The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a meeting with the Vietnam Maritime Administration about the lack of empty containers and rising rental charges. At the meeting, many firms in the fisheries, plastic and timber sectors have raised concerns over the unprecedented consecutive price hikes in the past three months. According to the firms, the hike is unreasonable and shipping firms need to be more transparent and a more reasonable price hike rate. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
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Colours drive a poet to paint
“When he finished playing, one of us gave him some cash,” Thiều recalled. “He looked our way and thanked us. When he turned to leave, I stood up to face him. I asked him to sit down and play his favourite tune for me. He looked my way, and at that moment I could see another pair of eyes within his blind eyes.” … [Read more...] about Colours drive a poet to paint
An emerging land of sea and sun
The view is incredible, with one side being Chúa Mountain and the other side pristine blue waters. Tourists to the cave can not only admire the beautiful scenery but also walk on coral that is tens of thousands of years old, which is said to be like walking on Mars. Just past the rocks are lustrous green fields squeezed in between mountains and the sea -- a sight unique to Ninh Thuận. … [Read more...] about An emerging land of sea and sun
After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results
The Prime Minister cited data from international organizations such as: The Economist magazine in August 2020 ranked Vietnam in the top 16 most successful emerging economies in the world; according to the World Bank, with an average economic growth of 6.8% a year in the 2016-2019 period, Vietnam is in the top 10 of the highest growing countries. … [Read more...] about After 5 years, our country is really better, all people enjoy development results
Live video streaming startup GoStream secures 7-digit funding
Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) -- GoStream, a fast-growing Vietnamese startup that provides multi-platform livestream broadcaster for social sellers, marketers, and content creators, has announced that it has secured a 7-digit USD funding from VinaCapital Ventures to help expand its business. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the deal in the central province of Nghe An on January 15, Trung D. Hoang, a partner at VinaCapital Ventures, commented: “We are excited to invest in GoStream, which has been leading the way in integrating livestreaming across a number of sectors. Their innovative streaming technology is helping more businesses reach more viewers and customers, and we look forward to working with them as they further expand their capabilities and play an even greater role in Vietnam’s growing digitalisation.” Founded in 2017, GoStream is an easy-to-use platform for any type of user, even for those with little or no technical knowledge. It enables users to reach … [Read more...] about Live video streaming startup GoStream secures 7-digit funding