Afternoon briefing

☕ Afternoon briefing on June 18

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 16:50

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Vietnam and Russia can be proud of the achievements of their relations over the past two decades with comprehensive, deep, and extensive development of bilateral partnership, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency in Moscow on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, Khoi said that the relationship between Vietnam and Russia inherits the special friendship between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union. Read full story

- The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is expected to open up new opportunities in bilateral relations, aiming towards the prosperous development for both sides.

The countries established bilateral diplomatic relations in 1950 and upgraded them to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012. Vietnam has also signed a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – which groups Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. Read full story

- The Government has decided to extend the deadline for special consumption tax payment for domestically manufactured or assembled automobiles.

Under the Government’s freshly-issued Decree No. 65/2024/ND-CP, the deadline for May, June, July, August, and September will be extended to November 20. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on June 17 ordered stakeholders to step up communications work to raise public awareness against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and mete out harsh punishment on illegal fishing in foreign waters.

At an online conference with ministries, sectors and localities, Quang, who is also head of the National Steering Committee for IUU Fishing Prevention and Control, acknowledged their efforts in the IUU fishing combat which is an important and key task of the whole political system. Read full story

- Construction of the expansion of the feeder compartment at Pho Noi 500kV transformer station in the northern province of Hung Yen was completed on June 18, two days ahead of schedule set by the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT).

The expansion is part of Nam Dinh 1 thermal power plant – Pho Noi transmission line under the circuit-3 500kV transmission line linking Quang Trach in the central province Quang Binh and Pho Noi. It will help enhance power connectivity and improve the stability and safety of the power supply. Read full story

- A Vietnamese food festival is taking place in Hong Kong (China) from June 12 to July 14 to promote the Vietnamese cuisine.

Chef Quang Le, Executive Sous Chef of New World Hoiana Beach Resort in Vietnam’s Hoi An city presents a range of authentic recipes showcasing the flavours from the ancient city, accented by ingredients and condiments from his hometown. Read full story

- The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on June 17.

Archer Le Quoc Phong has won the 12th ticket after advancing to the quarterfinals of the men’s individual event at the Antalya 2024 Hyundai Archery World Cup, the last qualifier prior to the Paris games that is taking place in Turkey from June 12-23. Read full story./.

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