Vietnam, Norway cooperate in vocational training, business development
Vietnam is taking a number of measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Norway in vocational training and development of enterprises, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Norway.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Thi Thu Hang (third to the right) at the working session (Source: VNA)
London (VNA) – Vietnam is taking a number of measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Norwa💃y in vocational training and development of enterprises, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Norway.
The efforts were reiterated at working sessions during a recent Norway visit by Secretary General of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Thi Thu Hang.
Addressing their working session in Oslo on November 2, Hang and Director General of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) Kristin Skogen Lund highlighted collaboration between the VCCI and NHO in the past years on the basis of their agreement signed in 2004.
Cooperation between the two sides was part of a development cooperation framework funded by the Norwegian Government via the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Under the agreement, the VCCI and NHO have implemented projects on vocational training with the involvement of Vietnam’s businesses and vocational training institutions. They also focused on the development of the private sector, experience sharing on tripartite dialogue between employers, employees and government, and policies relating industrial development
Norway’s vocational training methods have been applied in four Vietnamese vocational training institutions, said Manager of the VCCI-NHO vocational training project Kurt Nilssen.
The targeted institutions have established consultancy councils involving representatives from local authorities, trainers, enterprises in a bid to improve vocational training quality and meet businesses’ demand on human resources, he said.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai highlighted potential for cooperation in vocational training and the development of enterprises between the two nations, emphasising Norway’s experiences in state-owned enterprise equitisation and private sector development.-VNA
Vietnamese businesses see great opportunities to export their products to Norway as the Scandinavian country is a member of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA).
Vietnam consistently creates all possible conditions for Norwegian businesses to help them intensify their presence in Vietnam, said Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan.
The Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies (IFPSS) under the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) have signed a memorandum of understanding encouraging experience sharing in foreign policy studies.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Thi Thu Hang (third to the right) at the working session (Source: VNA)
