Processing, packaging exhibition opens in Ho Chi Minh City The ProPak Vietnam 2019 attracts 540 exhibitors. (Photo: thegioitiepthi.vn) The 14th International Processing and Packaging Exhibition and Conference (ProPak Vietnam 2019) kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on March 19. The three-day event attracts the participation of 540 exhibitors from 31 countries and territories, including first-timers such as Vietnam’s Dai Chinh Quang and Thien An Loc companies, China’s Beijing Omori Packing Machinery , and Sidel India. BT Tee, General Manager of UBM VES – the exhibition’s organiser, stated that the processing and packaging sector is facing several difficulties, including the overuse of plastics in production and the lack of orientations on environmental protection. Therefore, Propak 2019 wants to introduce new technologies that can solve these challenges. Paolo Lemma, Italian Trade Counselor in Vietnam, said that Propak … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 20/3
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Vietnam Sustainability Forum 2019 takes place in Hanoi At the forum (Source: VOV) The Vietnam Sustainability Forum 2019 took place in Hanoi on January 18 following the successful organisation of the first event last year. The forum creates a platform for policymakers, non-governmental organisations, businesspeople, and experts at home and abroad to exchange ideas to promote economic growth and sustainable society. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Le Quang Manh said Vietnam needs more effective solutions to address sustainable issues in the fields of human resources, climate change adaptation, smart agriculture, environment, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “Promoting sustainable development is not only about economic development, but also the settlement of social issues and environmental protection,” he said. In 2018, Vietnam recorded the region’s highest GDP growth at 7.08 percent as well as a trade surplus of 7.21 billion USD, tripling that of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 20/1
Hanoi and Canadian localities materialize commitments of cooperation
The Hanoitimes - Canada has always been considered a strong partner of the Vietnam`s capital city in trade, tourism, and other areas, according to the Hanoi leader. On the basis of good cooperation between Vietnam and Canada, in recent years, Hanoi has been intensifying cooperation with the localities of Canada to exchange, learn experience and enhance the exploitation of potential and strengths of each other. Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee These were highlighted by Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung when sharing his view on Vietnam – Canada relations with reporters on the occasion of 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Remarkable figures According to Chairman Chung, particularly, economic cooperation with Canada has always been the focus of Hanoi through specific activities. On January 16, 2017, the Hanoi government in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and … [Read more...] about Hanoi and Canadian localities materialize commitments of cooperation
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Fayfay.com announces strategic partnership with Ho Chi Minh City tourism Hong Kong-based Fayfay.com on December 6 announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to promote tourism in Vietnam, with a special focus on the city. The MoU was signed by Tran Ngoc Dong Quan, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre, along with Kingston Lai and Kelvin Wu, the co-founders of Fayfay.com, at Bep Nha Luc Tinh Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, in the presence of industry experts and members of the media. “Ho Chi Minh City is an important destination on Fayfay.com and we look forward to partnering with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to showcase the city’s vibrant architecture, rich culinary scene, and authentic local experiences,” said Lai. “We believe strategic joint promotional activities with the Tourism Promotion Centre will enable us to leverage our online platform and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 10/12
Vietnam, France seek link-up in e-government development
At the working session (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – France’s core experience and success in developing e-government have been shared with the Vietnamese side during a meeting between officials of the two countries. At their working session in Paris on April 19, Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Vietnamese Government Mai Tien Dung, General Secretary of French Government Marc Guillaume, Secretary of State for Digital Affairs Mounir Mahjoubi, and representatives from French enterprises discussed the possibility of boosting link-up between the two countries to help Vietnam develop e-government. Both sides debated issues on the digital government development strategy and open data in connection with state administrative reform, as well as issues related to the management and an implementation roadmap. French experts introduced non-paper policies and online transactions, and simplification of documents in state agencies’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France seek link-up in e-government development