This year’s theme is “Volunteers Build Resilient Communities” and celebrates volunteers who contribute to making their communities more resilient against natural disasters, economic stresses and political shocks. “I am proud of Australian volunteers, not only because they have contributed to the success of Vietnamese organisations, but also more broadly to Vietnamese development in general and because they are great ambassadors who create strong people to people links between Australia and Vietnam” said Mr Craig Chittick.Photo: Australian Embassy in VietnamSince 1973, more than 1,000 Australian volunteers have worked in Vietnam in diverse fields including education and training, community development, private sector, agriculture, gender equality and health. Their contributions have assisted partner organisations in Vietnam build capacity to effectively deliver their development objectives. The Executive Director of REACH, an Australian Volunteers program … [Read more...] about Australian volunteers contribute to community development in Vietnam
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Vietnam gearing up for World Economic Forum on ASEAN
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh gives a speech at the meeting (Photo:VGP). At the meeting, organizers, relevant ministries and agencies double checked preparations for the WEF ASEAN, especially those in relation to contents, programs, reception, facilities, logistics, security and health care to ensure the successful hosting of the event in all aspects. In his speech, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh highlighted the WEF ASEAN as a major and regionally prestigious forum which will see the participation of senior leaders from regional countries, international organizations and leading global groups. This is one of the important external activities in 2018, making positive contributions to raising the country’s international profile and promoting national image, thereby providing opportunities for ministries, sectors and localities to expand cooperation with leading groups, to grasp new ideas and to keep abreast with development trends of the region and beyond, … [Read more...] about Vietnam gearing up for World Economic Forum on ASEAN
ADB helps Vietnam develop green, resilient cities
A view of Vinh Yen city of Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the provincial People’s Committees of Ha Giang, Vinh Phuc and Thua Thien-Hue on July 6 signed project agreements totaling 223.87 million USD for the Secondary Green Cities Development Project. The project will support environmentally sustainable and inclusive development in the provincial capital cities of Ha Giang, Vinh Yen and Hue to enhance their economic competitiveness, according to a news release issued by the ADB on the same day. “The ADB will help the cities of Ha Giang, Vinh Yen and Hue integrate green features into their urban infrastructure, such an energy efficient street lighting and nature-based embankments,” said Eric Sidgwick, ADB Country Director for Vietnam. “Building on ADB’s support in preparing Green City Action Plans for the three cities, this project will demonstrate how the right mix of integrated urban planning and … [Read more...] about ADB helps Vietnam develop green, resilient cities
AEON Vietnam: “We link our growth to Vietnam’s development”
(VEN) - As a major retail group of Japan, AEON has made ceaseless efforts to expand its operations in Asian countries, including Vietnam. Despite fierce competition with local retailers and world-leading retail groups, AEON Vietnam has won the trust of local consumers and maintained its firm position in the Vietnamese market. Yasuo Nishitohge, General Director of the AEON Vietnam Company Limited, told Vietnam Economic News’ Thanh Tung that the company links its growth to Vietnam’s development. What do you think of the Vietnamese retail market and the local business environment? Japanese companies consider Vietnam a potential market, especially in the retail field. Being directly proportional to the growth of the economy, the purchasing capacity of Vietnamese consumers has increased considerably, raising their demand for high quality products and services. We would like to express our thanks to Ho Chi Minh City for their support. AEON Vietnam officially commenced its … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam: “We link our growth to Vietnam’s development”
Institutional reform deemed crucial for economic growth
(VEN) - While Vietnam’s indexes have improved significantly, and the economic outlook for 2018-2020 is looking up, institutional reform is one of the top priorities for accelerating economic growth in the short and long term. This was the bottom line of a seminar held on May 15 in Hanoi to discuss directions for Vietnam’s economy. In the first quarter of 2018, gross domestic product (GDP) growth reached 7.38 percent, the highest first-quarter increase of the past decade; an estimated US$5.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was disbursed, up 6.3 percent from the same period last year; and the trade surplus reached about US$3.39 billion. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told participants these were encouraging signs, reflecting the country’s deepening integration into international economic communities. Dung pointed to additional achievements, among them efficient reform and innovation policies, an improved business environment and stronger … [Read more...] about Institutional reform deemed crucial for economic growth