10th australasian workshop on econometrics and health economics

Khanh Hoa (VNA) – A workshop to review the implementation of agriculture development support projects  in the 2019-2015 period funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. As the UN’s agricultural agency, IFAD has been accompanying Vietnam’s efforts over the past 26 years to eradicate poverty, promote green and sustainable development, enhance Vietnamese agricultural products’ value chain, help women to access financial sources and promote innovation in agriculture development. During the event on November 30 and December 1 participants discussed and proposed necessary activities to strengthen the partnership in policy-making at regional and national levels, as well as improve the effectiveness of the IFAD programme at local level, Vietnam’s national target programmes to promote poverty reduction and build new-style rural areas, as well as projects funded by other … [Read more...] about IFAD-funded agriculture development projects reviewed

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam has missed some economic development opportunities and should not ignore the chance to grow the night-time economy, according to economist Tran Dinh Thien. Thien was speaking at a night-time economy workshop with the focus on tourism and realty development in the southern province of Khanh Hoa last weekend. “Vietnam is a bright spot in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the world economy is dark, the local one is still bright and stable,” he said, adding “it is a very great opportunity for development.” He said Vietnam has lost many economic development opportunities in the past, including for the night-time economy. Thien said though some cities such as HCM City, Hanoi, and Da Nang had night-time economic activities, there is still no official mechanism to develop modern night urban activities. Thien said some cities have been allowed to pilot mechanisms and policies for night-time economic development. “Khanh … [Read more...] about Vietnam urged to develop night-time economy

The organizers will give priority to businesses active in four key industries and nine major services of the city. Selection will be based on their efficiency in building their brands, innovation, creativity, the quality and safety of their products and their corporate social responsibility. … [Read more...] about Golden Brand Awards launched in HCMC