VIETNAM

APEC ministers: More skilled workers required

Hanoi – Representatives from 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on Saturday to discuss measures to strengthen people-to-people connectivity and quality employment through human resources development.The discussion is also the theme of the … Continue reading APEC ministers: More skilled workers required

Foreign players attracted to Vietnam’s mobile-app market

Hanoi –  While Vietnamese internet companies and independent programmers continue to seek opportunities abroad, many foreign technology groups see the country as a lucrative market.Since early July, travelers have been using the Hong Kong-made app HotelQuickly, which allows customers to book … Continue reading Foreign players attracted to Vietnam’s mobile-app market

Vietnam to open more direct flights to Cambodia, Singapore

Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s national air carrier Vietnam Airlines will open direct flights from Phu Quoc Island in southern Kien Giang province to Cambodia and Singapore from November this year, Vietnam’s government portal reported Friday.Specifically, Vietnam Airlines will operate … Continue reading Vietnam to open more direct flights to Cambodia, Singapore

Vietnamese PM says willing to strengthen ties with Japan

Hanoi – Vietnam attaches great importance to the relations with Japan and is willing to make the bilateral ties more intensive, practical and efficient, said Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Friday. Dung made the remarks while receiving visiting Japanese … Continue reading Vietnamese PM says willing to strengthen ties with Japan

Japan issues recall after rat poison found in Vietnamese fish imports

Tokyo – Packages of frozen fish from Vietnam containing rat poison were found by a seafood importer in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, with a recall issued nationwide, officials from Imura Industry said Thursday. The seafood importer said that frozen dried … Continue reading Japan issues recall after rat poison found in Vietnamese fish imports

Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries

Hanoi – Vietnam’s seafood is facing non- tariff barriers in 49 countries and regions, said Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center (VITIC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Monday. Several non-tariff barriers that were recently established in 2014 … Continue reading Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries

U.S. president’s envoy visits Vietnam, TPP discussed

Hanoi – Evan Medeiros, special assistant to U.S. President Barack Obama, paid a visit to Vietnam and talked with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh over various issues including TPP here on Monday. During the meeting, the … Continue reading U.S. president’s envoy visits Vietnam, TPP discussed