The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a conference named “Meet Korea 2020” in Hanoi on June 30 to promote exchanges and cooperation between Vietnamese localities and partners in the RoK.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in coordination with the Embassyof the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a conference named “Meet Korea 2020” inHanoi on June 30 to promote exchanges and cooperation between Vietnameselocalities and partners in the RoK.
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son highlighted the fruitfuldevelopment of the Vietnam - RoK relations in many fields, especially after thetwo established a strategic cooperation partnership in 2009.
He said that both Vietnam and the RoK have led the world in containing the spreadof COVID-19, adding the two governments have coordinated closely in controllingthe health crisis, demonstrating the spirit of their strategic cooperationpartnership.
Vietnam has assisted many RoK experts, engineers, and senior managers to enter thecountry during the pandemic, ensuring production and business activities aremaintained in Vietnam, he said.
The Vietnamese Government will continue to support and create favourable conditionsfor foreign enterprises, including RoK ones, to do business smoothly, safely,and permanently in Vietnam, Son affirmed.
He expressed a belief that the two sides will maintain their practical andeffective cooperation in the time to come.
For his part, RoK Ambassador Park Noh-wan said the event offers a good startfor the two sides to build an annual dialogue channel between RoK businessesand Vietnamese localities.
On the occasion, MoFA’s Department of Foreign Affairs of Localities and the Korea Chamberof Business in Vietnam (KORCHAM) signed amemorandum of understanding (MoU) to further promote cooperation between RoKfirms and Vietnamese localities.
Economic cooperation is a key pillar in bilateral relations. The RoK has FDI capitalin Vietnam of nearly 70 billion USD in more than 8,000 projects, which createjobs for over 700,000 Vietnamese workers and make up 30 percent of Vietnam’sexport value.
Two-way trade in 2019 hit 66.6 billion USD and the two sides aim to lift thefigure to 100 billion USD at an early date./.
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Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan and President of the Korean Foundation (KF) Lee Geun signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on experience sharing and youth exchange during the 2020-2024 period, in Hanoi on December 25.
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 5 for out-going director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Vietnam Kim Jin-oh.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on investment and scientific-technological cooperation between firms of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was inked in Hanoi on February 18.
Government officials from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have discussed measures to raise two-way trade to 100 billion USD this year despite regional and global economic difficulties caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Participants at the event (Photo: VNA) 
