UK supports Indonesia in promoting just, inclusive energy transition
This is a five-year partnership in 2020 – 2025 between the two countries to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon energy in Indonesia.
Man to face trial over claims of smuggling seven Vietnamese into UK
Anas Al Mustafa, from Heather Crescent, Swansea, is set to go on trial on August 5 over claims of trying to smuggle seven Vietnamese migrants into the UK in the back of a specially adapted van.
UK provides 33 million USD grant for Indonesia’s green growth
Indonesia has received a grant of 27.2 million GBP (about 33 million USD) from the UK for the second phase of the Low Carbon Development Initiative (LCDI) to help achieve the net zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner.
British Library keeps valuable items showing history of Vietnam-UK relations
Although the Vietnamese collection at the British Library (BL) in the UK is quite small, it's actually very important, showing that the relations between the two countries had shaped long before their official diplomatic relations were set up in 1973, according to Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop, Lead Curator for Southeast Asia at the library.
ASEAN, UK commit to enhancing dialogue partnership
Senior officials of ASEAN and the UK reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen ASEAN-UK Dialogue Partnership and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation at the second ASEAN-UK Senior Officials’ Meeting (AUKSOM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on June 8.
Indonesia,UK cooperate in developing electric battery
Indonesia's Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia and Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade of the UK Nusrat Ghani have discussed downstreaming investment opportunities in the critical mineral sector and electric battery development.
Diplomat Magazine’s special edition spotlights Vietnam-UK relations
The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK on April 18 introduced a special edition of the UK’s Diplomat Magazine featuring the Vietnam-UK relations on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (1973-2023).
ASEAN, UK central banks cooperate in developing payment system
Bank Indonesia (BI) is collaborating with the Bank of England (BOE) in holding the ASEAN Central Banks Workshop on Enhancing Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), Integrating Cross-Border Payment Systems, and Exploring Central-Bank Digital Currencies from March 8-10 in Jakarta.
Singapore, UK sign green economy framework
Singapore inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on establishing a bilateral Green Economy Framework with the UK at a video conference between Singaporean Minister for Trade Relations S Iswaran and Secretary of Energy Security and Net Zero of the UK Grant Shapps on March 1.
Japan, US, Australia to assist Vietnam in decarbonisation
Government-backed financial institutions from Japan, the US, and Australia have pledged to support Vietnam's efforts to cut carbon emissions, according to the chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
UK police announce identities of Vietnamese citizens reported missing in Manchester fire
Greater Manchester Police on August 4 officially announced the identity of four Vietnamese citizens who had been reported missing in a blaze on May 7 in Bismark House Mill, in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
First meeting of ASEAN, UK senior officials held in London
The inaugural ASEAN-UK Senior Officials’ Meeting (AUKSOM) was held in London on July 6, the first official engagement of both sides’ Senior Officials since ASEAN and the UK established full dialogue partnership in August, 2021.
ASEAN, UK launch dialogue partnership
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom convened the inaugural ASEAN-UK Joint Cooperation Committee (AUKJCC) Meeting via videoconference on June 24, marking the start of a formal partnership to strengthen their long-standing ties.
Vietnam - UK Network hold annual activity at British upper house
The Vietnam - UK Network held an evening banquet at the UK House of Lords on June 13 after an over-two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASEAN, UK unveil infrastructure capacity building programme
The ASEAN Secretariat, the United Kingdom (UK) and the Lead Implementing Body for Sustainable Infrastructure (LIB-SI) have co-organised the UK-ASEAN Sustainable Leadership in Infrastructure Conference online and in-person in Singapore.
ASEAN, UK discuss challenges on education post COVID-19
Education ministers of ASEAN member countries met UK government officials and education specialists to discuss education challenges following COVID-19 on March 16.
ASEAN, UK boost trade cooperation
ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan have discussed overall economic ties between the two sides.
England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer: Vaccination key to control COVID-19
From January 27, England removes all restrictions under the Government’s Plan B to tackle COVID-19, even though the number of new infections remain high. VNA correspondents in London talked with Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, on the decision, his forecast for developments of COVID-19 in 2022, and Vietnam’s strategy to fight the pandemic.
Australia, UK underline importance of maritime rights, freedom in East Sea
Australian and UK foreign and defence ministers underscored the importance of countries being able to exercise their maritime rights and freedoms in the East Sea consistent with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including freedom of navigation and overflight, at the annual ministerial consultations in 2022.
Vietnam’s foreign policy leads to success on world stage: UK expert
The importance of strong relationships built on trust, integrity, support and influence has not been underestimated in the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy over the last years and it is these strong relationships, built through professional and dedicated diplomats that have led to Vietnam’s success on the world stage, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-UK Network Paul Smith has affirmed.
Singapore, UK conclude negotiations on digital economy deal
Singapore and the UK have basically concluded negotiations on the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (UKSDEA), which began in June this year, according to the Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry.