At the Vietnam-New Zealand Business Dialogue. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-New ZealandBusiness Dialogue was held in Hanoi on November 15, with New Zealand PrimeMinister Jacinda Ardern attending.
Themed “A Strategic Partnership in Trade andInvestment”, the dialogue was jointly held by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industryand Trade (MoIT) and Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the New ZealandEmbassy in Vietnam.
It offered a platform for policy makers andbusinesses of the two countries to discuss investment and business opportunitiesand promote the bilateral trade.
In her remarks, PM Ardern stressed the importantrole by enterprises in bolstering cooperation between the two countries, andthat the bilateral trade and investment ties have been growing despitechallenges induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The leader said the two sides shared the belief that bilateral trade will hit 2.4 billion USD by 2024, adding the two economiesare reciprocal with suitable products like milk, wood and food.
The two economies have also been connected togetherthrough free trade agreements (FTAs) like the Regional Comprehensive EconomicPartnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-PacificPartnership (CPTPP), and both have effectively materialised these deals, shecontinued.
The visiting PM isaccompanied by many businesses and representatives from competent agencies ofNew Zealand, which she called a great opportunity for the two sidesto seek ways to foster cooperation in agriculture and other spheres like food,beverage, education, health care, energy, technology, innovation andenvironmental management.
Ardern used the occasion to invite Vietnamese firmsto visit New Zealand to scope out investment and cooperation opportunities inthe country.
Delegates at the dialogue pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA)
MoIT Minister Nguyen Hong Dien noted that trade andinvestment remains an important, priority cooperation area between Vietnam andNew Zealand which has yet to be fully tapped.
The two-way trade tripled over thepast decade, and it is still growing strongly even amid the regional and globaleconomy and commerce impacted by the pandemic and geo-political uncertainties, he said.
The minister suggested the two economies tighten their cooperation,and called on New Zealand businesses to invest in such areas as digitaleconomy, digital transformation, new and renewable energy, high-techagriculture, safe food supply chains, post-harvest preservation technology, andthe processing of agricultural and aquatic products in Vietnam.
Participating businesses raised proposals to thetwo Governments, focusing on further improving the investment environment in bothcountries./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 14 afternoon hosted a welcome ceremony for his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern who is on an official visit to Vietnam until November 17.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 14 afternoon hosted a welcome ceremony for his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern who is on an official visit to Vietnam. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern paid an official visit to Vietnam on November 14-17, 2022. The Vietnam - New Zealand Strategic Partnership has developed strongly over the years and expanded to all fields of politics, economy, trade, investment, security and defense, education and training, and travel.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
At the Vietnam-New Zealand Business Dialogue. (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the dialogue pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA) 
