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Most work in fields such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture and fishing, and domestic work, according to Nguyen Gia Liem, deputy head of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ overseas labour management department. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s $15.7 billion remittances 9th highest globally

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Science and technology are key to agricultural production, allowing for increases in the capacity and quality of products and improving farmers’ lives. For many years, Hanoi has focused on solutions to promote the transfer of science and technology to farmers. However, to make science and technology the leverage for sustainable agricultural development, more supportive mechanisms and policies are needed, as well as the participation of the authorities. Thanks to the application of science and technology in production, Kim Son commune in Gia Lam district has become the capital city’s hub for growing high quality bananas. “My family grew more than 200 trees of the South African banana variety and earned over 250 million VND (11,000 USD) per year on average,” Nguyen Trong Nghia , a banana farmer, told Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper. “We were planting bananas as per the VietGAP process, which raised consumption,” said Nghia. … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes science-technology in agricultural production

Savill Vietnam's spotlight for the second half of 2020 forecast unit prices to benefit further from infrastructure upgrades. Average asking prices have increased 4 per cent per year over the last five years. At the same time, infrastructure development eases living farther out. When complete, the metro and ring roads will see this trend accelerate. The framework for public-private partnerships was simplified in 2020. Political stability and speedier decision-making will see greater spending on key infrastructure projects. The GSO estimates that for every 1 per cent point increase in public investment, GDP will move up 0.06 per cent points. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24

Don Lam said: “Companies from both countries still know very little about each other or about the opportunities in each market. Part of that is because there is not a lot of promotion. But events like today’s are a good beginning, but we can always do more.” … [Read more...] about Indian, VN agree need for enhancing investment, trade ties

Since the beginning of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on the maritime market, freezing global trade and travel and leading to sharp decreases in shipping revenues. In this context, VIMC’s development plan focuses on three fields - seaport operations, shipping and logistics services. The corporation aims to reach shipping volume of over 18 million tonnes, cargo volume at seaports at nearly 139 million tonnes, revenue of VND10.771 trillion, and consolidated profit of over VND1.23 trillion. … [Read more...] about VIMC strives to become regional brand name