Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his delight at visiting Singapore in his capacity as the Vietnamese Government leader for the first time, during a meeting with President of Singapore Halimah Yacob on February 9 morning.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and President of Singapore Halimah Yacob. (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhexpressed his delight at visiting Singapore in his capacity as the VietnameseGovernment leader for the first time, during a meeting with President ofSingapore Halimah Yacob on February 9 morning.
Yacobhailed the significance of Chinh’s visit as marking the start of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership thisyear, contributing to the strong and substantial development 𝔉of theirrelationship.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Singaporean President Halimah Jacob. (Photo: VNA)
Expressing their satisfaction at the dynamic development of the Vietnam-Singapore ties in variousareas, the two leaders agreed to deepen pillars of cooperation, especially inpolitics, economy, national defence-security, education and hi-qualitytraining, people-to-peopleexchange, tourism, maritime connectivity initiatives, as well as new fields inthe fourth industrial revolution.
Thehost spoke highly of the operation of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks(VSIP) in Vietnam and thanked the Vietnamese Government for facilitating Singaporean firms to do business in the country.
Recallingher impression on visiting VSIP Bac Ninh last October, she affirmed that itis a successful model of bilateral collaboration.
Chinh vowed to encourage Singaporean enterprises to develop VSIPs in a green,smart and energy-friendly manner, and to open more VSIPs in localities in outlyingareas to improve the even development of regions.
He suggested both sides soon sign a bilateral labour cooperationagreement.
Hostand guest also pledged to enhance cooperation at multilateral forums such as the ASEAN, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the United Nations whilecontinuing to build a stable, united and strong ASEAN Community.
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Vietnam and Singapore hold substantial potential for cooperation in digital economy, science-technology and green economy, Dr. Pham Duc Minh from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research under the Singaporean Government has said.
The Business Times, a Singaporean financial daily, and Asia Times, Hong Kong–based news platform, have recently run articles highlighting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Singapore from February 8-10.
Both Vietnam and Singapore have great potential to expand cooperation further, an Indian expert said as Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8-10.
Vietnam is still a magnet to Singaporean investors thanks to the two countries' similarities in market openness, their same direction for sustainable development, and their joining in free trade agreements (FTA), experts have said.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and President of Singapore Halimah Yacob. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Singaporean President Halimah Jacob. (Photo: VNA) 
