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Under the upgrade, AANZFTA will include additional commitments on services and investment that will benefit exporters and investors. It will also strengthen supply chain resilience and digital technology adoption. The agreement will also include key commitments on sustainable and inclusive trade, facilitating enhanced cooperation on environmental protection, green economy, labor issues, and women’s economic empowerment. According to ASEAN Secretariat News, economic ministers from the four ASEAN member states, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, together with their counterparts from Australia and New Zealand, signed the 2nd Protocol, which upgrades the original AANZFTA Agreement which entered into force on January 1, 2010. The rest of the ASEAN member states will sign the 2nd Protocol in due course. The AANZFTA is a market of around 711 million people with a combined GDP of US$ 5.9 trillion, based on data sourced from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the...

On August 21, a delegation from Vietnam had a productive working session with the Institute for Urban Planning and Development – Ile de France (IPR). The discussions focused on cooperation in public transport, planning, and expansion. The delegation from Hanoi presented the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and the planning and preservation of Duong Lam ancient village as examples of successful urban planning and development in Vietnam. Chairman of Hanoi People’s Council, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, expressed his hopes for continued close cooperation from the Ile-de-France region in this field. Chairman Tuan also emphasized the fruitful partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region since their establishment of relations in 1989. He highlighted the efficiency of joint programs and projects in various fields, which have greatly contributed to the socio-economic development of the Vietnamese capital. IPR Deputy General Director, Sébastien Alavoine, welcomed the visit of the Han...

The 13th Vietnam Student Sports Festival in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Ansan city on August 19-20, as reported by VNA. Nearly 1,000 Vietnamese students, graduates, and residents in the RoK participated in seven sports. A table tennis match at the 13th Vietnam Student Sports Festival. Photo: VNA Nguyen Viet Anh, minister-counselor at the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK, stated that this is the largest and most anticipated annual event for Vietnamese students in the host country. The festival helped foster solidarity among Vietnamese students and the Vietnamese community in the RoK, while also promoting the image of young and dynamic Vietnamese students to international friends. It further contributed to strengthening relations between Vietnam and the RoK. (source) On August 20, a football tournament for Vietnamese laborers working in the RoK under the Employment Permit System (EPS) was also held in Ansan city. The tournament attracted 20 teams from Seoul ca...

“Chao Tieng Viet” (Hello Vietnamese) book series in Belgium public libraries What has the Vietnam Education Publishing House implemented to spread and preserve Vietnamese in the world? In its 66 years of establishment and development, the Vietnam Education Publishing House has compiled and published numerous books to improve knowledge and appreciation for the Vietnamese language, literature, and culture. This includes sets of books designed to teach Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese as well as the “Chao Tieng Viet” (Hello Vietnamese) series compiled by Nguyen Thuy Anh. These publications have reached communities in countries such as Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and have even been honored as gifts from Party and State leaders to the Vietnamese communities in certain countries. In Belgium, the “Chao Tieng Viet” series has been made available in public libraries for people to borrow and use. In Qatar, classes based on the series have been regularly ...

According to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, this is Penny Wong’s second visit to Vietnam as Australia’s Foreign Minister. Wong will meet Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, and other senior leaders to discuss common interests, including the economic and security relations between the two countries. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (far left) enjoys chicken noodles in Hanoi in June 2022 (Photo: Australian Embassy in Vietnam). The two foreign ministers will hold the fifth annual Australia-Vietnam Foreign Ministers’ meeting, where they will discuss regional priorities and how we can expand our cooperation, including on climate change, trade and investment, education, and digital delivery of government services. Wong will also attend the ‘Taste of Australia’s Big Barbecue’ event with Chef Luke Nguyen to showcase Australian cuisine and culture. Vietnam is the fourth-largest agricultural export market and offers incr...

The upcoming event is part of the activities planned to celebrate Hanoi’s Liberation Day, marking its 69th anniversary on October 10. The event aims to showcase the unique culinary offerings of the capital as a tourism attraction for both local residents and international tourists. The event space will be divided into different sections, each highlighting traditional Vietnamese dishes such as Bún Thang (Hanoi chicken vermicelli soup), Chả Cá Lã Vọng (La Vong Grilled Fish), Phú Thượng sticky rice, and Bánh Mì (Vietnamese baguette). The highlight of the event will be a dedicated space for Hanoi’s famous Phở (Vietnamese noodle soup) and other renowned phở brands. Visitors will also get to witness the process of making fiber, an essential ingredient in popular dishes like Bún (vermicelli) and Phở. Furthermore, there will be sections dedicated to international cuisine and contemporary dishes, as well as a platform to promote Michelin-starred restaurants that contribute to establishing...