Events mark August Revolution and National Day in Australia
Activities were held in Australia by the Vietnam Consulate General in the city of Perth to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
A aerial view of Darwin city, capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia. (Source: Internet)
Activities were held in Australia by the Vietnam Consulate General in the city of Perth to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
The events, held in the cities of Darwin and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia on September 2 and 4, were designed to boost cooperation between the two countries.
Willem Rudolf Westra van Holthe, Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia, emphasised the efforts made by the two sides to make Vietnam and the Northern Territory important partners in economics, trade, investment, livestock and animal meat processing.
Addressing the ceremony in Darwin, Consul General Le Viet Duyen said Vietnam’s strong growth in recent years was partly bolstered by the Vietnam - Australia comprehensive partnership in which the Northern Territory is one of the localities with the closest relationship to Vietnam.
Duyen said the Northern Territory signed agreements on local cooperation with HCM City, Hai Phong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau and hoped the region would deepen its ties with Vietnam.
In Alice Springs, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia Adam Giles highly appreciated Vietnam and its people’s recent achievements and wished the Northern Territory and Alice Springs in particular would expand their cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation in the future.
Damien Ryan, Mayor of Alice Springs, urged Alice Springs to develop a friendly relationship with a Vietnamese city with similar conditions.
On the occasion, Duyen and lea🧜ders of the Northern Territory attended an opening ceremony of a showroom room for exported Vietnamese products.-VNA
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A gala marking the 18th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese Dynamic Students Association (VDS) in the Australian state of New South Wales took place in Sydney city on September 4.
About 355,000 AUD from the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Programme (DAP) are expected to be channelled into charitable and development projects in southern and central regions through 2016.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
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The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
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A aerial view of Darwin city, capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia. (Source: Internet)
