Leipzig delegation seeks investment opportunities in Hanoi
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung welcomed a delegation from the German city of Leipzig in Hanoi on December 3, who are in the capital city to learn about opportunities for cooperation, investment, and trade.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and First Mayor of Leipzig city Torsten Bonew (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen DucChung welcomed a delegation from the German city of Leipzig in Hanoi onDecember 3, who are in the capital city to learn about opportunities forcooperation, investment, and trade.
The delegation, led by First Mayor Torsten Bonew, took the opportunity to givetechnical assistance on the management of wastewater quality, worth 100,000 EURto Hanoi.
Chairman Chung briefed the guest on the capital city’s recent socio-economicdevelopment, saying that Hanoi is a large city with an area of over 3,000sq.mand a population of 7.6 million. With rapid urbanisation, Hanoi is facing significantchallenges like water and air pollution, as well as traffic congestion.
In its five-year socio-economic development plan (2016-2020), the city hastaken on numerous programmes focused on urban development, water resourceimprovement, and clean water supply, including the Duong River Surface WaterTreatment Plant project using German technology. The plant was put intooperation last October, supplying 150,000cu.m of water per day.
Furthermore, Hanoi has partnered with Germany’s Watch Water company to produceRedocy 3C to treat pollution in rivers and lakes, while also installing morethan 100 air monitoring stations to take appropriate measures, and using vacuumsweepers of Germany’s Hako group, Chung said.
First Mayor Bonew said during its development, Leipzig experienced challengessimilar to Hanoi at present. With its experience in environmental pollutiontreatment and climate change adaptation, Leipzig wants to cooperate with Hanoi toovercome the difficulties, towards achieving sustainable development.
Bonew said that during the visit, the Leipzig delegation focuses on fields likewastewater treatment and clean water supply via solar-powered machines,tertiary training cooperation, and the exchange of vocational trainingteachers.
First Mayor Torsten Bonew invited Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, along with othercity leaders and representatives of Hanoi companies and businesses to attendthe Leipzig Fair in 2019. –VNA
Germany’s experience in implementing the 4th Industrial Revolution was shared with Vietnam during a workshop held by the Vietnamese Embassy in German on April 23.
Hanoi will create all possible conditions to help the German Embassy successfully organise a cultural festival in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in early November, said a municipal official.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks with Andreas Michaelis, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, on November 1 as part of his ongoing working visit to the European country.
German businesses are ready to cooperate with and support Vietnam in developing wind power as the country boasts huge potential for renewable energy, including wind energy.
Hanoi is willing to assist German investors by connecting them with Vietnamese businesses to run projects in the capital city, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and First Mayor of Leipzig city Torsten Bonew (Photo: VNA) 
