At the reception, Osamu Kitamoto, a representative from Osaka’s department of culture and citizen, highlighted the importance of youth connections between the two localities in boosting bilateral relations across fields, such as economy, trade, culture and education. He suggested more support and facilitation from Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities for stronger cooperation and friendship exchanges between the two localities’ youths, thus bolstering the traditional friendship between the Vietnamese and Japanese people. In turn, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Thu said the youth of Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Osaka prefecture should promote friendship cooperation in cultural exchanges and science-technology, thus further strengthening relations between the two localities. She spoke highly of the Japanese youths’ visit, saying that it contributes to tightening ties between the two localities’ residents and bringing benefits to people of both nations. By Vien Nhu
Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Thu made the suggestion during a reception for a visiting delegation of students and pupils from Osaka in Ho Chi Minh City on January 9. The vice chairwoman spoke highly of the Japanese youths’ visit, saying that it contributes to the tightening of ties between the two localities’ residents and bringing benefits to people of both nations. Osamu Kitamoto, a representative from Osaka’s department of culture and citizen, highlighted the importance of youth connections between the two localities in boosting bilateral relations across such fields as economy, trade, culture and education.…... [read more]
The chapter's executive board (Photo: voh.com.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City convened its second congress for the tenure 2016 – 2020 on October 9. Nguyen Cong Chanh was re-elected as the association’s Chairman, heading a 31-member-executive board. The Congress agreed to improve its activities towards organising more cultural, artistic and educational exchanges, in order to strengthen the bilateral friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Japan.The association will also continue working as a consultant and a bridge for businesses of Vietnam and Japan. At the event, Huynh Minh…... [read more]
During theevent, as part of the ongoing Mekong Delta Economic Forum (MDEC - VinhLong 2013), the leaders reviewed their cooperation outcomes over thepast years, while directly talking with local enterprises. The Mekong Delta region with its advantages has acted as a supplier ofmaterial and labour to HCM City – a major cultural and economichub of the country. Over the past years, MekongDelta localities and HCM City have enjoyed growing cooperation invarious fields including agriculture, fisheries and production supportservices, ensuring food safety for the Mekong Delta region and the wholecountry. During the 12 years of ties, the city’sfirms have invested in…... [read more]
The affirmation was made by Secretary of the HCM City municipal Party Committee Le Thanh Hai at a reception for visiting Vice President of the Council of State of Cuba Lazara Mercedes Lopez Acea on September 20.Hai drew special attention to the traditional ties between the two Parties, States and peoples, adding that Vietnam will forever be in debt to Cuba for its unwavering support during the past struggle for national independence.For her part, Lazara shared Hai’s views on the traditional ties that bind the two nations, saying each Cuban citizen considers nurturing friendship and cooperative ties with Vietnam an…... [read more]
In October 2007, the two cities entered into a cooperation agreement that bolstered strong relations at the local level and formalized interactions through sister-city relationships including exchange programs in a variety of fields such as industry, agriculture, medicine, sports, culture and youth education.In addition, the city of Osaka has set up an overseas office in HCM City that is involved in gathering and providing a variety of information on trade and investment required by Osaka-based corporations.The office is also engaged in implementing market surveys, offering liaison services for business transactions, and carrying out promotion activities to attract overseas corporations and…... [read more]
