State leader works with Korea-Vietnam Friendship Association President
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held an online meeting on June 30 with Choi Young-joo, President of the Republic of Korea-Vietnam Friendship Association and Chairman of Panko Group, who announced that Korean enterprises had raised 1 million USD to support Vietnam’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held an online meeting onJune 30 with Choi Young-joo, President of the Republic of Korea-VietnamFriendship Association and Chairman of Panko Group, who announced that Koreanenterprises had raised 1 million USD to support Vietnam’s fight against theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Appreciating the donation, President Phuc said that Vietnamis well controlling the pandemic, and continues exerting extra efforts to soondrive back the pandemic, stabilise production and business, ensure the continuityof supply chains and ensure a safe environment for local people and investors.
Speaking highly of Vietnam’s success in the COVID-19 fight,Choi said he hopes the money donated this time will be sent to Ho Chi Minh Citywhich is being hit hard by the pandemic.
He proposed the Vietnamese State leader maintain attentionto boosting the Vietnam-RoK Strategic Partnership so as to facility the RoK’sinvestment in Vietnam.
He went on to say that Panko and several Korean investorsare paying attention to the development of industrial parks, resort tourism,smart cities and commercial centres in Vietnam.
Welcoming Korean businesses’ interest in investing in scienceand technology, smart city, pharmaceutical industry, President Phuc said a favorablebusiness investment environment, and a rapid increase in the middle class aregood conditions for foreign investors to come to Vietnam.
The RoK is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with9,200 projects worth about 72 billion USD. Trade between the two countries has alsogrown well and reached over 66 billion USD last year.
He affirmed that Korean enterprises’ operations havecontributed greatly to the development of the bilateral strategic partnership.
The Vietnamese leader showed his hope that the RoK-VietnamFriendship Association continue mobilizing resources to help Vietnam respond tothe pandemic./.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that the development of Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) ties is a common determination from the grassroots to high levels in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has hailed the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Chung Eui-yong, saying that it contributes to strengthening Vietnam – RoK ties.
Foreign investors have poured 15.27 billion USD of investment in Vietnam so far this year, equivalent to 97.4 percent of the amount recorded in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh-wan has told Vietnamese Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long that the RoK will help Vietnam effectively carry out the dual goals of pandemic prevention and control, public health protection, and economic development.
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.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) (Photo: VNA) 
