Conference seeks ways to boost Vietnam - Barcelona business connection A trade conference connecting firms of Vietnam and Spain’s Barcelona region was held in Hanoi on November 12. The event, jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Port of Barcelona, created a chance for businesses of the two sides to meet and seek cooperation. According to the VCCI, investors from Spain have paid increasing attention to Vietnam with their strengths in renewable energy, infrastructure, tourism, high technology, construction and architecture. Vietnam is Spain’s leading trade partner among the ASEAN countries. In the past 10 years, two-way trade increased 15 percent a year, hitting over 3 billion USD in 2017. The two sides aim to lift the figure to 5 billion USD by 2020. VCCI Vice Chairman Hoang Quang Phong said the countries’ achievements over the years are remarkable but still modest. Hence, Vietnam welcomes businesses from Barcelona to explore its … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/11
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 21/8
Digital transformation imperative for Viet Nam and its neighbours “Digital transformation or lose?” is a key message raised during the second-day of the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Viet Nam, and Thailand (CLMVT) Forum 2018, held in Bangkok from August 16 to 17. The session features senior policy makers and representatives from some of the most remarkable tech startups and successful SMEs from CLMVT and non-CLMVT countries who share their experiences on how to successfully integrate new technologies into their businesses and production networks. Digital transformation is an inevitable trend that start-ups and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the CLMVT region have to embrace sooner rather than later to remain in the race, said Oudet Souvannavong, President of Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “If business are not linked to technology, they will definitely lose,” Souvannavong said, adding that digital transformation is the key for business to move … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 21/8
Vietnam capture six medals on third day of AIG 3
Vietnam capture six medals on third day of AIG 3 By Vu Duc - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - Vietnamese athletes snatched six more gold medals on day three of competition at the third Asian Indoor Games (AIG) in the country on Monday, climbing to the first place on the ranking table. The Vietnam team surpassed their initial target at the Games when they clinched eight gold medals in the homegrown martial art of vovinam. The country aimed to win six gold medals. Nguyen Minh Tinh took the eighth gold for the Vietnamese delegation in the vovinam event as he beat Seyed Morteza Farnad of Iran in the final in the men's 70-kilogram fighting on Monday while Tran The Thuong and Lam Dong Vuong pocketed the gold in the men's double performance earlier in the day. Vietnamese athletes scooped two more gold medals on Monday on the last day of the fin swimming competition. The athletes showed excellent performance as they took home four golds, four silvers and two bronzes in the event. Tran Bao Thu, … [Read more...] about Vietnam capture six medals on third day of AIG 3
Saigon still top despite first loss, Haiphong still in deep trouble
Dong Tam Tiles move second while Quang Ninh go third By Vu Duc - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Saigon FC ended their unbeaten run in the V-League after losing 2-0 to XM The Vissai Ninh Binh on Sunday, while Haiphong fell deeper into the relegation zone after a sixth loss. Visitors Saigon put the pressure on Ninh Binh for the first 20 minutes and went close through Huynh Kesley Alves and Antonio Carlos. But from then on Ninh Binh controlled the game. In the 58th minute the home side’s pressure paid off when Dang Van Thanh headed home from close range. Captain Mai Tien Thanh made it 2-0 in the 81st minute. Despite a first loss, Saigon still sit top with 19 points from 10 games, the same points as second-placed Hanoi T&T, who drew 1-1 with Khatoco Khanh Hoa in the central coast city of Nha Trang on Saturday. Ninh Binh climbed to sixth with 15 points and Khanh Hoa sit eighth on 12 points. SHB Danang were defeated 3-1 by Navibank Saigon at Thong Nhat Stadium in an … [Read more...] about Saigon still top despite first loss, Haiphong still in deep trouble
20 movies to be released this month
VietNamNet Bridge - Blockbusters “Doctor Strange", "Inferno"with Tom Hanks and "Jack Reacher 2"with Tom Cruise will be released this month.The Light between Oceans Release date: 7/10 Director: Derek Cianfrance Cast: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz Genre: Drama, Romance Running time: 2h 13min Language: English with Vietnamese subtitles The movie opens in 1918 with Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender) traveling by boat to a remote village off the coast of Western Australia. He has accepted the temporary position of lighthouse keeper on the island of Janus Rock. Janus Rock is a small island linked to the mainland, and only visited by boat four times a year by the shopkeeper, Harry, who brings grocery orders, supplies and mail. Because of Janus Rock's remote location and isolation, it was a difficult post to fill before Tom took it over. The permanent lighthouse keeper will return to his job in six months. Tom is a World War I veteran just back from Europe and is … [Read more...] about 20 movies to be released this month