The meeting between Secretary of the Da Nang municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (R) and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo on July 20. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Secretary of the Party Committee of central Da Nang city NguyenVan Quang received Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo on July 20.
Quangstressed that the two countries are recording important strides in bilateralrelations as seen in the visits to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen PhuTrong in November 2022 and other Vietnamese leaders.
Offeringcongratulations on the success of the 20th National Congress of theCommunist Party of China (CPC) and the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery,he said the two sides are working actively to shore up tourism cooperation.
Da Nangalways pays attention to and supports activities of foreign enterprises, includingthose from China, and hopes to foster tourism links, the official said, considering relations between the countries’ localities as a contributor to the overallbilateral ties.
He alsocalled on Xiong to help create favourable conditions for developing economic and tourism connectionsbetween Da Nang and Chinese localities.
For hispart, the Chinese ambassador underlined the historic significance of theofficial visit to China by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong right afterthe 20th National Congress of the CPC.
Both countries have been working unceasingly to strengthen economic and tourism partnerships.In particular, they still maintained relatively high trade revenue during thethree years of the COVID-19 pandemic, he went on.
Chinawishes to encourage its enterprises to invest in Vietnam, of which Da Nang holdsadvantages for investment attraction, Xiong said, suggesting the city provideassistance for Chinese firms and optimal conditions for their investment here.
He expressedhis belief that the cooperation between the two Parties and the two countrieswill develop even more strongly in all fields, and more Chinese people will spendtheir holidays in Vietnam, which is home to many beautiful landscapes./.
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Two Indian Navy ships, guided missile destroyer INS Delhi and multi-purpose stealth destroyer INS Satpura, docked at Tien Sa port on May 19, starting a courtesy visit to the central city of Da Nang.
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The Vietnam-Japan Festival 2023 kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on July 13 evening, as part of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Potential for cooperation between the central city of Da Nang and Japan was the main focus of a workshop held by the municipal People’s Committee on July 14.
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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.
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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.
The meeting between Secretary of the Da Nang municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (R) and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo on July 20. (Photo: VNA) 
