Regarding the tasks and solutions for the development of the industry this year, Mr. Bui Ta Hoang Vu, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of HCMC, said that 2021 was the first year to implement the socio-economic development plan in the period of 2021-2025, with the theme of the year 2021 as "Year of building an urban administration and improving the investment environment", so the industry and trade would stick to these contents to implement effectively. Accordingly, the Department of Industry and Trade will develop and conduct the administrative reform in 2021, review the criteria with restrictions related to industry and trade in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) to get drastic improving solutions. It will make a plan to contact and work with associations and enterprises to grasp the development situation, difficulties, and problems in the production and business activities and the development of the industry to propose the city solutions to remove … [Read more...] about HCMC’s industry, trade focus on supporting business recovery, market expansion
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Quang Binh asked to improve business environment to lure more investors
Quang Binh (VNA) – Quang Binh should give greater attention to administrative reform as well as e-government and smart city building, thus creating a transparent and open business environment to lure more investors, stated Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at the central province’s investment promotion conference on January 18.environmental protection and corporate social responsibility. … [Read more...] about Quang Binh asked to improve business environment to lure more investors
Co-working space expects huge rise in demand
Hanoi (VNA) – Many businesses have struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but co-working spaces have bucked the trend and are expected to expand in the coming time, fuelled by companies seeking flexible leasing contracts, according to Savills experts. Director of Savills Hanoi Matthew Powell said co-working spaces that provide flexibility for various kinds of businesses will develop, explaining it is sparked by the outbreak as well as demand for communication and exchange within the firms. Meanwhile, structural changes in the retail sales sector have added a certain number of spaces for the office market, he said, flexible office models could branch out in tandem with the retail sales market since they revolve around shared amenities such as public transport, parking lots, restaurants, and entertainment. Shared office space is normally operated under month-to-month leasing contract. However, the market saw strong surge in demand for this kind of office, and most of which … [Read more...] about Co-working space expects huge rise in demand
Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
“Masterise Homes has been building renowned properties in Vietnam, and we have solidified our position as an industry leader given our focus on building the real estate ecosystem with premier international standards,” said Jason Turnbull, deputy managing director cum CFO of Masterise Homes. “Our collaboration with Marriott International is another feather in our cap and, given their global standing, further highlights our capabilities to deliver the best living experiences with world-class standards to our residents.” … [Read more...] about Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
Risk of second wave of health effects posed by next-generation tobacco products imminent
Hanoi (VNA) – Thanks to substantial efforts, Vietnam has brought down the percentage of smokers. However, with the appearance of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, the country is facing the risk of a second wave of health effects posed by smoking. Nguyen Huy Quang, Director of the Ministry of Health’s department for legal affairs, highlighted the issue recently while sharing information about proposals related to the management of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. “Silent killer” claiming 8.2 million lives every year Quang said an infectious disease like COVID-19 has spread around the globe and killed nearly 1 million people, disrupting all activities and becoming a great concern for all countries. Meanwhile, tobacco “silently” claims 8.2 million lives in the world every year. Experts held that e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are currently a worrying issue since next-generation products are targeting the young to create a … [Read more...] about Risk of second wave of health effects posed by next-generation tobacco products imminent