The national innovation centre aims to enhance technology and innovation capacity of Vietnamese firms. - Photo tuyengiao.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam plans to raise VNĐ1.7 trillion (US$71.5 million) of investment from the private and foreign sectors to develop the national innovation centre (NIC). According to a draft project which the Ministry of Planning and Investment recently submitted to the Government for consideration, the NIC will be built on 23 hectares in Hòa Lạc Hi-tech Park, without using any State funds. Building the NIC aims to boost technology and innovation capacity of Vietnamese firms and improve labour productivity and the economy’s competitiveness. The ministry said Vietnamese firms were still limited technologically and most had not applied new technologies, citing findings of the Ministry of Industry and Trade that 98 per cent of manufacturing companies of Việt Nam had not made or just made modest … [Read more...] about VN to raise VNĐ1.7 trillion to build national innovation centre
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Trade fair to display best Vietnamese, Lao products
Viet Nam News VIENTIANE – More than 120 businesses and units of Việt Nam and Laos will showcase their best products at the Việt Nam-Laos Trade Fair 2018. The fair will be held in the Lao capital city of Vientiane from June 28 to July 2. This was announced at a press conference held by the two countries’ ministries of industry and trade and ministries of defence in Vientiane on Monday. The fair, themed “Co-operation, friendship and development,” will take place at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre. It will feature more than 200 booths, covering an area of 6,000sq.m. Vietnamese firms are set to introduce high-quality and typical products, such as garment-textiles, leather and footwear, agro-forestry-seafood products, handicrafts, processed food, electrical and electronic equipment, mechanical and chemical products, construction material, fertilisers and animal food. Additionally, an exhibition area at the event will … [Read more...] about Trade fair to display best Vietnamese, Lao products
Trade fair to display best products of Vietnam, Laos
The press conference on the Vietnam-Laos Trade Fair 2018 in Vientiane on June 25 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – More than 120 businesses and units of Vietnam and Laos will showcase their best products at the Vietnam-Laos Trade Fair 2018 in the Lao capital city of Vientiane from June 28 to July 2. The information was released at a press conference held by the countries’ ministries of industry and trade and the ministries of denfence in Vientiane on June 25. The fair, themed “Cooperation, friendship and development”, will take place at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao-ITECC) in Vientiane. It will feature over 200 booths covering a total area of 6,000 square metres. Vietnamese firms are set to introduce their high-quality and typical products such as textiles-garment, leather and footwear, agro-forestry-aquatic products, handicrafts, processed food, electrical and electronic equipment, mechanical and chemical … [Read more...] about Trade fair to display best products of Vietnam, Laos
Trade ministry’s draft decree on supermarkets faces objections
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s draft decree on the development and management of traditional markets and supermarkets is facing criticism as it imposes restrictions on retail businesses. According to the draft decree, retail establishments must satisfy standards to be called “supermarkets” or “shopping malls.” The decree also stipulates that supermarkets must not run more than three sale promotional programmes every year, with each programme lasting for at least 30 days. The next programme can only be organised after a month of the previous one. At least 70 per cent of the goods available in supermarkets and shopping centres must be covered by the programmes. The draft also mentions that supermarkets should have an area of 250-10,000sq.m. They must meet the requirements on construction, sale equipment, storage conditions and services for disabled people as well as for children. Supermarkets and shopping centres must remain open on all days of … [Read more...] about Trade ministry’s draft decree on supermarkets faces objections
Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020
A view of Co To island (Source: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted many visitors due to its untouched beauty and perfect conditions for sea and island tourism. Located 80 kilometres from the mainland, the island district comprises Co To Lon (large Co To island), Co To Be (small Co To island) and 15 smaller islands. From Cai Rong port in Van Don district, another island district of Quang Ninh province, travellers can take high-speed boat trips that take an hour and a half to cover the distance. Co To’s attractions include turquoise sea and tranquil beaches along with tropical primeval forest eco-system that is almost in its primary conditions. Untouched and large beaches in the island are attractive with white sands and wavy water. Hong Van, Van Chay, small Co To or beaches along Thanh Lan island are among the best beaches of Co To. The island is also famous for abundant fresh and diverse seafood, along with many … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020