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Aus4Reform is built on the reform momentum achieved through previous Australian-supported programmes, including “Beyond WTO” and “Restructuring for a more Competitive Vietnam”. It assists the development and implementation of economic policies, laws and institutions critical to helping Vietnam’s economy meet its potential. … [Read more...] about Women-led businesses on the rise

Making a corporate social responsibility report in a methodological manner will help enterprises demonstrate their serious business performance, respect for consumers and efforts towards sustainable development, he noted, adding that by doing so, their trademarks will be highly valued by consumers, which in turn will help promote their competitiveness in the global market. To achieve sustainability, all relevant parties in the supply chain, not only producers, have to pay attention to solutions for harmonising economic growth and sustainable development. Businesses should also capitalise on scientific advances to effectively use natural resources and technology, and develop high-quality products and services, Son said. Matt Wilson, an executive of Heineken Vietnam, said in the recent past, this company has provided support for 20 member companies of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development and organised training on sustainable development, including the application of … [Read more...] about Sustainable development critical to businesses’ existence

Hanoi (VNA) – Sluggish disbursement of public investment capital will hamper the implementation of projects, and particularly, businesses that borrowed from banks will be seriously affected, a legislator has said. As part of its 8th session, the National Assembly held a plenary meeting on October 30 to discuss the outcomes of the implementation of the socio-economic development and State budget plans for 2019, along with the plans for 2020. On the sidelines of the event, Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, member of the Party Committee and deputy head of the National Assembly deputies’ delegation of Quang Binh province, shared his opinions about the disbursement of public investment capital. - The Government recently issued a resolution to speed up the allocation of public investment capital. What do you think about the recent disbursement situation? Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong: Public investment capital has been disbursed slowly not only in 2019 but for many years. The Government … [Read more...] about Procedure reduction needed to accelerate projects using public funds

Events to be held to promote Ca Mau’s tourism In an effort to foster tourism, the provincial People’s Committee is going to organise the Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) Culture – Tourism Week from December 10 to 15 with a myriad of activities like inaugurating a replica of the Hanoi Flag Tower, the Temple of Lac Long Quan (father of the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of Vietnam), and some structures at the Mui Ca Mau national tourism area; along with a trade – tourism fair. Tran Hieu Hung, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said an important event of the week is the inauguration of the replica of the Hanoi Flag Tower in Ca Mau Cape. This symbolic structure is a gift from the administration and people of Hanoi, showing the profound sentiment of the capital city’s people for the southernmost land of the nation. An array of other activities will also be held as part of the week like singing and dancing performances; … [Read more...] about Ca Mau province works hard to tap into tourism potential

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's young tennis stars are in Indonesia to take part in the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup Asia Oceania Pre-qualifying 2020 from February 24 to 29. The Junior Davis Cup team is made up of Pham Hoang Hieu, Nguyen Quang Vinh and Truong Vinh Hien. Vinh is the defending champion of the Asian Tennis Federation U14 & Under Junior Series Da Nang Cup 2019 – Grade A. They will play Nepal in the first match. The Junior Fed Cup includes Sophia Huynh Tran Ngoc Nhi, Ho Thi Truc Tam and Nguyen Minh Thuy Hang. Tam is best-ranked player of the team at No 2741 in the junior world ranking. She is seeded No 3 at the tournament. Vietnam first will face Maldives. The tournaments, in which 11 men and seven women squads take part, are held at the Sultan Hotel’s tennis courts in Jakarta. Three best teams of each event will earn places in the qualifying rounds in Kuching, Malaysia on March 30-April 4 for the female players and April 5-10 for the male./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s players to compete at Junior Davis Cup, Junior Fed Cup Asia Oceania