Vinh Phuc has planned to develop a total of 50 industrial parks and clusters, covering a total area of more than 5,890ha. — Photo banqlkcn.vinhphuc.gov.vn The northern province of Vinh Phuc has become popular among domestic and foreign investors thanks to its breakthrough on socio-economic development, favourable location, young population and abundant labour force and a high proportion of trained workers. Located close to Ha Noi, Vinh Phuc has to date attracted 752 domestically-invested projects with a total registered capital of more than VND78 trillion (US$3.34 billion). It has also lured 378 foreign-financed projects worth more than $5 billion. These impressive results are attributable to the province’s endless efforts to improve its investment climate and to facilitate investors to solve challenges to implement their projects in a timely manner. In the past, the province has always ranked high on the Provincial Competitive Index (PCI) which has been … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc emerges as an attractive investment destination
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NA leader expects stronger Vietnam-Netherlands relations
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol (Photo: VNA) The Hague (VNA) - Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expected that her ongoing official visit to the Netherlands will further deepen the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the European country in general and the Dutch parliament in particular. During her talks with President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol in The Hague on March 27, Chairwoman Ngan expressed her hope that the visit will open up new cooperation prospects in bilateral relations as well as cooperative ties between Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU), especially when Vietnam and the Netherlands are celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties. [Vietnam’s top legislator holds talks with speaker of Dutch lower house] … [Read more...] about NA leader expects stronger Vietnam-Netherlands relations
NA leader visits Vietnamese embassy, TH Group’s project in Russia
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at an event while visiting TH Group's dairy farm in Volokolamsk district of Moscow Oblast, Russia, on December 10 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the hi-tech dairy farm of TH Group in Volokolamsk district of Moscow Oblast on December 10, part of her official visit to Russia. Talking to the Vietnamese Embassy’s staff, the top legislator said Russia is a focus in the Party and State’s foreign policy. She stressed that amid the complex international and regional situation and an increase in citizen protection cases, the embassy should be more active and step up measures to support Vietnamese expatriates. Talking to the Vietnamese parliamentary delegation when they visited the dairy farm of TH Group in Volokolamsk district, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Region Government Khromov Vadim Valerianovich said Vietnam and … [Read more...] about NA leader visits Vietnamese embassy, TH Group’s project in Russia
Prime Minister holds second dialogue with farmers
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the significance of processing to agriculture during his dialogue with more than 300 farmers representing tens of millions of farming households nationwide, in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 10. The leader said enhancing infrastructure, increasing resources for natural disaster combat and planning the husbandry sector should be also prioritised. On this occasion, he asked the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Vietnam Farmers’ Union to provide more information about the market and possibilities, especially information regarding incentives, capital, varieties and materials for agriculture, via their websites. Other issues needed to be clarified include those relating to food safety, diseases in rural areas, necessary standards for exports and annual rice cultivation plan, the PM said. … [Read more...] about Prime Minister holds second dialogue with farmers
Heroism, devastation after deadly N. Zealand volcano eruption
Tales of heroism, devastation and horrifying injuries emerged Tuesday after New Zealand's smouldering White Island volcano exploded, killing an estimated 13 people. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said five people had died and eight more were presumed dead after Monday's eruption, while dozens of injured had been airlifted to hospitals across the country. Among the 47 people caught on the island during the sudden eruption were tourists from Australia, the United States, Britain, China, Germany and Malaysia, as well as local tour guides. Amid questions over why tourists were allowed to visit the volcano, police announced a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the deaths and injuries. Ardern praised the crews of four rescue helicopters for landing on the island soon after the eruption. "Those pilots made an incredibly brave decision under extraordinarily dangerous circumstances in an attempt to get people out," she told reporters. Intensive care paramedic Russell Clark … [Read more...] about Heroism, devastation after deadly N. Zealand volcano eruption