PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves for China’s first international import expo
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi for Shanghai on November 4 morning to attend the first International Import Expo of China (CIIE 2018) on November 4-5.
Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucleft Hanoi for Shanghai on November 4 morning to attend the first InternationalImport Expo of China (CIIE 2018) on November 4-5.
The expo, set to be held annually, aims to create a chancefor other countries to access the Chinese market and help promote the “Belt andRoad” initiative as well as globalisation.
PM Phuc’s attendance at the event demonstrates Vietnam’swish to develop bilateral economic and trade ties sustainably.
For Vietnam – a gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),this expo is an important trade, investment and tourism promotion event helpingstrengthen its links with regional countries, optimise benefits generated bythe ASEAN-China Free Trade Area and increase the export of Vietnamese goods andservices to China and other ASEAN countries along with the shipment of ASEANgoods to China via Vietnam.
The CIIE is also an occasion to popularise Vietnamese enterprises’ image toChina and other countries to attract foreign investment while helpingVietnamese firms seek markets and expand business activities.
New strides have been recorded in trade, investment andtourism cooperation between Vietnam and China since the beginning of 2018.China remains the biggest trade partner and source of foreign tourists of theSoutheast Asian nation, which in turn also ranks first among ASEAN trade andtourism partners of China.
Their trade has kept growing, hitting 76.07 billion USD in the first ninemonths of 2018.
In 2017, Chinese investment in Vietnam reached 2.17 billion USD, up more than20 percent from the previous year, making China the fourth largest FDI investorhere.
As of late September 2018, China had 2,041 projects worth 12.78 billion USD inVietnam, ranking seventh among 129 countries and territories investing in thecountry.-VNA
Vietnamese firms will have many opportunities to promote exports to China via the China International Import Exposition (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai city from November 5-10, said Hu Suojin, Trade Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam.
Reform of administrative procedures to facilitate origin certification granting, customs procedures and related process is recommended by experts in order to increase export to China, a potential market with considerable risks.
Many Vietnamese firms want to boost exports of agricultural products to China via official channels to gain higher value and avoid risks from unofficial cross-border trade, but face a number of difficulties in seeking to bring their trade above-board.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 4-5, showing Vietnam’s wish to develop bilateral economic and trade ties sustainably.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc 
