(VOVWORLD) - The sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10) opened on Friday in Hanoi. As host of the events, Vietnam will seek direction for GMS cooperation to build a region of integration, sustainable development, and prosperity.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam-France cooperation in economics has increased over the years. French economists say that in the new period, cooperation in technology will give economic ties, a new impetus.
(VOVWORLD) - The 2017 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) reveals that the investment environment in cities and provinces has improved. But enterprises want further administrative reform and more effective incentives.
(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is on a pay a state visit to Cuba amid flourishing bilateral ties. Last year, the two countries held several exchanges from state level to ministries, sectors, organizations, and enterprises. Mr. Trong’s visit is expected to tighten brotherhood, loyalty, trust, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.
(VOVWORLD) - 2017 is the 9th consecutive year Da Nang has topped the Vietnam ICT Index, which ranks cities on their readiness for information and communications technology development and application. IT application has changed the working style and operation of state agencies in Da Nang, contributing to the municipal efforts to build a modern, civilized city.
(VOVWORLD) - Russia-EU relations are once again strained following the expulsion of more than 100 Russian diplomats across Europe and North America.
(VOVWORLD) - A delegation of Vietnam’s National Assembly, led by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, is on an official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of Speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives Khadija Arib. The visit aims to enhance the friendly relationship and multifaceted cooperation with the Netherlands amid the celebration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations. It will mark a new milestone in friendship and cooperation between the two Parliaments.
(VOVWORLD) - South Korea wants to reduce weekend work at administrative agencies. There has been growing criticism from Koreans who lack a healthy work-leisure balance. A state employee reportedly died last September of a heart attack due to work pressure.
(VOVWORLD) - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union held a ceremony last week to honor 10 outstanding members who have shown excellent performance in their work, study, or scientific research.
(VOVWORLD) - Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong’s ongoing official visit to France, which takes places as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and 5 years of strategic partnership, will create opportunities to deepen their bilateral ties.
