Innovation projects

A corner of Manila - the capital of the Philippines (Source: http://topplus.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on December 13 that it has approved a 200 million USD loan to help the Philippine government prepare implement major infrastructure projects under its flagship "Build, Build, Build" development programme. The loan, as additional financing to the ongoing Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF), will support the preparation of several projects, including the detailed engineering design of an interlink bridge that connects the provinces of Bataan and Cavite and the Metro Rail Transit Line 4. The bank will also provide support for staff at the country's Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, so they can effectively and efficiently manage complex infrastructure projects. The 'Build, Build, Build' programme, a main focus of the Philippine government, aims to boost long-term economic growth … [Read more...] about ADB approves 200-mln-USD loan for Philippines

  The AHK publicises a report on German firms worldwide (Photo: VietnamPlus)   Hanoi (VNA) – Compared to other regional countries, Vietnam has received special attention from German businesses and become a magnet for investment in the medium term. The AHK World Business Outlook (AHK WBO) was conducted by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AHK), with the participation of German entrepreneurs in Vietnam. It showed that Vietnam is a top investment destination for German businesses with high expectations of economic development in the medium term. German enterprises are optimistic about their businesses as well as the prospects for growth in the next year, despite the instability of the global economy due to trade tension, the outlook said. [Germany helps improve Vietnam’s SMEs via innovation programme] Representatives of as many as 77 percent of German businesses in Vietnam said their business is better this year, much higher than the … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains attractive investment destination for German firms

Investment U.S. firms help HCMC resolve urban issues: AmCham The Saigon Times Daily Saturday,  Dec 14, 2019,17:06 (GMT+7) U.S. firms help HCMC resolve urban issues: AmChamThe Saigon Times Daily Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of HCMC, speaks at a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam on December 13 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The U.S. business community will help HCMC tackle pressing urban issues, especially transport infrastructure and waste treatment, to bolster the city’s economic growth, according to Amanda Rasmussen, chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. Rasmussen was in talks with the city’s vice chairman, Le Thanh Liem, while meeting on December 13, reported the Vietnam News Agency. Cooperation between Vietnam and the United States has made significant progress since normalizing relations. Over the past 25 years, their leaders and people have … [Read more...] about U.S. firms help HCMC resolve urban issues: AmCham

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the sixth GMS Summit “We have been working to meet our commitments to protect intellectual property rights, innovative ideas, and the inventions of startups. We will continue to boost tax policy reforms and corporate income tax will be decreased to 15-17 per cent from the current 20-22 per cent,” stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit. At the summit, the PM said that in 2017, Vietnam continued to maintain one of Asia’s highest economic growths, with inflation controlled at 3.5 per cent. The country’s interest and exchange rates remained stable, trade turnover reached a record $425 billion, and foreign reserves have exceeded $60 billion. According to the World Bank, Vietnam’s Ease of Doing Business Index last year jumped 14 places to stand 68th among 190 economies. The World Economic Forum (WEF) placed Vietnam’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) at 55th out of … [Read more...] about PM promises 5-7 per cent corporate income tax cuts at GMS Summit

ICC-Kajima Development Co. aims to build on the success of its founders and their impressive track record Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation are equal partners in this joint venture, with total investment capital estimated to eclipse $1 billion over the next decade. The aim of this new joint venture, according to Peter Ryder, founder and chief executive officer of Indochina Capital, is to build on the success and impressive track record of the two companies, by developing quality and innovative real estate projects throughout Vietnam. “Our goal is to build on our track record as Vietnam’s leading high-end real estate developer. We will continue to promote our vision of sophistication and luxury,” Ryder said. “We have a clear strategy that addresses the current and future demand of the market, with a focus on delivering accommodation-themed projects, while maintaining our unwavering commitment to architectural excellence, environmental sustainability, … [Read more...] about Indochina Capital teams up with Kajima Corporation