August Revolution and National Day marked in Geneva, Canada
Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations and international organisations held a ceremony on September 15 at its new headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The ceremony on September 15 in Geneva, Switzerland, to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations and international organisations held a ceremony on September 15 at its new headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Attendees at the event included the General Director of the United Nations’ Office in Geneva, the General Secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and other diplomats.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh and Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Thao, who are both visiting Europe, attended the event.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy PM Ninh highlighted Vietnam’s achievements and emphasised that they were the result of sacrifices and efforts made by the Vietnamese people under the outstanding leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
They also came about through precious support, assistance and cooperation from countries, friends and people around the world, he said.
The Deputy PM wished overseas Vietnamese in Switzerland success in their endeavours and hoped they would thoroughly integrate into the local community and strive to preserve their national identity.
The August Revolution and National Day celebrations were also held in Canada the same day.
Trade between the two countries hit 3 billion USD in 2014 and 1.8 billion USD in the first half of 2015.
Up to 5,000 Vietnamese students are pursuing different training courses in Canada.
The country’s friendship and coope🌳ration with Vietnam have been partly strengthened by the 250,000-strong Vietnamese-Canadian community. -🐠VNA
Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Canada has prospered, reaching about 1.45 billion USD in the first five months of 2015, according to Statistics Canada.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh met with the Prime Ministerial Trade Envoy of the United Kingdom, Lord David Terence Puttnam, in London on September 9.
Increasing coordination between ministries and Vietnamese representative offices in foreign countries is necessary to more effectively implement the country's external affairs policy.
A Hanoi delegation recently toured Geneva and Bern in a bid to boost multifaceted cooperation between the Vietnamese capital city and the Swiss cities.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The ceremony on September 15 in Geneva, Switzerland, to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (Photo: VNA)
