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Electric motorbikes manufactured by Vinfast. Many UK businesses are looking into electric mobility industry in Vietnamwhich is expected to grow by double digits in the next few years. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements ( FTA s) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide. The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially took effect in May 2021, was one of the first trade deals inked by the UK after it left the European Union by the end of 2020, which reflected the importance of Vietnam in the UK’s trade policy. Bilateral trade and investment between the two economies have grown significantly with a growth rate of 17% last year. Data of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment showed as of October 20, 2021, the UK had 439 valid projects amounting to nearly 4 billion USD in registered … [Read more...] about More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

The successive opening of direct flights connecting famous tourist destinations between the two countries is paving the way for travel to boom. Indian arrivals to Vietnam would increase further through the implementation of specific solutions linking the two markets. Vietnamese and Indian enterprises exchange information at the conference. Photo: nguoilaodong.com.vn Ambassador of India to Vietnam Pranay Verma shared his expectation at the Tourism Promotion Conference between India and Vietnam held by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City on August 17. “My family is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam. Currently, many airlines have reconnected flights between cities around the world. Besides, there are many opportunities to deploy solutions to attract tourists to Vietnam and India. On the Indian side, medical tourism is also very potential but not popular to many tourists,” he added. He acknowledged that less than 200,000 Indian visitors … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travel businesses boost linkages to lure Indian tourists

A store selling OCOP products in Quang Ninh. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern province of Quang Ninh now has more than 500 products developed by 189 companies, cooperatives and production facilities under the “ One Commune , One Product ” (OCOP) programme, local data shows. Of the total, 267 have been rated from three to five stars. Most of OCOP products win preference by customers and have gained a strong foothold in the market, with many now available in foreign countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously disrupted production and supply chains, taking a heavy toll on the health of many OCOP producers, said Hoang Duc Kha, Deputy Director of the Industry and Trade Promotion and Development Centre under the provincial Department of Industry and Trade. He said Quang Ninh will selectively organise and attend trade promotion events in order to stimulate domestic demand post-pandemic and boost sales of OCOP products, reviving local enterprises. Kha highlighted … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh revives OCOP product promotion to boost post-pandemic recovery

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has called for work to be accelerated to perfect the Party and political systems, socio-economic management, and the fight against corruption and negative behaviours. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Chairing the 22nd meeting of the central steering committee for corruption and behaviour prevention and control in Hanoi on August 17, Trong also requested the submission of regulations regarding power control to the Politburo for approval towards fighting corruption in inspection, supervision, Party discipline enforcement, audit, investigation, prosecution, trial and enforcement of judgments, law-building, use and management of public finances and assets, and press and media activities. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said that Vietnam wants to cooperate with Israel in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 18

In 2020, chairman Nguyen Van Dat appointed you as CEO of Phat Dat. Taking on this new responsibility, how did you feel back then? Throughout Phat Dat's 16-year history, the chairman and founder exerted his influence on every decision. In such a context, I found myself in a favourable situation thanks to the inherited strategic orientations from the chairman and the determined management team. Besides this, Phat Dat has embarked on an ambitious plan for 2019-2023 to restructure its investment portfolio, targeting billions USD in market cap and exceeding 50 per cent in compound growth rate. Growing up inside the organisation, I am enthusiastic about Phat Dat's development. My new task, which capitalises on the past achievements and simultaneously accompanies the chairman to write Phat Dat's further development, is really challenging. When I received the appointment decision, many thoughts crossed my mind. I immediately told myself that I must live well, grow strongly, and see … [Read more...] about Phat Dat’s strategy to successfully acquire new real estate projects

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (front, second from left) greets economic security officials of the Economic Security Department on August 18. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council , had a meeting with the Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security on August 18. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, the President offered congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force (August 19). He highly valued the economic security force’s timely detection and effective settlement of complex issues emerging during the international economic integration process, as well as its firm safeguarding of the country’s independence and self-reliance during economic development, thus helping stamp out threats to national security and protect economic development policies in many important areas. The force has obtained numerous achievements … [Read more...] about State leader commends economic security force