Over 100 firms join International Trade Fair of Northwest Region The International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019 opened in Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 30 More than 100 organisations and businesses of Vietnam, China, Laos and Thailand have joined the International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019 that was opened in Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 30. The event, which will run until April 5, has 280 booths introducing goods and services of different localities of Vietnam and foreign firms, along with a trading area and a food court. On display at the fair are manufacturing-mechanical products, machines, industrial and agricultural equipment, office equipment, and handicrafts. Le Van Quy, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dien Bien province, said that the trade fair is part of the national trade promotion programme which has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/4
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/11
3rd Vietbuild expo to open in Ha Noi Up to 450 enterprises will showcase their products at more than 1,600 pavilions at the third Vietbuild international exhibition in Ha Noi from November 23 to November 27, following the success of the two previous events. Nguyen Tran Nam, head of the Vietbuild organising board and chairman of the Viet Nam National Real Estate Association, told a press conference held in Ha Noi on Monday that the five-day exhibition will see the participation of 273 domestic enterprises, 108 joint venture enterprises and 60 foreign enterprises from 22 countries and territories around the world. The exhibitors will introduce a range of new products in the areas of construction, building, real estate and interior and exterior design. Exhibitors participating in the event will have booths of between 36 and 160sq.m. Products on show will include modern technologies such as smart home systems and lighting technology. “Over the past 10 years, the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/11
Hotel Saigon Morin celebrates 117th anniversary
Hotel Saigon Morin celebrates 117th anniversaryBy Nguyen Tien Guests enjoy Hue’s royal meals at the Hotel Saigon Morin - PHOTO: NGUYEN TIEN HCMC - The Saigontourist Holding Company’s Hotel Saigon Morin, one of the five oldest hotels in the country, is celebrating its 117th year of operations, a milestone in its journey to bring customers a unique and wonderful experience in Hue City. Saigon Morin is located in the heart of the city with stunning views of the romantic Huong River and Trang Tien Bridge in the charming former imperial capital of Hue. Local and foreign celebrities have demonstrated their confidence in the hotel’s ability to host important workshops, press conferences and big events because of its elegance, high standards of service, luxurious design and traditional hospitality. Built in 1901 with colonial French architecture blended with Vietnamese cultural charm, the four-star hotel is an ideal destination for tourists. With 180 well-equipped, … [Read more...] about Hotel Saigon Morin celebrates 117th anniversary
Government News 29/8
Permanent gov’t members discuss socio-economic performance Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of permanent government members in Hanoi on August 28 to discuss the recent socio-economic performance, State budget, and public investment. Participants listened to a 2018 report on socio-economic performance and State budget, as well as a socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate for 2019. In light of the past achievements, all 12 targets for 2018 are expected to be met. They gave opinions on the mid-term report on socio-economic development and State budget, a public investment plan for 2016-2020, and the national finance-budget plan for 2019-2021. Concluding the meeting, the PM asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government Office to acquire suggestions and refine reports to submit to the government at the upcoming monthly meeting. He … [Read more...] about Government News 29/8
Divorce of Vietnam’s coffee royalty gives rise to a new ‘king’
Social media was abuzz in early April when the estranged wife of Vietnam’s 'Coffee King' spoke to the press for the first time about their lengthy divorce. Before the relationship took an ugly turn in 2015, Dang Le Nguyen Vu, founder and chairman of Trung Nguyen, had the country and international media in awe as his coffee brand became a household name and subsequently conquered 60 international markets. Little did the public know about Vu’s wife, Le Hoang Diep Thao, who stayed out of the limelight as she ran the company as its deputy director and minority shareholder, until Vu ousted her in 2015. What ensued has become a costly legal battle over Trung Nguyen Group’s ownership, and with charter capital of VND1.5 trillion ($65.85 million), each side is accusing the other of obstructing the company’s operations. A shot of Dang Le Nguyen Vu, CEO of Trung Nguyen Coffee. Photo courtesy of Dang Le Nguyen Vu's official Facebook fanpage The rise of Vu and Trung … [Read more...] about Divorce of Vietnam’s coffee royalty gives rise to a new ‘king’