The Hanoi People’s Committee said it would outline orientations and draw up specific programmes to increase cooperation and broaden ties with other countries’ capital cities.
The Hanoi People’s Committee said it would outline orientations and draw up specific programmes to increase cooperation and broaden ties with other countries’ capital cities and attract foreign businesses to the city.
More efforts will also be made to improve the image and reputation of Vietnam and Hanoi in particular, the committee said in a meeting held in Hanoi on August 18 to review the city’s foreign affairs in recent years.
Nguyen The Thao, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, hailed external affairs and affirmed that the sector assisted in building a peaceful and stable environment, contributing to Hanoi’s economic development.
He said the sector has expanded external people-to-people activities, especially towards overseas Vietnamese.
Thao also outlined important tasks for the foreign affairs sector in the coming years to fully integrate Hanoi into the world and make use of resources for development.
He asked the sector to boost external political activities to forge deeper, effective and stable relations with other countries, especially important partners.
Hanoi will boost multi-cultural diplomacy and be actively involved in international and regional organisations and multi-lateral forums such the Meeting of Mayors and Governors of ASEAN Capital Cities and the ASEM Governors and Mayors Meeting, he said .
Ho Xuan Son, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasised that as the cultural, political, economic and diplomatic centre, Hanoi’s external affairs are essential in the country’s foreign affairs.
He hoped that the city would continue to assist the sector to make greater achievements and contribute further to the country’s foreign affairs.
Hanoi currently has friendship and cooperation relationships with 100 capitals and major cities, 61 of which have signed cooperation agreements with Hanoi.
Hanoi also has economic and trade relations with 187 countries and territories and has attracted 2,950 foreign-direct-investment projects with combined capital of 25.7 billion USD.
Japan, China an⛦d Hong Kong are leading investors in Hanoi.-VNA
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Second Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Chee Wee Kiong chaired the ninth political consultation in Hanoi on August 17.
Visiting Chairwoman of Johannesburg City Council of South Africa Constance Bapela suggested a further connection between her city with Hanoi in the coming time, especially in trade, culture tourism.
The key northern economic region – including Hanoi, Hai Phong city, and the provinces of Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Quang Ninh – will be developed into a leading tourism centre.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Hanoi skyline (Source: Internet)
