Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh made the statement in his article entitled ‘The hallmarks of foreign affairs in 35 years of đổi mới (reform): To accompany the nation, serve the Fatherland and serve the people'. … [Read more...] about Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years
Iceland economic crisis
Vietnam posts remarkable economic achievements in 2016-2020 period
Notably, Viet Nam has gained outstanding achievements in the international integration process. According to Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, by 2020, Viet Nam has signed 15 free trade agreements and is negotiating two others. The country has 16 strategic partners, 11 comprehensive strategic partners and joined more than 500 bilateral and multilateral agreements in many fields. A total of 71 countries have so far recognised Viet Nam as a market economy. … [Read more...] about Vietnam posts remarkable economic achievements in 2016-2020 period
Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
Along with beautiful beaches like Sam Son, Hai Tien, Hai Hoa, Tien Trang and Dong – Nghi Son, and Hon Me Islet, Thanh Hoa has been known for the Pu Luong and Pu Nhi-Xuan Lien nature reserves, Cam Luong Fish Stream, Ma Hao Falls, Voi (Elephant) Falls and May (Cloud) Falls. … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
US shares experience in environmental management
Hanoi (VNA) – The US’s experience in environmental management and air quality control in Vietnam were touched upon at a seminar in Hanoi on January 25. The event, themed “Solving the air quality crisis: from the US to Vietnam,” was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the environmental protection agency under the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and Live & Learn Centre. Dr. Le Bich Thuy from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology pointed out the harmful impact of air pollution on human health and life, and called for joint efforts to find suitable measures to tackle the problem. Le Thanh Thuy, from the environmental protection agency, said given environmental challenges, Hanoi has increased investments in waste control and treatment. Eric Wolvovsky, an expert from the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, introduced the US’s adequate and strict policies and laws on environmental … [Read more...] about US shares experience in environmental management
Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%
The country stands to benefit from the trade and technology tensions between the United States and China, which are expected to continue under the new U.S. administration. Significant supply-chain relocation is already underway as a result of the U.S.-China trade war. … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%