Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties
Hanoi – On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the U.S., the United States Embassy in Vietnam and the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held a conference in the … Continue reading Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties
ASEAN Will Hold First Consumer Protection Conference
Hanoi – As online consumer marketplace grows at a rapid rate and offers considerable potential economic and consumer benefits, the regulation will need closer attention. Further, consumer protection faces increasing challenges with mobile money environment and the rapidly changing technology.To address … Continue reading ASEAN Will Hold First Consumer Protection Conference
Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
Hanoi – A survey recently launched by one EU-funded tourism development program revealed that a mere 6% of the questioned international tourists choose to return to Vietnam due to poor tourism services, inconvenient transport and inadequate investment.The survey, launched by … Continue reading Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Ho Chi Minh City – Electronics producers and importers in Vietnam will have to set up disposal points from January 2015, to collect discarded products and reduce environmental pollution. Accordingly, businesses will receive broken items from users and take them away … Continue reading Vietnam to sort electronic waste from 2015
Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Hanoi – Vietnamese experts held an optimistic view over the country’s economic prospects in 2014, saying that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth can surpass the target of 5.8 percent set by the National Assembly, local media report.In an interview with … Continue reading Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
Hanoi – Vietnam inaugurated its largest factory to produce steel from iron ore in northern Lao Cai province, some 250 km northwest of capital Hanoi on Sunday.Lao Cai Cast Iron and Steel Plant, a joint venture between Vietnam Steel Corporation, Lao … Continue reading Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
German financial support for Vietnam
Hanoi – Financial assistance provided by the German Government is essential for Vietnam ‘s sustainable development, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung said during a working session with his German counterpart Wolfgang Schäuble in Hanoi on September 22.Minister Dung said that … Continue reading German financial support for Vietnam
Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Hanoi – Vietnam’s longest expressway connecting Noi Bai near the capital Hanoi and northwestern Lao Cai province, bordering China, with a total length of 245 kilometers officially opened to traffic on Sunday.The Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway runs from Noi Bai through … Continue reading Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Ho Chi Minh City – The 9th round of negotiations on the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) will take place in Vietnam’s central Da Nang city on Sept.22-26.Ambassador Franz Jessen, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, … Continue reading Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy
Hanoi – Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s “Look East” policy and India wishes to further promote traditional friendship and a strategic partnership between the two countries. A statement made by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday in … Continue reading Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy