June 05, 2017 | 16:23 (GMT+7)
Czech newswire comments on Vietnam-Czech economic prospect
The Czech newswire Euro.cz has underscored the importance of a meeting between President Milos Zeman and President Tran Dai Quang during his upcoming Vietnam visit from June 5-8.
In the article, it said the Czech Republic wants Vietnam to off visa waivers for Czech tourists and launch a direct flight linking Hanoi with Prague to boost tourism and trade.
Chairwoman of Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka during her Czech visit
According to the article, the Czech President will be accompanied by a business delegation led by President of the Czech Confederation of Industry and Transport Jaroslav Hanak, reflecting their interest in Vietnam’s market thanks to an abundant and low-cost workforce and business incentives.
The tens of thousands of Vietnamese people living in the Czech Republic have been recognized as an ethnic minority.
Two-way trade between the two nations neared USD 800 million. In the first half of 2016, some 30 Czech businesses invested over USD 170 million in Vietnam, ranking 40th among 150th countries and territories.
Source: VNA