Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh meets large-scaled Australian businesses as part of the official’s trip to Australia to attend the 28th Global Summit of Women, April 25, 2018 - Photo: VNA At her meeting with representatives of Vietnamese in Australia’s Victoria state, the Vice President hailed contributions made by Vietnamese in Victoria to the development of Viet Nam and Australia, as well as the friendship between the two countries. She said during meetings, Victoria leaders highly valued the overseas Vietnamese’s contributions and pledged to create the best possible conditions for the overseas Vietnamese to integrate into the host society and preserve Vietnamese traditions. The same day, Vice President Thinh had a meeting with representatives of eight Australian businesses specializing in construction, financial services, real estate and investment. She highlighted the thriving economic, trade and … [Read more...] about Vice President meets Overseas Vietnamese, large businesses in Australia
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Swedish businesses seek investment opportunities in HCM City
The meeting also saw the attendance of Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Hogberg and Swedish Ambassador to Singapore Hakan Jevrell. At the meeting Having briefed the guests on the challenges and development orientations of the city, the host applauded the active cooperation of Swedish businesses with the HCM City’s authorities, especially in fields of their strength such as high tech development and innovation solutions. Currently, the city plans to build six metro routes. While Route 1’s project has been underway, the city is calling upon foreign counterparts to invest in the remaining routes. This also offers an investment and cooperation opportunity to Swedish businesses in this area, he said. According to Chairman Phong, the city’s health sector is facing many difficulties such as inadequate facilities and equipment, limited human resources and hospital overload. Sweden has successfully implemented the SymbioCare model in the health care … [Read more...] about Swedish businesses seek investment opportunities in HCM City
NA leader promises support to US businesses
At the meeting (Source: daibieunhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) wants to hear US investors’ comments on recent improvements of the Vietnamese investment environment, said NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu. During his reception for a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (UABC) led by President of its Vietnamese committee Alexander C. Feldman in Hanoi on March 29, Luu applauded great contributions made by US enterprises to Vietnam’s economy over the past years. He said that the UABC has worked as a bridge between US businesses and Vietnam, thus contributing to the enhancement of cooperative relations between the two nations and governments. The Vietnamese legislature has paid due attention to new moves and policies of President Donald Trump’s administration, especially those related to trade and investment, he said, noting that Vietnam always regards the US as one of its leading partners in terms of economy and … [Read more...] about NA leader promises support to US businesses
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/3
Hanoi eyes 159 industrial clusters by 2030 The capital city will have 159 industrial clusters, covering a total area of more than 3,200ha by 2030, baodautu.vn reports. This is pursuant to its industrial cluster development master plan for 2020 with a vision to 2030. In the period up to 2020, there will be 138 industrial clusters with an area of more than 2,620ha in the city. Of these, 52 are newly-established zones, spanning 590ha. The plan has been approved by the municipal People’s Committee. In the 2021 to 2030 period, five existing industrial clusters will be expanded, having a total area of 45.4ha, and 21 new ones, covering 536ha, will be established. According to the plant, industrial complexes which are located in the five northern districts of the city —Soc Son, Me Linh, Dong Anh, Long Bien and Gia Lam — will prioritise to attract investments in several sectors, including electronics and information technology, engineering, automotives … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/3
Argentina talk focuses on business opportunities with Vietnam
The talk was attended by representatives from Argentinean enterprises who want to intensify cooperation with Vietnamese partners. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Xuan Dung briefed participants on the economic development of Vietnam. Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung speaks at the event With its foreign policy of openness, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations and integration in the world economy, Vietnam has gained great achievements, with a GDP growth rate of 6.81 percent in 2017 – its highest-ever level. Last year, the country’s total trade turnover also reached a record high, at 425 billion USD, a four-fold increase after 10 years of World Trade Organisation membership. Vietnam also entered the list of nations seeing the highest tourism growth rates for the first time when it served nearly 13 million foreign tourist arrivals, a year-on-year rise of 30 percent. Dung said the talk offered a … [Read more...] about Argentina talk focuses on business opportunities with Vietnam