Ho Chi Minh City has been a leading partner of the US in Vietnam in science-technology, innovation, education-training, smart urban areas and sustainable development, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong said recently.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong (Photo: SGGP)
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has been a leading partner of the US in Vietnam in science-technology, innovation, education-training, smart urban areas and sustainable development, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong said recently.
At a ceremony to mark the 248th anniversary of the US Independence Day (July 4) organised by the US Consulate General in the city, Cuong highlighted that since Vietnam and the US upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Prosperity and Sustainable Development, the bilateral relations have developed in a deep and sustainable manner.
Based on the sound bilateral ties, the US continues to be a large trade partner of HCM City and a major investor, ranking 9th among 120 countries and territories having investments in the locality, he said, highlighting the two sides’ cooperation programmes in education, culture and sustainable development.
The city set up its twin ties with New York city in September 2023, which affirms the locality’s attention to promoting the comprehensive cooperation and exchange with the US, he said.
The official affirmed the city’s commitment to boosting the cooperation ties with the US, and suggested the two sides study, propose and implement their collaboration in the spearhead sectors of science – technology, industrial transformation, digital transformation, clean energy and sustainable development via various forms and channels.
Meanwhile, US Consul General Susan Burns said that the US supports Vietnam’s efforts in caring for the marine environment.
With the upgrade of the bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year, the ties have become stronger than ever before for common goals and commitments to building a greener future, she added./.
Post-war recovery cooperation is the best way that helps Vietnam and the US heal the wound of war, contributing to building trust and expanding the bilateral collaboration in many other fields, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said on June 26.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam always considers the US a partner of strategic importance at a reception for visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink.
Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception for a visiting delegation from the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) of the US in Hanoi on June 17, during which the two sides discussed ways to boost bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
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.
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.
