Public private partnership conference 2018

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8 to 10. Dung said the trip follows the mutual visits by the heads of the two states in 2022, reflecting the special mutual political trust and relations between the countries. Looking back upon achievements in bilateral relations, he said over the last 50 years, especially since the establishment of the strategic partnership 10 years ago, the two countries have enjoyed strong cooperation across the board, from politics, diplomacy, defense, and security to people-to-people exchange. Singapore currently ranks first among Southeast Asian investors and second among global ones in Vietnam. Among the large number of its projects in Vietnam, 11 Vietnam - Singapore industry parks (VSIPs) with total investment of over USD 11 billion nationwide are providing jobs for more than 300,000 people. During the coming trip, he noted, the two Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s visit reflects special ties between Vietnam, Singapore: ambassador

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Mai Phuoc Dung has highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s coming official visit to the city state, the first among many events to be held in both countries to mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and 10 years of the strategic partnership. PM Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8 to 10. Read full story - Two-way trade revenue between Vietnam and Laos in 2022 grew 24% from the previous year to reach some 1.7 billion USD, beyond expectations of their leaders at the 44th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation earlier last year. Read full story - Jeju Air Co., the biggest low-cost carrier of the Republic of Korea, said on February 6 that it will resume many routes to Vietnam … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on February 6

At the reception for Tatsuo Yasunaga, President and CEO of Mitsui & Co Ltd., the Government leader praised the company’s business performance in Vietnam, particularly in processing and distributing of local aquatic products. PM Phuc welcomed a joint project between Mitsui and Minh Phu Seafood Corporation which could push the shrimp export value of the major shrimp farming business in Vietnam to 1 billion USD. Yasunaga informed his host of the success of the joint project, which has seen over 150 million USD invested in improving Minh Phu’s processing, business management and export capacity, adding the sides plan to focus on upgrading refrigeration equipment and expanding export markets, particularly targeting Russia apart from the US. In another meeting with Han Chang-woo, chairman and CEO of Maruhan Corporation, PM Phuc said Vietnam is pressing ahead with effective equitisation of Stated-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly in transport, infrastructure, construction, … [Read more...] about PM meets with leaders of Japanese conglomerates

Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (R) and Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Apparício da Silva. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has hailed outgoing Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Apparício da Silva ’s contributions to consolidating the practical and effective development of Vietnam-Brazil comprehensive partnership during his tenure. During a reception for the diplomat in Hanoi on February 6, Xuan affirmed that Vietnam always wishes to further strengthen its ties with Brazil, one of the top important partners in Latin America. She suggested both nations continue facilitating the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially those at the high level to boost the bilateral relationship.  Vietnamese leaders also wished to welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to visit Vietnam soon, Xuan said. Speaking highly of the development of bilateral economic and trade ties, Xuan expressed her hope that the two … [Read more...] about Acting President receives outgoing Brazilian Ambassador

Workers of Vietnam Electricity check the transmission system. The bracket of average electricity retail prices has been increased to 1,826.22 VND per kWh for the floor price and 2,444.09 for the ceiling price. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The bracket of average electricity retail prices has been increased to 1,826.22 VND (0.078 USD) per kWh for the floor price and 2,444.09 VND (0.1 USD) for the ceiling price, according to the Prime Minister’s Decision No 02/2023/QĐ-TTg dated on February 3. Compared to the previous bracket, which has been applied since 2017, the floor price increased by 220 VND and the ceiling price by 538 VND per kWh. The adjustment of the bracket would not immediately impact prices. The bracket and the inspection results of the electricity production and business costs in 2022 would be the base for the Ministry of Industry and Trade to decide on the average electricity retail price for this year. The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently urged … [Read more...] about Average electricity retail price bracket increases