Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

In honour of the 80th birth anniversary of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, writer Cho Chul-hyeon and Jammy Holdings Co., Ltd of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have released a book chronicling the leader's life.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was a visionary leader and an ingenious and clear-minded diplomat who always valued relationships with countries worldwide, former Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith told Vietnam News Agency reporters in Vientiane on July 22.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds an enormous role in the development and achievements of Vietnam, in terms of both domestic and external affairs, said foreign diplomats who used to work in the country.

In recent days, international media have reported on the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, recounting significant milestones in his career and the positions held by the head of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

World media have widely reported on the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, highlighting his role and contributions to Vietnam's development and its position on the international stage.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's passing is not only a great loss to the Party, State, Army and people of Vietnam, but also a huge loss to the Party, State and people of Laos.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has left a deep imprint on Vietnam's national progress and development over the last few decades, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya has told the Vietnam News Agency’s reporters while expressing his feelings for the late leader.

According to a survey by InterNations, Vietnam has impressively moved up six places, from 14th position last year to 8th position this year, in the list of countries most worth living in for foreigners.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is an inspirational revolutionary leader who has upheld the spirit of the Vietnamese revolution and contributed to shaping the development of socialism in the country in modern times. The remark was made by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka Dr. G. Weerasinghe in his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency reporters in South Asia on July 20.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was a witted politician, a scientist, a professor, and an exemplary leader, stated Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara, who is also Chairman of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association, while talking about his memories of the Party chief.

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties of countries; and leaders of international organisations have sent their sympathies to Vietnam over the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s devotions and contributions to Vietnam have engineered the nation’s development, making the overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including those in Laos, glow with immense pride in the respected leader.

The Geneva Agreement, signed on July 21, 1954, held significance as it manifested Vietnam’s victory and put an end to the reign of the French military in the nation, according to French historian Alain Ruscio.

Chairman of the Presidium of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) Central Committee Shii Kazuo wrote an article sharing his deep sadness over the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Argentina’s newspaper "Resumen Latinoamericano" on July 20 published an article praising the significance of the Geneva Accords on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam in 1954, marking the 70th anniversary of this pivotal historical event.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on July 20 came to the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing to mourn the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on July 19 announced a state mourning in commemoration of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Argentina (PCA), Jorge Kreyness has emphasised that the negotiation and signing of the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam (July 21, 1954-2024) on July 21, 1954 is not only an important milestone and a victory in the national liberation struggle of the Vietnamese people but also a historic event and an example for other countries around the world to follow.

According to Resumen Latinoamericano, an Argentinian publication, the 1954 Geneva Agreement on peace for Vietnam marked the first and immensely significant victory for Vietnamese diplomacy. This agreement laid the legal groundwork for the prolonged resistance of the Vietnamese people.

(CPV) - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) unveiled its Q2 2024 Business Confidence Index (BCI) report, offering a nuanced perspective on the economic landscape for European enterprises in Vietnam.

In recent days, Cambodian media agencies have continuously updated information and highly evaluated the outcomes of President To Lam's state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on July 12 and 13, at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.

Phu Quoc island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been voted as the world's second most beautiful by readers of US magazine Travel+Leisure at this year’s World's Best Awards.

Lonely Planet has introduced Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Cave, Tu Lan Cave, and Thien Duong Cave as must-see attractions in Vetnam’s central province of Quang Binh.

Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to Laos was successful and once again affirmed the special solidarity between the two countries, said Vanxay Tavinyan, Vice Chairman of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training and Editor-in-chief of the Pasaxon Newspaper.

On July 11, Lao media prominently covered the state visit of President To Lam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

The Quang Binh Department of Tourism on July 9 said that four out of six tourist destinations in the central coastal province were introduced on the world’s largest travel magazine - Lonely Planet.

Vietnam has been recognized as the most affordable country in the world for expatriates, ranking first among 174 countries and territories in terms of personal finances. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Vietnam has topped this category, according to the Expat Insider 2024 report by InterNations.

KBS reported on the meeting between the Republic of Korea (RoK) President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, during which the host president suggested that Vietnam boost bilateral investment.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam have been listed as emerging urban areas in the Asia-Pacific region in the first Inclusive Cities Barometer recently released by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm.

The results of the 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS 2023) by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) showed that Vietnam’s budget transparency ranking continued to rise to 57th out of 125 countries, an increase of 11 places compared to the 2021 evaluation and a rise of 20 places compared to 2019.