Vietnam’s biggest diplomatic, cultural event held in Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong and Macau held a banquet on September 19 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2).
Hong Kong (VNA) – The ConsulateGeneral of Vietnam in Hong Kong and Macau held a banquet on September 19 tocelebrate the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September2).
Itwas Vietnam's biggest ever political, diplomatic, cultural, tourism, culinary,and business networking event in Hong Kong, with about 600 guests.
Speakingat the event, Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong Pham Binh Dam described HongKong as one of the biggest foreign investors in Vietnam.
Hesaid the Vietnamese Government and the Hong Kong administration have alwa𒐪ys offeredall possible support to stepജ up bilateral ties across trade, investment,finance, tourism and education.
SinceHong Kong loosened visa issuance for Vietnamese students three years ago, thenumber of Vietnamese students coming to Hong Kong has increased sharply toabout 40 per year.
Damwished that as a financial, trade and logistics hub of theregion and the world, Hong Kong would continue upholding its role as a bridgebetween mainland China, Vietnam and ASEAN.
Secretary for Development of Hong Kong BernadetteLinn, for her part, described Vietnam as the seventh biggest tradepartner of Hong Kong.
She hoped that Vietnamwill tap its potential and reinforce stronger cooperation in such areas asservices, finance, technological innovation and education.
Guests at the eventwere treated to music and dance performances, and traditional Vietnamese foodas well.
On the occasion, adelegation of 😼Vietnamese painters also attended an art exhibition, part of a series of cultural diplomacy a💙ctivities held by the VietnameseConsulate General in Hong Kong to spread Vietnamese fine arts to the world./.
Hong Kong (China) is viewed as a promising market for Vietnamese exporters as bilateral trade experienced growth of 64.6 percent, from over 8.28 billion USD in 2015 to nearly 13.63 billion USD in 2021.
About 100 leading businesses of Hong Kong (China) will join together in a field trip to Vietnam to explore market and meet representatives of government agencies and localities, aiming to promote partnerships in trade, investment, production, innovation and high technology, according to the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong.
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong (China) recently held a seminar on scholarship programmes for Vietnamese students, where the Chinese University of Hong Kong said it will again grant 30 scholarships to Vietnamese students for the 2023-2024 academic year, with each receiving a maximum of 2.5 billion VND for 4 years of study.
Vietnam always rolls out red carpet for foreign investors, including those from Hong Kong (China) to invest in the country in the spirit of “harmonising interests and sharing risks”, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said while attending the 8th Belt and Road Summit held in Hong Kong on September 13.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
