PM Phuc addresses the Vietnam Business Summit 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has long treasured the substantial benefits of free trade, particularly amidst the formidable challenges posed by global trade protectionism which is currently threatening bilateral and multilateral trade deals, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. Attending the Vietnam Business Summit 2018 themed “Vietnam, Trusted Business Partner: Connection and Creativity” in Hanoi on September 13 in the framework of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018, PM Phuc said that Vietnam’s reform achievements over the last 30 years of its open-door and integration policies have been made alongside the trend of global trade liberalisation. Despite considerable difficulties, open-door policies really are virtues to the Vietnamese economy, he stressed. However, he said that the economy still falls short by its expectations, with Vietnamese firms still not deeply footed in … [Read more...] about WEF ASEAN 2018: Vietnam treasures benefits of free trade
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Bản in : At least 1 million poor people to receive free health check-ups
A humanitarian campaign launched by the Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) and the Ministry of Health aims to provide free health check-ups and treatment for over one million poor people each year in Vietnam , VRC Chairman Nguyen Hai Duong said on October 30. The campaign’s launch ceremony will be held in Hanoi on November 2 with the participation of around 2,000 volunteers. Eight groups of doctors will tour poor districts in the northern and central provinces such as Lang Son, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Phu Tho and Thanh Hoa. Red Cross Societies and health sectors in 17 out of the 63 cities and provinces throughout the country will participate in the campaign, which calls for community engagement in taking care of individuals from disadvantaged and socially challenging backgrounds, prioritising those in remote areas and border and island localities. A review workshop is scheduled to take place on the occasion of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day on February 27, 2015. Under the theme … [Read more...] about Bản in : At least 1 million poor people to receive free health check-ups
Visitors to use free wi-fi to promote city’s Tet festivals
VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City’s annual Tet events would be able to access free wireless internet, allowing them to freely share photos of the city on the lunar New Year. Saigon Postel Corp will install devices to provide free Wifi in the city's areas such as Nguyen Hue Flower Street; street book festival; Tao Dan flower festival; and flower markets in the September 23 Park in District 1, Gia Dinh Park in Go Vap District, Le Van Tam Park in District 3 and Phu My Hung Urban Area in District 7. This year’s event themed "Vietnamese characteristics and magnanimity", Street Book Festival and Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2015 will be held on Ham Nghi Street in stead of Nguyen Hue Street due to the construction of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No.1 and Nguyen Hue walking street. The wireless network will be available from February 8 until the festivals wraps up. SGGP … [Read more...] about Visitors to use free wi-fi to promote city’s Tet festivals
Visitors to use free wi-fi to promote city’s tet fetsivals
Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City’s annual tet events would be able to access free wireless internet, allowing them to freely share photos of the city on the lunar New Year. Saigon Postel Corp will install devices to provide free Wifi in the city's areas such as Nguyen Hue Flower Street; street book festival; Tao Dan flower festival; and flower markets in the September 23 Park in District 1, Gia Dinh Park in Go Vap District , Le Van Tam Park in District 3 and Phu My Hung Urban Area in District 7. This year’s event themed "Vietnamese characteristics and magnanimity", Street Book Festival and Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2015 will be held on Ham Nghi Street in stead of Nguyen Hue Street due to the construction of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No.1 and Nguyen Hue walking street. The wireless network will be available from February 8 until the festivals wraps up. … [Read more...] about Visitors to use free wi-fi to promote city’s tet fetsivals
Vietnam backs ADB’s initiatives for poverty-free Asia
Vietnam strongly supports the ADB's initiatives for the goal of a poverty-free Asia and will actively take part in these activities, affirmed Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. PM Dung made the statement at the 44th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that opened in Hanoi on May 5. The meeting entitled "Asia's Future: Regional Challenges, Global Responsibilities" drew the participation of central bank governors, finance ministers, entrepreneurs and scholars from 67 ADB members and international financial organisations. Addressing the opening session, PM Dung warmly welcomed the distinguished delegates to the ADB annual meeting that was held for the first time in Hanoi. "I believe that this meeting would provide an excellent opportunity to have a full and comprehensive assessment of the ADB's efforts lately to make the right decisions on its directions of operation through the introduction of new and effective initiatives for … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs ADB’s initiatives for poverty-free Asia