HCM City, Seoul people-elected agencies boost cooperation
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Pham Thanh Kien had a meeting with Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Seoul Metropolitan Council Kim Hyeon-ki in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Pham Thanh Kien (right) hands over a souvenir to Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Seoul Metropolitan Council Kim Hyeon-ki (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’sCouncil Pham Thanh Kien had a meeting with Chairman of the Republic of Korea(RoK)’s Seoul Metropolitan Council Kim Hyeon-ki in Ho Chi Minh City on December20.
At the event, Kien highlighted that the Seoul delegation’s visit will open up new cooperation opportunities between the people’scouncils of both localities, adding the legislative bodies of the Vietnamesesouthern economic hub and the RoK's localities hold huge collaboration potential.
He suggested the two cities step up cooperation in economy, experienceexchange, and training of high-quality human resources, as well as encourageenterprises from the RoK, especially Seoul, to seek cooperation opportunitiesin HCM City and Vietnam as a whole.
Korean enterprises have registered some 5.5 billion USD in 2,159 projects inHCM City, ranking fourth among 120 countries and territories having investmentin the city, he said, adding the number of Korean visitors to the city hasincreased over the past time – a vivid illustration for the sound relationsbetween Vietnam and the RoK, and between HCM City and Korean localities.
Kim, for his part, expressed his delight over the robust development in theVietnam-RoK ties, especially after the two nations upgraded their relations to aComprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
Praising HCM City’s economic development potential, Kim said the SeoulMetropolitan Council stands ready to share its development experience with theVietnamese city, including support for startup ecosystem and businessconnectivity.
Seoul will continue enhancing cooperation ties with HCM City in economy andeducation-training, he said, expressing his hope that the two people’s councilswill accelerate discussions towards the signing of an agreement to bolstercloser cooperation.
He took the occasion to thank HCM City for creating favourable conditions forKorean citizens to study and work in the city, and pledged to see theVietnamese community in Seoul as part of the capital city’s population as wellas work to take care of and ensure safety for them./.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen on November 27 received a visiting delegation from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeongsangbuk province led by its Governor Lee Cheol Woo.
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding companies of the Republic of Korea, said on December 12 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding on human resources development for the shipbuilding sector with the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
Hoang Quoc Long, head of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ youth affairs department, and Lee In-hyuk, Director-General of the Korean Foundation (KF) ASEAN Culture House, signed an extension of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in youth-related experience sharing and exchanges in Hanoi on December 14.
Vietnam has treasured its relations with the Republic of Korea (RoK), and wants to join hands with the East Asian country to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership in all areas, making contributions to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation and development, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Khac Dinh said on December 19.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Pham Thanh Kien (right) hands over a souvenir to Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Seoul Metropolitan Council Kim Hyeon-ki (Photo: VNA) 
