Hong Kong Chief Executive receives outgoing Vietnamese Consul General
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam received outgoing Vietnamese Consul General in the Chinese special administrative region Tran Thanh Huan on November 12.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (R) and Vietnamese Consul General Tran Thanh Huan at the meeting on November 12 (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) – Chief Executiveof Hong Kong Carrie Lam received outgoing Vietnamese Consul General in theChinese special administrative region Tran Thanh Huan on November 12.
The host appreciated Huan’s contributions to thedevelopment of Vietnam-Hong Kong ties, noting that the country is currentlyHong Kong’s third largest trade partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade in 2019rising 10 percent year on year to about 20 billion USD.
She expressed her hope that the signing of afree trade agreement between Hong Kong and ASEAN will create momentum forrelations between Vietnamese localities and her region to grow further in thetime ahead.
Lam said although the COVID-19 pandemic hasdisrupted travel between the two sides, Vietnam is always an attractivedestination for Hong Kong people, and that she hopes bilateral travel will beresumed soon as the Southeast Asian country has put COVID-19 under control.
Highlighting both sides’ flourishing ties, theofficial voiced her hope that Huan will always be a good friend of Hong Kongand continue helping to boost bilateral relations in his new position.
For his part, Consul General Huan thanked theHong Kong Chief Executive for her assistance for himself and the VietnameseConsulate General over the last three years, expressing his honour to havechances to contribute to Vietnam-China relations in general, and links betweenVietnamese localities and Hong Kong in particular.
Vietnam always treasures the traditionalfriendship and comprehensive cooperation with China and considers this as oneof the top priorities in its foreign policy. Together with the development ofVietnam-China connections, the cooperation between Vietnamese localities andHong Kong has enjoyed encouraging strides, according to him.
Collaboration between Vietnamese localities andHong Kong in culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchange has also been onthe rise. The coordination in repatriating Vietnamese people illegally enteringthe Chinese region has also witnessed considerable progress.
The diplomat added that as important partners ofeach other, Vietnam hopes for a Hong Kong of stability and prosperousdevelopment, thus creating momentum for further enhancing win-wincooperation./.
More than 70 percent of businesses from Hong Kong (China) have selected Vietnam as the first destination in the Southeast Asian region to open factories, according to a recent survey by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
Representatives of the Hong Kong-based Envision Energy recently paid a visit to Thanh Hoa to discuss a wind power energy project in the central province.
The Vietnamese Government has issued a decree on Vietnam’s special preferential import tariffs for the implementation of the ASEAN-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) in the 2019-2020.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (R) and Vietnamese Consul General Tran Thanh Huan at the meeting on November 12 (Photo: VNA) 
