A workshop was held in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on April 2 to discuss the creation of hi-tech agricultural value chains between Vietnam and Australia. Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Anh Thu said the event allowed local enterprises to learn about technical barriers and how to control the quality of farm produce exported to Australia and other markets in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The provincial Department of Agriculture and Development and the Vietnam-Australia business association signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation The workshop helped promote local agricultural products and opened up investment opportunities for local and Australian businesses, he added. Professor Scott Murray from Canberra University introduced the value chain research model, the development path of Vietnam and the benefits of the CPTPP for Vietnam and … [Read more...] about Vietnam cooperates with Australia to create hi-tech agricultural value chain
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Utilising every opportunity to grow and overcome challenges
At the conference on August 11, MPI Minister Dung said that thanks to the control of the pandemic and the maintenance of macroeconomic stability, the business sector has reported a positive recovery recently. As of July, the whole country had about 871,000 operating enterprises with tax incurred, an increase of nearly 13 per cent compared to 2021. In the first seven months of 2022, the number of enterprises entering and returning to the market, as well as additionally registered capital into the economy, increased sharply. The number of enterprises entering and re-entering the market was over 130,000 enterprises, an increase of 26.8 per cent on-year, 1.4 times higher than the number of enterprises withdrawing from the market. The total registered capital added to the economy in the first seven months of 2022 reached over $143 billion, an increase of over 37 per cent on-year. According to reports from business associations, the market has recovered over 75-85 per cent compared … [Read more...] about Utilising every opportunity to grow and overcome challenges
Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage
Delegates discuss issues related to sustainable development at the ‘Good for Business, Good for Planet’ seminar held in HCM City on Wednesday. — VNS Photo Shifting to green growth would help businesses increase their competitiveness and catch up with trends in the domestic and foreign markets, delegates told a seminar in HCM City on Wednesday. As one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change, Viet Nam has made multi-dimensional efforts to drive the whole nation towards its collective goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gasses emissions targets, achieving sustainable development, and contributing to tackle the global climate change crisis, they said. Speaking at the ‘Good for Business, Good for Planet’ seminar held by Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine, Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, said, “The green journey that Viet Nam has embarked on is bringing both opportunities and challenges. Those businesses who get onboard early can capture major opportunities and build a … [Read more...] about Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage
PM urges favorable environment for businesses
A strong business community will build an independent and highly resilient economy. Localities are expected to further create a favorable environment for business operation, especially in simplifying administrative formalities and avoiding petty corruption. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the conference. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the view during a conference between the Government’s leader and business community on August 11, which drew the participation of 1,200 delegates from a business association and local companies. According to Chinh, more than two years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam has now put the situation under control and maintained positive growth. Vietnam’s GDP during the six months expanded by 6.42%, higher than the 5.74% rate in the same period last year, and equivalent to the growth rate recorded in the pre-pandemic period 2016-2019 (6.38%). In addition, Chinh also pointed out high … [Read more...] about PM urges favorable environment for businesses
Generali Vietnam shining at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022
The Second Proposal enabled the company to be consistently ranked first in social media shares by YouNet Media during the campaign’s roll-out period, significantly improving its brand awareness, consideration, and preference scores with more than 40 million reaches, 35 million views, and 10 million engagements achieved. The campaign has also contributed to Generali’s market-leading position in R-NPS measuring overall customer satisfaction. The Second Proposal is an integrated marketing campaign launched by Generali on the occasion of Valentine's Day. The campaign comprised a music video inspired by classic love stories, with impressive LED displays showcasing romantic proposal messages on major streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to carry messages of lifetime bonding from Generali to its customers and the community. The campaign culminated in a spectacular show featuring popular artists such as Duc Phuc, LyLy, and Osad, delivering great music experiences while … [Read more...] about Generali Vietnam shining at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022
Major electronics show scheduled in Hanoi
Phan Quang Vinh, head of Marketing for RX Tradex, said that in addition to annual activities, the Vietnam Electronics Forum 2022 is a focal event before Vietnam’s only SMT Exhibition on Testing Technologies, Equipment and Supporting Industries for Electronics Manufacturing (NEPCON Vietnam), which is scheduled to take place from September 14-16. It will feature electronic components, cell phone components, flat panel display modules, applications, automotive components, component manufacturing technology and more. The forum is part of a series of events and practical activities to support electronics firms in production, market expansion, access to international business opportunities and participation in global supply chains. As the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control and trade and production activities are recovering, the exhibition will provide opportunities for Vietnamese electronics firms to meet potential partners from all over the world and learn new market trends. … [Read more...] about Major electronics show scheduled in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism
The Hanoi event saw the participation of Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, and Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, said relations between Hanoi and Vientiane and other localities in Laos have been promoted across all channels, with effective projects in economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, military and people-to-people exchanges. In the first half of this year, Hanoi exported 74.8 million USD worth of goods to Laos, making up 0.9% of the city’s total export value, while importing 98.3 million USD worth of goods from the neighboring country, or 0.48% of Hanoi’s accumulative import revenue. Noting the all-round cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane, the official said the two capital cities have supported each other in … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Vientiane promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism
Vietnam to host Mekong Tourism Forum in October
Illustrative photo (Source: bvhttdl.gov.vn) Gathering public- and private-sector tourism leaders and experts, the GMS signature forum is set to focus on regional efforts and cross-sectoral collaboration to foster real action toward rebuilding a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable tourism industry. Trends affecting the sector’s recovery will be discussed, with speakers touching post-pandemic recovery, digital transformation, localization of supply chain, and the social enterprise business model, among other matters. The event will also feature an exhibition on green tourism in Vietnam and other GMS nations. It is expected to showcase responsible tourism products and services, offer visitors hands-on experiences to learn about local cultures, and connect sides involved in the tourism industry. First held in 1996, the forum is an annual event for tourism development and cooperation in the GMS, which comprises Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host Mekong Tourism Forum in October
Hanoi university student crowned first Miss World Vietnam
Your browser does not support the audio element. A 19-year-old college student from the northeastern province of Cao Bang was crowned the new Miss World Vietnam 2019 after beating out 39 beauty contestants in the pageant finale on Saturday night, becoming the first Vietnamese woman to clinch such a title. Luong Thuy Linh, born in 2000 in Cao Bang, was declared Miss World Vietnam in the finale in the central city of Da Nang, a victory allowing her to represent Vietnam at the oldest-running global beauty contest Miss World in the UK this December. Two other young women, Nguyen Ha Kieu Loan and Nguyen Tuong San, claimed the first and second runner-up titles and will represent Vietnam in Miss Grand 2019 in Venezuela and Miss Intercontinental 2019 in India later this year, respectively. Top 3 Miss World Vietnam 2019 Nguyen Hoa Kieu Loan, Luong Thuy Linh, Nguyen Tuong San (from left) are seen in this supplied photo. This is the first time Miss World Vietnam 2019 … [Read more...] about Hanoi university student crowned first Miss World Vietnam
HSBC Vietnam grants bilateral green loan to REE Corporation
Representatives of HSBC and Ree signed a loan agreement. — Photo coutersy of HSBC HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd is the sole bank to arrange a green loan of VND900 billion for the Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation (REE Corporation). This loan deal will help one of the Vietnamese leading multi-sector corporations complete E-Town 6, a high-rise office building that has earned the LEED Platinum certification for its sustainable design. This is the first time HSBC has arranged a green loan to finance a real estate project for a Vietnamese corporate. The seven-year term loan has reaffirmed HSBC’s leading position in providing sustainable financial solutions to businesses in Viet Nam. To achieve this green financing, REE Corporation completed HSBC’s stringent credit approval and management process of sustainable funding. The process is overseen by HSBC Asia Pacific Sustainable Loans Committee, the dedicated body of the bank with rich experience in successfully arranging … [Read more...] about HSBC Vietnam grants bilateral green loan to REE Corporation