Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has officially become the seventh member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after all National Assembly (NA) deputies on Monday approved a resolution on the agreement. According to NA’s external relations committee chairman Nguyễn Văn Giàu, it is a key political decision that confirms Việt Nam’s strong ability to integrate with the international community, respond to the developments of the global economy, and progress with other free trade agreements. The CPTPP trade pact, which was signed by Việt Nam and 10 other economies in the Asia-Pacific region on March 8, 2018 in Chile, came after the US withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal in early 2017. The CPTPP pact, which succeeds the TPP deal, had been in talks for eight years, Giàu said. “Six nations have passed the deal and the trade pact will come into effect within 60 days … [Read more...] about VN becomes 7th member of CPTPP trade deal
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Morocco Gate renovated to strengthen VN-Morocco friendship
The renovated Morocco Gate is a symbol of friendship between Việt Nam and Morocco. — Photo courtesy of the embassyViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Morocco Gate (Ba Vì District, Hà Nội), a symbol of Việt Nam-Morocco friendship, has been renovated. Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee Ngô Văn Quý and Moroccan Ambassador Azzeddine Farhane attended the inauguration ceremony on Saturday. Morocco Gate was built between 1956 and 1960 by Moroccan soldiers who left the French army and joined the Liberation Army of Việt Nam (Việt Minh) during the Indochina war. From 1946 to 1954, they fought alongside Vietnamese people for the independence of the nation. The gate was built with Vietnamese materials, inspired by the Moorish architectural style of Moroccan imperial cities. “This historical and cultural relic is part of the collective … [Read more...] about Morocco Gate renovated to strengthen VN-Morocco friendship
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 11/11
Vietnam’s rice exports hit 5.2 million tonnes in ten months Vietnam shipped abroad 264,000 tonnes of rice in October this year for 136 million USD, pushing the total figures so far this year to 5.2 million tonnes worth 2.6 billion USD, up 1.7 and 14.1 percent year-on-year. China remained the leading importer of Vietnamese rice with a growth rate of 24 percent. Strong rises were also seen in many other markets, such as Indonesia, Iraq, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Average rice prices in the first nine months of 2018 reached 503 USD per tonne, up 13.7 percent year-on-year. The highest price was recorded for Jasmine rice with 575 USD per tonne, followed by Japonica with 526 USD per tonne. The export of medium- and high-quality rice increased, while that of low quality types reduced, now accounting for just 2 percent of the total export volume. [Video: Vietnamese rice now top quality on the international market] On October 18 this year, the Philippines closed its bidding and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 11/11
Government News 10/11
Socio-Economic Subcommittee convenes to prepare for 13th Party Congress Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the first session of the Socio-Economic Subcommittee in preparation for the Party's 13th National Congress in Hanoi on November 9 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the first session of the Socio-Economic Subcommittee in preparation for the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 9. PM Phuc, who is also a Politburo member, said that the eighth plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee approved the establishment of five subcommittees on the congress’s documents, socio-economic issues, Party statutes, personnel matters, and organisational work. He underlined the important task of the 51-strong socio-economic subcommittee in building a socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030, and a socio-economic report for 2021-2025 to serve the 13th National Party Congress. These documents should put forward strategic … [Read more...] about Government News 10/11
Ticket demand for VN-Malaysia match increasing
Fans wait to pick up tickets bought online at the Việt Nam Football Federation. — Photo tienphong.vn Viet Nam News The match will be held at Mỹ Đình National Stadium in Hà Nội on November 16 at 7.30pm. The clash between two title candidates highlights Group A. The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) will sell tickets for the AFF Cup via official documents, online registration and in person at the stadium. According to Lê Hoài Anh, VFF’s general secretary, online sales have stopped although the deadline to buy online is 12pm on November 10. Mỹ Đình National Stadium can host 40,000 spectators. However, Anh said the tickets will surpass that number. The VFF will sell tickets at the stadium from 8am to 5pm on November 11. Ticket prices for the upcoming match range from VNĐ150,000 (US$6.5) to VNĐ400,000 ($17). Following this match, Việt Nam will take on Cambodia on November 24 at Hàng … [Read more...] about Ticket demand for VN-Malaysia match increasing