PM receives founder of World Economic Forum in China
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception on June 26 for founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Prof. Klaus Schwab, within the framework of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the WEF in Tianjin, China.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and WEF Executive Chairman Prof. Klaus Schwab. (Photo: VNA)
Tianjin (VNA)🌠 – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted areception on June 26 for founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum(WEF) Prof. KlausSchwab, withinthe framework of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the WEF in Tianjin, China.
They discussed the global economic situation, emerging development trends, Vietnam’ssocio-economic achievements and its cooperative relations with the WEF. SharingVietnam's economic situation and prospects, PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam willconsistently pursue the goal of maintaining macro-economic stability andpromoting growth. Hesuggested the WEF continue partnering with Vietnam and supporting itsconnection with WEF member businesses, assisting Vietnam in attractinghigh-quality investments, particularly in hi-tech, energy transition, digitaltransformation and strategic infrastructure. Additionally, he urged the WEF toenhance the exchange of views on the global development trends and offer policy advices tohelp Vietnam improve its competitiveness and business environment in adaptation to new regulations and trends. Prof.Schwab said Vietnam’s presence at the WEF meeting in Tianjin will bring anoptimistic story of economic recovery in the face of global challenges. Expressing his impression on Vietnam's socio-economic achievements and macro-economicstability, he stressed his strong commitment to boosting cooperation withVietnam and working closely with relevant agencies to propose and launch practical joint projects which are in line with Vietnam's interests and WEF’s strengths. Whilediscussing major topics of the upcoming annual WEF meeting in Davos,Switzerland, scheduled for January 2024, the two sides agreed that technologyand artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the application of newtechnologies and AI in manufacturing, services, agricultural development andskill training should be the key focuses of the meeting. Prof. Schwabexpressed his impression on the dynamism of Vietnam's young generation amidtechnological advancements, considering it one of Vietnam's significantcompetitive advantages.
Heextended an invitation to PM Chinh to attend the WEF meeting in January 2024 in Davos. The VietnamesePM also invited Prof. Schwab and WEF leaders to visit Vietnam soon to deliver speeches and inspire the Vietnamese youth about theemerging development trends in the world. Both sides agreed to arrange thesevisits in the near future.
ཧ On this occasion, Vietnamese Minister ofForeign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and WEF President Borge Brende signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between Vietnam and the WEF forthe 2023-2026 period under the witness of PM Chinh and Prof. Schwab.
TheMoU serves as an important foundation to boost cooperation between Vietnam and the WEF in the new period, focusing on six key areas of innovation in food, skill developmentfor innovation and green transformation, zero-emission industrial clusters; plasticactions, including the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP); finance forrenewable energy transition, digital transformation cooperation and theestablishment of the fourth industrial revolution centre. The signingof the MoU will enable Vietnam to access resources, experience and join the WEF’sglobal programmes, thereby establishing a comprehensive ecosystem to drive newgrowth engines, attract investment and improve national competitiveness./.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 will be a chance for Vietnam to share with the international community its vision on common efforts in settling emerging global challenges, as well as Vietnam's policies and experience in international integration and socio-economic development, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, told Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the forum.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 17 joined leaders of global enterprises in a discussion, and met with senior foreign officials as part of his activities at the 53rd World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai has emphasised the great significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to China and attendance in the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF) there from June 25 to 28.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Country Strategic Dialogue on Vietnam in Tianjin city of China on June 26.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and WEF Executive Chairman Prof. Klaus Schwab. (Photo: VNA) 
