Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh paid a visit to the staff of the Vietnam Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia on September 18. VP Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh speaks at the meeting The visit was made within the framework of her attendance at the ongoing Asia-Europe Women's Forum in Russia. Speaking at the meeting, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh informed the Vice President on the embassy’s operations, expatriates’ affairs, and the development of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly after the visit to Russia by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong earlier this September. For her part, VP Thinh spoke highly of the past efforts made by the embassy staff which have significantly contributed to fostering and developing the time-honored bilateral relations between the two countries. In the first nine months of 2018, Vietnam’s economy grew at a rate of 7.08 pct, the highest in 11 years, she … [Read more...] about Vice President visits Vietnamese embassy in Russia
Events
VN-China trade fair to open in Lang Son
The Viet Nam-China international trade fair will help promote trade activities in Lang Son Province, support enterprises to boost production and business, develop markets, seek partners and marketing products. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn The Viet Nam-China international trade fair will take place in the northern border province of Lang Son from October 30 to November 7, according to its organising board. The event is expected to feature about 300 booths, including 250 booths from domestic enterprises and 20 Chinese booths. Nguyen Cong Truong, vice chairman of Lang Son People’s Committee, said the trade fair would be a place for promoting trade; exchanging experiences; displaying products; purchasing and selling goods and services; performing culture and art; trading and signing commercial contracts. This is a significant export-oriented trade promotion event within the framework of the National Trade Promotion Programme in 2018 in order to link Lang Son market with the whole … [Read more...] about VN-China trade fair to open in Lang Son
FiinPro Talk #7 to address stock market factors
Baking and real estate experts will discuss their expectations for the rest of 2018. — Photo courtesy of Stoxplus The seventh FiinPro talk, titled “Banking and Real Estate Stocks: Closing for 2018 and Outlook,” will take place in Ha Noi on September 27. Key themes to be addressed include macroeconomics and factors impacting banking and real estate stocks. Banking and real estate are considered the market’s leading stock group, making up 40 per cent of the total market capitalisation. These stocks have also attracted foreign investment in the Vietnamese stock market, accounting for 47 per cent of the daily average trading value and 88 per cent of the total net trading value from the beginning of 2018. In order to determine investment strategies for late 2018 and beyond, investors depend on the performance of the banking and property sectors. The event will be attended by senior banking and real estate experts including fund and asset managers, financial … [Read more...] about FiinPro Talk #7 to address stock market factors
Lao PDR enhances economic connectivity in Paksan and Thakhek
“Developing corridor towns is central to Lao PDR’s economic growth and development as the country shares borders with all GMS countries,” said ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist for Southeast Asia Mr. Satoshi Ishii. “The project will help enhance the economic potential of Paksan and Thakhek through improved urban services and help capture the increasing regional trade and investment in the area.”Along with the Mekong River, the 1,600-kilometer (km) GMS Central Corridor—which includes 13 towns in the Lao PDR and Cambodia with about 20 million residents and serves as the backbone of the Lao PDR—has the potential to generate more than USD20 billion in regional economic output.However, these corridor towns face growth constraints. In Paksan, only 12% of households have properly constructed and managed septic tanks and less than a half of households are being served by municipal solid waste service. In Thakhek, similarly, only 20% of the … [Read more...] about Lao PDR enhances economic connectivity in Paksan and Thakhek
Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue receives WEF President
Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives WEF President Borge Brende - Photo: laodong.vn At the meeting, Deputy PM Hue expressed his delight at the significant number of world leaders and businesses presented at the WEF on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) this year, saying it reflects their interest in partnerships and investment ties with ASEAN in general and Vietnam in particular. He also spoke highly of WEF for its close consultation with Vietnam in designing the topics, content, and agenda of the event, which is in line with global trends and ASEAN’s 2018 theme of resilience and an innovative community. The Deputy PM also asked the WEF to help Vietnam build a national innovative centre to assist and incubate start-ups. For his part, WEF President Borge Brende said that the participating businesses have been impressed by the forum, as well as lauding the collaboration demonstrated by the host nation, noting that it has brought benefits to both ASEAN and Vietnam. Brende forecast that … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue receives WEF President