Austrian commerce official impressed by Vietnam’s development
Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) Johannes Brunner has expressed his impression on Vietnam’s development, especially its positive economic growth in the first eight months of this year despite the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Vienna (VNA) – Regional Manager forAsia-Pacific of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) Johannes Brunner has expressedhis impression on Vietnam’s development, especially its positive economicgrowth in the first eight months of this year despite the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary ofVietnam’s National Day (September 2) in Vienna on September 19, Brunner said tradebetween Austria and Vietnam remains stable despite the pandemic since the beginningof this year, adding that once the pandemic is under control, the two countries’businesses will have a chance to explore each other’s markets and seekopportunities with the taking effect of the European Union - Vietnam Free TradeAgreement and the coming launch of the WKO Office in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Le Dung highlightedVietnam’s economic achievements and rising stature over the past years. In the first eight months of this year, trade between Vietnam and Austria reached 2.2billion USD and Austria became the fifth largest trade partner of Vietnam inEurope.
On the occasion, he also thanked the AustrianGovernment for creating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community inthe country.
About multilateral diplomacy, Dung said Vietnam has fulfilledits role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council,ASEAN Chair 2020, and Chair of the ASEAN Vienna Committee with the task of coordinating activities of member states at multilateral forums. Cooperationbetween Vietnam and international organisations in Vienna has becomeincreasingly closer.
In response to the ⛎COVID-19pandemic, Vietnam worked closely with and received support from theInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt nuclear technology in thedevelopment of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, which partly helped the country effectivelycurb the pandemic with over 1,000 infection cases since its outbreak and mitigatecommunity transmissions, he said./.
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
