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Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Rachel Stohl, Senior Vice President of Research Programmes at the Stimson Centre, said Vietnam and the US have gone from former foes to comprehensive strategic partners, and are working together for peace and for the benefit of their peoples.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai said in recent years, the strong promotion of people-to-people exchange has truly served as a bonding force between the two countries, noting that the Vietnam – Nepal Friendship Association (VNFA), established in September 2014, has played an active role in this regard.
Vietnam and Slovakia have potential for expanding cooperation in many fields such as economy, tourism, nuclear energy, and defence industry.
Vietnam has deployed nearly 1,100 personnel to UN peacekeeping missions, he said, adding that the Southeast Asian nation has encouraged and created opportunities for female military personnel to join peacekeeping operations, while regularly coordinating with the UN and international partners to conduct training programmes and international exercises.
Lawmakers are expected to discuss a draft Law on Atomic Energy (revised) and draft resolutions on mechanisms and policies for private economic development, and on a number of special mechanisms and policies to create breakthroughs in law making and enforcement on May 15
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee on May 14 afternoon deliberated on a draft resolution aimed at unleashing the potential of the private sector, with NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man underscoring the State’s support in legal frameworks, digital transformation, and innovation for the sector’s growth.
Meeting with teachers and students of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted and Cau Giay Secondary School on May 14 afternoon, Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Party aims to build a modern and world-class education system rooted in Vietnamese cultural identity, thus nurturing a young generation that excels intellectually, thrives physically, embraces national values, and is capable of competing globally to elevate Vietnam’s position in the international arena.
The S&P experts expressed a belief that with such strong institutional reforms and a dynamic policy agenda, Vietnam’s economy is poised for rapid growth, and its sovereign credit rating will see further improvement in the near future.
NA scrutinises draft Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations
PM Pham Minh Chinh's reception for the Chairman of the China Huadian Engineering Co., Ltd, Vietnam's re-election as Chair of the World Customs Organisation (WCO)'s Permanent Technical Committee, and the Health Minsitry's recommendation for sustained vigilance against COVID-19 are among news highlights on May 14.
Stressing the significance of the bill, deputies stressed the need to carefully review provisions on the roles and powers of the two-level local administration, particularly tasks performed by the district level, to avoid overlapping responsibilities or legal ambiguities that can disrupt governance and negatively affect people and businesses.
Vietnam welcomes Chinese enterprises, including the CCECC, to actively collaborate with Vietnamese firms to improve competitiveness in terms of technology, quality, and cost-efficiency as they engage in the investment and construction of high-speed rail lines in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Government welcomes foreign and Chinese enterprises to expand investment and business activities in the country, particularly in areas aligned with sustainable development needs, suited to China's strengths, and beneficial to both sides, including the energy sector.
Dong Nai and Vila Nova de Gaia of Portugal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in key areas including culture, tourism promotion, economic and trade exchange, urban refurbishment, and heritage preservation.
The ambassador highlighted the longstanding, close, and warm relationship between Vietnam and Thailand, noting that this visit is significant as both sides are working together for upgrading their ties to a higher level.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s official visit to Vietnam is of significance as it takes place at a time when the international order is being affected by increasing geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai handed over a telegram of congratulations from General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam to M.A. Baby on the occasion of his election as General Secretary of the CPI-M at the party’s 24th congress in early April.
This is the first visit to Vietnam by PM Paetongtarn since she took office, and also the first by a Thai Government leader in 11 years. Additionally, it marks the first Joint Cabinet Meeting between the two prime ministers in 10 years.
