30 trillion VND for tourism infrastructure in 2016-20The Government will spend over 30 trillion VND (1.3 billion USD) in tourism infrastructure development in the 2016-20 period, according to a target programme approved recently.
Government to encourage private sector-led growthThe Vietnamese Government is set to rein in the role of the State in the economy and encourage private sector-led growth.
Taiwanese firms launch 19-mln-USD production area in Binh DuongA ground-breaking ceremony for a 19-million-USD production area funded by investors from Taiwan (China) took place in the Bau Bang Industrial Park of southern Binh Duong province on November 24.
PM approves agricultural restructuring plan in 2017-2020Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to restructure the agriculture sector in 2017-2020, which aims to make the best use of advantages in each region and locality.
Freight railway service between Hanoi and China’s Jiangxi launchedA freight train service between Hanoi and Nanchang city in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi was launched on November 22.
Vietnamese seedless lime sees great chance to enter Japanese marketVietnamese seedless lime cultivated in Ben Luc district, the Mekong Delta province of Long An, sees a great opportunity to be exported to Japan, a fastidious market, heard an agricultural promotion conference recently held in Wakayama prefecture, Japan.
Vietnam promises export of safe nut productsThere is a growing demand for nuts, including cashew, and dried fruits globally, offering a good opportunity for the industry, the ninth Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous held in Phu Quoc island heard on November 14.
APEC 2017: TPP advances with new nameTrade ministers from 11 member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed on core elements of the pact, which is from now on called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
APEC 2017: CEOs gathers to discuss pressing issuesThe APEC 2017 CEO Summit, themed "Creating New Dynamism and Fostering a Shared Future" opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 8 as part of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders' Week.
Basic information about 21 APEC member economiesSome 200 activities, including 11 major events, will be held in Vietnam’s cities and provinces during the APEC Year 2017.
Vietnam Airlines offers discounted tickets to regional nationsThe national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 1 launched a special promotional programme for flights from Vietnam to three Southeast Asian countries, namely Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
Bangkok Airways launches direct Thailand-Phu Quoc flightThe first Bangkok Airways flight from Thailand’s capital city Bangkok landed in resort Phu Quoc Island, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, on October 29, carrying 63 passengers.
Vietnam, US seek stronger financial cooperationVietnam expects the US to accelerate the ratification of an agreement on double taxation avoidance and facilitate negotiations for a governmental agreement on cooperation and assistance between customs agencies, said a high-ranking official.
Vietnam's e-commerce growth forecast to double by 2020Vietnam's e-commerce is expected to see breakthrough development in the coming years with growth to double to 10 billion USD by 2020 from 5 billion USD in 2016.
Vietnam seeks ways to boost fruit, veggie exports to EUExperts and businesses discussed ways to maintain and expand EU markets for Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on October 9.
WB report: Vietnam’s economy continues to show fundamental strengthVietnam's economy continues to show fundamental strength, according to the East Asia-Pacific Economic Update released by the World Bank via a teleconference connecting regional countries, including Vietnam, on October 4.
Hau Giang urged to improve business environment to attract investmentPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang to make stronger efforts in administrative procedure reforms and improve the business climate in order to attract investment.
PM welcomes theme of 24th SMEs ministerial meetingPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted the theme of the 24th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting (SMEMM), saying it demonstrates the aspiration of Vietnam to cooperate with other APEC member economies to foster SMEs' innovation and global access in the digital era.
APEC forum loks towards dynamic, networked start-ups communityThe APEC 2017 Start-ups Forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to innovate, integrate and access to the global value chain right at their nascent business stage.
Can Tho eyes expanded ties with Australia in hi-tech agricultureThe Mekong Delta City of Can Tho hopes to expand cooperation with overseas partners, including those from Australia, to improve production capacity as the city sets out to be a regional pioneer in hi-tech agriculture.