Việt Nam News

Vocational education aligned with regional strengths and development orientations is a critical element for the region's progress

Việt Nam will work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ affirmed at the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board which took place in Paris on October 9-10.

Việt Nam and Japan reached consensus on several measures to promote the bilateral defence ties, with a focus on delegation exchange, maintenance of existing consultation mechanisms, human resources training, implementation of a programme to improve capacity in the fields of diving medicine and clearance of naval mines, UN peacekeeping activities, recovery of post-war consequences, and bolstered coordination at multilateral mechanisms.

The two sides hailed the good developments in Việt Nam-Japan relations which benefit the two countries' peoples and actively contributing to peace, cooperation, and development of the region and the world.

While it may not involve a complete visa waiver, there are other ways to make the visa system more convenient for travellers from Việt Nam to visit Japan, the spokeswoman noted.

NA Chairman Huệ named a dozen of contents that the committee will discuss at the session, which will later be submitted to the upcoming sixth plenary session of the legislature.

The Government leader called on Japan to assist Việt Nam in the building of an independent and self-reliant economy and the implementation of industrialisation and modernisation, while providing new-generation official development assistance (ODA) for large-scale strategic infrastructure projects such as road and railway ones in Việt Nam.

KAS has conducted many effective cooperation activities with Vietnamese NA agencies, including the Finance-Budget Committee, Economic Committee and Committee for External Relations.

Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko affirmed Việt Nam plays an important role in Japan's foreign policy in the region.

The province needs to promote faster and more sustainable growth and strive to become an industrial production and logistics centre in the Mekong Delta by 2050.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn proposed accelerating and efficiently implementing new-generation ODA for Việt Nam's large-scale strategic infrastructure development projects. He also suggested that Japan support Vietnamese businesses in deepening their involvement in the global value chain with Japanese partners.

The visit is part of activities to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations (1973-2023) and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership (2013-2023) between the two countries.

Noting that the Mekong Delta region must have a deep-water sea port, he urged local authorities to call for investment to build the Trần Đề Port with its development attached with marine economy.

More than 800 people have been titled “good people, good deeds” while 10 individuals are honoured for their outstanding distribution to the city at an event held on Monday.

Data from the Ministry of Public Security reveals that in 2023, Việt Nam has sent 13 extradition requests to foreign countries.

Top leaders of Việt Nam on Saturday extended condolences to their Syrian counterparts over the death of more than 100 people and injury of many others after a drone attack on a Syrian military academy in the western city of Homs two days earlier.

The 13th Party Central Committee concluded its 8th plenum on Sunday morning, with all of its agenda completed after seven working days.

The foreign ministry advises Vietnamese citizens to temporarily avoid areas of conflict. Vietnamese citizens in the region should closely monitor the situation, take necessary security measures, comply strictly with local government regulations, avoid large gatherings, and limit travel.