The signing took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit marking the 45th anniversary of their relationship.

General Director of the General Department of Vietnam Customs Nguyen Van Can and Director-General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) Ville Itälä.

Under the agreement, the two sides will share intelligence information and assist in the verification and investigation of those involved in the smuggling of tobacco, counterfeit goods and fraud of origin and customs value, transfer pricing, illegal transport of waste and trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

OLAF is also committed to supporting training and experience sharing for GDVC enforcement officers.

The move is expected to boost two-way trade between Vietnam and the EU; attract more investment to Vietnam, and contribute to delivering on Vietnam’s commitments to the goal of "Green Customs" as recommended by the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

International cooperation in vocational education and skill development

(BGO) – On December 9, Bac Giang Vietnam – Korean Vocational College of Technology (VK Tech) inked cooperative agreement on vocational education and skill development in 2023 – 2027 period with Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology (ACTIT) and Ho Chi Minh city based Festo Company Limited (Festo).

Vietnam, Cambodia agree to foster cooperation in all channels

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam An on November 20 agreed on the need for the two countries to bolster cooperation in all channels, including collaboration between their legislatures and localities sharing the border line.

Vietnam keen on promoting personnel training cooperation with RoK

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council and General Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) had a meeting with the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ambassador to Vietnam Oh Young-ju in Hanoi on November 14.

Denmark seeks to bolster green growth cooperation with Vietnam

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik said Tuesday that he wishes to bolster bilateral relations between Vietnam and Denmark in green growth and energy transformation.

Bac Giang pays attention to cooperation in high-quality human resource training

(BGO)- Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee of Bac Giang province Mai Son on October 24 hosted a meeting to evaluate implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the provincial People’s Committee and Bac Giang Agriculture and Forestry University (BAFU) for cooperation in scientific research, international integration and official training in 2016-2020 period.

Source: VNA