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  The AHK publicises a report on German firms worldwide (Photo: VietnamPlus)   Hanoi (VNA) – Compared to other regional countries, Vietnam has received special attention from German businesses and become a magnet for investment in the medium term. The AHK World Business Outlook (AHK WBO) was conducted by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AHK), with the participation of German entrepreneurs in Vietnam. It showed that Vietnam is a top investment destination for German businesses with high expectations of economic development in the medium term. German enterprises are optimistic about their businesses as well as the prospects for growth in the next year, despite the instability of the global economy due to trade tension, the outlook said. [Germany helps improve Vietnam’s SMEs via innovation programme] Representatives of as many as 77 percent of German businesses in Vietnam said their business is better this year, much higher than the … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains attractive investment destination for German firms

At the event (Source: nhandan.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2019 (HOZO 2019) kicked off at the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1, HCM City on December 13. According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, its organiser, the three-day festival is part of HCM City’s strategic investment plan to develop the city’s cultural industry until 2020. HOZO 2019 offers a precious opportunity for traditional music to merge with modern music, spreading the value of national music and culture to the world. A variety of performances are offered during the festival, from jazz and pop to traditional music. The event sees the presence of artists from France, Belgium, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Greece, Spain, India and Mongolia. Locals will have a chance to enjoy music activities as well as exhibitions and food fare at the festival. Two seminars on world music trends and the … [Read more...] about HCM City International Music Festival opens

A corner of Manila - the capital of the Philippines (Source: http://topplus.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on December 13 that it has approved a 200 million USD loan to help the Philippine government prepare implement major infrastructure projects under its flagship "Build, Build, Build" development programme. The loan, as additional financing to the ongoing Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF), will support the preparation of several projects, including the detailed engineering design of an interlink bridge that connects the provinces of Bataan and Cavite and the Metro Rail Transit Line 4. The bank will also provide support for staff at the country's Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, so they can effectively and efficiently manage complex infrastructure projects. The 'Build, Build, Build' programme, a main focus of the Philippine government, aims to boost long-term economic growth … [Read more...] about ADB approves 200-mln-USD loan for Philippines

Nguyen Thi Nga, deputy director of the Child Affairs Department, answers questions about child protection at the dialogue. (Photo courtesy of the MSD) Hanoi (VNA) - A recent survey has found that 68 percent of children between the ages of one and 14 had been on the receiving end of violence at the hands of their parents and relatives. The results were released at a dialogue organised by the Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) on December 13 in Hanoi, with more than 150 participants. The event called for co-operation among organisations to eliminate physical and psychological abuse against children. The national children protection hotline 111 has received three million calls for help in the past 14 years. Ninh Thi Hong, permanent deputy chairwoman of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights, said all violence had serious consequences on child development. Many reasons led to the problem, she said. Many Vietnamese parents believe in … [Read more...] about 68 percent of kids experience violence from relatives: Survey

An art performance at the announcement ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Vietnam Michael Croft presented a certificate recognising Hanoi as an official member of the UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network to Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung at ceremony in the capital on December 13. Chung said the participation in the network enables Hanoi to increase its competitiveness in investment attraction, stimulate urban regeneration, and develop education programmes and cultural events in association with sustainable development. Hanoi is also ambitious to become an envoy and a bridge to connect other cities in Vietnam and regional countries to join the network, as well as a global intellectual and innovative destination, he added. The network membership also demonstrates Hanoi’s responsibility to the region and the world in promoting creativity and increasing the participation of people in … [Read more...] about Hanoi becomes official member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network