No losses of Vietnamese citizens in Hong Kong reported yet
No losses of Vietnamese citizens in Hong Kong reported yet: spokesperson
No human and property losses related to Vietnamese students and citizens in Hong Kong have been reported so far via the hotline of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China).
Protesters in Hong Kong (China) on November 11 (Source: Xinhua/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – No human and property losses related to Vietnamese studentsand citizens in Hong Kong have been reported so far via the hotline of the VietnameseConsulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China).
Theaffirmation was made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Le Thi ThuHang in response to reporters’ queries regarding Vietnam’s citizen protectionin Hong Kong at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on November21.
Overthe past days, Vietnam’s Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has kept aclose watch on developments in Hong Kong and taken citizen protection measures,including the establishment of the hotline to help Vietnamese citizens whennecessary. The Consulate General has assisted 40 Vietnamese students who arepursuing university, doctoral and master’s degrees to return home safely attheir request, she said.
Accordingto the spokesperson, the Consulate General will continue to keep itself updatedabout Vietnamese citizens and students in Hong Kong, and stands ready tosupport them and employ citizen protection measures when necessary and beingrequested.
Thosewho travel to Hong Kong should follow guidelines of competent local agencies,and stay away from large public gatherings in order to avoid regrettable risks,Hang warned.
Vietnamesecitizens can call the consulate’s hotline 85 225 914 510 or the citizenprotection switchboard 84 981 84 84 84 if they need assistance.
Vietnamhas also asked Hong Kong authority to take measure to ensure security andsafety for Vietnamese citizens studying, living, working and travelling there,Hang stressed.
Regardingthe six Vietnamese fishermen missing in a boat fire off the Republic of Korea(RoK)’s Jeju Island, Hang said the Vietnamese Embassy in the country haspromptly coordinated with competent local agencies to get updated informationand appealed to the RoK side to actively implement search and rescue operations.
Accordingto the spokesperson, the RoK side said its Government is concerned about theincident and has instructed the highest mobilization of resources to servesearch and rescue operations, and pledged to team up with Vietnam in citizenprotection.
Theembassy has also closely coordinated with labour export enterprises to collect information,and updated families of the victims on the situation, she said, adding that theembassy is ready to take citizen protection measures when necessary./.
A Vietnamese sailor and a Chinese national went missing when their fishing vessel caught fire in waters off the southwestern coast of the Republic of Korea on January 17, local authorities said.
More than 70 percent of businesses from Hong Kong (China) have selected Vietnam as the first destination in the Southeast Asian region to open factories, according to a recent survey by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
Vietnamese nationals who are pursuing study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on November 16 received support from the Consulate General of Vietnam to return home as the university announced immediate termination of the current term, initially scheduled to end in December, due to widening unrest.
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.
Protesters in Hong Kong (China) on November 11 (Source: Xinhua/VNA) 
