Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

Vietnam’s first half growth demonstrates the underlying strength of the economy, which will provide a platform for the country's growth once its new COVID-19 outbreaks are contained, said Stanley Chou, Chair of the Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited (VEIL).

(CPV) – COVID-19 has disrupted but not derailed Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains and growth prospects, according to a September 7 article on the US media outlet Bloomberg.

Italian and European media have highlighted the significance of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing visit to strengthening Vietnam – European Union ties and promoting multilateral cooperation mechanisms in the region and the world.

Despite the negative impacts of the latest COVID-19 wave in the nation, Canadian businesses remain optimistic about Vietnamese economic prospects in the medium term and future business opportunities.

An official of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has suggested ways for the Vietnamese economy keep moving forwards amid considerable challenges caused by the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.

Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), visited Seltsy military training ground in Ryazan province of Russia to watch Vietnamese shooters’ competition as part of the ongoing International Army Games 2021.

Vietnam is likely to remain foreign investors’ favoured destination despite the COVID-19 resurgence ravaging across the country, The Australia Financial Review (ARF) said in a story published earlier this week.

A high-ranking delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) led by Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staft of the VPA, visited Alabino training ground in Moscow, Russia, and encouraged Vietnamese officers and soldiers joining the ongoing International Army Games 2021.

Vietnamese student Dao Anh Thu, eighth grader from Nguyen Huy Tuong Secondary School, Dong Anh District, Hanoi City, won third prize at the 50th Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Contest.

World Bank (WB) Lead Economist and Programme Leader for Vietnam Jaques Morriset has pointed out solutions to turn the Southeast Asian nation into a digital powerhouse.

The World Bank (WB) has projected Vietnam’s GDP to expand by 4.8 percent in 2021, two percentage points lower than its previous prediction in December 2020.

Vietnam’s electronics industry is still growing despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, said an article published on newswire entrepreneur.com on August 19.

Vietnam has ranked ninth among the ten friendliest countries in the world, the World Population Review quoted a survey conducted by InterNations.

Vietnam has shown the world its capability to accelerate clean energy solutions, with the highest installed capacity of solar power in Southeast Asia and the government’s commitment to boosting energy supply and strong public demand for improved air quality, the Malaysia-based Techwire Asia website said in an article on August 19.

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2021), on August 19, Pasaxon Newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, published an article "August Revolution and lessons in the integration period”.

The newswire Modern Diplomacy on August 17 published an article by Director of the India’s Jindal School of International Affairs Prof. Pankaj Jha commenting on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on strengthening maritime security held online on August 9.

Maj. Gen. Alexander Peryazev, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Combat Training under the Russian Armed Forces and Chief Referee of the Army Games 2021, has confirmed that he was very pleased to welcome the Vietnamese delegation to participate in the Army Games 2021 on a larger scale, and appreciated the careful preparation of the Vietnam People's Army for this year's sports event.

The rate of users pay with their phones in Vietnam is estimated at 29.1 percent, the third-highest in the world, according to Statista Digital Market Outlook.

South Africa’s The Diplomatic Society on August 16 posted an article by the site’s founder and Editor-in-Chief Kirtan Bhana, appreciating the stances of Vietnam and India on maritime security.

The Czech media has published several articles responding positively to the Vietnamese Prime Minister’s speech at the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) high-level open debate on maritime security, and hailing the country’s role in helping to ensure maritime security.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been listed in the Top 10 best airports in the world serving high numbers of passengers.

The Russian opinion has had positive evaluation on three proposals made by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the virtual United Nations Security Council (UNSC) High-Level Open Debate, held on August 9, to effectively respond to maritime security challenges.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's intervention at the United Nations Security Council High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation” is very important, according to Dr. James Rogers, Co-founder and Director of Research at the UK's Council on Geostrategy.

On August 11, Lao media was full of articles on the official visit by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his wife and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Laos from August 9-10, covering a series of events in detail, confirming that the successful visit raised the relationship between the two countries to a new height.

Vietnam is still an attractive destination for US investors in the Indo-Pacific, according to information released at an online discussion recently organized by The Asia Group.

Vietnam has ranked ninth among the ten friendliest countries in the world, the World Population Review quoted a survey conducted by InterNations.

A book named “Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” by former US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius made debut on August 10.

The Lao press on August 9 published solemn front page editorials about the official friendship visit to Laos by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his wife and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation on August 9-10.

Dr Kidong Park, Chief Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam, said that currently, the COVID-19 vaccine is still very effective in preventing severe COVID-19 disease caused by the Delta variant, and that WHO highly appreciates Vietnam’s target in vaccination against COVID-19.

Lao newspapers have given front-page treatment to a two-day official visit to Laos on August 9-10 by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State.