Ambassador talks prospects of Vietnam-Singapore ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh commented on the prospects of Vietnam-Singapore ties amid the current globalisation and digitalisation during a recent interview.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh( Source: Vietnamese embassy in Singapore)
Singapore (VNA) –Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh commented on the prospectsof Vietnam-Singapore ties amid the current globalisation and digitalisationduring a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents inSingapore.
He expressed his belief thatVietnamese and Singaporean leaders will discuss new forms of investment andbusiness opportunities on the occasion of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee HsienLoong’s visit to Vietnam from March 21-24.
Minh hailed the growing ties betweenVietnam and Singapore over the past years, with two-way trade nearing 20billion SGD and Singapore becoming Vietnam’s sixth largest trade partner in theworld and the second largest in ASEAN. Vietnam, for its part, is also the 12th largest trade partner of Singapore.
In investment, Singapore is the thirdlargest investor in Vietnam, behind Japan and the Republic of Korea, with atotal registered capital of 40 billion USD.
During the four-day visit, PM Lee isscheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to seek to boost bilateralcooperation, as well as meet other high-ranking Vietnamese leaders.
He will also meet the Singaporeanbusiness community operating in Vietnam and attend the opening of a BusinessCentre in Ho Chi Minh City by Mapletree – a leading real estate development,investment and capital management company headquartered in Singapore.
Minh commented that the two nationshave seen important progresses in their ties. Following the 50th anniversary of Independence (August 9, 2015), the Singaporean government pressedon with mapping out a strategy on how to write another success story for thenext 50 years.
In such context, the island state hascome up with a number of measures to further step up investment as well asexpand its business presence abroad, he said.
According to him, Singaporeanscholars and economists forecast that the Vietnamese economy would progressstrongly in the region in the near future. Therefore, PM Lee’s visit is crucialto lay a foundation to further reinforcing bilateral links.
Over the past years, Singapore’s businessventures in Vietnam have been successful, notably the Vietnam-SingaporeIndustrial Park (VSIP) available in cities and provinces from the north to thesouth.-VNA
Up to 110 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Vietnam attended a conference in Singapore on March 10 to seek trade and investment partnership.
The upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will be a chance for Vietnam and Singapore to discuss specific measures to deepen their strategic partnership.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh( Source: Vietnamese embassy in Singapore) 
