Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for the development of bilateral trade relations in a balanced, long-term, and sustainable manner, in full compliance with Vietnam’s international commitments and without affecting its relationships with other partners.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, head of the Vietnamese government trade negotiation delegation, on April 23 evening held a phone call with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to officially launch talks on bilateral economic and trade issues between Vietnam and the US.
Vietnamese ministries and sectors stand ready to address the US’s concerns and work together to find mutually beneficial solutions based on the principle of harmonised interests and shared risks, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien pledged Vietnam’s support to Czech businesses and investors while addressing the bilateral business forum held in Prague on January 20 as part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European country.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will focus on enhancing consumer protection in order to maintain sustainable e-commerce development, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien said at the National Assembly’s question and answer session on June 4.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a working session with leaders of Sirius International Holding of the UAE in Hanoi on December 19 to discuss business and investment cooperation opportunities in Vietnam.
The Minister of Industry and Trade has asked for coordination from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to create favourable conditions for and encourage more Japanese businesses to shift their investments and supply chains to Vietnam, especially in key and supporting industries.
As of August 1, Vietnam's 5% broken rice price was offered at 590 USD per tonne, the highest level in 11 years, an increase of about 80 USD compared to the previous month and 35 USD lower than that of Thailand.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas had a meeting in Hanoi on June 30, sharing the view that the two countries should further step up economic, trade, and investment links.
Vietnam always considers Côte d’Ivoire one of its top trade partners in Africa, stated Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien when hosting President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo in Hanoi on June 15.
Sweden is an important Northern European market of Vietnam, and there remains much potential for the two countries to continue expanding bilateral trade, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien told Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe on May 9.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien discussed measures to promote economic and trade ties between Vietnam and China’s Yunnan province, while meeting with Secretary of the Yunnan Party Committee Wang Ning in Hanoi.
The implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) will continue to prove fruitful for Vietnam in 2023, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski have affirmed the need to step up economic and trade ties, especially amid complicated market uncertainties making it urgent to guarantee sustainable supply chains and food security.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien to keep a close watch on the information about oil and gas prices and Malaysia’s ability to supply the fuel to Vietnam.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with South African Ambassador Mpetjane Kgaogelo Lekgoro on April 2, saying that Vietnam is now in urgent need of diversifying coal supply sources as it is promoting post-pandemic economic recovery.
To thoroughly deal with the congestion of agricultural exports at border gates, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien stressed that agricultural production must be aligned with export market standards and demand.
In the face of soaring fuel prices, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien proposed several measures for stabilising the market in the long run while fielding queries from full-time legislators on March 16.
Three ministers have presented explanations on issues of National Assembly deputies’ concern during the NA’s plenary meeting on November 9, the second working day of the second phase of the 15th legislature’s second session, which is being held in the in-person form.
