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Exhibition on ‘Vietnam-India Relations’ in Hanoi

Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: cpv)

The exhibition is being co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Embassy of India in Hanoi, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam, and the 5th anniversary of a strategic partnership between the two countries.

The display features photos, documents and exhibits in four different sections comprising of an introduction of 50 years of history of relations between Vietnam and India, starting from the visit of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Hanoi in 1954 and President Ho Chi Minh to New Delhi in 1958; various visits of State leaders between the two countries over the years; cooperation in various fields such as politics, economics, defense, security, culture, social affairs, education and training; and the beautiful landscapes and daily activities of Indian and Vietnamese people.

The exhibition will be on until August 16.

Earlier, a conference themed ‘Vietnam-India Strategic Partnership: Future Orientation’ was held in Hanoi on July 17.

Participants at the conference submitted their proposals for enhancing a greater strategic partnership between Vietnam and India; increasing exchange visits at all levels; improving national security and defense; building a joint trade committee; and setting up scientific-technological parks in Vietnam.

They also discussed regional and international issues as well as the emerging security structure in the Asia-Pacific region.

Exhibition on ‘Vietnam-India Relations’ in Hanoi

 

[Viet]

Vietnam, India strengthen strategic partnership
QĐND - Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 22:23 (GMT+7)

PANO - The Diplomatic Academy in cooperation with the Indian Embassy in Hanoi organized a seminar “Vietnam-India Strategic Partnership: Orientations for Future” on July 17th, in Hanoi.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Ranjit Rae attended the event.

In his opening speech, Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan stressed that the partnership between the two countries had been effectively brought into play and based on five key fields of politics, defence-security, economy-trade, culture and human resource training.

The seminar was a good chance for Vietnam and India to review the development of such a fruitful relationship, to learn from lessons and experiences as well as to work out orientations of development in the coming time.

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan also confirmed that priority given to the development of traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with India was always the consistent policy of Vietnam’s Government and people.

Discussions at the seminar emphasized that the relationship between Vietnam and India have seen positive development. The two sides have exchanged high-ranking delegations, signed and efficiently carried out various agreements on bilateral cooperation as well as effectively coordinated in international and regional forums.

In addition, the two countries’ defence-security ties have also been ceaselessly strengthened and developed. This was vividly proved via exchanges of delegations at all levels, the maintenance of strategic dialogue mechanism at Deputy Defence Minister level, as well as the cooperation boosted on training, navy and national defence industry.

The seminar is part of activities to celebrate 40th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-India Diplomatic Ties and 5th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam and India Partnership.

Vietnam, India strengthen strategic partnership - People

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Japan to help fund a Southern Corridor linking Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam & Myanmar

Japan to help fund a Southern Corridor linking Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam & Myanmar
Joachim de Villiers and Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times

Prime Minister Noda and other leading politicians are intent on expanding the influence of Japan internationally and the latest pledge of two trillion yen looks very promising. This applies to developing the transportation infrastructure of south-east Asia and creating a new network which will open up the region to Japanese companies and other nations.
The “southern corridor” is intended to link Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) with Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Bangkok (Thailand), and ultimately with the Dawei Seaport (Myanmar). Therefore, Japan pledged to give ASEAN two trillion yen in order to create a new economic hub and help with exporting and importing respective goods with India.
Also, given piracy in the Malacca Straits and other factors, then this development would open up parts of India for trade and bypass many negative factors which currently exist. Not only this, nations like Cambodia and Myanmar would benefit greatly and the construction boom would set in motion many other developments.
Not all the two trillion yen will be given to this sole project but clearly this was an important aspect of the pledge to ASEAN. Therefore, the construction of highways, roads, and ports, would help the entire region and reduce costs. Also, it is a reminder to China that Japan is waking up from a deep sleep because the “quietist policy” appeared to hinder Japan’s long term prospects.
Of course, the economic factor is the main concern and Japan values economic trade with China and hopefully in the future both nations will increase economic and political initiatives. However, often in the past it seemed that Japan lacked real resolve and this can be seen by China developing relations with many African nations because a vacuum existed.
After all, modernity happened in Japan first and given the natural resources of many African nations and the need for major economic development, it was essential for Japan to lead the way. Yet this never happened and clearly many African nations have sided with China in the international arena based on politics coming out of Beijing.
Noda, the new leader of Japan, is certainly intent on focusing on the international arena and this can be seen by recent events. This applies to making positive overtures to South Korea; a possible visit to North Korea providing the abduction issue can be solved; agreement of nuclear reactors being built in Vietnam and other economic initiatives; first ever bilateral naval exercise between Japan and India; deployment of peacekeeping troops to South Sudan; promising to focus on territorial issues with the Russian Federation based on mutual understanding; and other initiatives.
Naoyuki Fukuda, who is a staff writer at The Asahi Shimbun, commented that “The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which is taking a leading role in infrastructure export policy, is aggressively seeking ways for Japanese manufacturers to set up bases in India, a vast market with high annual growth.”
“If a parts supply chain could be established between Japan and India through the southern corridor, Japanese parts manufacturers would reap huge benefits,” said a high-ranking ministry official.”
“A major point for the corridor’s construction will be the development of the economic special zone at Dawei in Myanmar, which currently has no overland routes to Thailand.”
The “southern corridor” sounds like a great plan because it will open up the region to major trade and development and India looms large in the minds of many companies. However, you still have many obstacles and this applies to political factors and other areas but the idea does seem feasible.

 

[Mirza Jatt]

^^^ Thats a good work from Japan...we need economic huns like these in East Asia to help grow the region.

 

[Battle of Bach Dang River]

India celebrates 65 years of independence
14/08/2012 | 18:33:42

The Vietnam Union for Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on August 14 held a meeting to mark the 65 th anniversary of the Independence Day of India (August 15, 1947-2012).

The meeting was attended by VUFO President Vu Xuan Hong, Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae, and President of the Vietnam – India Friendship Association Hoang Van Phong.

Phong stressed that India ’s victory 65 years ago had significant international meaning, strongly encouraging revolutionary movements for national independence, peace and development in Asia , as well as in the world.

Phong and Ranjit Rae reviewed the traditional friendship between Vietnam and India , which was initiated by late President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and has been significantly developed since July 2007 when the two countries established a strategic partnership.

The two also expressed their belief that with the current impetus in development and experience, gained during the last 40 years, the Vietnamese-Indian ties will reap further excellent rewards, benefiting both countries and strengthening peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity in the region and the rest of the world.

The same day, a ceremony to celebrate India ’s 65 th Independence Day was also held at the Friendship House in Ho Chi Minh City .

Addressing the event, India ’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Abhay Thakur, said that this year is an important milestone in Vietnamese - Indian relations, as both countries are celebrating their 40 th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the five years since their strategic partnership began.

Both countries are striving to hit 7 billion USD in two-way trade by 2015. Currently, 82 Indian funded projects are operating in Vietnam with a total investment of more than 806 million USD, mainly in fuel, iron and steel, spices, medicines, sugar and consumer goods.-VNA

India celebrates 65 years of independence -- Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

 

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Export value to India on the rise


Thứ tư, 25 Tháng 7 2012 09:13

Two-way trade between Vietnam and India has so far this year reached 1.845 billion USD, a year-on-year rise of 0.45 percent, according to the Export-Import Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Of the figure, Vietnam earned 755 million USD from exports to India , up 22.6 percent, while importing goods worth 1.09 billion USD from the country, down 11 percent compared to the same period last year.

Apart from traditional commodities like farm produces and handicrafts, the export of value-added products such as steel and steel products, rubber, coal, computer hardware, machinery, means of transport and chemicals has seen increases. Of these, machinery grew 70.3 percent, computers, electronic products and spare parts, 91.2 percent; rubber, 358.9 percent; and cashew nuts, 97.6 percent.

According to the Vietnam Trade Office in India , with a population of 1.2 billion, most of them are middle- and low-income earners, India is a promising market to Vietnam due to similar consumption demands.

In fact, Vietnamese goods are not so popular to Indian customers. Vietnam has yet to find out main exports to India while trade ties between the two countries still fail to match their potentials.
Experts from the Export-Import Department said that India has a large import demand for Vietnam 's tea, coffee, cashew nut and pepper for re-export.

Furthermore, the country expects to import 62,000 tonnes of natural rubber in 2012 for the production of car tyres for domestic consumption and export.

However, to make full use of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement, Vietnamese businesses should intensify market study to seek partners, according to experts.
They should also study carefully customs procedures as well as other information about the market.