Prime Minister Nguyen TanDung has told his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha that his officialvisit to Vietnam right after taking office is a vivid manifestation ofthe two countries’ strategic partnership.
At thetalks with Prayuth Chan-ocha in Hanoi on November 27, the Vietnamese PMsaid he believes that the visit will contribute importantly andpractically to tightening the Vietnam-Thailand traditional friendshipand comprehensive cooperation.
Both said withdelight that the bilateral relationship has been growing continuously inall fields, especially after it was lifted to strategic partnershipduring Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s Thailand visit in June2013.
The two sides agreed to continue closecoordination, speed up high-ranking delegation exchanges and effectivelycarry out such bilateral cooperative mechanisms such as joint cabinetmeetings and the Vietnam-Thailand bilateral cooperation committee.
They said they will direct ministries, sectors and localities to wellimplement signed agreements and expand cooperation towards facilitatinginvestment and trade activities in order to gross 15 billion USD intwo-way trade by 2020.
Vietnam appreciatesThailand’s efforts in its role as a coordinator for the ASEAN-Chinarelations, which have contributed to maintaining the bloc’s common voiceand solidarity in the East Sea issue, said the host.
Both sides were also unanimous in working together to address disputesby peaceful measures in line with international law, including theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration onthe Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and accelerate the negotiation ona Code of Conduct in the East Sea.
The Thai leaderinvited PM Nguyen Tan Dung to attend the Greater Mekong Sub-regionSummit in Thailand in December, 2014 and co-chair the third jointcabinet meeting in 2015.
After the talks, the twoPMs witnessed the signing of three cooperation documents, including the2014-2016 action programme on the imp♋lementation of the Vietnam-Thailandstrategic partnership, the two countries’ cultural cooperationprogramme for 2014-2016 and a cooperation agreement between the MekongDelta city of Can Tho and Thailand’s Chachongsao province./.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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.
