In the autumn of 2016, Vietnam Investment Review joyfully celebrates its 25th anniversary of establishment. This is also a hallmark in the group's history of development. The events and forums organised by VIR at the national and international levels - such as the M&A Vietnam Forum and the Vietnam Investment Forum - have created a unique identity for the group. They have had significant impacts on many sectors of the economy. Through its publications and forums, VIR has created an important open debate-based information channel, contributing to the promotion of democracy in the process of making policies and important plans for the country's socioeconomic development. Successes reaped from persistent implementation of the motto "Pairing well with investors and enterprises" have strengthened VIR's fine media-enterprise relations. They have also enabled VIR to continue its mission to vividly reflect the business and investment developments in the economy, and at the same time to … [Read more...] about Pairing well with investors for 25 years
25 years ago today
Vietnam’s per capita GDP equal to Malaysian’s 25 years ago
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is still in the group of the lower middle-income countries and the country’s per capita GDP today is equal to the level of Malaysia in 1988, Thailand in 1993, Indonesia in 2008, the Philippines in 2010 and South Korea in 1982. The gap in per capita GDP of Vietnam compared to other countries in the region is at risk of widening. A report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam presented at the seminar "Vietnam's economic institutional reform for integration and development in the period 2015-2035" last week said that Vietnam’s per capita income can compare to that of South Korea 30-35 years ago, Malaysia 25 years ago, Thailand 20 years ago, Indonesia and the Philippines 5-7 years ago. Vietnam’s economy has maintained a high growth rate but the scale of the economy is small compared to other countries in the region. Vietnam’s GDP growth has been high for a long period, averaging 6.9%/year from 1990 to 2014. As a result, Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s per capita GDP equal to Malaysian’s 25 years ago
Disaster-hit Japan marks 66 years since WWII end
TOKYO, Aug 15, 2011 (AFP) - Japan will recover from the March 11 quake and tsunami just as it did after World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Monday, the 66th anniversary of the country's surrender. "Our country rose from the ruins after the war thanks to each citizen's effort and has overcome many difficulties until today," Kan said at a memorial service in Tokyo marking the day emperor Hirohito declared defeat, ending the war. "Given these experiences, we will certainly and strongly reconstruct the disaster areas and Japan." The anniversary comes as Japan struggles to recover from the quake and tsunami which ravaged its northeast coast and sparked a crisis at its Fukushima nuclear plant, the world's worst atomic accident since Chernobyl 25 years ago. Emperor Akihito, the son of the late Hirohito, attended the service at the Budokan indoor arena with Empress Michiko, and addressed the audience of more than 6,000 guests. "I remember the history and ardently pray that the tragedy … [Read more...] about Disaster-hit Japan marks 66 years since WWII end
Android offers 25p apps to celebrate 25 billion downloads
The Google Play Store is offering big-name apps for just 25p in celebration of hitting 25 billion downloads -- less than four years after the app store formerly known as Android Market was launched. Google will also offer up special collections such as 25 best-selling books and 25 must-see movies to rent, both at 99p a pop. … [Read more...] about Android offers 25p apps to celebrate 25 billion downloads
Breakfast @ Tuoitrenews – June 25
Tuoitrenews briefs some of salient news published today, June 25, on Vietnamese media: -- Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan visited the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Village , President Ho Chi Minh relic, and Vietnamese nationals in Nakhon Phanom province last Saturday. Vice President Doan is in Thailand for a five-day official visit to the country at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. -- A delegation of Myanmar’s Upper House, led by its Speaker Khin Aung Myint, paid a working visit to the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 23 within the framework of the delegation’s official visit to Vietnam. Society: -- A man in Hoa Binh commune, Kon Tum city, the central highlands of Kon Tum province last Saturday threw his 10-month old daughter down on the floor, causing her to have brain injury as he was in great anger. According to his wife, he has previously been beating her several times to unconsciousness. Police are collecting information to handle the … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoitrenews – June 25