Swedish media laud Vietnamese Vice State President’s visit
Swedish media, Government Office and official website of Ericsson Group have praised Vietnam-Sweden relationship and its prospects following Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s official visit to the European country that concluded on November 13.
Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attends round-table discussion with Swedish enterprises (Photo: VNA)
Stockholm (VNA) – Swedish media, Government Office and official website of 𝓀Ericsson Group have praised Vietnam-Sweden relationship and its prospects following Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s official visit to the Euro𒁏pean country that concluded on November 13.
The Swedish Government's official website reported that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson extended a warm welcome to Vice President Xuan in Stockholm. During a working lunch, the leaders engaged in productive discussions, focusing on the robust ties between the two nations.
Describing Vietnam as a key trade partner of Sweden and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Kristersson said both sides are taking important steps to further strengthen cooperation, especially in technological innovation and green transition.
The visit culminated in the signing and exchange of two memoranda of understanding between Swedish State Secretary to the Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Hakan Jevrell and Vietnamese counterparts, paving the way for regular political consultations and the expansion of cooperation in green transition and digital technology.
Meanwhile, ScandAsia newspaper highlighted the two-day visit, underscoring the commitment of both nations to enhancing cooperation in innovation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
The leaders acknowledged the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat climate change and accelerate sustainable development. Swedish companies, with their advanced expertise and technology, are poised to assist Vietnam in realising its sustainable future.
According to the Ericsson Group’s website, Xuan attributed Vietnam’s development to Ericsson's technological contributions while visiting its headquarters, stressing that the company would play a key role as Vietnam ramps up its digitalisation efforts.
Deputy Chair of Ericsson's Board of Directors Jacob Wallenberg affirmed that the company stays ready to play a continued role in Vietnam's sustainable digitalisation, including industry and manufacturing connectivity purposes./.
Sweden is willing to further strengthen its collaboration with Vietnam, affirmed Speaker of the Riksdag (parliament) Andreas Norlén when receiving State Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan in Stockholm on November 12.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan received Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi on October 15, calling on the European country to share experiences in sustainable development and climate change response with Vietnam.
The world’s leading container shipping company MSC announced the expansion of its SWAN service starting in 2025, which will establish the first direct route between the Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg and Vietnam’s southeastern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
