Under the AUD 6.5 million AUD programme, Australia will support the Government of Vietnam achieve its targets for improving the business environment and move Vietnam towards a more market-based economy by assisting the development and implementation of economic policies, laws and institutions to help Vietnam’s economy meet its potential. The initiative will also help create linkages between Australian and Vietnamese institutions to share expertise and experience. The programme builds on the reform momentum achieved through previous Australia support including “Beyond WTO” and “Restructuring for a more Competitive Vietnam”.Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick said Vietnam has a long history of pursuing economic reform and Australia is proud to have offered our support throughout this process. “Economic reform is tough, but Australia will continue to support Vietnam on this journey,” he said.Australia’s support will help Vietnam … [Read more...] about Australia supports Vietnam’s economic reform
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National Australia Bank opens rep office in Vietnam
National Australia Bank opens rep office in Vietnam Hong Phuc By Hong Phuc - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – National Australia Bank has opened a representative office in Vietnam as part of a strategy to expand its network across Asia. The office in Hanoi will conduct market research and investment projects of the bank in Vietnam, and promote and supervise implementation of contracts and agreements signed between the bank and Vietnamese credit institutions and businesses. The move highlights the bank’s development and ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in Asia to support customers. Daryl Johnson, Asia chief executive officer of National Australia Bank, said in a statement that as a major bank of Australia, the bank is committed to helping customers respond to the opportunities on offer in Asia and supporting their entry and expansion into new markets. “We have strong expertise in the infrastructure, energy and utilities and agribusiness sectors, which … [Read more...] about National Australia Bank opens rep office in Vietnam
Vietnam to drum up tourism in Australia
Vietnam to drum up tourism in AustraliaBy Mong Binh - The Saigon Times DailyHCMC - Tourism authorities and travel agencies in HCMC and other provinces will head for the Australian city of Melbourne to promote the ongoing national tourism program as well as their own tourism products and services.La Quoc Khanh, deputy director of the HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, told the Daily that the city would lead the tourism promotion mission to Australia for a Vietnam Roadshow in Melbourne on February 16.He noted HCMC and other provinces would join forces to introduce the national tourism promotion program known as “Impressive Vietnam” to the buyers in Australia and elsewhere in the world.During the program scheduled to last until September this year, travel companies work with airlines and hotels to offer discounts of 30% to 50% for package tours within the country.Khanh said 19 hotels of three to five-star ratings and 14 travel agencies in HCMC were joining the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to drum up tourism in Australia
Australia, VinaCapital Foundation donate medical equipment to Khanh Hoa
Australia, VinaCapital Foundation donate medical equipment to Khanh Hoa The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - The Australian Consulate General in HCMC and VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) have handed over life-saving equipment to Khanh Hoa General Hospital in the central coast city of Nha Trang. The Australian Consulate General said in a statement on April 2 that the gifts of one pediatric ventilator and 17 injection pumps are vital equipment additions to the hospital’s new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as they will allow the hospital to provide critical care to infants and children in need of hospital-based life support systems as the regional referral center for seven provinces. “The pumps and ventilator will save one to three children’s lives every week. The increase in capacity will play a significant role in the continuing efforts to reduce mortality for children in Khanh Hoa and adjacent provinces,” the statement said. The equipment donation is funded by the … [Read more...] about Australia, VinaCapital Foundation donate medical equipment to Khanh Hoa
Australia launches aid program in Vietnam
Australia launches aid program in Vietnam Ngoc Hung HCMC - The Australian Consulate General in HCMC has started receiving applications for the Australian government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) grant round 2016-2017 for projects in central and southern localities from Danang to Ca Mau. The grant is available for projects of non-governmental organizations (NGO), community groups and other not-for-profit entities to undertake small-scale development projects with a focus on the economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities and groups. The deadline for applications is October 2016, the consulate general said in a statement. DAP projects directly support sustainable development by improving gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, healthcare, sustainable income generation, environmental protection, education, poverty relief and human rights for marginalized groups. In 2015-2016, the Australian Consulate General awarded grants to 18 projects in various sectors from … [Read more...] about Australia launches aid program in Vietnam