(MPI Portal) - On December 5th, Vietnam Development Partnership Forum (VDPF) was held in Hanoi. This is new form of senior policy dialogue Forum between Vietnam and development partners. Forum facilitated to discuss policy between Vietnam Government and donors, international and domestic civil social organizations, national institutes and other development agents in order to promote comprehensive socio-economic development in Vietnam. Attending the Forum, on Vietnam Government side, there were Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh, Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen, and representatives of Vietnam's Ministries, branches, representatives of locals' leaders, representatives of Vietnam's non-governmental organizations; on international delegations, there were World Bank country Director in Vietnam Mrs. Victoria Kwakwa, resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Vietnam Mrs. Pratibha Mehta, resident … [Read more...] about Vietnam Development Partnership Forum: Establishing new partnerships towards competitive, inclusive and sustainable growth
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The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle
(VEN) - The idea of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle was laid out at a meeting between three Prime Ministers in Laos in October, 1999 with the aim of strengthening cooperation to develop economy, reduce poverty and maintain security. The CLV Development Triangle consists of 13 provinces, including Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc of Vietnam, Sekong, Attapeu, Saravan and Champasak of Laos and Stung Treng, Rattanak Kiri, Mondul Kiri and Kratie of Cambodia. The Triangle covers a total natural area of 143,900sq.km, was home to 6.8 million people in 2010, with a population density of 46 people per sq.km. Achievements In the 2005-2010 period, this triangle region achieved economic growth of 10 percent per year, higher than the planned target in 2004. Economic structure has shifted in the drive toward positive direction, reducing the relative proportion of agriculture, plantations and aquaculture, increasing the proportion of industry and services. … [Read more...] about The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle
New ADB President praises Vietnam development goals
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) applauds the Vietnam Development Goals, said ADB's new president Haruhiko Kuroda in a recent interview. "The ADB has fielded a country programming mission to Vietnam to discuss with the Government its program for 2005 and identify projects for 2006-2008," he said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) after taking the reins of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as its eighth President. Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda. … [Read more...] about New ADB President praises Vietnam development goals
EU to help Vietnam develop tourism
VietNamNet Bridge - Kenneth Atkinson, managing director of Grant Thornton Vietnam stated that the European Union plans to grant 11 million euros (USD 15 million) to help Vietnam develop its tourism sector. He said the EU will focus on issues like exemption of visas to Vietnam. … [Read more...] about EU to help Vietnam develop tourism
Vietnam Development Forum focuses on productivity improvement
Vietnam Development Forum focuses on productivity improvementTu Giang HANOI - The Vietnam Development Forum (VDF) themed “Increasing Productivity - Leverage for Sustainable Development” was opened in Hanoi on December 13, with many experts pointing out that economic growth has been hampered by low productivity. Jointly held by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), VDF focuses on solutions for productivity improvement and industrial development in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, private sector development and promotion of integration. Vietnam has achieved significant achievements this year, with economic growth estimated at 6.7%. All 13 socio-economic targets assigned by the National Assembly have been met. However, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said Vietnam’s economic development has mainly depended on foreign investment, cheap labor and natural resources. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Development Forum focuses on productivity improvement