Malaysia’s Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
A get-together to mark the 61st anniversary of Malaysia’s Independence Day (August 31) and a cultural festival to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties were held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 30.
At the photo exhibition on Vietnam-Malaysia people-to-people diplomacy (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) –🍷 Aget-together to mark the 61st anniversary of Malaysia’s Independence Day(August 31) and a cultural festival to celebrate the 45th anniversary ofVietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties were held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 30.
The events were co-organised by the HCMCity Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-MalaysiaFriendship Association (VMFA) of HCM City.
𝓰 Addressing the events, President of the VMFAHCM City Tran Ngoc Son recalled some of the milestones in Vietnam-Malaysia ties,stressing that the bilateral relations have been expanded across the areas ofeconomy, trade, and investment since the establishment of Strategic Partnershipin 2015.
In the first six months of 2018, two-waytrade hit 6.67 billion USD, a rise of 19.2 percent year-on-year. Malaysia currentlyranks seventh among countries and territories investing in Vietnam, with 562projects worth more than 12 billion USD.
About 65,000 Vietnamese people are currentlyliving in Malaysia, serving as a bridge to foster the friendship and mutualunderstanding between the two nations. In addition, the bilateral cooperationin culture, education, labour, and sports have been strengthened, contributingtowards the Vietnam-Malaysia friendship, Son noted.
🐲 For his part, Malaysian Consul General in HCMCity Sofian Akmal Abd. Karim said the establishment of the StrategicPartnership has created optimal conditions for the two countries to bolster collaboration,notably in investment promotion, trade, and economic exchange.
The two countries have worked to bringbilateral trade to 15 billion USD by 2020 in line with huge potential foreconomic cooperation, he added.
Meanwhile, a wide range of activities areunderway during the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Cultural Festival, such as acultural event featuring Malaysian cuisine and music.
🍬 More than 150 photos, featuring Vietnam-Malaysiapeople-to-people diplomacy over the years, are on display at an exhibition whichruns until September 6.-VNA
The Vietnam-Malaysia relations have been consolidated and developed across the fields of politics-diplomacy, defence-security, economy, and cultural exchange over the past 45 years, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh.
Ho Chi Minh City wants to further boost cooperation in multiple spheres with Malaysia, especially in the prioritised fields of trade, investment, technology, education, culture and tourism, said a local official.
Vietnamese enterprises were updated on information related to the market and business community of Malaysia during an event in Kuala Lumpur on August 20.
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.
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.
At the photo exhibition on Vietnam-Malaysia people-to-people diplomacy (Photo: VNA) 
