HCM City, Japan’s Mie prefecture eye ties in multiple areas
HCM City and Mie Prefecture of Japan are looking for cooperation opportunities in multiple fields, heard a reception hosted by Vice Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem for governor of Mie Suzuki Eikei on November 13.
Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem (right) shakes hands with Governor of Mie Prefecture Suzuki Eikei (Photo: VOH)
HCM City (VNA) – HCM City andMie Prefecture of Japan are looking for cooperation opportunities in multiplefields, heard a reception hosted by Vice Chairman of the city’s People’sCommittee Le Thanh Liem for governor of Mie Suzuki Eikei on November 13.
Eikei was heading a delegation of about 100officials and businessmen from Mie to visit HCM City.
The number of Japanese investors doingbusiness in HCM City has risen in recent years, Liem told his guest at themeeting, adding that city authorities have held annual meetings with businessassociations and investors from Japan to help them tackle problems and promoteinvestment in the city.
He vowed that the city will facilitate Japaneseenterprises venturing into long-term projects to bring benefits for both sides.
The official hoped Mie will exchangeexperience with the southern hub in tourism management and expand culturalexchanges and educational cooperation between the two sides, particularlybetween HCM City University of Education and Mie University.
Mie governor Eikei, for his part, gave Lieman overview of the prefecture, saying it is forecast to post the highesteconomic growth in Japan in the future and has strengths in electronics,automobile, and seaport industries.
Mie’s firms appreciate the business climate inVietnam and HCM City and look forward to boosting economic ties and connectivityin tourism, culture and education with the city, he noted. -VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said he wants Japan's Mie prefecture to invest in the industries it has advantages in such as cargo machinery, electronics and chemical production in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong visited Mie and Shiga prefectures from October 11-13 to promote relations between Vietnam and Japanese localities.
Many Japanese companies have continued to choose Binh Duong to make investment, proving the attractiveness of this southern province’s investment climate to foreign investors, said Kawaue Junichi, Consul General of Japan in HCM City.
Ho Chi Minh City is ready to cooperate with Japan’s Saitama prefecture in manpower training, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan said on October 31.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem had a meeting on November 8 with Masuda Tetsuya, General Director of Japan’s education group Soshi, who said his firm wants to set up an international university in the Vietnamese city.
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.
Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem (right) shakes hands with Governor of Mie Prefecture Suzuki Eikei (Photo: VOH)
