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Vietnamese PM, Chilean President discuss ways to foster bilateral ties

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on March 24 to discuss orientations and specific measures to enhance the Vietnam-Chile comprehensive partnership 

NA leader receives Ambassadors of New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted receptions on December 11 for the out-going Ambassadors of New Zealand, Chile and Indonesia.

Pacific Alliance Film Festival 2019 firstly held in Vietnam

The Pacific Alliance Film Festival will be held for the first time in the central coastal city of Da Nang on December 6-8.

Vietnam, Chile legislative bodies expected to further boost ties

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said Vietnam and Chile’s legislative bodies should enhance exchanges and experience sharing in law-building.

Chile rocked by 6.9-magnitude quake; no major damage reported

 A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck off the west coast of Chile on Monday, rocking the capital Santiago and briefly causing alarm along the Pacific Coast but sparing the quake-prone nation of any serious damage.

Chile's wine industry sees little impact from fires, heatwave

 A torrid summer and devastating fires across central Chile's wine belt have forced an earlier harvest this year, but there are no signs that volume or flavor will be affected, 

Chile reports its first sexually transmitted Zika case

 Chile has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus having been sexually transmitted, the health ministry said in a statement on its website on Saturday.

Strong Chile earthquake sets off tsunami waves

 A powerful earthquake has hit central Chile, causing buildings to sway in the capital Santiago, officials say.

Vietnam, Chile hold political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc paid a visit to Chile from November 23-25 during which he held a political consultation with his Chilean counterpart Edgado Riveros Marin.

President meets world leaders on APEC summit sidelines

 President Truong Tan Sang met bilaterally with leaders of Chile, Peru, Brunei, Australia and Thailand on the margins of the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, China on November 10.

Vietnam, Chile strengthen all-round cooperation

 Vietnam and Chile will increase high-level reciprocal visits and implement specific areas of cooperation to fully tap their potential.

Sri Lanka, Chile support Vietnam in East Sea issue

The latest developments in the East Sea came to the fore at a seminar held by the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Solidarity Association in Colombia on June 18.

Political News Headlines 31/5

 Vietnam treasures partnership with RoK; NA passes law building programmes; Deepening Australia-ASEAN partnership; President sends condolences to Malaysia; Mexican parties call for peaceful end to East Sea row

Death toll from Chile forest fire rises to 16

 The death toll from the massive forest fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso has risen to 16, while more than 500 houses destroyed and 10,000 people evacuated since the fire broke out Saturday in the hills surrounding Valparaiso.

Chile leader evacuates as second big quake strikes

 A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has rocked northern Chile, just over 24 hours after an 8.2 tremor killed six people, destroyed 2,600 houses and led to mass evacuations.

Chile declares disaster in quake-hit regions

 Chile has declared three northern regions hit by a 8.2 magnitude earthquake to be disaster areas.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/2

Vietnam Motorbike Association prepares to debut; Manufacturing PMI zooms up; More Samsung satellite companies invest in Vietnam; SSI forecasts bright future for VN Index

Big opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in USA, Chile

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is making hectic preparations to boost exports to the US market, its biggest trade partner, and to Chile, which is considered the entrance gate to Latin America.

Chile's Bachelet wins first round presidential race at 46%

 Socialist Michelle Bachelet won a first round of Chile's presidential race Sunday, with voters putting her on track to replace a conservative, early returns showed.