Ample room remains for Vietnam - Hong Kong (China) relations
The relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) have great potential for growth, bringing major economic and cultural benefits to both sides, Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh said at an event celebrating the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day held in Hong Kong on September 19.
Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) – The relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) have great potential for growth, bringing major economic and cultural benefits to both sides, Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh said at an event celebrating the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day held in Hong Kong on September 19.
Hanh said that Vietnam and Hong Kong have a long-lasting connection, as well as cultural and geographical similarities.
During Vietnam’s Doi Moi (Reform) process, Hong Kong has played an important role in its economic development.
Notably, during the visit to Vietnam by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu in late July, the two sides signed more than 30 cooperation agreements in many fields, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
The working trip to Hong Kong by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh to attend the 9th Belt and Road Summit from September 10-11 also brought fresh momentum to the bilateral cooperation.
Hong Kong serves as a gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter the Chinese market in particular and the global trade network in general, as well as for businesses from Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area to come and invest in Vietnam, Hanh said.
She added that Vietnam and Hong Kong should explore new cooperation areas that match their development goals, such as financial and legal services, science and technology, innovation, aviation and human resource development.
Meanwhile, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Paul Lam emphasised that Vietnam and Hong Kong have long been trusted partners.
In 2023, the bilateral trade reached 31.3 billion USD. Vietnam was Hong Kong’s second largest trading partner in the ASEAN, after Singapore, and the 7th largest globally.
Vietnam was the 8th largest export market to Hong Kong with a turnover of 17.1 billion USD, and the 5th largest importer from Hong Kong with a value of 14.2 billion USD.
Lam said that Hong Kong serves as a bridge between China and other countries thanks to its unique advantages, particularly its high-quality international legal services.
He held that legal service is an area of cooperation with great potential between Vietnam and Hong Kong./.
Overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities in China’s Hong Kong and Macau have actively responded to fundraising campaigns to support those suffering significant damage due to Typhoon Yagi and consequent flooding in Vietnam.
Politburo member and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended the 9th annual Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit in Hong Kong (China) on September 11, at the invitation of Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on September 10 held working sessions with representatives of some leading groups in Hong Kong (China) as part of his trip to Hong Kong for attendance at the 9th Belt and Road Summit.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
