. No immediate claim of responsibility was reported. Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Tran Thanh Cong visits victims of a … [Read more...] about Society Vietnam working with Egypt in helping victims of deadly Cairo blast Wrestling for glory at Vietnam’s ‘Vat Cau’ festival