Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) and VBF Co-Chair Virginia Foote (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh has lauded Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) for its contributions to Vietnam, especially policy recommendations and sharing of experience in economic development and energy in particular. During a reception in Hanoi on June 25 for the Power and Energy Sub-Working Group led by VBF Co-Chair Virginia Foote, Binh expressed readiness to listen to VBF’s suggestions regarding policymaking in energy development. Affirming Vietnam’s strategic priority for sustainable energy development, Binh vowed to offer all possible support to multinational corporations and private sector at home and abroad to join Vietnam’s clean energy market. He said the sub-working group and VBF’s discussion results and recommendations will provide important … [Read more...] about Official lauds Vietnam Business Forum’s contributions to nation
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Vietnam Business Forum discusses opportunities in changing trade
Overview of the Vietnam Business Forum 2018 (Source: VGP) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2018 kicked off in Hanoi on December 4, with discussions focusing on the theme of “Sharing opportunities in the world of changing trade”. VBF serves as a dialogue mechanism between the Government of Vietnam and the domestic and foreign business communities with the aim of improving business conditions to foster the development of private enterprises and provide the optimal investment environment for Vietnam’s sustainable economic growth. In his opening remarks, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung affirmed that despite impacts of the rapidly changing regional and global situations on the national economy, the Government has taken drastic measures to implement set targets such as stabilizing the macro economy, stepping up administrative reform, and improving the business and investment environment. These efforts worked, with the macro … [Read more...] about Vietnam Business Forum discusses opportunities in changing trade
PM attends Vietnam Business Forum 2018
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 4 is attending the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2018, which is themed “Sharing opportunities in the world of changing trade” in Ha Noi. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the Vietnam Business Forum 2018, Ha Noi, December 4, 2018 - Photo: VGP The forum’s three sessions will focus discussions on resources for infrastructure investment, improving knowledge towards the modern industry, and removing barriers for enterprises. Various presentations will be delivered by working groups on infrastructure, electricity and energy, capital market, banking, trade and investment, tax and customs, education, agriculture and tourism. Representatives from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KorCham), the British Business Group Vietnam and the Japan Business Association in Vietnam (JBAV) will also address the event. … [Read more...] about PM attends Vietnam Business Forum 2018
Vietnam Business Forum to convene year-end session on Dec. 4: VCCI
Following success of the mid-term Vietnam Business Forum 2018 in July, the year-end session of the Vietnam Business Forum will convene in Hanoi on December 4. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The year-end session of the Vietnam Business Forum will convene at Lotte Hanoi Hotel in the capital city on December 4, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The event will be held by the Vietnam Business Forum Alliance in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation. It will be chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The forum’s three sessions will focus on following topics: resources for infrastructure investment, improving knowledge towards the modern industry, and removing barriers for enterprises. Various presentations will be delivered by working groups on infrastructure, electricity and energy, capital market, banking, trade and investment, tax and customs, education, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Business Forum to convene year-end session on Dec. 4: VCCI
UK-Vietnam Business Forum to be held in London
Supermoon over the City of London seen from Tate Modern. (Illustrative image. Photo: express.co.uk) Hanoi (VNA) - More than 150 government officials and business leaders from the UK and Vietnam will gather at the UK-Vietnam Business Forum to be held in London on October 9. The UK-ASEAN Business Council and the Vietnamese Embassy in London will co-host the forum to celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of UK-Vietnam diplomatic relations. The forum will feature a keynote address by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. It will discuss Vietnam’s future economic outlook and opportunities for UK businesses. This event will be an excellent opportunity to find out more about this dynamic market in Southeast Asia, network with government officials and business leaders and hear first-hand from British success stories in Vietnam. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Vietnam is one of the fastest growing … [Read more...] about UK-Vietnam Business Forum to be held in London