The forum offered a chance for foreign and local companies to sound out cooperation and investment opportunities. At the forum, Vietnamese commercial counselors from Singapore, Japan, India, China, and South Korea spotlighted export opportunities and market requirements in the respective countries. Meanwhile, representatives from Thailand’s Central Retail, Japan’s Aeon, and various exporters from Long An Province introduced their activities, criteria, and orientation for investment connection at the forum. Its export revenue totaled some $335 billion during the 10-month period, a year-on-year increase of 15 percent. In addition, Long An Province took the lead in exports in the delta.

Vietnamese poet Tran Dang Khoa (right) and Australian poet, translator Kuman Subedi (Photo courtesy of Tran Dang Khoa)According to Khoa, Vietnamese youth nowadays, in addition to being equipped with a rich language foundation, have inherited the open and dynamic spirit of modern times. This is a favorable environment for new literary talents to reach out to the globe and live with passion. Khoa mentioned his days studying at the Maksim Gorky Literature Institute in the former Soviet Union. The poet then realized that his Russian had become too poor and he could no longer communicate with them in Russian. To win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Khoa said young writers need one percent talent, fluent foreign language skills, and 99 percent effort.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 November 2024 – Cake by VPBank (Cake), Vietnam's largest digital bank by user base, revenue and product variety, announced the launch of its first fully cloud-based Card Management System (CMS) in collaboration with Visa. The new cloud-based CMS utilizes Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud infrastructure as its access model to the Visa network. A cloud-based solution enhances operational efficiency and promotes cashless payments, aligning with our vision for a digital future in Vietnam. "Cake is the first issuing bank globally to have implemented Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud Infrastructure. About Cake Digital BankCake by VPBank digital bank (Cake) was launched in January 2021 in Vietnam.

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He assessed that the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Peru has made impressive progress in recent years, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. Congratulating Vietnam on being chosen to host APEC 2027, Adriazén affirmed Peru’s backing and close coordination with Vietnam to ensure its success. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), to which Vietnam and Peru are signatories, provides a vital framework for even closer economic integration, he noted. Following the talks, the host leader presented the Grand Cross of the Order of “the Sun of Peru” to the State President of Vietnam./. Swedish companies, with their advanced expertise and technology, are poised to assist Vietnam in realising its sustainable future.

Among the Chinese automakers to hit the Vietnamese market are BYD, Geely, Chery, Great Wall, SAIC, and Wuling. The GB/T charging standard is a set of GB/T standards for AC and DC fast charging electric vehicles used in China. In Vietnam, electric vehicles use CCS2 (combined charging system combo 2) charging adapters. Vo Minh Luc, CEO of BYD Auto Vietnam, said that the firm had yet to plan the development of a separate charging system. Some auto experts said that the inconvenience of charging infrastructure could deter customers from buying Chinese cars.

HÀ NỘI - A week of Italian cuisine will take place in Hà Nội with a series of event to foster dialogue between culinary practices of Việt Nam and Italy. Launched in 2016 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the week of Italian Cuisine is an annual initiative taking place worldwide to celebrate the essence of Italian culinary heritage, emphasising its values, flavours and cultural significance. An exhibition of Italian products will open the week at MM Mega Market Thăng Long at 9am. The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (ICHAM) will introduce the dairy products of the 'Pecorino Toscano' cheese Consortium at Italian house Casa Italia on November 19. The week also includes a workshop on cold chain technologies and their development potential in Việt Nam.

LIMA — Vietnamese State President Lương Cường held talks with President of Peru Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra in Lima on Wednesday afternoon (local time), with the framework of his official visit to the Latin American country. Peru is currently Việt Nam’s sixth largest trading partner and the most important investment destination for Việt Nam in the Latin American region. Dina Boluarte also expressed her hope that Việt Nam will establish a diplomatic representative agency in Lima soon. President Cường took this occasion to invite the Peruvian leader to pay an official visit to Việt Nam and the latter accepted the invitation with pleasure. Following the talks, the two leaders announced the joint statement on strengthening the bilateral relations, witnessed the signing of trade promotion agreements, and met with the press.

Vietnamese President Strengthens Ties With Peru During Historic Visit State President Luong Cuong’s official trip marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple fieldsVietnamese State President Luong Cuong made history as the first sitting head of state from Vietnam to visit Peru, arriving in the capital city of Lima on November 12, 2024. Cuong met with numerous dignitaries including the President of the Supreme Court of Peru, Javier Arévalo Vela, and the President of the Peruvian Congress, Eduardo Sanjuana. Reiterated throughout the discussions was the significant progress made between Vietnam and Peru across various sectors, most prominently trade and investment. Cuong noted, "At present, Peru is Vietnam's largest investment partner in Latin America, whereas Vietnam stands as Peru's foremost trading partner within ASEAN." Cuong presented Vietnam as prioritizing relations with Peru, emphasizing the nation's engagement amid the shifting dynamics of global politics.

The initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed between the Port of Gothenburg and the SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT) of Vung Tau. Vice President Xuan said Vietnam is transitioning toward a digital economy, green growth, and sustainable development in response to climate change. According to her, Vietnam is undertaking institutional reform to improve business environment, create favourable conditions for both global and domesiic companies, particularly those with long-standing cooperation like Sweden, to invest in Vietnam. Jacob Wallenberg, Vice President of Ericsson Group, underscored the transformative potential of 5G technology and Vietnam's growing interest in it. He expressed his confidence in the prospects for continued partnership in this area, stressing that adopting 5G technology is crucial for Vietnam to become a more attractive investment destination.

Việt Nam and California still hold vast potential for further cooperation, particularly in sci-tech and innovation, he said. According to him, Việt Nam attaches importance to cooperation with California, the leading economic, financial and sci-tech hub in the US. Party General Secretary Tô Lâm on Wednesday chaired a working session with the sub-committee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress. The defence will feature key players, including captain Que Ngoc Hai and experienced central defenders Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Nguyen Thanh Chung. "Several places in China still bear his mark, serving as powerful symbols of the friendship between Việt Nam and China."

Vietnamese universities are actively promoting student exchange and full-time enrollment options for international students, with notable growth at several institutions. The International University under the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) has nearly doubled its international exchange students over the last five years, primarily in Business Administration, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Information Technology. Currently, 612 international students are enrolled in both full-time and exchange programmes, with 52 full-time students registered for the first semester of 2024-2025. For 2023-2024, it attracted 2,065 international students, with over 400 enrolled in full-time programmes in diverse fields. Currently, self-funded international students comprise a substantial proportion of international enrollees at prominent institutions.

Around 150 people participated in this event to commemorate World Diabetes Day. About World Diabetes Day2World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. Novo Nordisk employs about 72,000 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk products have been present in Vietnam since 1992 and the company has been committed to serving patients in Vietnam living with diabetes, obesity, rare diseases and other serious chronic diseases since. Novo Nordisk Ltd. was established in 2022, and currently employs more than 110 employees across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed banning new-generation tobacco products (NGTPs), including electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs), amid rising concerns over the associated health risks. “The health ministry proposed that the government call on the NA to ban the use of e-cigarettes and HTPs,” Lan said. Vietnam joined the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and promulgated the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms more than 10 years ago, prior to the arrival of NGTPs in Vietnam. Photo: D. Lieu / Tuoi TreAt a May hearing held by the NA’s Committee for Social Affairs, the health ministry presented evidence from World Health Organization and health experts highlighting the clear dangers of e-cigarettes and HTPs. The ban would establish a legal basis for police to handle the illegal trade of NGTPs in Vietnam, the official said.

LIMA — State President Lương Cường had a meeting with President of the Supreme Court of Peru Javier Arévalo Vela in Lima on Wednesday morning (local time), within the framework of his official visit to the South American country. At present, Peru is Việt Nam's largest investment partner in Latin America, while the latter is the former's number one trading partner in ASEAN. Regarding the judicial sector, the head of state highlighted that after 40 years of implementing the Đổi Mới (Renewal) process, Việt Nam has gained remarkable achievements in building a legal system and a rule-of-law state. He confirmed that his country consistently considers Việt Nam a leading important partner and a reliable bridge in its overall foreign policy in the East Asian region. He proposed that the judiciaries of Việt Nam and Peru soon sign a cooperation document guiding specific collaboration activities in the coming time.