Iain Frew

🇬🇧 Ambassador to 🇻🇳 | Previously in 🇷🇺🇪🇺🇱🇻🇧🇷 | Follow @ukinvietnam

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

I am concerned by reports of violence against Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea (SCS). Such actions put civilians’ safety at risk & threaten stability. The UK calls for adherence to international law, in particular UNCLOS, to ensure peace, stability & safety in the SCS.

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Vietnam in dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. This £1m (~$1.3m) assistance will be used to support families and communities affected by the storm to recover 🇬🇧🤝🇻🇳

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

The UK government has announced £1 million of humanitarian assistance to Viet Nam to support the initial phase of the response to the impact of Typhoon Yagi.

The vital assistance will be allocated to humanitarian partners and will reach individuals directly through providing emergency supplies, cash assistance and critical services, such as health, water and sanitation. 

UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds said: 

"The UK government stands beside the people affected by the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam.

We have coordinated closely with the Vietnamese government and humanitarian partners to identify where our support can have greatest impact."

The UK is at the forefront of climate cooperation with Viet Nam as co-leaders of the Just Energy Transition Partnership. In addition to supporting the initial phase of the typhoon response, this funding will help to boost Viet Nam's ongoing resilience to climate change.

More info at: https://t.co/Kauwepko2i

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

The UK is a proud dialogue partner of @ASEAN because our relationship with Southeast Asia matters.

Here’s why 👇🏿

[Catherine West @CatherineWest1]

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong played an important role in forging closer UK-Vietnam ties. My thoughts are with the people of Vietnam on his passing.

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

Headlines: progress but more to do on transparency and the effective control of corruption. Jobs, and economic growth top the list of citizens’ concerns. And real steps forward on e-government. 2/2

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

This year’s UNDP PAPI report provides fascinating insights into the effectiveness of governance across Vietnam, based on the voices of over 19,000 respondents… 1/2

https://t.co/Tw35SjP4WD

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

At the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam this afternoon, Vice Minister Do Hung Viet announced the ASEAN Future Forum, to take place on 23 April. As ASEAN’s youngest Dialogue Partner, the UK is delighted to support the AFF and help to shape ASEAN’s sustainable, high-growth future.

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

Brilliant to see the impact of Women’s Clubs on local communities in Dien Bien. Proud to work with World Vision to support and empower women and girls in Vietnam #SDG5

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

🇬🇧 Ambassador @IainFrew visited the “Tackling Gender-based Violence in Ethnic Minority Communities in Dien Bien” project; the Women's Club in Noong Luong village, Rang Dong; and the project’s direct beneficiaries, two households in Tho Ty village, Ta Ma in Tuan Giao District.

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Remembrance Services in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this weekend 🌺 #LestWeForget

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

Today (10/11), the British Embassy Hanoi was honoured to welcome attendees to our Remembrance Service in honour of those who have lost their lives in the wars and conflicts of the UK and Commonwealth 🌺

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

Vietnamese and British scientists are invited to submit joint research proposals of up to £300,000 in the fields of social sciences & humanities. This programme is funded by the UK government through the @BritishAcademy_

>> More information: https://t.co/AQJtK1BdAI

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

Happy ASEAN day! An impressive flag ceremony at @MOFAVietNam this morning

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

We are building ever stronger links between @ASEAN and the UK on the issues that matter to all of us - from climate and education to maritime and health.

Together we can build a brighter future for all our people. Happy #ASEAN Day!

@MOFAVietNam @FMBuiThanhSon @IainFrew

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

Delighted to have Minister @grahamstuart here, deepening 🇬🇧🇻🇳 friendship in our 50th anniversary year and boosting our collaboration for the clean energy transition 🌏⚡️

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

Great to have UK @energygovuk Minister @grahamstuart in Vietnam this week to drive forward 🇬🇧 🇻🇳 collaboration on net zero.

Meeting 🇻🇳 Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Minister Stuart emphasised 🇬🇧 strong commitment to support 🤝 clean energy transition, keeping 1.5°C alive!

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

Curling up in stuffy, dark containers
Crossing the sea in dangerous small boats
Becoming a victim of #humantrafficking
Drawing one’s last breath in a faraway place

Thousands of 🇻🇳 illegally entered 🇬🇧 each year in seeking a new life. Is a new life really a better life?

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

UK has now officially joined #CPTPP. What does this membership mean to the Viet Nam - UK relation? Let's hear from the British Ambassador to Viet Nam, @IainFrew in the video below.

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

📣 BREAKING NEWS: The UK has now joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership #CPTPP.

We are confident that this membership will strengthen the UK - Viet Nam trade even further. @VNGovtPortal

>> Read more: https://t.co/rDFwXBgeet

[Laure Beaufils 🇬🇧 @LaureBeaufils]

Please see statement from 🇬🇧 government spokesperson on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the 🇵🇭 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea.

https://t.co/heWH8JQavW

[Sarah Tiffin @SarahTiffinUK]

Proud to launch our ASEAN-UK #WomenPeaceAndSecurity Programme at the @ASEAN WPS Summit. Excellent, thought-provoking discussions. Our programme will work with @UN_Women and @ASEAN_IPR to facilitate women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace processes and mediation

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

From 15 August, 🇬🇧 nationals can enter 🇻🇳 visa-free for up to 45 days. If you wish to visit Vietnam for longer, you can apply for an e-visa, which is issued for stays of up to 90 days with multiple entries.

>> Read our Travel Advice for more info: https://t.co/Jr4knhcU4D

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

The UK is proud to stand with our partners to promote the rights of the #LGBT+ community in Viet Nam🌈

Let's hear from 🇬🇧 Ambassador @IainFrew Consul General @EmilyHamblinUK and our staff on the occasion of #PrideMonth.

@FCDOGovUK @FCDO_FLAG

[Iain Frew @IainFrew]

An honour to come aboard the USS Ronald Reagan yesterday. The carrier group is paying a visit to Da Nang to boost bilateral ties as well as an important commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Great to meet the crew and of course to get my Top Gun Moment 😎