Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🤡 – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue held online talks with Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin on July 14.
The two leaders shared the view that Vietnamand Singapore have close ties both bilaterally and within the framework of ASEAN andmultilateral forums. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, both sides have offered mutualsupport at national and regional level, including in fair distribution ofCOVID-19 vaccines via the COVAX Facility. They said the two countries have held thesame stances and visions on maintaining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s central role and solidarity. The leaders agreed that the Vietnam-SingaporeIndustrial Parks have drawn over 14 billion USD in investment and generated more than 270,000jobs, proving fruitful economic ties and contributing to the Vietnam – Singapore strategic partnership. Singapore isnow the largest foreign investor in the country, showing its enterprises’ trustin Vietnam. Amid complicated developments ofthe COVID-19 pandemic, they agreed to continue sharing experience, especially inaccessing vaccines and adopting technological advances in pandemic preventionand control. Both top legislators expressed their wish to further boostthe bilateral strategic partnership, including relations between the two legislatures. Theyagreed to continue maintaining meetings in different forms, working closely together atmultilateral forums such as the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, theInter-Parliamentary Union, the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum and othermultilateral parliamentary organisations, and supporting each other's stances onregional and global issues of shared concern. Hue suggesteddiscussing the possibility of mutual recognition of vaccine certificates,soon reaching an agreement on priority travelling mechanism, and resumingcommercial flights when conditions allow. He also proposedconsidering the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two legislaturesto lay a legal foundation for cooperation activities, lifting legislative ties to be on par with the bilateralstrategic partnership. Further attention should be paid to upholding the roleof the two law-making bodies in promoting the bilateral relationship.
At the talks (Photo: VNA)
The Singaporean Speaker agreed with Hue's proposals, saying that thetwo countries’ mutual support in the region and multilateral forums play a extremely important role. He stressed that ASEAN has an important position thanks to collective power of each member state, including Vietnam’s increasingstature in the region./.
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to promote the early establishment of a joint technical working group on a digital partnership, towards a bilateral agreement on digital economy.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has lauded the widespread and effective development of Vietnam – Singapore friendship during a reception in Hanoi on June 21 for Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung received Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the external relations commission of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) of Singapore, in Hanoi on June 22.
Singaporean firms were briefed on Vietnam’s investment environment and incentives to attract foreign investors at a webinar held by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on July 2.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) 
At the talks (Photo: VNA) 
