Ho Chi Minh City, Utah State vow to promote trade, high-tech links
Ho Chi Minh City appreciates foreign resources which have helped with the city’s development into an economic, financial, trade and science-technology centre in the region
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City appreciatesforeign resources which have helped with the city’s development into aneconomic, financial, trade and science-technology centre in the region,Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong told visitingGovernor of the US State of Utah Gary Herbert during a reception on September1.
Phong expressed his hope that Utah and Ho Chi Minh City willincrease diplomatic activities and bilateral cooperation programmes for thecommon benefit of the two peoples.
He wished that Utah businesses would explore long-termbusiness opportunities in the city in priority fields such as tourism and hightechnology.
Herbert, for his part, said Ho Chi Minh City and Utah share similaritiesin development history, cultural values, young population as well as challengesarising from growing urban population and environmental protection.
The guest expressed his wish that Ho Chi Minh City would facilitatevisits to share experience in developing clean energies, environment andeducation to improve local well-being.
On the occasion of the Utah governor’s visit, memoranda ofunderstanding were signed on cooperation between the Saigon Hi-tech Park andthe Utah State Centre for Research and Science-Technology, and between the SaigonSilicon Park company and the Utah World Trade Centre.-VNA
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has visited the US State of Utah which boasts great potential in mining, science-technology and education.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung met with leaders of San Francisco city (California state) and Utah state during his working trip to the US from July 15-19.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has urged businesses and educational establishments of the US State of Utah to expand investment in Vietnam.
The Hanoi City People’s Committee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on forming friendly and cooperative relations with the administration of the US state of Utah
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.
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.
At the event (Source: VNA) 
