At the working session (Source: VNA) An Giang (VNA) – Chairman of the An Giang province People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh has called for more support from the World Bank (WB) for the locality to implement climate change adaptation and sustainable development projects. During a working session on December 12 with a delegation led by Regional Director for East Asia and Pacific at the WB Benoit Bosquet, Binh said that the six projects of the locality will concentrate on sustainable livelihood for local residents, safe agriculture development, water supply and waste water treatment, and dealing with landslides along coasts and river banks. The projects will be implemented with a total investment of around 172.63 million USD, and priority will be given to the building of a waste water collection and treatment system in Tan Chau town. Binh appreciated the WB’s support for An Giang in implementing sustainable development programmes, saying that … [Read more...] about An Giang calls for WB’s support in sustainable development
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HCM City to host int’l pharmaceutical, health expo
Visitors at the Pharmed and Healthcare Viet Nam 2017 (Source: http://pharmed.vn) HCM City (VNA) - The 13th International Exhibition on Products and Supplies for Medical, Pharmaceutical, Hospital and Rehabilitation (Pharmed and Healthcare Viet Nam 2018) will be held in HCM City next month. Covering a total display area of 10,000sq.m, Pharmed and Healthcare Vietnam will have 600 booths featuring a wide range of the latest pharmaceutical products, drug manufacturing and packaging machinery, diagnostic equipment, healthcare and rehabilitation equipment, surgical instruments, beauty care equipment and products, among others. The expo has attracted leading Vietnamese brands such as Armepharco, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC, Pymepharco, Savipharm, Tien Tuan, Vikomed, Vietmed, Tan Mai Thanh, Tai Phat, Ultrasun, Bimed and PPL. More than 100 foreign exhibitors from 25 countries and regions such as Belgium, Germany, France, Canada, the Republic of Korea, the Czech Republic, China, … [Read more...] about HCM City to host int’l pharmaceutical, health expo
Viet Nam-EU dialogue discusses challenges to doing business in Viet Nam
Delegates at the dialogue. Delegates shared their challenges of market access for goods and investment into Viet Nam, discussing issues including product registration, import-export procedures, and customs processes. — Photo courtesy of Eurocham Government officials and business leaders from Viet Nam and the EU discussed the challenges of doing business in Viet Nam and solutions which can help streamline procedures for international companies in a high-level dialogue on Thursday in Ha Noi. The 4th discussion, held by the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform (ACAPR) and the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham), follows Eurocham’s recent mission to Brussels to advocate for ratification of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). It gathered hundreds of representatives from European enterprises and the Office of the Government (OOG) to discuss improvements to Viet Nam’s trade and investment environment “Today’s … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-EU dialogue discusses challenges to doing business in Viet Nam
ACB, FWD form Viet Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
ACB and FWD Group sign a bancassurance agreement. — VNS Photo Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Company announced on Thursday they have entered into an e-bancassurance partnership, the first of its kind in Viet Nam. ACB will provide insurance products completely online, enabling customers to buy simple and easy-to-understand insurance products with just a few clicks. FWD Cancer Care, with annual premiums starting from VND99,000, will be the first product launched through the online platform. Tu Tien Phat, executive vice president of ACB, said: “Making a difference in customer service is ACB's mission. Besides traditional distribution networks such as transaction offices and branches, ACB is also constantly developing internet banking and mobile applications.” Huynh Huu Khang, CEO of FWD Vietnam, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to partner with ACB. The partnership between the two parties shares the same purpose of providing the right … [Read more...] about ACB, FWD form Viet Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership
Universities adjust courses to meet Industry 4.0 requirements
Students of Vietnam National University, Hanoi conduct a physical experiement. (Photo: Vietnam+) Hanoi (VNA) – The university entrance examination for 2019 will mark a new milestone in training orientations as many facilities announced new training programmes to serve the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, many of which are being introduced for the first time. Alongside, many universities have made changes in training activities to meet the requirements of the market. New academic programmes In 2019, the National Economic University (NEU) will open seven new programmes - business analysis, data science in economy and business, financial investment, finance technology, business management in smart operation, quality control and reform, and management of international hotels. All the programmes will be taught in English. The university plans to recruit just 50 students for each programme. The courses require students to have basic English skills. NEU Principal Prof. … [Read more...] about Universities adjust courses to meet Industry 4.0 requirements