Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with representatives of leading French groups and businesses on November 4 (Paris time) as part of his official visit to France.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) meets with Chairman/CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanne. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh had meetings with representatives of leading French groups and businesseson November 4 (Paris time) as part of his official visit to France.
The PM met with Chairman/CEO of TotalEnergies PatrickPouyanne, who said his company is interested in the Vietnamese market and wantsto enhance cooperation in renewable energy with the Southeast Asian nation.
Chinh suggested Total further expand its investment inVietnam in the coming years, ensuring benefits to both sides, saying Totalshould take into consideration the transition towards the use of energy for sustainable development in the country.
Vietnam would like to receive consultations from Totaland other investors in terms of policies and planning schemes, he said, stressingthat Vietnam encourages investors to coordinate with local partners to improvefinancial, technological and governance capacity.
Vietnamese authorities will hold more dialogues with businesses,including foreign firms, he said.
At the working breakfast (Photo: VNA)
At a working breakfast with Chairman of the EuropeanChamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) Alain Cany and leaders of major French groups, the PM called on them to cooperate with and invest in Vietnam,and contribute opinions on the country’s policies, taking into account thetrends of sustainable and low-carbon development, green transition and digitaltransformation.
He informed the investors about Vietnam’s majororientations in institutions, human resources and infrastructure, as well asthe country’s roadmap on safe adaptation to, and flexible, safe control of theCOVID-19 pandemic, and economic reopening.
At the meetings, Vietnamese ministers also cleared upconcerns of foreign investors, and provided them with more information about theinvestment environment and opportunities in Vietnam.
The French businesspeople expressed their pleasure andconfidence in Vietnam’s policies, as well as cooperation potential with thecountry, affirming their commitments to long-term investment in Vietnam./.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher following the official welcome ceremony on November 3 (local time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 3 (local time) met with Managing Director of the COVAX Facility Aurélia Nguyen, during which he thanked the COVAX programme for its commitment to providing Vietnam with 38.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines free of charge in 2021, including nearly 23 million doses delivered to the country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his French counterpart Jean Castex in Paris on November 3 evening (local time), during which he stressed the importance of the relations with France in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) meets with Chairman/CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanne. (Photo: VNA) 
At the working breakfast (Photo: VNA) 
