More Vietnamese localities promote themselves in US
Local officials of the Vietnamese provinces of Quang Tri, Dong Nai, Long An and Ba Ria-Vung Tau promoted their advantages and potential in San Francisco on July 13-14.
Nguyen Van Hung (right), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Quang Tri province, presents a picture to Mayor of San Francisco Edwin Lee (M) (Source: VNA)
WashingtonDC (VNA) – Local officials of the Vietnamese provinces of Quang Tri,Dong Nai, Long An and Ba Ria-Vung Tau promoted their advantages and potentialin San Francisco on July 13-14, within the framework of the Vietnam PromotionRoadshow in the United States (VPR USA-2017).
The delegation had meetings with Mayor of the city Edwin Lee and Senior PolicyAdvisor to Governor Jerry Brown of California State Ken Alex.
Duringthe meetings, Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman ofthe People’s Council of central Quang Tri province, said that this is the firsttime the VPR has been organised, and the US, including San Francisco, wasselected as the first destination.
Thismove is to realise the outcomes of the official visit to the country made byPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in May, he stated.
Heaffirmed that the Vietnamese Government has created all favourable conditionsfor the two countries’ localities and enterprises to intensify cooperation.
For their part, localities have backed the government’s sound polices, andactively connected and sped up the implementation of Vietnam-US collaborativeprojects, he said.
Thehosts expressed their delight at positive developments of Vietnam’ssocio-economic situation as well as in the two countries’ relations.
Theyconfirmed that California State and San Francisco attach importance tofostering the US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership through cooperation withVietnamese localities, pledging to facilitate the expansion of bilateralrelations.
Leadersand representatives from enterprises of the Vietnamese localities then attendeda connectivity roundtable with the business community of San Francisco BayArea.
Earlier,the four provinces, together with Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen province,visited Washington and Virginia States.-VNA
Vietnamese localities attach importance to economic and trade ties with the US, considering cooperation an important resource for industrialisation and modernisation, said a Hanoi official.
Virginia treasures and wants to intensify cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics, trade, and education and training, said the US State’s Governor Terry McAuliffe.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
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.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
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.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Nguyen Van Hung (right), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Quang Tri province, presents a picture to Mayor of San Francisco Edwin Lee (M) (Source: VNA)
