New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India’s readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam. “Had an excellent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi. India c…
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New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As they agreed to further strengthen cooperation and enhance engagements in both traditional and emerging areas of defence cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam on Wednesday welcomed the steady progress in the implementation of the Defence Lines of Credit extended by India for the Southeast Asian nation which have further strengthened Vietnam’s defence capabilities and advanced bilateral defence cooperation. To Lam, also the General Secr…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector, along with reiterating the significance of linking digital technologies like UPI-based retail payments between the two countries.In a joint statement after a press meet here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Vietnamese President To Lam acknowledged the advancements made by the Indian pharmaceutical industry.The two sides agreed to explore ways for the pot…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Shenzhen, long celebrated as the crown jewel of China’s economic transformation, is facing a sharp and unsettling slowdown, raising serious questions about the durability of the country’s growth model under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a report has said.For decades, Shenzhen symbolised the success of reform and opening up — an industrial powerhouse where factories operated around the clock, global supply chains converged, and opportunity drew millions seeking p…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Wednesday hailed India’s rise, describing it as a “centre of growth and innovation in the world”, while stating that India and Vietnam give high priority to their bilateral ties. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks here, To Lam said: “I am very impressed, and I would like to congratulate India for its leaps and bounds progress. India has been soaring ahead as a centre of growth and innovation…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that ties between India and Vietnam have been elevated to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. While addressing a joint press meet with Vietnamese President To Lam following their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday, PM Modi called Vietnam a “key pillar” of India’s Act East policy and Vision Mahasagar.PM Modi said, “One decade back, during my first visit to Vietnam, Vietnam became India’s first Co…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vietnamese President To Lam in Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday and held wide-ranging discussions across the spectrum of bilateral relations, along with regional and global issues of mutual interest. Earlier in the day, the Vietnamese President was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrival…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrival.Children in traditional costumes, holding the Vietnamese national flag and the Tricolour, also warmly welcomed the visiting leader.President To Lam arrived in Bihar’s Gayaji on Tuesday, where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welco…
Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States trade deficit widened in March as imports outpaced exports, even as the American goods gap with India narrowed compared to the same period last year, according to official data.The US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis said the overall goods and services deficit rose to $60.3 billion in March, up $2.5 billion from a revised $57.8 billion in February.US exports in March stood at $320.9 billion, an increase of $6.2 billion from February, wh…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Vietnam’s President To Lam on Tuesday, holding discussions on strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. “NSA Shri Ajit Doval called-on General Secretary, President Mr. To Lam of Vietnam. They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Mr. To Lam looked forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the en…