Deputy Editor-in-Chief of VietnamPlus Nguyen Hoang Nhat (R) represents the online newspaper to receive a prize at National External Information Service Awards 2017 (Source: VNA) The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Steering Committee on External Information Work and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) held a press conference on November 22 to announce the fifth edition of the National External Information Service Awards 2018 at the VNA headquarters. The National External Information Service Awards 2018, organised by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Steering Committee on External Information Work and the VNA, honours outstanding authors, press works and books in the external information sector. The VNA has been selected to act as the standing agency of this year’s awards. Speaking at the press conference, Bui Truong Giang, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission … [Read more...] about PRESS RELEASE of National External Information Service Awards 2018
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SCG raises stake in petrochemical project
SCG raises stake in petrochemical project Le Hoang HCMC - Thailand’s SCG, one of the main investors involved in the Long Son Petrochemical Complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, will acquire a 25% stake in the project from Qatar Petroleum to raise its holding to 71%. Vina SCG Chemicals, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCG in Vietnam, has signed a contract to take over QPI Vietnam Limited, a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum, to get the entire 25% stake of the latter in Long Son Petrochemicals Co Ltd, the owner of the Long Son petrochemical project. This US$36.1-million investment will raise SCG’s direct and indirect stake in Long Son Petrochemicals Co Ltd from 46% to 71%. Meanwhile, the remaining 29% in the joint venture is held by Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN). In 2015, news about Qatar Petroleum pulling out of the project for restructuring and change of development strategy left experts worrying that the project would continue facing difficulties after nearly eight … [Read more...] about SCG raises stake in petrochemical project
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Opportunity arises for orange exports to Indonesia Indonesia will become an important market for Vietnamese orange exporters as Indonesian oranges have fallen out of favour in the domestic market, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Indonesia. Indonesian oranges are less sweet and their skins are paler compared with foreign oranges, the office said. In addition, imported oranges are sold at the competitive price of 28,000 rupiahs (2.09 USD) per kilogramme while consumers have to pay 24,000 rupiahs (1.79 USD) for one kilogramme of domestic oranges. Vietnamese orange exporters were recommended to research exporting to Indonesia. Vietnam's total fruit and vegetables export value reached 2.4 billion USD in 2016. The value is expected to increase to 3 billion USD this year. Vietnamese fruits and vegetables have been exported to 60 countries and territories worldwide. Indonesia is among major importers of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables. Bao Viet signs co-operation agreement with … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS 2/3
Vietnam, Cambodia want to consolidate ties: PMs
Top government leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia have expressed wishes to cement and develop bilateral ties in the spirit of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, all-faceted and long-lasting cooperation”. During talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on December 20, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen said his visit aims to promote traditional friendship and all-around collaboration with Vietnam in a solid and extensive manner. The Vietnamese PM, for his part, expressed his belief that the visit will be an important milestone elevating the two countries’ friendship and cooperation for the sake of their people.He wished that the two countries would work more closely, respect each other’s legitimate interests, jointly settle remaining issues, maintain an environment of peace and stability, and strengthen friendship between the two peoples. Both sides agreed to facilitate visits by the two countries’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia want to consolidate ties: PMs
WHO unveils Vietnamese website
WHO's Vietnam office launched a new dual-language website in English and Vietnamese on January 16. It provides up-to-date information on the UN agency's programmes in Vietnam; advice and news on the latest health issues, outbreaks and emergencies; all press releases and speeches from the office; information on upcoming events in Vietnam and across the region; access to the WHO library; and direct links to UN agencies and partners. Dr. Jean-Marc Olivé, WHO Representative in Vietnam, said: "I am particularly pleased that we were able to establish a full Vietnamese language site. I hope the Vietnamese community, both at home and overseas, will access the site. "Delivering timely and easy to understand health information is an important part of WHO's work," he added. The site can be accessed at: http://www.wpro.who.int/vietnam (English version) http://www.wpro.who.int/vietnam/?lang=vi (Vietnamese version) … [Read more...] about WHO unveils Vietnamese website