Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on June 28 met with head of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Luo Wen to discuss ways to further cooperation between the ministry and the administration.
The meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and head of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Luo Wen. (Photo: Courtesy of MOIT)
Beijing (VNA) – Minister of Industryand Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on June 28 met with head of China’s StateAdministration for Market Regulation L𓆏uo Wen to discuss ways to further cooperationbetween the ministry and the administration.
The meeting was within the framework of PrimeMinister Pham Minh’s official visit to China and attendance at the 14th AnnualMeeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF). At the meeting, Minister Dien said thatVietnam and China share a border with many pairs of border gates and crossingsthat create favourable conditions for bilateral trade, but also pose risks ofsmuggling.
In addition, the growing border trade betweenthe two countries and e-commerce cause difficulties and challenges for theirmarket management agencies in dealing with trade fraud and issues relating tointellectual property, food safety, and consumer protection. Therefore, theformation of a cooperation mechanism between the two sides is very necessary,Dien said.
He suggested that the two sides strengthencooperation in experience exchange and sharing in institutional building and policy ♑mechanisms; share information andcoordinate to handle wrongdoings in intellectual property, commercial fraud,consumer protection, and food safety; and promote cooperation inhuman resources training.
The Chinese official agreed with Dien’s suggestions, adding his office is willing to share experiences with Vietnamese agencies incommercial fraud prevention, intellectual property protection, food safetymanagement, and online catering services. Earlier, they signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on bilateral cooperation./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to China has contributed to concretising the common perceptions of the two Party General Secretaries, especially the joint statement on continuing to promote and deepen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership issued in December 2022, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
The meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and head of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Luo Wen. (Photo: Courtesy of MOIT) 
