Since the EVFTA took effect, more than 15,000 certificates of origin forms have been issued with a total turnover of US$700 million to 28 EU countries, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that in August alone, Vietnam’s export value to the EU reached US$3.25 billion, up 4.65 percent against July and 4.2 percent against last year. The turnover in September also posted a 14.4 percent year-on-year surge. … [Read more...] about Efficient EVFTA implementation contributes to economic recovery
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Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister
On transportation, the four nations will work to build missing roads in their transport connectivity, upgrade sections in the North-South Economic Corridor, East-West Economic Corridor and South Economic Corridor, accelerate construction of the Vientiane-Hà Nội expressway and study building a road running through Myanmar, Laos and Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister
Top-10 prominent events in natural resources, environment in 2020 announced
The most meaningful of all is the approval of the 14th National Assembly about the adjusted Law on Environment Protection. In this important legal document, it is the first time that Vietnamese citizens are classified as a subject in environment protection tasks. … [Read more...] about Top-10 prominent events in natural resources, environment in 2020 announced
ASEAN senior officials discuss preparations for AMM Retreat
Hanoi (VNA) – Senior officials of ASEAN member countries met online on January 19 to discuss preparations for the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMMR) that is slated for January 21. Speaking at the event, the head of SOM ASEAN of Brunei said that with the ASEAN 2021’s theme of “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper,” Brunei hopes to build on the achievements that the association gained in 2020, with focus on the people and sustainable development, building a regional architecture ruled by law, upholding multilateralism and supporting an open multilateral trade system. Participants exchanged their ideas on work that need to be done since after the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meeting, including a mid-term report on the implementation of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint and the strengthening of inter-pillar and inter-sectoral coordination towards the building of the Post-2025 ASEAN Community Vision. They … [Read more...] about ASEAN senior officials discuss preparations for AMM Retreat
Employment in Singapore Recovers as 40% of Companies Increase Headcount in 2021: Survey
According to the report, job creation in Singapore's technology sector is driving the uptick in employment. Many businesses in Singapore were not ready for the new normal when technology capabilities had to ramp up quickly to ensure business continuity during the pandemic. To that end, Singapore's fintech and e-commerce sectors became role models for everybody else. These sectors, in particular, remained buoyant throughout 2020, thus becoming good examples for non-technology businesses to follow suit. … [Read more...] about Employment in Singapore Recovers as 40% of Companies Increase Headcount in 2021: Survey