Italian media spotlight Vietnam’s economic ties with Europe, human rights achievements
Some media agencies in Italy highlighted Vietnam’s economic links with Europe and achievements in ensuring human rights when covering a recent tour of some European countries by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (centre) speaks at the Vietnam - UK high-level forum on economy and trade in London on June 29. (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) – Somemedia agencies in Italy highlighted Vietnam’s economic links with Europe and achievementsin ensuring human rights when covering a recent tour of some European countriesby National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
In an article about Vietnam’strade and investment links with Italy and Europe, the La Città Futuranewspaper said Vietnam is effectively implementing the commitments in the freetrade agreements with the EU (EVFTA) and the UK (UKVFTA).
So far, key farm produce ofVietnam like peppercorn, cashew nut, vegetables, fruit, tea, and rubber havebenefited from preferential tariffs in the EU, which is one of the five largestmarkets of Vietnam’s fishery products.
La Città Futura noted Vietnamis a leading partner of Italy in Southeast Asia and also a helpful bridge linkingthe EU, including Italy, with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Citing the phone talks on April22 between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Italiancounterpart Mario Draghi, it emphasised the Italian Government’s pledge topromote the Italian parliament’s ratification of the EU - Vietnam InvestmentProtection Agreement (EVIPA) amid many enterprises of the country wishing toexpand operations in the Southeast Asian nation.
Meanwhile, the Marx21 daily underlinedthat with the second candidacy for membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),Vietnam is showing its right policies on human rights development that centreon people.
It said one of Vietnam’sinternationally recognised achievements is poverty reduction and socialsecurity safeguarding.
As an HRC member during 2014 -2016, the country fully and responsibly participated in the council’s activitiesand agenda. Its Government always affirmed efforts to protect and promote humanrights and also contributed many initiatives to help deal with global humanrights issues.
That ASEAN countries unanimouslyselected Vietnam as the Southeast Asian candidate for an HRC seat in the 2023 -2025 tenure reflected the bloc’s consensus and trust in Vietnam in this regard,according to Marx21./.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of some enterprises of the UK in London on June 29 (local time), part of his official visit to the European country.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the Vietnam-UK high-level forum on economy and trade in London on June 29 (local time), as part of the leader’s ongoing visit to the UK.
Vietnam wants to learn from the UK’s experience in promoting the role of public and private sectors, private governance and national governance in an effort to achieve commitments, including those made at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow last year, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said.
Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's visits to Hungary and the UK from June 26-30 concluded successfully, thus greatly promoting the Vietnam-Hungary comprehensive partnership and deepening the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership, said Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the NA's Commission for External Relations.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (centre) speaks at the Vietnam - UK high-level forum on economy and trade in London on June 29. (Photo: VNA) 
