Tags: UK

UK supports low and middle-income countries to develop science, technology
Society 07/11/2023 18:40VGP - UK Science Minister George Freeman announced the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) ODA funding program at a meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn in London last week.

Viet Nam, UK enjoy impressive trade growth
Economy 24/10/2023 11:02VGP - The total trade in goods and services between the United Kingdom (UK) and Viet Nam during the four quarters leading up to the end of the first quarter of 2023 reached GBP 6.7 billion (US$8.14 billion), a year-on-year increase of 16.6 percent.

UK launches second phase of climate finance accelerator in Viet Nam
Society 24/08/2023 15:44VGP - The British Embassy in Ha Noi has announced a new wave of capacity-building support for low carbon projects that can benefit communities across Viet Nam.

Viet Nam seeks UK experience in developing renewable energy
Economy 01/08/2023 14:52VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha sought to learn all about how the United Kingdom (UK) has developed its renewable energy while meeting Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the UK Graham Stuart in Ha Noi on Monday.

More actions to protect victims of human trafficking
Society 29/07/2023 16:07VGP - A video was released recently to dispel misconceptions about human trafficking and to raise public awareness of this issue, as well as to call for more actions to protect the victims of human trafficking.

UK to recognize Viet Nam as market economy in trade remedy investigations
Economy 22/07/2023 17:03VGP - The United Kingdom (UK) will recognize Viet Nam's manufacturing industries operating under market economic conditions within the framework of the UK joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

UK signs treaty to join CPTPP
Economy 16/07/2023 08:26VGP - The United Kingdom (UK) formally signed the treaty to accede to CPTPP trade bloc in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 16.

Vietnamese seedless lychees available at UK supermarkets for first time
Economy 17/06/2023 18:54VGP - The first official-channel shipment of Vietnamese seedless lychee imported by the TT Meridian Ltd arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) on June 16.

Viet Nam actively promotes collaboration with UK, Hong Kong and Lithuania
Politics 08/06/2023 12:41VGP - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had separate meetings with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in Hong Kong (China) and Lithuanian FM on the sidelines of the OECD meeting in Paris, France on June 7.

British International Investment supports Southeast Asia in green energy transition
Society 23/05/2023 10:46VGP - British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, announced a US$15 million commitment to the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF) to support green energy transition in Southeast Asia, including Viet Nam.

UK helps boost access to quality education for Southeast Asian girls, women
Society 11/05/2023 14:15VGP - The United Kingdom (UK) launched a Girls’ Education and Skills Program following the UK-ASEAN Plan of Action at the 2023 Education World Forum.

President holds meetings with foreign leaders in UK
Politics 06/05/2023 08:28VGP - President Vo Van Thuong engaged in bilateral meetings with foreign leaders in London, the United Kingdom (UK) on May 5 on the occasion of his visit to the UK to attend the Coronation of King Charles III.

BritCham Chairman: Viet Nam does excellent job in stabilizing macro-economy
Opinion 06/05/2023 08:13VGP - Viet Nam has done an excellent job in stabilizing the macro-economy, controlling the inflation and accelerating digital transformation, said Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) in Viet Nam Kenneth Atkinson.

Viet Nam-UK strategic partnership develops strongly: VUKN Chairman
Politics 04/05/2023 18:34VGP - President Vo Van Thuong's visit to the UK to attend the coronation of King Charles III is another sign of the excellent friendly high-level relations between the two countries at such an auspicious time, according to the Chairman of the Viet Nam-UK Network (VUKN) Mark Kent.

State leader leaves for Coronation of King Charles III
Politics 04/05/2023 17:20VGP - President Vo Van Thuong left Ha Noi on May 4 for the United Kingdom (UK) to attend the Coronation of King Charles III.

Vietnamese President to attend King Charles III's cornoration
Politics 29/04/2023 11:23VGP - President Vo Van Thuong will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom from May 4 to 6 at the invitation of the Royal Family of the UK, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Viet Nam, UK foster cooperation in climate change response, biodiversity conservation
Society 13/04/2023 19:58VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on Wednesday hosted a reception for UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Thérèse Coffey who is on a two-day working visit to Viet Nam.

UK supports Viet Nam’s climate action
Society 28/03/2023 15:05VGP - Nine low-carbon projects across Viet Nam have been announced as the first cohort to join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Viet Nam, according to the British Embassy in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam potential to become center of life sciences in Southeast Asia
Opinion 20/03/2023 16:39VGP - The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) in Viet Nam is confident in the potentials of Viet Nam to become a center of life sciences in Southeast Asia, a regional R&D center, and a production hub of innovative medicines in the near future when investment-attracting policies are effectively designed and implemented.

Prime Minister meets former British counterpart
Politics 11/03/2023 21:36VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday hosted a reception for former British Prime Minister and Founder and Executive Chairman of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) Tony Blair who is on a working visit to Viet Nam.

Heads of int’l organizations, Ambassadors release video for Int’l Women’s Day
Society 08/03/2023 20:34VGP - On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023, heads of international organizations and Ambassadors in Viet Nam drop a video, sending voices to promote innovation and technology for empowerment of migrant women to contributing to the achievement of gender equality in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam vows to enhance negotiations on UK’s joining CPTPP
Economy 25/02/2023 15:12VGP - Viet Nam will continue its coordination with other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to soon conclude the negotiations on the UK’s accession to the trade pact.

UK supports regional financial and business center development in Viet Nam
Economy 23/02/2023 22:21VGP - TheCity UK has been appointed by the UK government to support Viet Nam in realizing her ambitions of developing a regional financial and business center in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the British Embassy in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam participates positively, actively within multilateral forums
Opinion 06/02/2023 16:02VGP - Viet Nam is participating very positively and actively within multilateral forums, including in the United Nations (UN) where the country has served as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).