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He told Người Lao Động newspaper that while scrapping the projects could negatively impact official revenues and jobs, Long An is seeking to “improve the investment climate and create opportunities for other interested investors.” … [Read more...] about Long An Province pulls the plug on tardy investment projects

HCM City (VNA) – The November index of industrial production (IIP) in Ho Chi Minh City picked up 3.4 percent compared to the previous months, but the index for the January-November period fell 4.4 percent year on year. According to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the 11-month IIP of the four key industries of manufacturing, electronics, chemicals-rubber-plastic and food processing posted a year-on-year increase of 0.4 percent. Notably, significant hikes were seen in the electronics and chemicals industries with 19.8 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively. The consumption index of processing and manufacturing industries in the last 11 months was down 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2019, the department said. Vice Director of the Department Nguyen Phuong Dong said local enterprises still faces difficulties when major trading partners have not opened their doors due to the COVID-19. Meanwhile, the municipal Department of Statistics reported that in … [Read more...] about HCM City’s industrial production index up 3.4 percent in November

LONDON -- More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries have signed a letter to Amazon.com Inc boss Jeff Bezos backing a campaign that claims the tech giant has “dodged and dismissed … debts to workers, societies, and the planet,” organisers said. … [Read more...] about More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries back ‘Make Amazon Pay’ campaign

The Zhejiang International Trade Exhibition opened on the same day at the same venue, the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, with 100 physical and virtual booths showcasing well-known industries in the province like machinery, electronics, construction materials, interiors, hand tools, textiles, and others. … [Read more...] about International expos open with physical, virtual booths

Numerous associations committed to accompanying with the programme including the Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment, VINASA, and many companies committed to providing technology solutions for the programme, namely Facebook, MISA, CMC, Bizfly, and FSI. … [Read more...] about MPI and USAID support enterprises in digital transformation scheme